Dysan
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Storage media manufacturing |
| Founded | 1 January 1973 in San Jose, California, United States |
| Founder | C. Norman Dion |
| Headquarters | San Jose , United States |
Key people | C. Norman Dion (CEO and former president), Jerry Ticerelli, Dylan Campbell |
| Products | Floppy disks, tape drives, hard disk drives, storage hardware accessories |
Number of employees | 1200+ (1983) |
Dysan Corporation was an American manufacturer specializing in storage media, established in 1973 in San Jose, California by C. Norman Dion, who served as both CEO and former president. The company was instrumental in the creation of the 5.25" floppy disk, which debuted in 1976.
History
By the year 1983, Dysan had achieved Fortune 500 status, employing more than 1,200 individuals and ranking among the top ten private employers within Silicon Valley. Its production facility in Santa Clara was distinguished by innovative architectural features such as indoor lounges with glass ceilings, landscaped areas, waterfalls, and ponds.
Dysan's product lineup included floppy disks, tape drives, hard disk drives, and storage hardware accessories. In the spring of 1984, Dysan merged with Xidex Magnetics. Following this merger, under the direction of Jerry Ticerelli, Xidex filed for bankruptcy in 1997 and was subsequently acquired by Anacomp. Later, the entity was spun off once again as Dysan. The company made a brief return to operation in 2003 but ceased activities six months afterward under Dylan Campbell’s management.
Recycling service
As one of the pioneering technology firms to implement product recycling programs, Dysan encouraged customers to return used diskettes—regardless of brand—to its Enviro-Center located in Milpitas, California. Packaging often included guidance on sending these items for responsible environmental disposal.