Unitron Hearing Opens United Kingdom Office and Appoints Roger Lewin as General Manager UK

- Kitchener, ONTARIO

Unitron Hearing, a manufacturer of easy-to-use digital hearing solutions, has opened a new office in the United Kingdom and appointed Roger Lewin as its General Manager.

As General Manager of Unitron Hearing United Kingdom, Roger Lewin will have primary responsibility for the operations of the Warrington, Cheshire office beginning July 2, 2003. Audifon UK Limited, who has provided an excellent foundation on which to build the future, has previously managed the Unitron brand in the UK. Roger will broaden Unitron Hearing's digital products through the introduction of new product offerings, and heighten Unitron Hearing's brand and presence across the UK and Ireland. The new UK office will compliment Unitron Hearing's offices in Holland, Germany, Canada, and the United States by providing additional products, services and support to the European market.

Roger began his career in Audiology at King's College Hospital in London. He holds a Masters Science Degree in Technical Audiology, a Bachelors of Science (Honours) Degree in Physiology and is a Registered Hearing Aid Dispenser (RHAD). He is also a Council member of the British Society of Hearing Aid Audiologists, British Society of Audiology Education Committee, and past chairman of the National Committee of Professionals in Audiology.

Prior to joining Unitron Hearing, Roger worked for five years at Phonak Hearing Systems as Head of Audiology and Professional Services in the United Kingdom. Roger has also worked for Siemens Hearing Instruments for ten years in various roles including Customer Service and as a Professional Services Manager.

''With the success of our progressive product offerings, we are continuing to build a strong distribution network to serve our customers world-wide. Our new office in the United Kingdom is a positive step to continuing our reach and improving the accessibility of Unitron Hearing products to the European market'', said Michael Jones, President and CEO.

According to Roger, ''Unitron Hearing has an outstanding philosophy, aiming to provide the best hearing solutions that solve the everyday problems of people with hearing loss. With Unitron Hearing's successful Unison™ product line, the introduction of our Conversa™ digital aid, and innovative products in the pipeline, it is a wonderful opportunity for expansion in the UK and Ireland.''

About Unitron Hearing
Unitron Hearing is a global provider of digital hearing solutions. Founded in 1965, the company is committed to solving the everyday problems of people with hearing loss by designing easy-to-use digital hearing instruments. Based in Kitchener, Canada, with operating centers in Canada, the United States, Germany and the United Kingdom, Unitron Hearing serves customers in more than 50 countries worldwide. For more information, visit www.unitronhearing.com
Contact Information:
Public Relations
Tracy Smith
(519) 895-0100, ext. 275
tracy.smith@unitron.com

Unitron Hearing UK
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Phone Number 01925 247810
Email victoria.adshead@unitronhearing.co.uk