Press Releases from TekTone Sound & Signal Mfg., Inc. (14 total)
TekTone Launches New Partnership in Canada
Franklin, NC -- January 24, 2020 --TekTone is proud to announce an agreement created with PLG Manufacturer's Representatives in Boisbriand, Quebec to represent TekTone and promote awareness of the Tek-CARE brand across Canada's territories.
PLG, founded in 1993, represents some of the leading manufacturers in the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia. PLG's success is built on the quality of the people. Years of experience, knowledge, and technical skills in the various…
Tek-CARE® Staff App Now Features 2-Way Voice
The Tek-CARE® Staff App allows staff members to receive mobile calls and notifications from residents and other devices on the Tek-CARE and facility network. With the newest software release, staff can now respond to calls directly with an audio connection. Combined with a 2-way voice-enabled Tek-CARE nurse call system, it is now easier than ever to attend to a resident's needs.
When a resident places a call from a room station,…
TekTone® Releases New Wireless Stations
The SF521UL and SF523UL room stations are patient and peripheral stations for the Tek-CARE®500 Wireless Nurse Call System. The new stations provide facilities the clean and modern aesthetics of the new Tek-CARE platform.
The SF521UL Room Station comes equipped with a ¼” call cord receptacle along with a reset button. The station also provides a call assurance LED when calls are placed, letting residents know that help is on the way.…
TekTone® Releases New Touchscreen Tek-CARE® Monitor
The NC403TS Tek-CARE Monitor is a new product designed to simplify viewing calls on the Tek-CARE Network. The NC403TS annunciates call activity on a sleek 22” touchscreen monitor while utilizing the familiar Tek-CARE user interface. The unobtrusive monitor can be placed anywhere throughout the facility.
The benefits of the NC403TS are endless, arriving with complete TekTone hardware and software and requiring no additional outside software. Working with the Tek-CARE network…
TekTone ® International Expands with New Distributor Partnership in Colombia
In 2018, TekTone opened up new opportunities in Colombia by partnering with Linarq, S.A.S. in Medellin. Since 2008, Linarq has focused on providing healthcare solutions to facilities throughout Colombia, Peru and Guyana, specializing in patient headboards in hospitals. These countries feature a rapidly growing market, and TekTone is excited to bring more healthcare solutions to the area.
TekTone began distributing systems in Colombia in 2005, and since then the Tek-CARE…
TekTone Celebrating 45 Years of Business
In 2018, TekTone Sound & Signal Mfg., Inc. celebrates 45 years of business. Everyone at TekTone is incredibly excited about reaching such an important milestone.
TekTone was founded in 1973 in Lake Park, Fla. Since then, the company has continued to grow and adapt to different markets. TekTone has evolved from a small manufacturer of apartment and home intercom systems into a consistent leader in the global healthcare communications market.…
Southwestern Community College Holds Ribbon Cutting for Health Sciences Simulati …
On Tuesday, March 28th, 2017, Southwestern Community College (SCC) in Sylva, North Carolina held a ribbon cutting ceremony for their new state-of-the-art health sciences simulation lab. The lab features the latest simulation technology to be used by students, including simulated dummies for real-life applications such as childbirth and blood samples. The lab includes everything needed to provide a hands-on experience for students enrolled in health science programs, including communication and…
TekTone® Releases Tek-CARE® App for Mobile Devices
TekTone® is releasing the Tek-CARE® App for Apple TVs, and the Tek-CARE® Mobile App for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.
The Tek-CARE® iOS Mobile App improves workflow efficiency and nurse call response time while significantly improving patient satisfaction. The Tek-CARE® iOS Mobile App enables the right caregiver to receive the right message, enabling a quiet, alarm free environment for patients and residents.
Our Tek-CARE® iOS Mobile App enables iPhone, iPad…
TekTone® Releases Tek-CARE®120 Nurse Call System
The Tek-CARE®120 system is UL® 1069 and 2560 listed and can satisfy the needs of a wide range of facilities. At its core, the Tek-CARE®120 system is a two-wire nurse call system designed for easy installation and years of trouble-free operation. The system provides audible and visual call indication without the use of intercom communications.
The Tek-CARE®120 system is available with a variety of call stations, including:
• two-button pull-cord stations,
• 1/4”…
TekTone® Wireless Emergency Call System Obtains UL® 2560 Listing for Use by Se …
TekTone®’s Tek-CARE®500 wireless emergency call system received the UL® 2560 listing for use by assisted and independent living facilities. The listing provides a further layer of safety and security for those facilities that require a more flexible system for mobile and permanent residents.
Systems carrying the UL® 2560 listing are tested to high standards specifically created for the senior living industry. Residents and care providers alike can be confident that the…
TekTone® Continues to Develop Relationship with Siemens
TekTone® is excited to have Siemens Industry, Inc. as a member of the TekTone® Elite Partner (TEP) program! Siemens continues to open many markets and opportunities. The company’s positive name recognition provides access to larger projects, better access to architects and engineers, and bolsters our position with national accounts and group purchasing organizations.
Since becoming a member of the TEP program in 2013, Siemens has been a valued factor in the…
TekTone® Partners with Western Carolina University Department of Engineering an …
TekTone® partnered with students from Western Carolina University’s (WCU’s) Kimmel School as part of their capstone engineering course for the Spring 2016 semester. The capstone course is an opportunity for students to demonstrate that they have achieved the goals for learning established by the university and the engineering department.
The students worked closely with TekTone®’s engineering department to develop wireless pendants to use with TekTone® nurse call and emergency call…
TekTone® Sound & Signal Mfg., Inc. to Exhibit at ACHCA’s 50th Annual Convocat …
TekTone® will exhibit at American College of Health Care Administrators’ (ACHCA) 50th Annual Convocation & Exposition, April 16-20, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Nearly 350 administrators, executives, and other leaders in post-acute care and aging services will “Celebrate 50 Years of Legendary Leadership” as they gather to network, learn and celebrate award winners.
Attendees will have the opportunity to earn 20.5 continuing education credits (21.5 for those who have earned ACHCA professional…
TekTone® receives California OSHPD Special Seismic Certificate Pre-Approval
TekTone®’s Tek-CARE®400 P5 nurse call system and its components received the Special Seismic Certificate Pre-Approval from the California Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development. The materials were tested to the standards provided by OSHPD and in accordance with California Building Code Section 1705A.13.3. The pre-approval certificate listing designates that the Tek-CARE®400 P5 will maintain functionality and structural integrity during and after an earthquake occurrence.
The Special Seismic certificate further illustrates…
