Founded in 1970 as Cleveland Earmold Laboratory, Great Lakes Earmold Laboratory makes custom earmolds and specialty earpieces for the hearing-care industry. The North Royalton company became independently owned in 1993 when longtime lab manager Jim Kuznar purchased it, and it remains family-owned with quick one-day turnarounds and a distinctive range of custom colors. Its work includes purpose-built protection such as shooters’ plugs and swim plugs alongside accessories and supplies for hearing-care professionals.
Microsonic IncPresident and owner Monika Major is the resident custom earmold specialist at Microsonic Inc., a Pennsylvania company serving audiologists with made-to-order hearing products. Its work centers on custom earmolds for hearing-aid patients, with pediatric options among the company’s specialties.334310AMBRIDGE, PA
FLUXX AudioFounded in 1964, Microsonic Inc. is a second-generation, women-owned family business whose FLUXX Audio subsidiary is known for carefully made custom earmolds and hearing protection. Led by earmold expert and entrepreneur Monika Major, the Ambridge company combines hands-on craftsmanship with digital ear-scanning and 3D-printing work for customers who need a precise fit.334220AMBRIDGE, PA
1of1 CustomFounded in New York City in 2012, 1of1 Custom makes precision-molded hearing protection and in-ear audio systems for musicians, DJs, performers, and everyday listeners. The company’s custom-fit designs aim to reduce harmful sound while preserving clarity, and its products are handcrafted in the USA for use on stage, in studios, and at home. With tens of thousands of custom fits delivered worldwide, 1of1 Custom has expanded from its New York roots to locations in the San Francisco Bay Area and Nashville.NEW YORK, NY
Unplugs Hearing, IncFounded by Lunchbox creators Tom Worcester and audiology specialists Dr. Natan Bauman and Ralph Campagna, Unplugs Hearing makes audiologist-designed earplugs that switch between sound reduction and natural conversation with a mechanical click. The company’s personal approach comes from Worcester, who has worn hearing aids since age four, while its patent-protected design draws on more than 70 years of combined audiology expertise.