In 1982 the family engineering, design and manufacturing company specialised within the hitech, electro-mechanical, automated equipment industry leading to the development of a clay target launcher (trap) to bridge the gap between the two options then available of either a simple hand trap or large 'Club' type launchers. Applying some of the principles developed in the company's industrial machines, Acorn designed a small, lightweight target launcher and since then these reliable traps have been sold in ever increasing numbers worldwide. Customer needs continue to evolve and it has become noticeable that alternative traps are being offered, manufactured in the Far East at very low prices, undermining Acorn’s competitive position. To meet the needs of today, Acorn propose to design and develop a cost effective, versatile trap that is of good quality, reliable and which should last with moderate use for 10 - 15 year. It will be a fully working trap, adjustable to accept the three different size clay targets in use globally and supplied with safety guards, foot switch release, extension cable, and a suitable battery - all included in a competitively priced package. This unit will provide the basis for more advanced traps incorporating additional, value added features for the more experienced and demanding target shooter. The Acorn Trap will considerably advance the technology of traps and will be a ‘World First’, addressing the needs of the developing market, providing a flexible, easily handled system that realises environmental, energy and economic benefits for the user. The new system will enable Acorn to widen its market penetration and generate significant sales, both in the UK and abroad. The project will safeguard the future of the company and will support the UK economy at all levels, providing additional valuable employment and revenue.