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Our History

A Tradition of Excellence, A Future of Innovation

About Graphic Controls

Our History

  • 1909

    Founded: Stabler & Baker
    Product Launch: Industrial Strip Charts

  • 1960's-1970's

    Acquired: Incorporated in NY combining:

    • The Selling Agent Company
    • Clarkson Press
    • Amherst Printing Company

    Product Launch: Medical Chart Paper

    Publically Listed

    Product Launch: Medical Consumables

  • 1980's - 1990's

    Acquired:

    • Gubelman Charts
    • Plexicraft
    • Tronomed Medical
    • Devon Medical
    • Upbeat Medical

    Acquired By: Tyco Healthcare

  • 2000 - 2004

    Construction: Buffalo, NY Headquarters

    Product Launch: Gaming & Entertainment Tickets

    Miscellaneous: Integrated into Tyco Fire & Safety

    Product Launch: High Security POS Rolls

    Acquired:

    • Autron
    • Calibrated Charts
    • Foxboro's Paper Chart Assets

  • 2004- 2010

    Acquired By: SIHI and Management

    Product Launch: Re-entered the Medical Market - 2007

    Rebrand:

    • Graphic Controls: Industrial Products
    • Graphic Controls: Transactional Media

    Acquired:

    • Charts, Inc.
    • Crown Graphics
    • Chart Specialties
    • A.J. Panneri

  • 2010 - 2015

    Acquired By: WestView Capital Partners, LP

    Construction: Buffalo, NY Clean Room Facilities Completed

    Acquired:

    • Dia-Nielsen
    • Guyot Graphco
    • Lead-Lok
    • Chartrite
    • Chart Choice
    • Nessler Medizintechnik
    • Bio Lead-Lok B
    • Western Diazo

  • 2015 - Present

    Rebrand:

    • Vermed
    • Biomedical Innovations

    Acquired:

    • Vermed
    • Label Rite
    • CEA Medical
    • Integral Process
    • Sequel
    • HeartSync Product Line

    Acquired By: Became a subsidiary of Nissha Co., Ltd.

    Construction: European Headquarters in Torbay, United Kingdom Completed