LeisureTech Australia

2013

LeisureTech appoints QualiFi for Forté A-BUS, Forté IR and Forté Cable in Australia.

2011

LeisureTech offers A-BUS AB-BT10 BlueTooth device as a local source input module for any A-BUS hub.

2010

A-BUS/DIRECT WALL, an A-BUS AND Industry First, active outdoor speaker providing Cat-5 directly to amplified speaker.

2009

A-BUS/DIRECT wins best in-ceiling speaker below $1000 at CEDIA Atlanta.

2009

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

2009

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

2008

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

2008

A-BUS/DIRECT active inceiling speakers added to the A-BUS family utilitising one Cat-5 to the amplified speaker.

2007

LTE celebrates thirtieth anniversary

2007

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

2006

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

2005

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

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.

1998

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

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.

1997

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

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.

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.

1979

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

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.