Company History
Our History
Since being established in 1992, Extronics has remained true to our founding aim: making hazardous areas safer.
Over time, we’ve recognised changes in market trends to stay ahead of the curve in providing an outstanding range of solutions for our customers.
We’d like to share a few highlights from our journey with you:
1992
John Hartley founds Extronics.
2005
Decision to change from reseller to manufacturer. First wireless solution, a pilot for BP. Partnership formed with AeroScout.
2011
Extronics expands and moves from Congleton to bigger premises in current location of Middlewich.
2014
Extronics wins the Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade
2015
Extronics Advance division is created to continue delivering AeroScout solutions.
2019
Extronics launches the iWAP XN3 – Zone 2 / Division 2 wireless enclosure system.
2020
Extronics launches the iTAG X30 hybrid technology worker location tag & won Innovate grant for future development.
2022
Extronics introduces the iTAG XB range of intrinsically safe Bluetooth tags for asset and personnel location tracking.
2023
Extronics is acquired by BARTEC.