Company updates & acquisitions

Mr Jan Makela, WS Audiology CEO, said WSA was confident its investments in innovation and this year’s performance positioned it for continued, strong profitable growth. Image: WS Audiology.

WS Audiology announces strong results for 2023-2024

December 1, 2024

WS Audiology (WSA) has announced strong results for the financial year 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2024, achieving 10%...

From left, Michaela Cassidy, Specsavers ANZ's Head of Customer Operations, and Maree Patikas, Audiology Partner, Roseland, Bankstown and Chullora. Image: Reader's Digest.

Audiology networks

Specsavers receives KPMG and Reader’s Digest customer service awards

by Helen Carter

November 21, 2024

Specsavers has been recognised for delivering exceptional customer service in two awards received this month from KPMG and Reader’s Digest....

To be considered for the list, companies must be identified as outstanding global employers with recognition on at least five Best Workplaces lists from across the world during 2023 or early 2024. Image: Specsavers.

Audiology networks

Specsavers named one of the World’s Best Workplaces in 2024

by Helen Carter

November 15, 2024

Specsavers has been ranked 16th in Fortune magazine's World’s 25 Best Workplaces in 2024 list. Fortune magazine and Great Place...

GN's hearing division continued to perform well in Q3 the company said, with market share gains and solid growth. Image: GN.

Company updates & acquisitions

GN’s hearing division gains 10% organic revenue growth in Q3

by Helen Carter

November 9, 2024

GN’s interim report for the third quarter of 2024 has reported its hearing division continued to gain significant market share...

Amplifon's strong growth in 2024 means it has topped 10,000 stores globally. Image: OceanProd/stock.adobe.com.

Company updates & acquisitions

Strong Amplifon growth in 2024 enables company to exceed 10,000 stores

by Helen Carter

November 2, 2024

Amplifon recorded strong growth in the first nine months of 2024 with revenues up 8% or $A2.89 billion, allowing it...

Starkey staff celebrating the launch of Genesis AI at the Sydney Opera House earlier in 2024. Image: Starkey.

Genesis AI nabs 12 awards taking Starkey’s tally to 82 over 15 years

by Helen Carter

October 28, 2024

Starkey has received 11 awards this year, adding to its overall tally of 82 awards in the past 15 years...

Australian cricket great Justin Langer, right, with Ear Science Institute Australia CEO Associate Professor Sandra Bellekom and John Schaffer AM from the board of trustees. Image: Ear Science Institute Australia.

Tinnitus

Justin Langer opens up on tinnitus battle and backs Lions Hearing Clinic NSW expansion

by Helen Carter

October 21, 2024

Lions Hearing Clinic brand advocate, former Australian Test cricketer, Mr Justin Langer, has opened up about his battle with tinnitus...

MED-EL in Austria has acquired BHM-Tech for an undisclosed sum. Image: MED-EL.

Company updates & acquisitions

MED-EL acquires BHM-Tech bone conduction hearing system specialists

by Helen Carter

October 4, 2024

MED-EL hearing implant solutions has announced its acquisition of Austrian company BHM-Tech which specialises in bone conduction hearing systems. MED-EL...

New appointments

People on the move

by Helen Carter

September 24, 2024

Hearing Practitioner Australia’s bi-monthly bulletin to keep the Australian hearing sector updated on new appointments and personnel changes, nationally and...