Wednesday, 24.03.2010
Healthcare firm to create 22 jobs in 2010

Hidden Hearing, the hearing healthcare company, have announced plans to invest over €18m and create 22 jobs in 2010.<br /><br />The company said more jobs will come on stream over the coming years as new hearing centres open. <br /><br />The move will double its presence in the Irish market over the next five years and follows strong sales growth over the past number of years, with 2009 seeing a record number of hearing device fittings. <br /><br />The company said that sales increased by 15% in 2009 and looks forward to continued strong sales growth in 2010 and beyond. <br /><br />Hidden Hearing's five-year growth plan will see continued significant investment in its branch network, doubling the number of hearing centre branches from 20 to 40. <br /><br />In 2010, the company will invest over €3m, opening six new Hidden Hearing branches, creating 22 new jobs and investing in new audiological technology, advanced training for staff and a new CRM system to further enhance customer service levels. <br /><br />The six new branches are planned for Dublin, Mayo, Sligo, Cork and Monaghan. <br /><br />This follows an investment of over €2.5 million in 2009, opening three new branches and employing 17 new staff.