Komet®: 100 Years of Excellence

Founded in 1923, the company Gebr. Brasseler* produced the first rotary dental instruments under the Komet brand; the circumstances were anything but rosy. In addition to the generally prevailing inflation and unemployment, already established manufacturers made it difficult to enter the market by blocking the specialized trade. 

But Komet quickly recognized the opportunities offered by direct sales, thus laying the foundation for close contact with its customers. The concept soon proved to be successful. Only a few years after publishing the first printed catalogs in Düsseldorf, Komet built connections with international markets where they presented

themselves as an up-and-coming, promising company.

The brand name Komet was featured on the first advertising material. The idea for the brand name was born out of observing the first burs at work; when viewed in the light, the material removed by rotary instruments produces a tail that looks a lot like the tail of a comet in the sky. Today, the quality products made by Komet are synonymous with innovation, precision, and reliability – all over the world.

Komet was not spared from the ravages of the Second World War. The production facility in Düsseldorf lay in ruins. However, this was no reason for the company to admit defeat: With ambition, courage, and hope, Komet focused rebuilding in 1943 in Lemgo, Germany, where they had found a new home.

1949 Komet production line in Lemgo.

The 1950s were booming with innovation: The economy had recovered from the consequences of the war and more and more young people were being systematically trained as skilled workers. 

Komet took advantage of the economic upswing and established itself as a driving force for new products, new technologies, and the use of new materials. As one of the first manufacturers, Komet began producing instruments made of tungsten carbide as early as 1956. Komet made the material’s special cutting ability and durability available to their customers.

In 1973, Komet raised a glass to the 50th anniversary of the company. After 50 years, during which Komet had demonstrated their expertise worldwide and participated in numerous trade fairs at home and abroad, the question was what is the secret of their success?

Komet did not have to think long about the answer. Their achievements are owed to the intensive contact with their partners, the direct and competent advice they give to the customers, and their constant focus on the future. Komet firmly believes that only customer-oriented work can lead to satisfactory results.

In the years that followed, Komet grew continuously – Komet products made in Germany were also well received internationally. Based on this continuous growth beyond the borders of Germany, Komet high-quality dental rotary instruments reached dental professionals in France (1977), Italy (1986), Austria (2002), the USA (2007), and Canada (2019). Dentists and dental technicians from almost 100 countries can now purchase Komet instruments for more efficient treatments.

Komet achieved a lot in the past years. In addition to building an international brand identity, entering new markets, and modernizing the company, Komet has established themselves as an expert at home and abroad – dentists and dental technicians around the world trust the quality of Komet products.

Komet has achieved all this by remaining true to their values: the constant striving to improve and develop their instruments to provide dental professionals and patients alike with the best possible treatment.

As a driving force in the dental industry, Komet’s numerous ideas and products have changed dentistry.

2023 Komet manufacturing facility.

* Not to be confused with Brasseler USA.