Northeastern Wisconsin Electric was started by Melvin Treankler, Bob Wech, Giles Blazer, and Bob Ward as an electrical engineer firm.
After receiving a game concept from a church member, the company decides to change directions and incorporate as Bay-Tek, Inc.
As Bay-Tek, Inc, they manufacture their first Rolldown games.
After years of experience and dedication, Carl and Larry Treankler, sons of Melvin buy out the remaining owners, making Bay-Tek a true family business.
From humble beginnings in the basement of the Treankler’s home, to rented space, the Treankler’s move to a new building in Oneida, Wisconsin with their sister company, MCL.
The enhancement of microprocessors enabled Bay-Tek to add electronic ticket dispensers to their games, this launched Bay-Tek into the coin-operated arena.
As the business grows, more space is needed and Bay-Tek moves from sister-company, MCL, to current location in Pulaski, WI.
As competition increases in the coin-op industry, Bay-Tek strategically added Light Pattern games to their line up, like Air It Out.
Bug Bash was born, Bay-Tek’s first Alley Bowler, giving them a broader product line.
Wood Chuck Woods, LLC is founded by Larry and Carl Treankler and Bay Tek Employee, Randy Lasee. WCW is now Bay-Tek’s sole wood cabinet provider.
Coin Concepts was purchased, adding four titles to their product line; Home Run Hitter, Hitter’s Rally, Six Gun Saloon, and Buzzy Buzzy Bee
Another acquisition takes place, Seidel Amusements was acquired. Their manufacturing facility continued to stay open in New Mexico. Some of Bay-Tek’s greatest successes came from the purchase of this competitor.
Bay Tek starts producing their first prize redemption game, Whistle Stop. This move enters them into a new market, street locations.
Bay-Tek is presented with the Wisconsin Manufacturer of Distinction Award by the Brown County Chamber of Commerce.
Bay-Tek is honored with the Award of Distinction in the Export Division from the Brown County Chamber of Commerce.
After three years of running two manufacturing facilities, Bay-Tek decides to move the New Mexico plant to their headquarters in Pulaski, WI.
Fast growth spurts, lead to cramped quarters. Bay-Tek decides to add on to their building for a third time, giving them a total now of 42,460 sq. ft.
Another friendly competitor, Meltec Games, was purchased, adding a whole new category to Bay-Tek’s product line, Shooting Games.
LEAN Manufacturing is introduced and implemented, reducing inventories by more than 30% in the first four months, decreasing lead-times, and improving quality and overall customer satisfaction.
Victory Lane Ideas out of South Carolina was purchased, this acquisition brought Bay-Tek a new concept in slot-less racing with Stock Car Challenge. This is their fourth acquisition in eight years.
Bay Tek Games is honored with one of the most meaningful awards yet, the Wisconsin Family Business of the Year Award.
Bay-Tek decides to take the risky move and change their name and update their logo. As of April 2005, Bay-Tek, Inc. legally became Bay Tek Games, Inc.
Rebranding
In 2005 Bay Tek Games was honored with the Greater Green Bay Families in Good Company Award. This award recognizes area companies who put employees and their families first.
Bay Tek Games launches their new logo.
Bay Tek Games 5,200 sq ft of storage space is reconstructed to accompany the new Product Development Team. This brings Bay Tek’s total facility space up to almost 48,000 sq ft.
Bay Tek Games purchases their largest vendor, Wood Chuck Woods, LLC. Wood Chuck Woods is now another department added to the Bay Tek Games Family.
Bay Tek Games launches its first licensed game - American Idol Super Star.
Bay Tek Games celebrates 30 years in the ticket redemption industry.
Bay Tek Game works out another big licensing deal with General Motors (GM) to produce Hummer Space Adventure and Hummer Off Road’N.
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Bay Tek Games is honored to receive the Business Achievement Award from the Pulaski Area Chamber of Commerce.
