About applied acoustics – the global company with humble beginnings
applied acoustics has delivered innovative products, support and a personal approach, that only comes from being a family business, since 1989.
The applied acoustics story
Like all entrepreneurs, our founder Adam saw an opportunity to impress customers with innovative products that weren’t being developed elsewhere.
Unlike other entrepreneurs, Adam didn’t start the business from his kitchen or bedroom. Instead, he had to settle for a goat shed.
Don’t worry, no goats have been harmed in the making of our products – in fact, the only sign of goats in Adam’s first “office” were a couple of nibbled window sills.
Adam studied physics, maths and engineering at A-Level, but his interest in electronics sparked at the age of 13. He immersed himself in the plethora of electronics magazines that adorned newsagent shelves at the time, but have sadly since disappeared.
A talented engineer, Adam always had visions of creating his own products – and more than 35 years later, he heads up an award-winning group of companies whose products are used around the world.
applied acoustics specialises in the creation of subsea navigation, positioning and marine products. Whilst delivering specialist engineering support to customers around the globe.
Find out more about our journey…
1989
applied acoustics launched.
1990
First sales of pingers and responders. Transponders followed later in the year.
1991
First full-time employee taken on, and he’s still here today (James Eman).
1992
Moved to a small unit on Harfreys Industrial Estate in Great Yarmouth. Bought a second-hand test-tank, which was installed in the yard outside.
1995
Purchased a larger unit on Gapton Hall Industrial Estate and moved the test tank inside.
1996
CSP 1000 development finalised and made first sales. This was soon to become the industry standard seismic energy source.
2000
Purchased Unit 3 Marine Park, giving us much-needed space.
2004
Launched Easytrak Portable.
2006
After trials, applied acoustics was awarded Easytrak contract to supply the Royal Navy with USBL systems for its minehunter programme.
2008
Purchased Unit 4 Marine Park; moved in six months later after conversion work completed.
2009
Easytrak Nexus launched. 100th USBL system sold.
2010
Awarded Queen’s Award for International Trade.
2012
Easytrak Alpha launched.
2013
Received world’s biggest order for USBL systems – over 100 units.
2015
Awarded second Queen’s Award for International Trade.
2016
Nexus 2 Launched. CSP-Nv launched.
2017
applied acoustics set up as a holding company for the expanding group. 500th USBL system sold.
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