Timeline
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:
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We will work with each other, our customers and other partners collaboratively and with respect, integrity and accountability
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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 25 years:
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).