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A hearing healthcare company has marked 100 years in business with a week of celebrations. WS Audiology (WSA) hosted the events at its UK and Ireland headquarters in Chester, reflecting on a century of innovation, growth, and impact. The company operates in 130 markets worldwide and employs more than 12,500 people. Phil Stores, managing director of WSA UK, said: "Celebrating our centenary is an opportunity to recognise the people, partnerships and innovation that have made WSA the leading hearing healthcare business it is today. "WSA stands for collaboration, innovation, and impact – values that have defined our first 100 years as a global business that improves lives through better hearing. "A milestone like this is about recognising our brilliant history whilst looking to the future – something Nikki captured perfectly in her wonderful mural. "Our Chester headquarters is a place where colleagues, customers and partners can come together to collaborate, learn and innovate, helping us continue to develop hearing solutions that improve people's lives and leave a positive legacy." The centenary was marked with a company-wide town hall, breakfast, darts, photography competitions, prize giveaways, a lunchtime barbecue, and an ice cream van. A highlight of the day was the unveiling of a large-scale mural by local artist Nikki Pinder, created over four days. The artwork showcases WSA's family of brands in a vibrant design, capturing the heritage, innovation, customer focus and partnerships that drive the business forward. Ms Pinder said: "It was a privilege to create a piece that celebrates such an important milestone for a company that does such powerful work for people with hearing loss. "The artwork celebrates WSA in a vibrant, contemporary way, and I hope it becomes something colleagues and visitors enjoy every time they walk through the doors." The company also launched a volunteering programme called 100 Hours for 100 Years, encouraging staff to give their time during working hours to support charities focused on hearing loss. In 2025, WSA brought its entire UK team together under one roof in Chester to create a dynamic workspace for collaboration, training, and partnership for employees, customers and hearing care professionals. WSA welcomes audiologists and hearing care professionals from across the UK to its headquarters, giving them the chance to meet the WSA UK team, experience hands-on training and workshops, and see how WSA is fusing innovation and collaboration in the heart of Chester. For more information, job enquiries, or to arrange a visit, email [email protected]. To view more of Nikki Pinder’s work, visit www.nikkipinder.co.uk or follow @nikkipinderart on Instagram.