In 1980 Hytech was founded by two inventor entrepreneurs. Their immediate goal was to develop a solution for providing tactile response in a membrane switch. From this initial goal grew a company dedicated to development of technologies for thin film plastic forming, embossing and converting. Hytech has developed forming and tooling technologies for the membrane switch, automotive, electronic, telecom and signage industries. Over the past 26 years Hytech Forming Systems has achieved 7 patents and 4 trademarks associated with forming and embossing thin film plastic.

In 1981, after completing development of two new forming technologies, the founders chose a marketing strategy that differentiates Hytech from all others. They chose to sell the equipment and offer forming services to customers. The combination of equipment manufacturer and service provider enabled Hytech to combine tooling and process development. This combination is what differentiates Hytech from other equipment manufacturers. When customer purchase equipment from Hytech they also receive tooling and process know how. When customers utilize the service they have access to leading edge technology without large capital investment.

Hytech began a global expansion plan in 1990 with the opening of Hytech Forming Systems EURO, a service facility in the UK. The purpose of this facility is to provide local access to Hytech technology within the UK and Europe. The 8000 square foot facility is located in Newbury England. By January 2002 Hytech Euro provided all forming and converting services offered in the US as well as equipment support for regional equipment customers. Hytech is currently evaluating a similar start up operation in the Asian region.

In the mid to late 1990's Hytech was once again at the forefront of a new industry known as in-mold decoration (referred to as IMD or IML). This process utilizes printed thin film plastics to decorate molded parts. The film requires printing, forming and trimming in order to fit precisely into the injection mold. After developing several programs with existing equipment Hytech set out to develop new forming technology specifically for this new industry. The new equipment, known as AccuForm® utilizes principals from hydro form, thermoform, and vacuum form technologies to provide unmatched graphic registration and repeatability.

Currently Hytech is in process of developing next generation equipment for the hydro form and AccuForm® technologies. Next generation will utilize the basic principals but will incorporate improvements in hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic systems. Increased format capability and reduced cycle times will also be part of the next generation equipment. Next generation hydro form technology (ProFormHT™) will be available Q1 2006 and the next generation AccuForm® will be Q4 2006.