ACTIVE KEY
About us
WORK MIRACLES.
Active Key brings 20 years of trusted health technology to Contour’s mission of reducing harm at work, one career, one life at a time.
So far, Contour’s Active Key portfolio has helped thousands of hospitals, dental clinics and laboratories protect patients and professionals, so they can work miracles every day.
RAISING THE BAR FOR DISINFECTION.
Contour Active Key medical keyboards and mice are designed for reliably fast disinfection in hygiene-demanding environments, helping reduce contamination risks through compliant, time-saving design. Trusted in healthcare, dentistry, and laboratory settings worldwide, these IP-rated, fully sealed devices are purpose-built for rapid and effective cleaning. Designed to meet the highest hygiene standards, they support infection control across every clinical zone – from operating rooms to reception areas.
QUALITY WITHOUT COMPROMISE.
Made to withstand constant use and frequent cleaning, Contour Active Key keyboards and mice are tested to handle repeat wipe downs with EPA/CDC compliant disinfectants without warping, wearing, or weakening.
History
2005
Active Key GmbH & Co.KG was founded by Mr Gerhard & Ms Heidi Hahn. Industrial keyboards were the main focus at that time.
2007
Acquisition of several OEM-Customers throughout Germany and Europe.
2010
The company survived the financial crisis and comes out stronger than before.
2012
Active Key became supplier of the automotive industries.
2013
Active Key expands its product strategy with manufacturing and marketing of protected keyboards for medical applications and other hygiene critical areas.
2014
Start of the internationalisation. Systematic installation of distribution network throughout Europe.
2016
Due to continuing growth, the former company building gets to small. The company acquires a new building and moves house in summer 2017.
2018
The number of employees increased to 25. Hygiene keyboards and mice became the strongest business line. Many well-known companies now build the customer base. In addition to the engineering and automotive sector, trading, banks and service companies as well as the healthcare sector with numerous university hospitals, hospitals and dentists became customers of Active Key.
2021
CHERRY based in Auerbach/Opf. takes over Active Key GmbH & Co.KG. From now on the company operates under Active Key GmbH. Gerrit Schick and Bernd Wagner are the new managing directors.
2024
From August 2024 - Merger of the subsidiary company "Active Key GmbH" into the parent company "Cherry Digital Health GmbH". The operational departments of Active Key GmbH, such as quality assurance, purchasing and customer service, will be integrated into "Cherry Europe GmbH" and "Cherry SE".
2025
On May 28, 2025, Contour Design announced the successful completion of the acquisition of the Active Key business of Cherry SE.
Contour Design is a leader in the development, design and marketing of innovative ergonomic input devices, including roller mouse, unimaus and slider mouse. Contour's products have been trusted by professionals worldwide for over 30 years. They are designed to reduce physical stress, prevent injuries and improve comfort and productivity when using computers.