Market
Corrine Perritano appointed president of Beltone North America
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- Published on 04 February 2016
Appointment
Corrine Perritano has been named president of Beltone North America. Drawing on more than 20 years of experience in the consumer health and wellness space, Perritano will manage the company’s U.S. and Canada operations and report to GN Hearing Group CEO Anders Hedegaard.
Sivantos launches the new hearing aid brand Signia
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- Published on 04 February 2016
Manufacturers
Sivantos Group has announced the launch of a new hearing aid brand, called Signia. According to a late January newsletter Signia will now be the company’s premium hearing aid brand. In the past, the Siemens hearing aid division already had a model with the same name on the market.
Marcus Desimoni new CFO of GN Store Nord and GN ReSound
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- Published on 03 February 2016
Manufacturers
Marcus Desimoni joins as chief financial officer (CFO) of GN ReSound and GN Store Nord, effective February 15, 2016.
Amplifon partners with Rediffusion Y&R in India
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- Published on 29 January 2016
Partnership
As part of its development in India, Amplifon has chosen Rediffusion Y&R for its creative communication needs in the country, according to Television Post.
CI manufacturer Nurotron lands in Latin America
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- Published on 25 January 2016
CI
The Chinese hearing implant producer Nurotron is heading into the Latin American market.
The saga continues: Starkey ex-President files lawsuit
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- Published on 19 January 2016
Manufacturers
Recently fired President of Starkey Laboratories, Jerry Ruzicka, is suing the US hearing aids manufacturer, claiming wrongful termination and defamation, reports TwinCities.
Vitakustik acquires Lindacher Akustik GmbH
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- Published on 15 January 2016
Retail
Vitakustik GmBH, based in Munich, Germany announced on January 13 that it took over Lindacher Akustik GmbH on January 2, 2016.
FDA approval for at-home hearing test
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- Published on 13 January 2016
Market
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given the green light for marketing of an over-the-counter testing system for hearing loss, reports MedDeviceOnline.
Is Samsung ready to enter the market?
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- Published on 12 January 2016
Patents
Rumours are strong once again that Samsung are about to unveil a line of Bluetooth hearing aids.
GN ReSound and William Demant settle all patent disputes
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- Published on 08 January 2016
Manufacturers
GN ReSound A/S and William Demant Holding A/S have announced on January 7th an agreement to settle all patent disputes between the two companies, thereby terminating all patent litigations — both in Europe, including Denmark, and in North America — with immediate effect.