Apeks

Apeks was founded in 1974 by Ken Ainscough and Eric Partington, the two friends decided to combine their knowledge of diving and precision engineering with the APEKS company name also being a combination of their initials. Acquired by Aqualung in 1997, decades later that spirit of craftsmanship continues at Apeks. Their world-class production facilities and the fact that they have total control over every manufacturing process makes Apeks equipment a benchmark for design, quality and performance. Apeks products are being used by technical divers to explore some of the deepest, coldest and most challenging dive environments.

Reorganization Advisory: As of late June 2025, Aqualung Group (who owns the Apeks brand) has announced they have been purchased by the HEAD Group who also owns the Mares brand. HEAD plans to restructure Aqualung’s business platform, and says that it will provide “urgent funding” to secure the continuation and long-term sustainability of the group in the form of a $58 million-plus dollar rescue package, along with “a comprehensive integration plan with significant synergies”. This will bring about the improvement and expansion of current production facilities, maintaining and developing the Apeks brand.