Floataway

history

The name Floataway was coined and registered by Colin Stanwell-Smith in 1999 during the development of the company’s floatation systems. Drawing on a background in mechanical engineering, including an Honours degree from Bristol, England, and early experience at the British Aircraft Corporation during the period leading up to the first flights of Concorde, Colin designed and engineered the original Floataway float tank from the ground up.

Floataway developed a reputation as a small, engineering-led company operating in a global market, with a strong focus on technology and practical system design. Over time, this included the evolution of float tank designs, as well as the development of float rooms—both rectangular and circular formats—and systems adapted for a range of applications, including specialist and accessibility-focused installations.

During this period, Toby Stanwell-Smith joined the company, bringing a first-class honours degree in Industrial Design from Brunel University and contributing to the continued development of Floataway’s systems.

Floataway is no longer undertaking new sales or projects. The company’s activities are limited to concluding existing matters as part of its wind-down.