Salt Lake City— Sonic Innovations, Inc. (NASDAQ:SNCI), the only U.S.-based publicly traded manufacturer of digital hearing aids, commemorated the company's 1 millionth hearing instrument. Dr. Sheryl Figliano from the Center for Hearing Care in Boardman, Ohio and her patient Dora Cercone were recognized as the prescriber and purchaser of Sonic Innovations' 1 millionth hearing instrument on Friday, October 31, 2008.
In the photo are - Back Left: Keith Greene, Sonic Innovations Division Manager;Back Right: Jim Boyd, Sonic Innovations Regional Sales Manager;Front Left: Dora Cercone, patient;Front right: Dr. Sheryl Figliano, Center for Hearing Care.
"This is a very exciting milestone for the company to reach," said Sonic Innovations Chairman and CEO Sam Westover. "During the last decade, Sonic Innovations has developed superior sound solutions and provided hearing care professionals the products they need to help their patients achieve their specific hearing goals. The company has continually introduced new products that have revolutionized the industry, and we are pleased to recognize this moment with Dr. Figliano and her patient."
Through the past 10 years, Sonic Innovations has achieved other company milestones that include developing a nine-channel digital signal processor (DSP) when other manufacturers only had two or three channels of compression and developing new sound compression technology that is considered unique in the industry.
The current line of Sonic Innovations products include: Velocity™ 24, Velocity™ 12, Velocity™ 6, Velocity™ 4, ion™ 400, ion™ 200, ion™, Balance™, Applause™, Natura® Pro, and Natura® 2SE.
About Sonic Innovations:
Sonic Innovations is a global provider of superior hearing solutions. The company is passionate about quality, technology, and improving lives through enhanced hearing. Sonic Innovations is dedicated to the growth and success of their hearing-healthcare partners.
Sonic Innovations, headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, has international offices and manufacturing centers across the globe. Sonic Innovations and their distributor partners provide hearing care services and solutions in more than 25 countries. Sonic Innovations is listed on the NASDAQ Global Market System (SNCI) and can be found online at www.sonici.com. You can also learn more about Sonic Innovations on the Sonic Innovations web channel on Audiology Online.
