Graham Magnetics
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer data storage |
| Predecessor | Datatape, Inc. |
| Founded | 1964 |
| Fate | Sold to RBE Enterprises in 2007 |
| Headquarters | Graham, Texas , United States |
| Products | Magnetic tape, tape cartridges |
| Parent | Anacomp Corp. (1995–1999), eMag Solutions (1999–2007) |
Graham Magnetics, Inc. was a U.S.-based company specializing in computer data storage, operating from 1964 until 1995. Initially established as Datatape, Inc., the company launched a magnetic tape manufacturing facility in Graham, TX by 1966 and later adopted the name Graham Magnetics. Throughout the 1980s, its main offering consisted of half-inch, open-reel magnetic tape. Notably, Graham was the final producer of open-reel 9-track tape, halting this production by the close of 2001. By 2007, the company had shifted its focus to purchasing and refurbishing used tape cartridges for subsequent reuse.
Between 1995 and 1999, Graham operated as part of Anacomp Corp., during which time it became the leading global manufacturer of open-reel computer tapes and ranked among the top three producers of IBM 3480 Family tape cartridges. Its products were marketed under various brand names, including Graham and Memorex.
In 1999, Anacomp divested its magnetic tape division, forming eMag Solutions, which encompassed Graham Magnetics. Following the discontinuation of 9-track tape manufacturing, Graham redirected its efforts toward reconditioning tape cartridges and, in 2006, introduced a method to securely erase data from tape cartridges while maintaining the integrity of servo tracks.
In 2007, eMag Solutions sold Graham Magnetics to RBE Enterprises based in Dallas, TX.