Oticon
Oticon is a Danish hearing aid manufacturer that specializes in audiological devices and brain-hearing technology. The company is a subsidiary of Demant A/S, which maintains its primary manufacturing and research facilities in Denmark and throughout Europe.
Brand Identity Data
HQ Country
Denmark
HQ City
Smørum
Founded
1904
EU Headquartered
Yes
EU Manufactured
Yes
Ownership Type
public
Stock Exchange
Nasdaq Copenhagen
Tax Domicile
DK
Ultimate Parent
Demant A/S
GDPR Status
compliant
Carbon Neutral
false
B Corp Certified
No
Supply Chain
partial
Repair / Recycling
Yes ✓
Ethical Certifications
None verified
Verified on October 15, 2026
Corporate Lineage
1904
Company founded
Hans Demant founded Oticon in Odense, Denmark, to help his hearing-impaired wife.
1957
Demant Foundation established
The Oticon Foundation (now William Demant Foundation) was created to ensure the long-term stability and development of the company.
2019
Demant A/S rebranding
William Demant Holding changed its name to Demant A/S, reflecting its diversified hearing healthcare business.