RION
News Release
May 2008


60th anniversary since the first hearing aid developed in Japan

60th rionet

1948 Developed the first Hearing Aid “H-501” in Japan and started its manufacture and sale. H-501
1979 Established Rion Electronic Industries Co., Ltd. In Taiwan, R.O.C.  
1984 World’s first waterproof hearing aid “HB-35” marketed. HB-35
1994 World’s first digitally programmed hearing aid “HD-10” marketed. HD-10
2005 World's first custom-made waterproof digital hearing aid “HI-G4WE” marketed in Japan. HI-G4WE
2008 The most advanced digital hearing aid series, “Rionet RUHQ” marketed in Japan. Rionet RUHQ