Established in 1981, PrehKeyTec, Inc., (PKT) located in Buffalo Grove, IL, is the North and South American headquarters for PrehKeyTec's Data entry solutions.
PrehKeyTec data entry solutions have been selected by major OEM suppliers, VARs, Resellers and End Users for use in retail, banking and other demanding applications that require dependable long-term performance, configuration flexibility and high-reliability.
PrehKeyTec's data entry solutions optimizes the return on investment and prevents customer service disruption.
| 2007 | PrehKeyTec launches the MCI 3100-PcPOS Keyboard. The Touchkey Programmer is released. |
| 2006 | PrehKeyTec introduces new MCI 96 TouchKey, combining Touch Screen and Keyboard Technology. |
| 2005 | PrehKeyTec introduces the MCI 3100 Alpha numberic keyboard. |
| 2004 | The MCI60 and MCI84 keyboard series are introduced. |
| 2003 | The MCI 128 and 96 keyboard series are introduced. |
| 2002 | PrehKeyTec enters a joint venture with an Asian partner to produce LCD displays and Touch Screens. |
| 2000/01 | PrehKeyTec doubles the size of its Lake Zurich facility and expands technical & repair services. A US based assembly for select product families is also established. |
| 1998 | PrehKeyTec introduces a patented filter-fabric technology which extends the life of membrane key switches to 30M. |
| 1996 | PrehKeyTec releases its first Touch Screens and introduces the MC Series keyboard family. |
| 1993/94 | PrehKeyTec introduces the MWX and PCPOS series of programmable keyboards. Preh enters the Latin America market. |
| 1991 | PrehKeyTec develops the industry’s first programmable keyboard. |
| 1987/88 | PrehKeyTec develops a configurable keypad for IBM POS system. |
| 1982 | PrehKeyTec USA is established as a supplier of electronic switches and connectors. |