What Elacin does

Elacin International B.V. is a Netherlands-headquartered manufacturer of custom-moulded hearing protection and communication solutions, founded in 1985 and operating across four primary European markets (Netherlands, France, Germany, Switzerland) with additional operations in Romania. The company's product portfolio spans industrial flat-attenuation hearing protection (RC Next Generation, 8 filter levels from 15-29 dB SNR), acoustic solutions for musicians and audio professionals (ER Acoustic), communication-enabled protection (RC BoomMic), and consumer lifestyle lines (Elacin Drive for motorcyclists, Elacin Relax for sleep, Elacin Swim). Distribution combines direct B2B field sales to industrial enterprise customers, B2C quote-based and appointment-driven sales through dedicated locations, an extensive network of over 3,000 hearing care stores across Europe, and active participation in trade fairs such as A+A Düsseldorf and Preventica.

The company's technology foundation rests on its acoustic RC and ER filter platforms and, most recently, the Elacin4Life digital renewal service launched in December 2025. Elacin4Life stores a single physical ear impression as a 3D file and applies a proprietary predictive algorithm (trained on 3,800+ impressions at 10,000 data points each) to forecast natural changes in ear canal geometry over time, enabling renewals via a customer portal without repeat physical impressions; the method was granted a Dutch patent in March 2026. Manufacturing is conducted under ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications, audited by DEKRA, with all products CE-certified to European PPE standards.

Elacin generates revenue primarily through one-time sales of custom hearing protection devices (silicone or acrylic materials, 5-year warranty included), accessories and interchangeable filters, professional imprint-taking services, and increasingly through Elacin4Life renewal orders placed via the customer portal. Pricing is predominantly quote-based for both B2B enterprise and B2C individual buyers, with promotional pricing occasionally offered at trade events. The company is privately held, family/group-owned with no external institutional funding disclosed, and expanded in 2025 via the acquisition of Hearings in the Netherlands and Belgium.

Name

Elacin

Legal name

Elacin International B.V.

Website

https://elacin.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Elacin International B.V. is a Netherlands-based manufacturer of custom-moulded hearing protection and communication solutions, serving industrial, motorsport, music, and consumer markets across Europe through direct sales, hearing care stores, and the Elacin4Life digital renewal platform.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Hearing Protection Devices

NAICS

Surgical and Medical Instrument Manufacturing (339112)

SIC

Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Eye, Ear & Nasal Care OTC (Eye Drops, Ear Drops/Wax Removal, Saline Sprays) (CRADAMAG)

Keywords

• Custom hearing protection
• Acoustic filter technology
• Industrial hearing solutions
• Communication hearing protection
• Noise protection devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Maurepas

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Custom Hearing Protection Products: Elacin generates primary revenue from the sale of custom-made hearing protection devices. Products include the RC Next Generation, ER Acoustic, RC Communication, RC BoomMic, Elacin Drive, Elacin Relax, Elacin Swim, and Elacin Universal lines. Products are available in silicone and acrylic materials and are sold as one-time purchases with a 5-year warranty.
2. Acoustic Filters and Accessories: Sale of interchangeable acoustic filters (RC and ER series), filter exchange kits, hygiene solutions, and extended warranty packages. Filters are available at multiple attenuation levels and can be exchanged within the 5-year warranty period.
3. Professional Services (Imprint Taking): On-site and in-store ear impression taking services conducted at Elacin locations, client sites, and trade fair events. These services are bundled with product sales and support the custom fit process.
4. Elacin4Life Digital Renewal: Digital renewal ordering through the customer portal, enabling existing customers to reorder replacement hearing protection without new physical impressions. Revenue generated through repeat product orders processed via the customer portal.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Elacin designs, manufactures, and distributes custom-moulded hearing protection devices equipped with proprietary flat-attenuation acoustic filters (RC and ER series), serving industrial workers, musicians, motorcyclists, and individual consumers across Europe. Revenue is generated primarily from one-time product sales of custom hearing protectors made from medical-grade silicone or acrylic, supplemented by professional imprint-taking services and the patented Elacin4Life digital renewal platform for repeat orders.

Product overview

Elacin offers a comprehensive portfolio of custom-moulded hearing protection products and communication solutions, primarily serving industrial/work environments as well as leisure markets (motorsports, music, sleep, swimming). The core product lines include: (1) RC Next Generation - flat attenuation hearing protection for industrial use with speech intelligibility; (2) ER Acoustic/Music - flat attenuation for musicians and audio professionals; (3) RC BoomMic - communication-enabled hearing protection with microphone; (4) Elacin Drive - motorcycling-specific protection; (5) Elacin Relax - sleep and rest protection; (6) Elacin Swim - water protection. The Elacin4Life digital service layer enables ongoing renewals through a customer portal without repeated physical impressions. Supporting products include universal earplugs (ER20), the Shokz OpenComm 2 Bluetooth bone conduction headset, filter exchange kits, and hygiene solutions. All products are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified and CE-marked.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Elacin4Life: Digital hearing protection renewal service using 3D technology and intelligent algorithms to predict natural ear canal changes, eliminating the need for repeated physical ear impressions.
• RC Next Generation
• ER Acoustic
• Elacin Drive
• Elacin Relax
• RC Communication / BoomMic

Products and services

• Elacin RC Next Generation Custom-moulded hearing protection equipped with flat-attenuation RC filters offering 8 interchangeable filter levels (15-29 dB SNR). Designed for industrial and occupational use cases requiring both effective noise reduction and preservation of speech intelligibility, alarm and signal awareness. Available in soft medical-grade silicone or acrylic materials.
• Elacin ER Acoustic Custom hearing protection line tailored for musicians, sound technicians, and music enthusiasts. Provides flat, natural sound attenuation with accurate audio reproduction across multiple attenuation levels, avoiding frequency distortion during performances, rehearsals, and concerts.
• Elacin RC BoomMic Custom hearing protection with integrated boom microphone designed for clear speech transmission in noisy environments, serving security staff, first aid teams, and industrial workers who require simultaneous hearing protection and radio communication.
• Elacin Drive Custom hearing protection designed specifically for motorcyclists, reducing wind and engine noise inside the helmet while preserving essential sounds for riding safety and navigation. Improves comfort and reduces fatigue on long rides. Promoted at trade events at €109 versus a regular €145.
• Elacin Relax Custom hearing protection for rest, recovery, and sleep, designed with an ultra-comfortable fit that stays in place even when sleeping on the side. Promotes quality rest after long work days or noise exposure. Promoted at trade events at €79 versus a regular €115.
• Elacin Swim Custom-moulded swim plugs designed to keep water out of the ears during swimming and water sports, helping to prevent ear infections and discomfort from water entry.
• Elacin Universal Range Universal-fit hearing protection line of pre-made earplugs offered for users who prefer not to use custom-moulded protection, providing Elacin's filter technology in a non-custom format.
• Elacin ER20 Universal earplug product line for general hearing protection needs using Elacin's ER attenuation technology for everyday, non-custom applications.
• Elacin4Life Digital Renewal Service Digital renewal service for custom hearing protection. Uses 3D ear impression technology and a validated predictive algorithm (built on 3,800+ impressions and 10,000 data points per impression) to forecast natural ear canal changes, allowing existing customers to reorder replacement hearing protection through a customer portal with one-click ordering and no new physical appointment.

Quantifiable outcome

• Elacin4Life reduces renewal lead time from 16-18 working days to immediate ordering via the customer portal, eliminating the need for new physical imprint appointments.
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.

• Team METISScoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerElacin France has been a loyal partner of Team METISS for multiple editions of the 24 Hours of Le Mans Motorcycling endurance race. Elacin equips drivers and technical staff with tailor-made hearing protection designed to reduce noise exposure, limit auditory and cognitive fatigue, preserve essential radio and signal communication, and ensure optimum comfort over 24-hour races. This partnership validates the effectiveness of Elacin hearing protection in extreme real-world conditions, directly reinforcing product quality for everyday consumers.
• Hoorveilig (Dutch Hearing Protection Awareness Association)flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerElacin is a founding member of Hoorveilig, a Dutch association that unites leading companies in hearing protection to raise awareness about noise risks and promote hearing health across all generations. The association runs campaigns including 'Stay connected through hearing' (Blijf erbij horen), launched on World Hearing Day 2026.
• DEKRAminorOthersDEKRA is Elacin's independent, internationally recognized certification body for ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 audits and certification. DEKRA conducts regular audits and renewals of Elacin's quality and environmental management systems, providing third-party validation of the company's standards.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Sennheiser (Sonova Consumer Hearing): Sennheiser, now part of Sonova's Consumer Hearing division, supplies pro-audio and consumer audio products including hearing-related devices. Adjacent comparator given Elacin's ER Acoustic musician/sound-technician positioning.
• Honeywell Howard Leight: Honeywell's Howard Leight brand offers one of the world's widest ranges of disposable and reusable hearing-protection products for industrial and consumer markets. Overlaps directly with Elacin's RC Next Generation industrial product line.
• 3M (Peltor): 3M's PELTOR line is a globally dominant hearing-protection and communication-headset brand for industrial, military, and law enforcement users. Directly comparable to Elacin across industrial noise protection, with substantially broader product portfolio and global reach.
• Sonova (Phonak): Sonova, parent of Phonak and other hearing-care brands, is a global leader in hearing aids with audiology retail networks that overlap with Elacin's 3,000+ hearing-care-store distribution. Comparable as a hearing-care channel and PPE-adjacent player.

Emerging players

• Minuendo: Minuendo is a Norwegian innovator producing high-fidelity, adjustable passive earplugs for musicians and concert-goers. Comparable as a European hearing-protection specialist targeting the same musician and acoustic-quality use cases as Elacin's ER line.
• Decibullz: Decibullz offers thermo-fit, custom-moulded earplugs for shooting, motorsport, and industrial use. Comparable as an emerging custom-mould hearing-protection specialist with overlapping motorsport and consumer use cases to Elacin.

Direct peers

• Moldex: Moldex manufactures disposable and reusable hearing-protection and respiratory PPE products serving industrial and construction users. Direct competitor in the European industrial hearing-protection segment alongside Elacin's RC line.
• Etymotic Research: Etymotic is a US-based specialist in high-fidelity hearing protection and custom-fit earplugs (e.g., ER20 series). Directly comparable on custom-moulded, flat-attenuation hearing protection for musicians and industrial users.
• Westone: Westone produces custom-moulded earphones and hearing protection for musicians, audio professionals, and industrial users. Closely comparable to Elacin's ER Acoustic product line and overall custom-fit hearing-protection approach.
• SensGard: SensGard offers hearing-protection and communication solutions for industrial users with a focus on comfort and speech intelligibility. Closely comparable to Elacin's flat-attenuation RC filter product philosophy and B2B industrial positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@elacinfrance9842
• Facebookfacebook.com/Elacin.official
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/elcea
• Instagraminstagram.com/elacin_earplugs
• Xx.com/elacin

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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