Amplifon S.p.A., through its subsidiaries, engages in the distribution and customized fitting of hearing aids, as well as in the provision of related services. It also develops, produces, and sells othological biomedical equipments under the ‘Amplaid’ brand, as well as sells other biomedical equipments. The company sells its products through a distribution network of sales outlets, authorized centers, and hearing aid specialists in Italy, the United States, Canada, France, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Egypt, and Hungary. As of December 31, 2004, its network included approximately 2,200 outlets, approximately 3,000 authorized distribution centers, and approximately 2,100 licensed network affiliates. The company was founded in 1950 and is headquartered in Milan, Italy. Amplifon S.p.A. is a subsidiary of Ampliter N.V.