In 1972 William I. Fletcher formed Design Analysis Associates Inc. (DAA) while a professor of Electrical Engineering at Utah State University. In 1980 he left the world of academia as a distinguished professor, recognized for his many achievements within the field of Engineering and Science to pursue his dream of having and building his own company.
Specializing in systems design and product development, DAA is a recognized leader in areas of analog, digital, software, mechanical, printed circuit board, VLSI integrated circuits and industrial design. Our clients include IBM, Digital Equipment Corporation, Scientific Atlanta, National Semiconductor, United States Government, and Siemens of Germany, to name a few. Our accomplishments in the field of high precision instrumentation for fluid level measurement have been equally rewarding. We have grown into a recognized global company, manufacturing products for both the government and private sectors. Our journey has been one of unyielding commitment to be our best. The journey continues.
Years ago, careful research and the assessment of our company's strengths and experience led us into the water level monitoring sector of the environmental industry. Our product reliability and consistent precision have led our products to be recognized by both customers and competition as the "industry standard". This recognition came neither easily nor quickly. Three primary factors have contributed to our success:
- A combination of our products precision, reliability and cost effective pricing.
- The delivery of 80, two-week, worldwide seminars on our process of design and problem solving with DAA. President, Bill Fletcher, as a guest instructor.
- One of the most capable groups of engineers working under one roof anywhere in the world.
Consider that: Each product is literally custom built. Our products spend one week in an environmental chamber being tested for infantile failure and operation at maximum and minimum operating temperature ranges. Upon completion of testing, each product is quality certified before being shipped to you, the end user. This exceptional care, and more, is why DAA instrumentation offers reliable measurements year after year after year in the most harsh conditions. Whether it be streams, rivers, canals, ponds, reservoirs, lakes, aquifers, tanks or wastewater plants we have the products for the job.
As the complexity of preserving the world's resources grows, water quality professionals need instruments they can count on for accurate data and dependable operation. As our customers continue to have more of a diverse cross section of interests, the WaterLOG® Division will be proactive and innovative in the introduction of products that exceed our customers' needs, thus keeping them on the cutting edge of measurement technology. Together, in partnership, we will go where our customers and their requirements take us.
YSI Incorporated Acquires Utah-based Design Analysis Associates
June 10, 2009 - YSI's CEO and President Rick Omlor announced that Design Analysis Associates, Inc. (DAA) of Logan, Utah, is now a wholly owned subsidiary of YSI. Based in Yellow Springs, Ohio, YSI is an employee-owned company and technology leader in environmental solutions and services. Since 1971, DAA has been a family-owned business that designs and markets equipment that measure, record, and telemeter hydrological data--most notably the WaterLog® datalogger.
“Because we share many of the same customers in the same water monitoring market, this acquisition is extremely synergistic,” commented Omlor. “As an example, both companies include major water resource and environmental monitoring agencies among our largest users. Our customers will benefit from a seamless integration of product lines that have little overlap.”
William Fletcher, DAA founder, said “We couldn’t be more pleased to be joining the YSI group of companies. This relationship affords us not only access to international markets, but also capital for new investments. And, we like the fact that YSI has a solid track record of maintaining acquired companies’ cultures and staff, so we know that our name, employees, location, and strategic initiatives remain intact.”
Members of the Fletcher family will remain in key positions at DAA. The company's products will continue to be marketed under the WaterLOG® brand name.