MORE THAN 30 YEARS LEADING THE PRINTER SUPPLIES AFTERMARKET HISTORY OF COMPONENTS & AFTERMARKET TONER Static Control has been in the imaging industry from the very beginning. The company was founded by Ed Swartz in 1987 and focused on manufacturing static-shielding bags for static-sensitive products, hence the name Static Control. The company evolved, and soon added an imaging division. What started as one specialized item grew to include thousands of products for the growing imaging aftermarket, including doctor blades, OPCs, PCRs, toner adder rollers and microchips. The imaging aftermarket was forever changed by Static Control. Our ability to keep up with the technological demands of cartridges throughout the years helped continue the industry. Our customers would have faced closed doors without advances such as our 9K splitting system or replacement Lexmark® T650 chips. Advanced research and development facilities were added, along with toner blending operations. The company has been the technology leader for imaging components for over two decades. Simply put, no one knows the inner workings of a toner cartridge better than Static Control. COMPANY MILESTONES 1987 It all started with static-shielding bags Founder Ed Swartz opens the business by supplying static-shielding bags. READ OUR STORY COMPANY MILESTONES 1989 Hello, imaging division Seeing the need for a dedicated supplier, Static Control establishes an imaging division and offers products to the growing imaging aftermarket. SEE TODAY'S IMAGING PRODUCTS INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS 1992 Nonstop print testing The 24-hour Static Control print lab opens its doors in 1992, and the test printing hasn't stopped since. TESTING MEANS QUALITY COMPANY MILESTONES 1994 Meanwhile, across the pond Static Control becomes a global operating company as the first United Kingdom office opens. CHECK OUT OUR LOCATIONS INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS 1995 Let the cleaning begin Static Control releases the Cartridge Cleaning Workstation to help remanufacturers properly clean a used cartridge without contaminating an area with toner powder. INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS 1996 HP 5Si meets its match Static Control releases its first ever matched-system of components for the HP 5Si printer. INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS 1998 Technical achievements with PCRs A complete line of primary change rollers (PCR) are released with unique foam; Static Control files its first patent. SEE HOW WE'RE CONTINUING TO INNOVATE COMPANY MILESTONES 1999 Expanding operations Static Control operations and capabilities now include chip manufacturing, toner packaging, injection molding and black oxidizing. COMPANY MILESTONES 1999 NCEITA Electronic Company of the Year Static Control is recognized as a key manufacturer by the state of North Carolina and bestowed the NCEITA Electronics Company of the Year Award and the Governor's International Trade Award. INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS 1999 The first aftermarket chip is born Static Control releases the first replacement chips for toner cartridges. SEE TODAY'S PRODUCTS INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS 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. LEARN MORE ABOUT THE 9K SPLITTER COMPANY MILESTONES 2004 Static Control Wins Court Ruling in Prebate Case Static Control successfully argues to Federal Appellate Court that Lexmark’s toner loading software program doesn’t qualify for copyright protection and is not protected under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act. INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS 2004 Universal chip technology Static Control releases patented universal chip technology, allowing one chip to be used between multiple cartridge SKUs. INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS 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. COMPANY MILESTONES 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. Another Asian office is opened in Zhuhai, China as well. VIEW ALL OUR LOCATIONS COMPANY MILESTONES 2009 A win for aftermarket products In a federal court ruling, Static Control wins over Lexmark, upholding that aftermarket cartridges are legal and can continue to be sold. INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS 2011 Replacement Lexmark® T650 Chips Static Control offers first-to-market, highly advanced encrypted chip for the Lexmark® T650. COMPANY MILESTONES 2012 Headquarters reopen after tornado tears through Sanford In 2011, a tornado tore through Sanford, North Carolina, destroying Static Control's original headquarters. A new corporate headquarters space is opened in 2012. INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS 2014 System-matched replacement cartridges Static Control releases its first line of premium cartridges which deliver excellent quality due to the synchronicity between each component within the cartridge. VIEW ALL OUR PRODUCTS COMPANY MILESTONES 2014 100th patent + another legal win A company milestone of innovation is marked with the 100th issued patent, while the Supreme Court also rules in favor of Static Control in a lawsuit with Lexmark. COMPANY MILESTONES 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. READ THE PRESS RELEASE INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS 2016 Replacement JetIntelligence® components + remanufacturable cartridges Mere months after new HP® technology is launched, replacement chips, toner and cartridges are available. The first ever compatible and remanufacturable cartridges are also developed. COMPANY MILESTONES 2017 Static Control acquires Ink Technology assets Static Control acquires certain assets of Ohio-based Ink Technology Corporation, expanding their ink formulation portfolio. READ THE PRESS RELEASE COMPANY MILESTONES 2017 Cartridge World + Static Control As an approved supplier, Static Control cartridges are sold to franchisees in Cartridge World packaging. READ THE PRESS RELEASE INDUSTRY INNOVATIONS 2018 AllPage Technology Static Control teamed up with MPS software solution leader ECI FMAudit to develop a platform to maximize customer profitability using Static Control's chip and cartridge technology. LEARN MORE ABOUT ALLPAGE TECHNOLOGY 1987 1989 1992 1994 1995 1996 1998 1999 1999 1999 2002 2004 2004 2008 2009 2009 2011 2012 2014 2014 2015 2016 2017 2017 2018 NEXT SECTION: GLOBAL RESOURCES READY TO EXPERIENCE A MORE RELIABLE REPLACEMENT CARTRIDGE? LET'S CONNECT JOIN OUR MAILING LIST Facebook Twitter Youtube Linkedin Email Subscriptions Sitemap Privacy Legal Notices ISO Certification Credit Application Resale Certificates IP Notices Compliance Statements Terms and Conditions Warranty © Static Control Components, Inc. All rights reserved worldwide. We use cookies on this site to enhance your experience. By accepting our use of cookies, you're ensuring the best possible experience and continued improvements. ACCEPT DECLINE