History | Over 40 Years Scuba Gear & Equipment Manufacturer | SCUBA AQUATEC

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History

Trace the history of Scuba Aquatec since 1983. Discover our journey from a local manufacturer to a globally recognized leader in professional scuba diving equipment innovation and production.


AQUATEC History: From Humble Beginnings to Global Leader

Foundation and Core Values (1983-Present)

Founded in 1983, AQUATEC Industry Co., Ltd. evolved from a small family company into a worldwide scuba diving powerhouse. It began by specializing in manufacturing Buoyancy Compensator Devices (BCDs). In 1985, Chairman Frankie Chen responded to specific customer requests to design specialized BCDs. By focusing on strategic planning, innovation, compact design, ease of operation, talent development, and operational excellence, Aquatec has built a sterling reputation for quality and reasonable pricing that stands today. Frankie Chen's philosophy is simply doing the right thing every day, investing his life's work for the long term.

Innovation and Comprehensive Product Expansion

Today, Aquatec is a leading global scuba diving equipment company. Through in-depth field surveys and evaluation at worldwide exhibitions, local dive shops, and with experienced professional instructors, we gain the insights needed to supply innovative, sustainable products. Recognizing the high potential in the evolving water sports market early on, Aquatec has expanded significantly since 1995. We have developed a comprehensive series of professional diving equipment, enabling divers worldwide to find almost every piece of gear they need from us. Our product range includes:

  • Sub Alerts & Duo Alerts
  • Sub Horns
  • Diving Knives
  • Regulators & Instruments
  • Power Inflators
  • LED Lights & Torches
  • Masks, Snorkels, & Fins
  • Latest Side Mount BCDs

Global Vision and Customization Solutions

From 1983 to today, Aquatec has established itself as a forward-looking global scuba diving equipment company. Beyond standardized gear, we cater to requests for diving equipment with special functions. Our founder, Mr. Frankie Chen, has personally traveled the world—visiting Germany, the USA, Japan, Singapore, and China for exhibition shows—to discuss environmental conditions and specific needs directly with divers and instructors. Leveraging over 30 years of experience as a trusted partner, he recognized the growing global popularity of scuba diving and successfully collaborated with customers to create numerous customized product solutions.

AQUATEC History Timeline

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History | Over 40 Years Scuba Gear & Equipment Manufacturer | SCUBA AQUATEC

Located in Taiwan since 1984, AQUATEC - DUTON INDUSTRY CO., LTD. has been a manufacturer of scuba gear and diving equipment. Their main scuba gear and dive equipment include, BCD power inflators, first stage scuba regulators and second stage scuba regulators, scuba BCDs, BCD power inflators, scuba dive gauges, scuba sub alerts, scuba duo alerts, dive lights and underwater pressure gauge for scuba diving, which has been sold to over 45 countries with CE certification.

SCUBA AQUATEC is one of the leading diving equipment | scuba equipment manufacturers based in Taiwan since 1984. CE certified & pro equipment, SCUBA AQUATEC's scuba diving equipment provides worldwide divers excellent and unique diving experience. The wide selection of diving & scuba equipment including diving fins, sidemount systems, scuba pressure gauges, dive gauges, scuba gauges, scuba gears and more.

SCUBA AQUATEC has been providing its customers with high quality underwater diving gear and equipment, both with advanced technology and 41 years of experience, SCUBA AQUATEC ensures that each customer's needs are met.