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Phonak was the title sponsor of the [[UCI ProTour]] team [[Phonak (cycling team)|Phonak Hearing Systems]], active between 2002 and 2006. |
Phonak was the title sponsor of the [[UCI ProTour]] team [[Phonak (cycling team)|Phonak Hearing Systems]], active between 2002 and 2006. |
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In fall 2006 Phonak has launched the initiative ''Hear the World'' that creates awareness for the topic of hearing and hearing loss and promotes good hearing across the planet. |
In fall 2006 Phonak has launched the initiative [http://www.hear-the-world.com ''Hear the World''] that creates awareness for the topic of hearing and hearing loss and promotes good hearing across the planet. |
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The goal of the ''Hear the World'' initiative is to educate the public about the importance of hearing, the social and emotional implications of hearing loss, and the available solutions for those with hearing impairment. |
The goal of the ''Hear the World'' initiative is to educate the public about the importance of hearing, the social and emotional implications of hearing loss, and the available solutions for those with hearing impairment. |
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| File:Phonak AG Logo.png | |
| Company type | Public |
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| Industry | Hearing instruments |
| Founded | ? |
| Headquarters | Stäfa, Switzerland |
Key people | Andy Rihs, Chairman William D. Dearstyne, Vice-Chairman Valentin Chapero Rueda, CEO |
| Products | Various |
| Revenue | 867 Mill. CHF |
Number of employees | 3401 |
| Website | www.phonak.com |
Phonak is a Swiss company that specializes in wireless and hearing systems. The Phonak Group consists of three divisions - Phonak Hearing Systems, Unitron Hearing and Wireless Communications Systems.
On October 2, 2006, the Phonak Group agreed to a share-purchase agreement with GN ReSound in an acquisition worth a total of $2.65 billion.[1]
Phonak traces its roots back to the "AG für Elektroakustik" which was founded in 1947. The company was bought by Ernst Rihs in 1965. As of 2006, the group employed about 3,400 employees worldwide.
Phonak was the title sponsor of the UCI ProTour team Phonak Hearing Systems, active between 2002 and 2006.
In fall 2006 Phonak has launched the initiative Hear the World that creates awareness for the topic of hearing and hearing loss and promotes good hearing across the planet. The goal of the Hear the World initiative is to educate the public about the importance of hearing, the social and emotional implications of hearing loss, and the available solutions for those with hearing impairment.
The company produces the follow products:
- Hearing aids
- Wireless communication systems for schools