History
Tideland Signal is proud of its history. The company was founded in 1973 as an electrical service and maintenance company for oil and gas platforms in the North Sea. Its main activities were the inspection and servicing of installed marine lanterns, foghorns, obstructions lights, DC power systems and ex-proof electrical equipment. As time went by, the company started to develop ideas and manufacture its own brand of innovative products to improve the reliability of these systems. In doing so, it helped to enhance safety and reduce operating expenses.
Birth of Samuel N. Sprunt
Kenneth Sprunt was born in Wilmington in 1924.
The founding of Tideland Specialty Co.
Tideland Specialty was founded as a navigational aids manufacturer.
200 mm glass lens lantern
The creation of the 200mm glass lens lantern contained much improved electronics for the flasher/lampchanger.
Seabeacon-2
The completion of the Seabeacon-2 system 5 presented a breakthrough in narrow band receiver technology.
Relocation to Houston office
Tideland relocated its manufacturing facilities to 7100 Business Park Drive in Houston, where it is still located today.
Orga Signal BV continues production of Tidelands product portfolio
After Tideland Signal ceased operations in 2020, Tideland Signal Signal BV acquired their product design rights. In April 2021 Orga Signal BV continued the production of Tidelands product portfolio.