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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 brandsto 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 |
LeisureTech HQ, Personnel |
Andrew Goldfinch |
Managing Director |
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