In operation since 1904, Oticon is a global company that was one of the
first to start the hearing aid industry more than a hundred years ago.
Today they are one of the largest players in the industry, leading hearing
aid science and technology. The company’s motto, ‘People first’, drives
them to leave no stone unturned in their research, technology and design
standards. All of this is geared towards using state-of-the-art technology to
deliver the most natural sound possible, empowering hard of hearing
individuals to make the most of their relationships and improving their
quality of life.
Signia is part of the Sivantos Group, which develops and manufactures one
out of every four hearing aids currently used around the world. Signia is
devoted to innovating hearing technology. Maintaining a diverse portfolio
of accessories, fitting software and diagnostic workflow solutions, Signia’s
hearing aids have made a strong contribution to quality and innovation in
hearing technology. As part of a group which includes Siemens, Signia
leverages more than a hundred years of hearing tradition to create
solutions to help improve the lives of people with hearing loss around the
world.
Supplying hearing loss solutions for over 70 years, Phonak’s mission is to
help people live their life to the fullest without being burdened by hearing
loss. As part of the Swiss-based Sonova Group, people from 100 countries
around the world currently benefit from their hearing products. Phonak
believes in helping people with hearing loss live better social and
emotional lives. They do this through the use of cutting-edge technology
such as AutoSense OS, continual research and innovation, and never
stopping in their quest for quality, accuracy and reliability.
As one of the world’s
largest hearing aid manufacturers, Widex has a reputation as one of the
most innovative hearing aid manufacturers in the industry. They have
pioneered a series of firsts in the industry, including the world's first digital
in-the-ear hearing aid. Formed in 1956, the company is represented in 100
countries and employs more than 4,000 people. They pride themselves on
providing unsurpassed quality in their hearing aids and customer service.
Their hearing aids are renowned for fusing technology with beautiful
design and maximum functionality. Their latest hearing aids use machine
learning technology to deliver a hearing experience that no other hearing
aid on the market can match.
Part of GN Store Nord and based in Ballerup, Denmark, ReSound is one of
the world’s largest manufacturers of hearing aids. Currently represented in
more than 80 different countries globally, the company was formed in
1943 and has been instrumental in the hearing aid industry ever since.
With a reputation for sound quality and excellent design, ReSound
pioneered 2.4Ghz technology in hearing aids and also provided the world
with one of the first Made for Apple® hearing aids that included stereo
audio streaming. Strongly focused in research & development, ReSound is
an industry leader in audiology and hearing solutions.
Starkey was founded in 1967 by William F. Austin, with the conviction that "Alone we can't do much. Together, we can change the world." This motto has informed the company ever since. They believe that being able to hear is as important to the human experience as breathing and they aim to make people's lives richer by helping them fulfil their potential in life. Based in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Starkey has offices in over 18 countries worldwide and is leading the world in creating advanced hearing solutions. The company is also committed to its charity work, being a proud supporter of the Starkey Hearing Foundation. The foundation has provided over 1 million hearing care services to people around the world.
