Leading global custom ear impression outfit Dreve Otoplastik has acquired the former KIND earmould laboratory in Poznań, Poland, effective from August 1, 2026. The move follows a strategic decision by Amplifon, which owns and is rebranding the Polish Kind subsidiary, to focus on hearing aid distribution and hearing care services. Hence, the laboratory is transferred to specialist manufacturer, Dreve....
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No actionable change to clinical practice; this is an industry acquisition affecting earmould manufacturing supply chains, not clinical guidance.
The acquisition signals continued consolidation in the European earmould manufacturing sector and may affect the supply options and pricing available to clinics that source custom earmoulds from the region.
- 01Dreve Otoplastik acquired the former KIND earmould laboratory in Poznań, Poland, effective August 1, 2026.
- 02The sale follows Amplifon's strategic decision to exit earmould manufacturing under the KIND brand in Poland.
- 03Dreve strengthens its European manufacturing footprint through the deal.
- 04The transaction reflects ongoing consolidation in the European hearing-care supply chain.
