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Unitron appoints new General Manager at French headquarters

Appointment

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Canadian firm Unitron, has announced the appointment of Vincent Gaggero to the position of General Manager of Unitron France.

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William Demant acquisition of Audika approved

Market

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The French Competition Authority (FCA) has given their approval for William Demant Holding (WDH) to obtain a controlling interest in the Audika Groupe.

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Advances in mobile technology for the hearing impaired

Innovation

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Intel’s IQ innovation column looks at the road so far for mobile technology and its positive impact for the deaf and hearing impaired and future prospects.

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GN ReSound new factory in Malaysia

Study

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GN ReSound has opened a new manufacturing and distribution facility in Kulaijaya, Johor, Malaysia to support continued company growth.

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Top management shake-up at Starkey Hearing Technologies

Manufacturers

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Starkey, the number one American hearing aids manufacturer, has announced, announced the termination of its Executive President Jerry Ruzicka along with three other senior executives: Keith Guggenberger, Operations Vice President, Scott Nelson, Chief Financial Officer, and Larry Miller, Vice President of Human Resources.

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The rapidly developing world of bionic hearing gadgets

Research

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The MIT Technology Review recently looked over some of the innovations that are coming out of the wearable technology sector, specifically wireless earbuds.

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UK hearing aid market: 2nd quarter's data

MARKET

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The British Hearing Aid Manufacturers Association (BHAMA) sales data for the second three months of 2015 show good growth over 2014 for the private sector.

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Cochlear Ltd. cuts dividends despite increase in profits

Market

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Australian hearing implant manufacturer Cochlear Ltd. has posted a 56% rise in full-year profit but cut its annual dividend by 25%.

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Advanced Bionics announces FDA approval of Naída CI Q90 and Q30

CI

Advanced Bionics, subsidiary of Sonova Holding AG, has received FDA approval in the United States for its new Naída CI Q90 and Q30 sound processors. FDA approval follows Health Canada approval earlier this year. Distribution of the Naída CI Q90 sound processor is expected later this year in the United States and Canada.

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Amplifon acquires thirty stores in Germany

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Amplifon announced today the purchase of 30 stores in northeastern Germany from a private party through the subsidiary Amplifon Deutschland.

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