The story so far
Since being founded in 1935 by Sir Edwin Stevens, Amplivox has become a world-leading supplier of audiological and occupational health solutions to healthcare professionals around the world. As we celebrate 90 years of being in business, we want to reflect on what we’ve achieved so far and take a glimpse into what’s next for Amplivox.
Our journey
Amplivox has been instrumental in developing first-to-market solutions and bringing innovation to the hearing health sector.
1935
Pioneered the early development of electronic hearing aids, designing the first wearable electronic hearing aid weighing in at just 10lbs / 4.5kg.
1940
At the request of the Ministry of Defence, Amplivox developed the first ever ear defenders to protect hearing from the noise levels arising in warfare.
1947
Designed the first audiometer for the differential test of hearing - described by the doyen of otologists as “the foundation of modern otology”.
1950
Developed the first communication headsets for fighting vehicles, supplying almost all NATO vehicles. We also designed and manufactured the first amplifiers with headsets to help educate deaf children at home and in the classroom.
1963
Introduced Audiocups to the market, which are still used by health professionals all over the world today.
The Amplivox stamp of quality
Our customer needs are our priority, and we work with them to find effective solutions that help them enhance their capabilities. With early customers such as Sir Winston Churchill reporting to get ‘better results from our hearing aids than any others he’d tried’, through to healthcare professionals all over the world today choosing Amplivox to support them in delivering excellence in their practice – we’re proud to have spent many years leading the way in hearing health.
We constantly challenge ourselves to improve, looking for ways to innovate within our industry, and create the best possible instruments. High-quality, dependable and affordable, Amplivox products have always been designed with the customer at the centre.
Where we are today
Amplivox is dedicated to making sure everyone receives the best opportunities when it comes to hearing health.
Being part of a global group, we have access to world-leading research, investment and technology that enables us to offer the highest level of service to our customers. It also means we can deliver world-class equipment, knowledge and expertise to organisations in over 150 countries.
We support a wide range of sectors, including hospitals, hearing aid dispensers, ENT specialists, and world-renowned carriers in aviation and manufacturing.
Our commitment to dependability doesn’t end with our products, it’s also our unwavering customer service and long-lasting relationships that sit at the centre of our success. Our ethos is ‘people looking after people’ and this runs through our whole organisation.
We work closely with our customers, partners and colleagues in all that we do. We listen, learn, and openly share our knowledge and insights, ensuring that by working together, we can all be the best that we can be.
A look to the future
So where do we go from here? For 90 years we’ve continuously listened to our customers and delivered solutions that have not only met, but exceeded expectations.
Looking to the future, we’ll continue to work alongside audiology and occupational health professionals to develop equipment that our customers have come to know and trust.
There are new products being developed all the time, with the singular vision of raising the game when it comes to providing an affordable, innovative and user-centred experience.
We can’t wait to share this new technology, as well as the next part of our journey with you. Thank you for being part of our story so far.
From everyone at Amplivox.
For everyone.