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First Phase Of Construction Completed
The first phase of construction was completed. This phase renovated the office and expanded the factory floor…
Celebrating 100 Years
Detex celebrated 100 years of business on June 4, 2023.
Building Expansion Begins
In 2023, Detex began the process of expanding its headquarters in New Braunfels. The goals of this…
Electronic Guard Tour Discontinued
Detex discontinued electronic guard tour products. This ended a century of service in the guard tour/security watchman…
Mechanical Watchclock Production Discontinued
2011 marked the end of an era when Detex discontinued the manufacture of the mechanical watchclock. Support…
AO19 line acquired
In February 2008, Detex Corporation entered into an OEM agreement with Lockman Peck, LLC to sell a…
Advantex Introduced
Detex introduced the Advantex exit devices to the market in 1999. These products opened new market opportunities…
F Systems Renamed
Detex renamed F Systems Incorporated to Designed Security Inc. (DSI).
F Systems Incorporated Acquired
Detex acquired F Systems in 1993. This acquisition expanded the ability of both companies to offer integrated…
New Braunfels Facility Completed
Construction on the Detex facility in New Braunfels is completed and operations in Texas begins.