BASF / EMTEC: The recording media pioneer

1934: Invention of the first magnetic tape for audio recordings
1953: Launch of consumer tape products for audio recordings
1966: Start of Audio-Cassette production
1973: Start of Floppy Disk production
1996: BASF Magnetics becomes an independent Inc.
1996: Launch of the CD-Recordable range
1997: New company name: EMTEC Magnetics
1999: Launch of the DVD-Recordable range
2000: World-wide introduction of the EMTEC brand
2001: Launch and marketing of the DiskOnKey USB keys in Europe
2002: Introduction of the Intuix brand in Europe
2006: Acquisition by Dexxon Group and extension of the product range, with a focus on mobile storage products
2006: #1 selling brand of USB keys in France (Source: GFK) for 5 years, Intuix integrates its product line with EMTEC brand
2008: Launch and marketing of Kooky USB Drives