Key Maxatec Milestones

  • 1971
    • Datac established
  • 1991
    • DH Technology acquired Datac.
    • European headquarters for DH Technology.
  • 1994
    • DH Technology acquired Cognitive.
  • 1997
    • DH Technology EPOS printer range launched.
    • Axiohm acquired DH Technology.
    • Axiohm is a global company comprising Axiohm plc, Axiohm Sarl, Cognitive Solutions, Axiohm TPG, Axiohm Riverton, American Magnetics.
  • 2001
    • Axiohm plc is Service and Support Centre for Axiohm, TPG and Cognitive Solutions products in EMEA.
  • 2002
    • Axiohm plc becomes Master Distributor for Extech in EMEA.
  • 2003
    • Axiohm plc division changes name to Maxa Technologies plc in order to grow business, take on product ranges from non-Axiohm group manufacturers and continue to add value through partnerships and service.
    • Axiohm plc becomes Distributor for Blazepoint in EMEA.
    • Maxa Technologies is bought by the management team.
    • Maxa Technologies plc becomes an independent company with a 5-year sole and exclusive distribution agreement with TPG Inc. and Cognitive Solutions Inc. Maxa Technologies continues to strengthen these alliances, as well as those with Extech, Blazepoint and NiceLabel.
    • Maxa Technologies plc is promoted throughout EMEA with the Maxatec brand.
  • 2004
    • Maxatec appointed exclusive distributor for Blazepoint DUO and TRIO products in EMEA.
    • Maxatec appointed Master Distributor for TPG in Australia, New Zealand and Asia.
  • 2005
    • Maxatec signed new Distribution Agreements for NCR POS Terminals, Imaje Mobile and Industrial Printers, and TSC Desktop and Industrial Barcode Printers
  • 2006
    • Maxatec signed new distribution agreement with MMF to sell cash drawers in the UK
    • Maxatec launched new own-brand POS terminal for the UK market
  • 2007
    • Maxatec signed distribution agreement with Zebex to sell barcode scanners in the UK