Hi-G-Tek

What Hi-G-Tek does

Hi-G-Tek LTD is an Israel-based provider of intelligent electronic sealing and tracking solutions for cargo, fuel, and high-value assets, founded in 1989 and operating globally with a direct enterprise sales motion. The company addresses supply chain security and visibility problems for blue chip customers across fuel distribution (Delek, PAZ, Sonol), pharmaceutical and biologics transport (MIMS), asset management (I-Spy), and government/military rail logistics (GRA, Kenya Railways), targeting pain points such as cargo theft, cross-contamination of fuels, HAZMAT regulatory compliance, FDA audit compliance, and chain-of-custody documentation.

The core technology platform combines active RFID tags, electronic seals, and locks with the cloud-based Enterprise Services Platform (ESP). Hardware products include the SELYEK smart Bluetooth padlock, Hi-G-Lock and Data Seal (ESEAL) electronic seals, MONIT MPL-04 online padlock, AVL Reader, and Compact Reader, featuring two-way wireless communication, AES 128 encryption, and the patented DataLock™ sensing system that detects tampering, opening, or bypass attempts and triggers alerts. The proprietary sensing architecture delivers 3-5 years of maintenance-free battery operation, supports up to 500 padlocks per gateway at 100-400 meter range, and enables remote device configuration and reset without field technician dispatch.

Hi-G-Tek operates a direct enterprise sales model with customized, quote-based turn-key solutions sold under multi-year contracts. Revenue is generated through three streams: hardware sales (reusable active RFID tags, electronic seals, sensors, readers), subscription-based access to the ESP cloud platform that processes sensor data, applies client business rules, and produces alerts and audit reporting, and managed turn-key deployments combining hardware, software, implementation, and ongoing support. The company holds ISO, ATEX, IECEx, and DHS certifications that enable deployments in regulated fuel, HAZMAT, and government/military environments, and the ESP integrates with customer ERPs, Terminal Automation Systems, and Vehicle Tracking Systems via an open API.

Name

Hi-G-Tek

Legal name

Hi-G-Tek LTD

Website

https://higtek.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Hi-G-Tek is an Israel-based provider of active RFID-based electronic seals, locks, and monitoring hardware integrated with a cloud Enterprise Services Platform, serving enterprise customers in fuel distribution, pharmaceutical transport, customs, and military logistics with turn-key cargo security solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RFID-based Asset Tracking and Cargo Security Hardware

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (3345)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Cold chain asset sensors for containers/pallets/RTIs (non-location) (TLAEALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Temperature data loggers & probes (in-transit and storage) (TLAEALAA), Vaccine/biopharma cold chain compliance sensors (GxP/21 CFR Part 11 capable) (TLAEALAK)

Keywords

• RFID asset tracking
• Electronic cargo seals
• Supply chain monitoring
• Wireless security sensors
• Real-time fleet visibility

Headquarters

HQ city

Rockville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Solutions: Sale of active RFID tags, electronic seals, locks, sensors, and readers. Products include SELYEK, AVL Reader, Hi-G-Lock, MONIT MPL-04 Padlock, Compact Reader, and Data Seals. Hardware is reusable where specified.
2. Enterprise Software Platform (ESP): Software-as-a-service model for the Enterprise Services Platform that processes, analyzes, and stores sensor data, applies business rules, generates alerts, and creates management reporting. Subscription-based access to the cloud platform.
3. Turn-Key Solutions: Complete monitoring solutions combining hardware devices with software platform, implementation services, and ongoing support. Delivered as integrated packages for specific vertical market applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Hi-G-Tek develops and manufactures active RFID-based electronic seals, locks, and wireless sensors combined with a cloud-based Enterprise Services Platform (ESP) for real-time asset tracking, cargo security, and condition monitoring. The company delivers turn-key solutions for securing fuel tankers, pharmaceutical shipments, shipping containers, and high-value assets, integrating patented DataLock sensing technology with two-way wireless communication and ERP-connectable software.

Product overview

Hi-G-Tek offers a platform-plus-modules architecture for intelligent electronic sealing and tracking solutions. The core offering consists of electronic sensing and locking devices (SELYEK, Hi-G-Lock, MONIT MPL-04 Padlock, Data Seal) combined with monitoring readers (AVL Reader, Compact Reader) all connected to the centralized Enterprise Services Platform (ESP). The ESP serves as the unified software backbone that collects, analyzes, and stores sensor data while applying business rules to generate real-time alerts. This integrated portfolio enables real-time tracking and securing of cargo, fuel, and high-value assets across supply chains for applications including tanker truck monitoring, cargo container security, pharmaceutical transport, and fleet management.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SELYEK: Smart Bluetooth industrial-grade keyless battery-powered padlock designed for harsh environments with tamper monitoring.
• AVL
• ESeal
• Hi-G-Lock
• MONIT
• Compact Reader
• ESP (Enterprise Services Platform)

Products and services

• SELYEK Smart Bluetooth industrial-grade, keyless battery-powered padlock designed for harsh environments. Tamper resistant with optional tamper monitoring, using industrial-grade credential technology with AES 128 encryption.
• AVL Reader Provides real-time monitoring of locks, seals, data tags, and other edge devices installed on trucks, containers, barges, and other vehicles. Works with external communications modem and GPS receiver to deliver real-time status updates of cargo.
• Data Seal (ESEAL) Electronic sealing component for securing cargo containers and storage units with wireless monitoring capabilities.
• Compact Reader Wireless monitoring system component that uses intelligent RFID technology for automatic processing and real-time monitoring of cargo or assets. Features full two-way communication with Hi-G-Tek seals over high-frequency RF channel with range up to 200 meters, including in-transit applications at speeds up to 90 km/h.
• Hi-G-Lock Portable, reusable wireless electronic sealing and sensing device providing physical security with automatic processing and real-time monitoring of secured cargo both in transit and in storage. Features patented DataLock sensing system with 4-5 years battery life.
• MONIT MPL-04 Padlock Online padlock system with built-in sensors that indicates in real-time when the padlock is opened, locked, shackle cut, tampered, or removed from a site. Based on Abloy 341 padlock body with proprietary electronics and shackle design.
• Enterprise Services Platform (ESP) Advanced cloud-based software platform that receives, analyzes, and stores all information collected by sensors and readers. Applies customer business rules to filter data, generates real-time alerts, and stores data history for management reporting and audit compliance. Open API enables integration with ERP, Terminal Automation, and Vehicle Tracking systems.

Quantifiable outcome

• 3-5 years maintenance-free battery operation
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sensitech (Emerson Cold Chain): Sensitech provides temperature and condition monitoring solutions for pharma, food, and other cold-chain-sensitive shipments, including data loggers and real-time visibility platforms. It directly overlaps with Hi-G-Tek's pharma/biologics cargo monitoring and electronic seal offerings.
• Controlant: Controlant offers real-time cold-chain visibility hardware and a cloud analytics platform serving pharmaceutical and life-sciences customers. Its reusable data loggers and SaaS dashboard parallel Hi-G-Tek's sensor-plus-ESP architecture.
• Berlinger (Berlinger & Co. AG): Berlinger manufactures temperature monitoring devices and electronic indicators widely used in pharmaceutical cold chain and clinical trials. Its product philosophy (small reusable monitors + cloud platform) closely mirrors Hi-G-Tek's reusable seals + ESP offering.

Broad incumbents

• Samsara: Samsara is a broad IoT fleet and asset visibility platform with sensors for temperature, location, and tampering on trucks and trailers. It competes with Hi-G-Tek in tanker/cargo monitoring through a much larger, software-led offering aimed at enterprise logistics.
• Geotab: Geotab provides fleet telematics and asset-tracking hardware plus a cloud analytics platform serving enterprise and government fleets. Its add-on temperature and cargo sensors overlap with Hi-G-Tek's fleet monitoring use cases.
• ORBCOMM: ORBCOMM delivers industrial IoT and M2M solutions including asset tracking, cold-chain monitoring, and security for trailers, containers, and heavy equipment. It overlaps with Hi-G-Tek's refrigerated and non-refrigerated container/trailer monitoring portfolio.
• Emerson Cargo Solutions (GlobalView / GO Real-Time): Emerson's Cargo Solutions unit provides real-time container tracking, condition monitoring, and security solutions for ocean and intermodal shipping. It is a broad incumbent in the same container-monitoring category where Hi-G-Tek's electronic seals compete.

Emerging players

• Tive: Tive provides single-use and reusable GPS/temperature/cellular trackers for in-transit visibility of pharma, food, and high-value shipments. As a venture-backed emerging player, it competes with Hi-G-Tek in pharma/biologics supply-chain visibility.
• Monnit: Monnit offers a broad range of IoT sensors (temperature, humidity, motion, door, water) with a cloud monitoring platform for industrial and supply-chain applications. Its sensor portfolio partially overlaps with Hi-G-Tek's multi-parameter condition monitoring devices.

Regional players

• Star Systems (RFID & Toll Solutions): Star Systems is an RFID hardware and solutions provider serving transportation, electronic vehicle registration, and supply-chain applications. It is comparable to Hi-G-Tek on the active-RFID tag/seal hardware layer though with a more regional, toll-road focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds5 records

Investors3 records

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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