Sonomax Technologies Inc. announced that its new Self-Fit hearing protection device, which has been 18 months in development, is now ready for pre-sales. The product will be showcased at the upcoming National Safety Council Congress & Expo in Orlando, Florida from October 22 to 25 as well as at The Safety Show in Sydney, Australia from October 23-25. Sonomax currently has orders for 10,000 units.

In addition, Sonomax reports that Master Distributors for the new Self-Fit hearing protection device have been set up in the United States, Europe, Africa and Oceania. Licensing. Sonomax has engaged the services of MADE Global Brands to continue its previously-announced licensing initiatives.

Under the terms of the new agreement, MADE will receive a 10% agent fee only on generated revenues. The agreement is success-based and allows MADE to earn up to a 19% equity interest in Sonomax based on the achievement of major milestones, subject to regulatory approval. This agreement will allow Sonomax to focus almost exclusively on hearing protection in 2013 to 2014.

Ongoing R&D. While R&D is still at the core of Sonomax's long-term success, the Company will rely on its Research Chair partners at the cole de technologie sup rieure in Montreal to advance the path towards the Bionic ear and other important initiatives in the product-development pipeline. Sonomax will seek development contracts from OEM and ODM customers to support its infrastructure and will focus on maximizing the value of its Intellectual Property portfolio.