About us

FT Technologies is the manufacturer and supplier of Acoustic Resonance (Acu-Res®) solid-state wind sensors in the wind turbine control market for over 20 years. Our proprietary Acu-Res® technology has revolutionised wind data measurement, ensuring superior performance. Proudly made in the UK and backed by over 30 external testing certifications and millions of hours in operation, FT wind sensors are compact, energy-efficient, ice-free and the world’s toughest, making them the premium choice for industrial applications worldwide.

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Company history

Founded in 1981 by Peter Elgar and Derek Cavendish-Pell, FT Technologies began as a company dedicated to defence research. In 1986, Dr. Savvas Kapartis, holding a BSc and PhD in Electronics from the University of Surrey, joined the team and began shaping the company's future in sensor innovation.

Company values

Our mission is to engineer inventions through curiosity and creativity using our core technology. Our vision is to be the global leader in the provision of distinctive technologies for demanding applications. All our managers combine technical and engineering experience from a wide range of industries and share a commitment to our core values:


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ISO 9001 & 14001

FT Technologies has implemented an integrated management system which is compliant to the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standard and ISO 14001:2015 Environmental Management Standard. This certification was granted by DNV and is subject to regular and periodic audits by them.

Executive Team

Dr.-Savvas-Kapartis

Dr. Savvas Kapartis

Executive Chairman

Robin-Strachan

Robin Strachan

Director of Technology

Olivier-Schlenkhoff-Hus

Olivier Schlenkhoff-Hus

Director of R&D

Brian-Monaghan

Brian Monaghan

Manufacturing Director

Athanosis-Keramidas

Athanasios Keramidas

Head of Quality

Louise-Romano

Louise Romano

Human Resources Director

Chris-Trodden

Chris Trodden

Head of Business Development

Dan-Reid

Daniel Reid

Head of Wind Energy Sales

Duncan-Green

Duncan Green

IT Director

Clive-Hamblett

Clive Hamblett

Automation Director

Shaun-Stober

Shaun Stober

Finance Controller

partners

We believe that in most markets we can offer the best service and best value to our customers by supplying our wind sensors directly. However, in some markets we feel that distributors can offer the best value and so we have established relationships with the following companies.

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Acu-Res® Technology

FT’s unique acoustic resonance (Acu-Res®) technology is trusted for critical control systems the world over. Acu-res® wind sensors automatically compensate for changes in the air’s temperature, pressure and humidity to maintain data continuity.

ADDRESSES

Head office

Sunbury House
Brooklands Close
Sunbury-on-Thames
TW16 7DX
United Kingdom

Tel: +44 (0)20 8943 0801
Fax: +44 (0)20 8943 3283
Email: info@fttechnologies.com