Valeport Strengthens Senior Team
Thursday, 26th November 2020
Valeport has strengthened its senior management team with the appointment of a Head of Marketing, as it targets market leadership in the environmental sensors sector.
The internal appointment of former marketing manager, Guy Frankland, to Head of Marketing marks the latest step in the strategic growth plans for Valeport – the UK’s leading oceanographic, hydrographic and hydrometric instrument manufacturer.
With over 20 years experience in strategy, brand and digital marketing, Guy joined Valeport in 2018 and has been responsible for overseeing a comprehensive refresh of the brand that has served the subsea sector for over fifty years, supporting Valeport’s expansion into new markets and delivering new products to customers across a large number of sectors.
Valeport Managing Director Matt Quartley, said: “Guy has been fundamental in helping us shape the business in recent years and appointing someone of Guy’s calibre to our senior team is a key part to helping us continue to implement our plans for Valeport’s growth moving forward.”
Valeport technology is selected by leading subsea, hydrographic, hydrometric, metrological & positioning, oceanographic, ports, harbours & dredging, renewable energy and scientific research organisations worldwide.
Who Are Valeport
Valeport – UK Marine Instrumentation Specialists
Valeport (now part of Teledyne) is a UK-based manufacturer of oceanographic, hydrographic, and hydrometric instrumentation. Established in 1969, the company has built a strong global reputation for designing and producing high-quality sensors, profilers, and instruments used in environmental monitoring, marine surveying, water measurement, and scientific research.
What They Do
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Products & Applications
Valeport develops a wide array of instrument types, including CTD profilers (which measure Conductivity, Temperature, Depth), sound velocity sensors, tide gauges, current meters, environmental sensors, and oceanographic & hydrographic survey instrumentation. Their products are grouped by application (e.g. coastal, inland, offshore), by parameter (temperature, salinity, turbidity etc.), or by product type. -
Featured Technology
Some of their latest offerings include the SWiFT Deep CTD profiler capable of operations to 6,000 m depth; SWiFT CTDplus Turbidity which blends CTD measurements plus turbidity monitoring; Bathy2, a modern bathymetric measurement instrument; and the uvSVX, which provides sound velocity, temperature, and pressure with calculated salinity and density. -
Support & Calibration
Valeport provides support services including calibration, warranty, repairs, and returns. Their instruments also come with rigorous environmental and batch testing and a 3-year limited warranty, which can be extended with regular servicing.
Industry Uses
Valeport’s instruments are used broadly in sectors such as:
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Environmental monitoring (e.g. water quality, climate studies)
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Marine surveys (bathymetry, seafloor mapping)
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Renewable energy (site assessment for offshore wind, tidal)
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Ports, harbours, and dredging (depth & current monitoring)
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Civil engineering where hydrometric and oceanographic data is needed.
Other Key Points
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Quality & Warranty: Instruments are environmentally batch-tested; the standard warranty is three years, extendable with service.
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Corporate Responsibility: Valeport emphasises environmental stewardship: its site includes policies around net zero journey, seagrass conservation, and corporate responsibility.
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Global Reach & Reputation: Though UK-based (Totnes, Devon), Valeport serves customers worldwide. Its products are respected for precision, reliability, and robustness in challenging marine / ocean environments.
