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Founded by H. J. F. Demant in 1904.1
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Danish hearing aid manufacturer
Oticon is a Danish hearing aid manufacturer based near Copenhagen in Denmark. The company is a subsidiary of Demant A/S. It was founded in 1904 by Hans Demant, whose wife was hearing impaired. Oticon has branches in several countries, including a production plant in Poland, with more than 3,000 employees worldwide.2 It was founded by H. J. F. Demant.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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Oticon is a Danish hearing aid manufacturer based near Copenhagen in Denmark. The company is a subsidiary of Demant A/S. It was founded in 1904 by Hans Demant, whose wife was hearing impaired.2
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Founded by H. J. F. Demant in 1904.1
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