As one of the most respected hearing aid manufacturers in the world, Oticon has been helping people to improve their hearing for more than a century. When Hans Demant founded the company in 1904 his purpose was clear; his wife suffered from hearing loss, and he was determined to help her and others in a similar position lead a better life. Inspired by this humanistic mindset, Hans Demant’s son and successor William later created the charitable Oticon Foundation Today, the Oticon Foundation is the majority shareholder in Oticon and is committed through its statutes to support the needs of people with hearing loss.

People First
Oticon’s many dedicated specialists are acutely aware that it takes more than technology to create the best hearing solutions. When developing new concepts they put the practical needs and personal preferences of the user first. And they collaborate with hearing care professionals and independent institutions all over the globe to achieve this essential goal.

Oticon’s headquarters are located to the north of Copenhagen in Denmark. Modern architecture combines optimal design and functionality – all geared to generate grand ideas and provide total flexibility during project development. The technical requirements of hearing aid development have been given top priority and much effort has gone into designing a work environment that fosters innovative thinking. The company employs more than 4,500 people worldwide and sells its products via sister companies and distributors in over 100 countries around the world.

Innovative product development
Oticon has made its mark on the hearing care industry - from the first, fully automatic, non-linear hearing aids of the 80s to the first digital devices of the 90s. Very recently the company introduced an entirely new generation of solutions designed to fulfil some of the most important requirements of today’s hearing aid users: The new Oticon Epoq offers wireless connectivity to a variety of Bluetooth devices - from mobile phones to mP3 players and PCs. In addition to communicating with today’s most popular electronic gadgets, Epoq instruments talk to each other – at broadband speed, no less! And this promises a stereophonic listening experience that comes closer than ever to a natural perception of sound.