What Storm Interface does

Storm Interface is a UK-based manufacturer of accessible, ruggedized human-interface devices, operating as the trading name of Keymat Technology Ltd. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Langley, Berkshire with a manufacturing facility in Maldon, Essex, the company has built a nearly four-decade track record in electromechanical keypads, keyboards, and custom input devices. It sells three integrated product families: Storm ATP (Assistive Technology Products) — tactile audio-navigation keypads such as AudioNav, NavPad, NavBar, AudioComm, Array Microphone, and the 1600 Series with trackball; Storm AXS (access control hardware including StrikeMaster keypads, locks, exit switches, and power supplies); and Storm IXP (industrial interface products covering 5000, 720, GFX, 1000/2000/3000, SF6000, PLX, and 700 series keypads, 2200 Series keyboards, 450/420 Series encoders, and trackballs). Underlying technology centers on proprietary switch mechanics validated to 4+ million operational cycles and MTBF exceeding 100,000 hours, IP54/IP65 sealing, vandal/UV/impact resistance, and USB HID enumeration for plug-and-play integration.

Storm Interface monetizes through a mix of direct enterprise sales, a global authorized distributor network (Digi-Key, Mouser, Newark, RS Components, Farnell plus regional partners across Europe and Australia), and a Magento-based e-commerce webstore. Hardware unit pricing ranges from roughly $19.79 to $225.33 with volume discounts of 9–25%. Recurring revenue is generated via annual software support subscriptions (auto-renewing) for the Accessibility Suite, quote-based professional services covering accessibility audits, design and integration planning, deployment support, and ongoing governance, and equipment services delivered during UK business hours. Customers include McDonald's, LG, Amazon, Marriott, Kroger, Taco Bell, Wendy's, Verizon, Pokémon, United Airlines, Southwest, Schiphol Airport, US Customs and Border Protection, and the US Postal Service — with named product deployments in US Global Entry kiosks, healthcare kiosks, and QSR ordering terminals. The company holds ISO9001 BSI accreditation, designs to ADA, EN 301 549, PCI DSS, and European Accessibility Act standards, and is RNIB tested, positioning itself as a vendor-agnostic accessibility partner rather than a pure hardware OEM.

Name

Storm Interface

Legal name

Keymat Technology Limited

Website

https://storm-interface.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Storm Interface is a UK-based manufacturer founded in 1986 that designs and builds rugged, accessibility-certified keypads, keyboards, and kiosks interface products serving QSR, aviation, healthcare, retail, and government customers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Accessible Self-Service Hardware

NAICS

Computer Terminal and Other Computer Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (334118), Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

Measuring & Controlling Devices, Nec (3829), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600)

akta.pro primary industry

Rugged Tablets (Industrial/Field) (HDACAMAD)

Keywords

• Accessible keypads
• Self-service kiosks
• Industrial interface devices
• Access control hardware
• Assistive technology products

Headquarters

HQ city

Langley Marish

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Hardware Product Sales: Sale of physical products including accessible keypads, access control devices, industrial interface products. Products sold directly and through distributors globally. Prices range from approximately $20-$225 per unit depending on product complexity.
2. Software Licenses: Perpetual, non-transferable, non-exclusive software licenses granted to customers for use of proprietary accessibility software. Additional fees payable for additional use beyond licensed quantities.
3. Software Support: Annual software support services including updates, upgrades, and access to technical personnel. Automatically renews annually unless cancelled within 14 days of invoice.
4. Equipment Services: Equipment support and maintenance services provided during business hours (8:30am-5:00pm, Monday-Friday). Helpdesk services for operational and procedural support.
5. Professional Services and Consultancy: Accessibility audits, design roadmap and integration planning, deployment support, and ongoing governance and training services. Includes vendor-agnostic consultancy for ADA, EAA, and accessibility compliance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Storm Interface designs and manufactures accessible, ruggedized hardware for self-service kiosks, industrial interfaces, and access control applications. The company offers three primary product families: Storm ATP (assistive technology products with audio and tactile navigation), Storm AXS (access control keypads and locks), and Storm IXP (industrial-grade keypads, keyboards, and pointing devices), complemented by an Accessibility Suite software platform and professional consultancy services.

Product overview

Storm Interface is a UK-based manufacturer offering three integrated product families: Storm ATP (Assistive Technology Products) for accessible self-service including AudioNav, NavPad, NavBar, AudioComm, Array Microphone, and 1600 Series keypads that enable independent kiosk use through audio-tactile navigation; Storm AXS (Access Control) providing robust keypads, locks, exit switches, and power supplies for secure access control applications; and Storm IXP (Industrial Interface Products) encompassing sealed keypads, keyboards, displays, trackballs, and encoders for demanding industrial and public environments. The portfolio is complemented by an Accessibility Suite software platform for centralized management and screen reader integration. Together, these products serve self-service applications across retail, banking, transport, healthcare, hospitality, and access control sectors, with all hardware designed and manufactured in the UK since 1986.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Storm ATP (Assistive Technology Products)

Quantifiable outcome

• 4+ million operational cycles without failure for keypad switch technology
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers14 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• The Industry Group (TIG)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026The Industry Group and Storm Interface will present a fully integrated, accessibility-focused self-service ecosystem at HIMSS 2026 to help healthcare organizations prepare for the May 11, 2026 HHS Section 504 digital accessibility deadline.
• Kiosk Association (KMA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 March 2026The Kiosk Association and Storm Interface will present live demonstrations of accessibility solutions at HIMSS 2026 Booth #3461, featuring Storm Interface with JAWS Kiosk software and other assistive technology solutions.
• NCR CorporationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 January 2016Storm Interface has been working with NCR Corporation in the development of a new generation of intuitive Audio-Navigation solutions for use in travel and self check-out applications. NCR is a global leader in consumer transaction technologies enabling more than 550 million transactions daily.
• Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStorm ATP assistive technology products have been tried and tested by the RNIB, ensuring accessibility solutions meet the needs of visually impaired users. Products are designed for use with text-to-speech or audible content navigation systems.
• US Customs and Border ProtectioncoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerStorm Interface Nav-Pad keypads are used in Global Entry kiosks located in immigration halls at most major US airports, enabling accessible self-service border processing for travelers.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• iKey (industrial keyboards): iKey designs and manufactures rugged, sealed keyboards and pointing devices for industrial, medical, military and kiosk applications. It competes directly with Storm's IXP product family on vandal-resistant, washable and outdoor-rated input devices.
• InduKey: InduKey is a German manufacturer of industrial and medical-grade keyboards, keypads and mice with IP65/IP68 sealing. It is a close functional peer to Storm's IXP line for factory and public-use data entry.
• Cleankeys (Man & Machine): Cleankeys, part of Man & Machine, makes fully sealed, washable medical and industrial keyboards and mice. It overlaps with Storm on rugged hygienic input devices for healthcare and industrial environments.

Broad incumbents

• NCR Corporation: NCR is a global leader in self-service kiosks, ATMs and POS, handling 550M+ transactions daily. Storm co-developed the AudioNav keypad with NCR and integrates into NCR's kiosk platforms, making NCR a customer, partner and channel incumbent.
• Elo Touch Solutions: Elo is a large incumbent in interactive touchscreen displays, POS systems and self-service kiosks across retail, hospitality and healthcare. It competes in the same self-service deployments where Storm's ATP keypads are integrated.
• Diebold Nixdorf: Diebold Nixdorf is a global incumbent in banking terminals, ATMs and retail self-service. Its banking and retail kiosks overlap with Storm's customer base in financial services and QSR.
• Posiflex Technology: Posiflex designs and manufactures POS terminals and self-service kiosks used in retail, hospitality and QSR. It operates in the same enterprise kiosk deployments where Storm's accessibility keypads are specified.
• HID Global (ASSA ABLOY): HID Global is a leading provider of access control readers, credentials and keypads across physical security. Its keypad readers and door control solutions overlap with Storm's AXS (StrikeMaster) access control line.

Emerging players

• Atech Manufacturing: Atech builds custom input devices and OEM keypad solutions for medical, industrial and self-service markets, including accessibility-focused designs. It targets overlapping use cases to Storm in lower-volume, custom OEM deals.

Others

• TPGi (JAWS Kiosk): TPGi provides the JAWS, JAWS Kiosk and ZoomText screen reader and accessibility software. Storm integrates JAWS Kiosk into its ATP solutions, making TPGi a software complement rather than direct hardware competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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