Datatek's origins date back to 1988 when the two-man repair shop began making blue line prints for the architectural and engineering trades under the name Alabama Blueprint & Supply Co. Moving forward with changes in digital technology, the small business traded the ammonia-vapor "blue-print" machines for state-of-the-art digital printers, resulting in increased capabilities and a larger workforce.
In 2007, Datatek began making custom signage with the procurement of a production quality, digital flatbed printer. This investment helped accommodate the growing demand from Datatek’s local construction, architecture, and engineering clients for jobsite/directional signs and presentation/rendering boards. The flatbed printer also allowed the business to explore and expand into new markets, such as real estate, fine art, photography, schools, breweries, and other traditional signage areas.
Datatek is currently the oldest operating full-service reprographic company in the region. Under the direction of Fred Dieterich and his son, Alex, the firm has continued to grow in the local market by providing clients with high-quality products and customer service.