Utlimag was introduced to the worldwide mainframe market in the early 1980’s for the market demand for a top of the line ORT (open reel tape). Ultimag was the first 9 track computer tape that was actuallyfull length tested at 6250 CPI. The product sold for $30.00 per reel,was typically supplied on red reels in a red box with the $30.00 price printed on the side of the box itself. As the last manufacturer of 9 track tape, Graham Magnetics ended all 9 track tape production in mid-2003.