Sartek Industries, Inc. was started in 1989, primarily as a subcontract manufacturer of electronic and electro-mechanical products. Sartek produced over 250 different products including: video security products, medical electronics, analytical laboratory test equipment, and test equipment assemblies for IC chip manufacturers. In the early 90's Sartek began to introduce its own products, mostly in the video surveillance and the technical dive arenas. Sartek has created a number of innovative and patented products including, the first HID Dive Light, and for public safety divers, the RSV gas switching block and the SBV Surface Breathing Vent. Sartek has produced customized systems for many distinguished customers which include: NASA, NOAA, U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution.