Current Dive Equipment News

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DESCO Corporation’s commercial dive equipment experts are the authorities on commercial and deep sea diving equipment. We strive to keep our customers current with updated information concerning our company, equipment and deep sea diving. We are committed to providing our customers with current industry information and helpful tips. Our news section delivers up to date information about DESCO, our high quality equipment and deep sea diving for the experienced and novice diver.

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Jul 21, 2011

Trelleborg Pricing Change

Pricing Change We have been informed by Trelleborg that due to significant increases in material costs they will be raising prices on their products as of August 20th. A new price book is available on the DOWNLOADS page. Trelleborg Managing Director Magnus Andersson in a letter to distributors state...

Jun 8, 2011

Pricing Change due to rise in material costs

Pricing Change Due to the unrelenting rise in material costs we are forced to raise our prices effective Aug.1st. The cost of Silver Solder has jumped 112% in the last year. Brass bar stock is up 20%. Casting prices have risen between 26% and 28%. Our inventory of plastic stock is nearly depleted an...

Jun 8, 2011

Stillson Concept Helmet has joined Classic DESCO Diving Helmets

The Stillson Concept Helmet has officially joined the line of Classic DESCO diving helmets. The "Stillson" was originally built as fill in work during slow periods. Our intent was to try and make the helmet pictured in the 1915 Stillson Report. The helmet we created was supposed to be a one off made...

May 13, 2011

DESCO Descending Diver Tee Shirt

We have decided to discontinue the DESCO Descending Diver Tee Shirt, Cat. No.60295 due to diminished sales. In the current economic climate maintaining inventory of slow moving items is not practical. Once remaining inventory is sold no more will be produced.

Apr 22, 2011

Revised Air Hat Parts List

A revised Air Hat exploded view and parts list has been posted on the DOWNLOADS page. The Non-Return Valve body and adapter were mislabeled. The item number 28 on the exploded view is the Adapter, part no. 53079. The item number 31 on the exploded view is the Body, part no. 53029, and the Bailout Bo...

Apr 8, 2011

Product Availability

Product availability As stated below there is high demand for equipment in Japan to deal with the aftermath of the earthquake and tsunami. We are working on rebuilding our stock of helmets as quickly as possible. Current lead time is approximately two weeks for tinned Air Hats.

Dec 31, 1899

Price increase

As of January 1st 2016 we will be increasing the prices of some select items. The increase will affect all of the classic style helmets and the DESCO air hat. A few replacement parts for the air hat will also be increased. Most all apparel and specialty items will remain unchanged. The new prices wi...

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