1977

LeisureTech Electronics founded in Sydney, Australia as a retailer of quality audio products under the name Leisure Sound by Andrew Goldfinch. Two outlets opened with a third store added soon thereafter.

1979

A division called Leisure Imports is created to import high quality audio products, IR systems and cables.

1980's

Leisure Sound and Leisure Imports prosper with a reputation for marketing new technologies and innovative high end products. With his extensive experience in installing multi-room audio, Andrew pioneers a range of products for the emerging custom installation market.

1991

Andrew Goldfinch teams up with Len Andrews. Leisure Imports introduces its first Australian-made, custom audio products under the Andrew's Audio brand receiving instant recognition and acclaim.

1997

As the company celebrates its twentieth anniversary, name is changed to LeisureTech Electronics (LTE) to reflect their global expansion

1997

The enterprising duo of Andrews and Goldfinch invent A-BUS®, a revolutionary technology for multi-room audio that utilizes a single Cat-5 cable to carry signal, data, infrared, status and power.

1998

LTE successfully applies for A-BUS patents in various countries around the world.

2000

LTE becomes global OEM technology provider and manufacturer for the residential systems market. A-BUS launched worldwide with global licensing program. A-BUS then introduced in North America by Russound with other top brands to quickly come on board.

2005

LTE opens its own dedciated manufacturing facility in Thailand to support its rapid growth while providing expanded resources for its customers.

2006

LeisureTech Thailand Ltd, LTE’s manufacturing facility, receives important ISO 9001:2000 certification.

2007

LTE receives long-awaited U.S. patent no. 7,181,023 , 6,389,139 for their A-BUS® technology. This joins A-BUS patents already held for Europe, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and Mexico.

2007

LTE introduces the A-BUS/INTERCOM, a highly innovative product needing only one wire (Cat-5) to each room or entry point.

2007

LTE celebrates thirtieth anniversary

2008

A-BUS/DIRECT active inceiling speakers added to the A-BUS family utilitising one Cat5 to the amplified speaker.

2008

Forté A-BUS, Forté Intercom and Forté IR launched for international distribution.

2009

Forté IR launches Infrared Industry First with the IRC-130 connecting block’s five attenuated trim pots.

2009

An A-BUS First launched with the ABR-43 learning remote, keypad with cradle, providing greater control for A-BUS/direct active speakers.

Andrew Goldfinch
Jonathon Ritchie
James Goldfinch
Phil Maljevac
Jason Williamson
Alexis Caldwell
Lisa Friebel
Geoff Johnson
Len Andrews
Nicholas Notara
Nikola Korecki
Dave Cunningham
Jacqui Israel

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