Helios companies
Dick Swettenham's Helios Electronics Limited
The first Helios Electronics company arose from an agreement dated 1 April 1969 between Dick Swettenham and Island Records Limited.
| Incorporated | 29 April 1969 |
| Company number | 01932987 |
| Managing Director | Richard Swettenham |
| Dissolved | 22 June 1993 |
Tony Arnold's Helios Electronics Limited
This has no relation to Dick Swettenham's original company*.
Contrary to some reports, Tony never acquired the Helios trademark from Dick nor was he ever licensed to use the said trademark, though the company did manufacture professional audio equipment which was liked by many people.
* Under the laws of England and Wales, anyone can set up a company with a name that is not being used already and since Dick's original company had been dissolved in 1993, the name was available.
| Incorporated | 26 November 1999 |
| Company number | 03884408 |
| Dissolved | 19 April 2022 |
Dick Swettenham's Helios Professional Audio Limited
When Dick came to formalise the project that he called Helios II, he found that the Helios Electronics name had been taken by Tony Arnold (see above) and so another name had to be chosen. This company owns and licenses the trademark.
| Incorporated | 25 May 2000 |
| Company number | 04001990 |
Helios Electronics Limited
The current company is the trading arm of the Helios brand.
| Incorporated | 5 May 2022 |
| Company number | 14088643 |
The partnerships
Although not strictly Helios, Dick was also involved with these audio-related partnerships during his career:
- Richard Swettenham Associates
- Swettenham-Slaughter Associates