Timeline

Established in 1991, Tritech International Ltd began with the aim of producing an innovative range of subsea products for the offshore oil & gas industry, military and other world-wide subsea markets.

Outstanding Performance in Underwater Technology

Tritech is a high-technology business dedicated to providing the most reliable imaging and ancillary equipment for use in underwater applications.

Our business has gone from strength-to-strength in over two decades of providing leading technology underwater equipment and as we continue to innovate and invest in new technologies for existing and emerging applications, new markets are opening up to us; from very large-scale subsea mining projects to micro-ROVs performing potentially life-saving rescues in Search and Rescue operations.

Our Values  

In order to look forward and provide support and services accordingly, our business is underpinned by the following core values:

  1. We will work with each other, our customers and other partners collaboratively and with respect, integrity and accountability

  2. We will have the highest regard for the health and safety or our employees and for the protection of the environment in which we work

The following milestones have attributed to Tritech’s growth and success over the past 30 years:

2021

Tritech turns 30 and celebrates with a number of new additions to the market including the Gemini 720ik 360°: a low cost, 360° multibeam sonar. 

2020

During the depths of the pandemic, Tritech launches the Diver Mounted Display (DMD). The DMD is available both tethered and untethered and is described by users as 'groundbreaking'. 

2019

Tritech launches the Gemini 1200ik dual-frequency multibeam imaging sonar at DSEI 2019. The product is well received by the market. 

2018

Tritech launches the Gemini 720im: the smallest multibeam sonar in the world. 

2016

Tritech launches the next generation imaging sonar, Gemini 720is at Oceanology

2015

Tritech signs a deal with Canadian company Kraken Sonar to produce an alternative product to the DVL, AquaTrak CVL

2014

In October, Tritech’s Design, Manufacturing and Service facility in Ulverston, Cumbria, moved to new premises within the South Lakes town to improve operational efficiency and reduce the environmental impact on the local area.

David Bradley, Supply Chain Director is promoted to the role of Managing Director.

2012

Tritech celebrates its 21st year in business with a new image, developing its brand for the next 21+ years.

In June 2012, Tritech's expands its global presence with the first international office opening in Katy, Texas.

On 22 August 2012, parent company Halma p.l.c. sold Tritech to US company Moog Inc. becoming part of Moog Components Group Limited.

2011

Tritech achieved success at the 2011 Subsea UK Awards, winning the Innovation and Technology Award for our Gemini multibeam sonar; the ground-breaking real-time imaging sonar.

2010

In March 2010 Tritech was shortlisted for the industry acclaimed Scottish Offshore Achievement Awards (SOAAs) in the category of The Innovator, for the Gemini 720i multibeam real-time imaging sonar.

2009

In October of this year, the multibeam expertise of SRD is incorporated into Tritech's Ulverston site, with the survey side of the business transferred to NCS Survey, Aberdeen.

2007

Sonar Research and Development (SRD), founded in 1981, with the aim to exploit unique methods of manufacturing efficient sonar transducers and sophisticated multibeam products and as providers of marine survey services, join Tritech after their acquisition by Halma p.l.c.

2006

Tritech became part of Halma p.l.c., a global group, operating within three specialised business sectors; Health and Analysis, Infrastructure Sensors and Industrial Safety.

Tritech Aberdeen, ST Ulverston (and Ulvertech Engineering Ltd) merge during Tritech’s acquisition by Halma p.l.c, in November 2006.

2001

Tritech was awarded another prestigious Queen's Award, this time for Innovation.

2000

Tritech achieved the Royal Society of Edinburgh’s Millennium Award.

1994

Richard Marsh and Dick Wright moved from the converted house in Kingswells, Aberdeenshire, Scotland, to Tritech's current location at Westhill Business Park.

Tritech received their first prestigious Queen's Award for Export Achievement.

1991

Tritech was founded by Richard Marsh and Dick Wright, beginning operations as a two-man outfit from a converted house in Kingswells, Aberdeenshire.

Tritech began a joint venture with Swift 943 Ltd, Ulverston, founded by Marcus Cardew and formed in 1985 trading as System Technologies (ST).