Sonova is a leading global manufacturer and distributor of hearing systems, providing solutions for individuals with hearing impairments. This Swiss-based company engages in the design, development, manufacture, and servicing of hearing aids and related products for both adults and children. In addition to its core offerings, Sonova also supplies wireless communication systems for various applications, including audiology, tourism, studio recording, and safety, as well as professional hearing protection solutions. The company operates under several well-known brands, such as Phonak, Unitron Hearing, and Advanced Bionics, which includes cochlear implants. Sonova's extensive distribution network allows it to reach markets in over 100 countries through its internal sales team and independent retailers. To further enhance its product portfolio, Sonova recently acquired Sennheiser's consumer division, broadening its presence in audio technologies. The company, formerly known as Phonak Holding AG until its rebranding in 2007, is headquartered in Stafa, Switzerland.
Alpaca Audiology, LLC, founded in 2011 and based in Russellville, Arkansas, is a provider of patient-centered hearing healthcare services. The company operates a network of audiology clinics across the United States, offering ear testing services and hearing aid machines. Alpaca Audiology also distributes audiology products to clinics and provides healthcare practice management services. As of July 24, 2019, it was acquired by Belsono Management Group, LLC.
Sennheiser - Consumer Electronics business
Acquisition in 2021
Sennheiser develops, manufactures, and markets headphones, headsets, microphones, and integrated systems.
AudioNova International
Acquisition in 2016
AudioNova is a hearing aid retailers and service providers. With its highly qualified staff, including 1600 acousticians, the company assists its clients with the selection of the best hearing solution for their needs, ensuring actual use through continuous support, thus improving quality of life through better hearing. With its history dating back to 1926, when Mr. Schoonenberg established his first optic, photographic and hearing aid store in the Netherlands, AudioNova today is the number 2 specialized hearing aid retailer in Europe. The company has grown strongly in recent years, expanding its store base by some 30 percent over the past 5 years. It now has a network of more than 1,300 stores in 8 countries: Germany, The Netherlands, Italy, Belgium, Poland, Denmark, France and Portugal and runs a portfolio of established local and international brands: Geers, Schoonenberg, Minisom and AudioNova. It holds top positions in all of its key markets. In 2015 AudioNova generated net sales of ca. EUR 360 million.
InSound Medical
Acquisition in 2010
InSound Medical, Inc. is a privately held company located in Newark, California, specializing in the development and manufacture of advanced hearing solutions. The company is backed by prominent investors such as Johnson & Johnson, DeNovo Ventures, CMEA Ventures, and Psilos Group Managers, LLC. InSound Medical's flagship product is Lyric, an innovative invisible extended wear hearing device designed to provide users with a discreet and effective hearing solution.
Advanced Bionics
Acquisition in 2009
Advanced Bionics Corporation, founded in 1993 and headquartered in Valencia, California, specializes in the development and manufacturing of advanced cochlear implants and implantable neurostimulation devices. The company focuses on restoring hearing for the deaf and alleviating chronic pain through its innovative technologies. With additional offices in Rixheim, France, and Tokyo, Japan, Advanced Bionics is committed to improving the quality of life for individuals with hearing impairments and neurological conditions by delivering targeted therapies using electrical stimulation.
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