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Deep Sea Electronics History

    • 1975
    • Deep Sea Electronics is established by present Chairman Ed Sheader. The company begins making communication, lighting and gas analysation units for life support systems for deep sea divers.
    • 1977
    • Deep Sea Electronics becomes a Limited Company.
    • 1978-1979

    • A severe rise in oil prices leads to a slump in the diving industry. The company begins to sell development time to other organisations.

      First speed switch solution manufactured for Archer Industrial Systems (AIS). This was the first product ever manufactured by Deep Sea for use in the power generation industry.

    • 1980-1981

    • Ed Sheader sells half of Deep Sea’s shares to Stan Archer of AIS. All products previously created solely for AIS are made freely available throughout the power generation industry.

      The first 'black box' control module is developed, but the market is not yet ready for such advanced technology.

    • 1982

    • LED annunciators are developed by the company to replace traditional light-bulb annunciators, helping to improve efficiency and performance.

    • 1985

    • The 'black box' module returns as the market is now ready. It is the first one piece control solution capable of monitoring mains power and controlling an engine. It also includes in-built fault LED annunciation.

    • 1987

    • The introduction of micro-processors brings with it major product changes. The company begins to use an automotive processor as standard in all modules, which is more expensive than its industrial counterparts. It is seen as a more robust solution for the generator environment.

      The 500 series becomes the first module range to be developed using this technology.

    • 1989

    • First OEM partnership is established with Aggreko. It has been put in place to replace all of Aggreko’s existing microprocessor units with specially designed Deep Sea control modules.

    • 1991

    • The company moves to larger facilities in Scarborough, to facilitate the company’s continued growth and requirement for larger manufacturing facilities.

      The company establishes its second OEM partnership with Cummins. This is a major coup for the company.

    • 1995

    • The Deep Sea product range is starting to become widely recognised across the world for its quality, reliability and user-friendly functionality.

      The 600 Series is introduced into the Chinese market and gives the company excellent Far East sales.

    • 1996

    • The company begins to invest heavily in the latest machinery and production techniques, to keep up with increasing worldwide demand for its products.

      Highly accurate automatic surface mount machines allow smaller components to be used on circuit boards. This enables the company to include more advanced features in smaller product designs.

      Deep Sea Electronics becomes a Plc.

    • 1998

    • Due to continued demand for Deep Sea’s products across the world, a dedicated Technical Support Team is created to handle all pre and post sale technical enquiries.

    • 2000

    • The company begins working with major engine manufacturers to develop CAN technology for electronic engines.

    • 2001

    • The company moves premises for a second time in 10 years to gain further production and office space.

      A second automated production line is installed at the new premises to further increase production volumes to keep on top of ever growing worldwide demand.

    • 2002

    • The company builds an on-site generator house that includes three diesel engines, one of which is electronic. The house doubles up as the companyʼs backup power supply and an outstanding training facility for customers and distributors.

    • 2005

    • The company adds a third surface mount line to keep up with worldwide product demands. The company is now manufacturing over 180,000 modules a year, with this figure expected to continually grow over the coming years.

    • 2007

    • The company carries out a full re-brand and launches a new logo and style, designed to improve its communication channels in the marketplace. The new style complements the innovative products the company is renowned for.

      The company launches a brand new website, designed to complement the new style and act as a comprehensive resource for customers and distributors.