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TekTone
TekTone designs and manufactures high quality, affordable nurse call, wireless nurse call, wander management, alert integration and emergency call products. In addition, we specialize in pocket paging, apartment entry, and area of rescue assistance systems that are used in a wide range of applications.
Our line of nurse call systems includes tone-visual, wireless, and fully programmable systems. These systems are used as nurse call and emergency call systems in CCRC, skilled care, assisted living, senior housing and independent living facilities. They are also found in clinics and doctors’ offices, and public and private hospitals throughout the world.
HISTORY
In 1973, TekTone Sound & Signal Mfg., Inc. began its manufacturing operations in Lake Park, Florida. Since that time, the company has grown rapidly to serve the intercommunication market both nationally and internationally. In 1989, TekTone opened a manufacturing facility in Franklin, North Carolina. In 1998, TekTone constructed a vast research and development department in Franklin, and in 2001 we relocated all operations to Franklin.
In 2016, TekTone purchased a 72,262-square-foot facility in the same industrial park and moved all operations under one roof. The new facility is more than twice the size of the previous space, which will allow TekTone to expand its workforce and output. Being a key player in the nurse call system market and doing business on 5 continents, this new space will accommodate the expected growth.
In 2023, TekTone celebrates five decades of successful business. TekTone thanks the employees, customers, vendors, suppliers, and the community for making this achievement possible.
TekTone History
Manuel Mira founded Mirtone in 1959.—Mirtone was the first company to provide home intercom systems using transistorized amplifiers.
Mirtone sold in 1969 and went public.
TekTone founded in Lake Park, FL.
The Tek-Entry Apartment Entry System was introduced. This was the foundation for TekTone’s first generation of communication systems.
First UL1069 Listed Nurse Call System Designed. The NC150 was first introduced as SM300 in 1977. It became the NC150 in 1978.
The NC110 and NC150 Nurse Call Systems were released—the NC110 is still in production today and, in some markets, is still one of TekTone’s best sellers.
The NC200 master was released. Thus, the NC150 and NC200 simply added a voice component to the NC110. The NC150 served as the platform for the NC150R—Area of Rescue System.
Our Franklin, NC facility opened its doors in 1989, which eventually grew to be our world headquarters and production plant. Invested over $750,000 in new equipment.
The NC300 was first introduced, and was TekTone’s first microprocessor system. The NC300 system was a resounding success, and continues to be used in many facilities to the present day.
The NC300 system was upgraded with the introduction of the NC300II system. The second generation of the NC300 system brought better displays, expanded system capacity, and numerous feature improvements.
TekTone becomes an ISO 9001 certified company. This standard ensures high-quality products and services, and the listing has been maintained uninterrupted since it’s achievement in 2002.
Developed the first NC500 wireless system, which became our UL 2560 listed Tek-CARE500 Wireless Nurse Call System in 2016.
After six years in development, the Tek-CARE400 was released. Represents new base for all future development. Provided ability to penetrate hospital market, and begins to create the concept of the Tek-CARE Platform.
The Tek-CARE400 P5 system is released. This is a modernization of the Tek-CARE400 system, and is TekTone’s first system that allows for extensive use of CAT5 wiring throughout facilities.
Tek-ALERT is introduced as one of the four pieces that help make up TekTone’s move to more standardized equipment development. With the NC385 for the NC300II, NC470 Tek-BRIDGE and NC501 all operating on the same basic platform, the Tek-ALERT was added and cross platform integration could be accomplished. This allowed the software from one system to migrate to another system and even have all systems operating from a similar server.
The Tek-CARE700 Wander Management System released. The TC700 system lets dementia and at-risk residents move freely about your facility while helping to ensure their safety.
TekTone purchased a 72,262-square-foot facility in the same industrial park in Franklin, NC and moved all operations under one roof.
Tek-CARE120 system was released. This two-wire system is the spiritual successor to the NC110 system with simplified wiring, expanded features, attractive and easy to use master stations, and much more.
TekTone became certified under the ISO 9001:2015 standard by DQS.
Tek-CARE160 system released. Provides users with sleek and modern stations as well as the ability to communicate with two-way audio using the familiar and simple basic architecture of the Tek-CARE120 system.
The Tek-CARE300III released. This is a third generation CE module for the NC300-series product family, providing enhanced connectivity, modern master stations, and a way to connect legacy systems to the Tek-CARE platform.
Tek-CARE400 P5+ Nurse Call System released—System offers two versatile, touchscreen master station options in the NC404TS and the NC415AV, allowing you to decide which option best fits your needs and your budget.
In 2023, TekTone celebrates five decades of successful business. TekTone thanks the employees, customers, vendors, suppliers, and the community for making this achievement possible.
August 2023—TekTone releases its second Wireless Nurse Call System, the Tek-CARE 570. This system uses the latest wireless technology using a high-frequency network with long-range wireless signaling. The Tek-CARE570 is competitively priced and designed for smaller Assisted Living, Independent Living & Life Plan Communities.
September 2023—The Tek-CARE400 GEN3 system is released. This is TekTone’s latest high-end nurse call system offering redesigned Patient Stations with a revamped, modern appearance. The Tek-CARE400 GEN3 customizability creates a user-friendly system for both staff and patients.