Static Control Components history

1989 Hello, imaging division

1992 Nonstop print testing The 24-hour Static Control print lab opens its doors in 1992, and the test printing hasn't stopped since.

1994 Meanwhile, across the pond Static Control becomes a global operating company as the first United Kingdom office opens.

1995 Let the cleaning begin

1996 HP 5Si meets its match

1998 Technical achievements with PCRs A complete line of primary change rollers (PCR) are released with unique foam; Static Control files its first patent.

1999 Expanding operations Static Control operations and capabilities now include chip manufacturing, toner packaging, injection molding and black oxidizing.

2002 Splitting the HP® 9000 The cartridge end cap removal system for the HP 9000 is developed, allowing for the remanufacture of specialized cartridges by “splitting” them open.

2004 Universal chip technology

2008 Upgrades in robotics, testing and research A scanning electron microscope is added to the research facilities to allow for advanced development of toners, chips and more; a robotics lab opens to increase manufacturing.

2009 Locations in Africa and Asia An office in Hong Kong is opened, and expansion in the African market is solidified as Static Control opens in Johannesburg, South Africa.

2011 Replacement Lexmark® T650 Chips Static Control offers first-to-market, highly advanced encrypted chip for the Lexmark® T650.

A new corporate headquarters space is opened in 2012.

2014 System-matched replacement cartridges

2015 Merger with Apex Microelectronics A strategic merger between Static Control and Apex Microelectronics is announced, allowing for unmatched resources in R&D and manufacturing in the industry.

2016 Replacement JetIntelligence® components + remanufacturable cartridges Mere months after new HP® technology is launched, replacement chips, toner and cartridges are available.