1945 - Dawe Instruments formed to manufacture electrical equipment and apparatus incorporating optical glass, precision electronic instruments for scientific, communication, industrial and photographic applications. 1950s? - relationship formed with Branson, a US company, who manufactured and marketed ultrasonic equipment. Dawe licensed in UK to produce Branson's equipment. Ownership of Dawe changed over the years but the relationship with Branson was maintained; Dawe became one of the UK leading suppliers of ultrasonic equipment, manufacturing products to the Branson specification; 1940s - located at 130 Uxbridge Road, Hanwell; 1960s- Harlequin Avenue, Great West Road, Brentford, Middlesex; Company number 00394816 changed name 01/08/1985