Globos

What Globos does

Globos (legally GLOBOS Logistik- und Informationssysteme GmbH) is a Hannover, Germany-based, privately held full-service provider of automatic identification (Auto-ID) and data capture solutions, founded in 1998 and operating for over 25 years. The company operates a manufacturer-independent model, distributing and integrating hardware from leading Auto-ID brands including Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic, ProGlove, Newland, Nordalp, RuggON, Advantech DLoG, Panasonic TOUGHBOOK, getac, BARTEC, CipherLab, Bluebird, M3 Mobile, Nordic ID, Unitech, Keyence, Elo, and ADS-TEC, alongside its own software offerings (Label Management System, Mobile Device Management, INSIGHT Mobile, and custom app development).

The product portfolio spans barcode scanners (1D/2D), label and specialty printers, mobile terminals (handheld, tablet, vehicle-mounted), wearables such as ring scanners and wrist-mounted computers, fixed terminals, robotics, smart lockers, wireless LAN infrastructure, and RFID/RTLS solutions. Supporting services include consulting/needs analysis, project management, installation and commissioning, repair and maintenance, help desk support, equipment rental, training, WLAN management, and consumables, with technical delivery carried out by certified technicians.

Commercially, Globos pursues an enterprise field-sales GTM with consulting-led, quote-based pricing, serving end customers across logistics, production, healthcare, retail, automotive, transportation, intralogistics, and field-service verticals in the DACH region. The firm is DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certified, led by Managing Director Arndt Brockmann, and shows no disclosed parent company, subsidiaries, funding rounds, M&A activity, or international expansion.

Name

Globos

Legal name

GLOBOS Logistik- und Informationssysteme GmbH

Website

https://globos.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Globos is a Hannover-based, manufacturer-independent German Auto-ID specialist that distributes and integrates barcode, RFID, RTLS, and wearable hardware from vendors like Zebra, Honeywell, and Datalogic, supplemented by software and managed services for DACH enterprise customers in logistics, production, healthcare, and retail.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Hanover

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of mobile computers, barcode scanners, label printers, tablet PCs, vehicle-mounted computers, wearable devices, and wireless LAN equipment from leading manufacturers including Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic, ProGlove, Newland, Nordalp, RuggON, Advantech DLoG, Panasonic TOUGHBOOK, getac, BARTEC, and others.
2. Professional Services: Consulting services including needs analysis and concrete plans for how companies can become more economical through barcode systems; project management; installation and commissioning; training; and ongoing technical support.
3. Repair and Maintenance Services: Repair services, help desk support, and loan equipment for uninterrupted operations. The company provides certified technicians for technical support.
4. Software Solutions: Customized software solutions including app creation, label management systems, mobile device management, and barcode verification. Software adaptations to meet individual customer requirements.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Globos is a manufacturer-independent full-service provider of Auto-ID and barcode-based data capture solutions. It distributes and integrates hardware (barcode scanners, mobile terminals, label printers, wearables, vehicle-mounted computers, tablets, wireless LAN) from leading manufacturers such as Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic, and ProGlove, and develops proprietary software including a Label Management System, Mobile Device Management, and INSIGHT Mobile. The offering is delivered as a complete lifecycle service: needs analysis, product selection, installation, training, repair, help desk, and ongoing managed support for enterprise customers in logistics, production, healthcare, retail, and transport.

Product overview

Globos (GLOBAL LOGISTIC SYSTEMS) is a manufacturer-independent full-service provider specializing in barcode systems and automatic identification (Auto-ID) solutions. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of data capture hardware including barcode scanners, label printers, mobile terminals (handheld, tablet, and vehicle-mounted), wearable computers, fixed terminals, robotics, and wireless LAN infrastructure. The product portfolio also includes Smart Locker systems. Beyond hardware, Globos provides professional services spanning consulting, project management, installation, repair services, help desk support, equipment rental, training, and WLAN management. Industry-specific solutions include cargo inspections, asset inventory, barcode verification, Label Management System, Mobile Device Management, RFID solutions, and RTLS tracking systems. The company distributes products from leading manufacturers including Zebra, Honeywell, Datalogic, ProGlove, Newland, Nordalp, Advantech, RuggON, Panasonic, Getac, and BARTEC. GlobOS holds DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 certification and has over 25 years of experience in the Auto-ID industry serving logistics, healthcare, retail, production, and transport sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• ProGlove Tablet Lana Rugged portable Android computer (Android 13) with IP65 rating for industrial and logistics applications. Features Qualcomm SD660 Octa-Core CPU, 3.1-inch display, 13MP/16MP camera, and a native connectivity hub for ProGlove wearable scanners running INSIGHT Mobile software.
• Newland MT67 Sei II Mobile Computer Rugged Android mobile computer with Android 15 (AER & GMS certified), IP67 rating, 4.0-inch WVGA touchscreen, octa-core 2.0 GHz processor, 4GB RAM / 64GB storage, integrated 1D/2D barcode scanner, and 4,800 mAh hot-swappable battery.
• Nordalp Algiz 10XR Tablet PC Ultra-rugged 10.1-inch Windows tablet with IP65 and MIL-STD-810G certification, Intel Elkhart Lake Atom x6413E Quad-Core processor, 8GB RAM / 128GB storage, 5G/4G LTE connectivity, 850-nit sunlight-readable display, and optional 2D barcode scanner (Honeywell N6703).
• Zebra WT6400 Mobile Computer

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ZebracoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partnership for distribution of Zebra mobile computers, barcode scanners, tablet PCs, vehicle-mounted computers, wearable devices, and wireless LAN equipment. Zebra is a leading manufacturer in the Auto-ID industry.
• HoneywellcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for Honeywell mobile computers, wearable scanners, tablet PCs, and industrial scanning solutions including the 8690i ringscanner.
• DatalogiccoreTechnology or IntegrationTechnology partner for Datalogic mobile computers including Falcon X60/X65 and Skorpio X40/X45 series, and barcode scanners including the Gryphon 4600 series.
• ProGlovecoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for ProGlove wearable scanners and the ProGlove LANA tablet - a rugged Android mobile computer optimized for the ProGlove ecosystem with direct software integration.
• NewlandcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Newland mobile computers including MT95 Kambur Pro III and MT67 Sei II - rugged Android devices with advanced barcode scanning capabilities.
• NordalpcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for Nordalp Algiz 10XR tablet - an ultra-rugged Windows tablet designed for demanding field applications with 5G connectivity and MIL-STD-810G certification.
• RuggONcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for RuggON rugged tablets and mobile computers including SOL PA501, Rextorm PX501, and Rextorm PX-501B - Windows and Android-based devices for industrial environments.
• Advantech DLoGcoreTechnology or IntegrationDistribution partner for Advantech DLoG industrial tablets including AIM-37, AIM-65, AIM-68S, AIM-75S, and AIM-78S - robust computers designed for vehicle mounting and industrial use.
• Panasonic TOUGHBOOKcoreTechnology or IntegrationPartner for Panasonic TOUGHBOOK mobile computers including CF-31, CF-33, A3, G2, and S1 models - rugged laptops and tablets for industrial applications.
• MailChimpminorOthersEmail marketing platform used for newsletter distribution and customer communication. Customer data is transferred to MailChimp for newsletter delivery.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Datalogic: Italian Auto-ID powerhouse whose mobile computers and scanners (Falcon X60/X65, Skorpio X40/X45, Gryphon 4600) are core lines for Globos. Operates its own direct enterprise sales channel and competes with VARs in Europe.
• Cognex Corporation: Global leader in machine-vision and industrial barcode reading. Comparable technology stack and overlaps on the imaging-based data-capture category that Globos bundles into warehouse and production solutions.
• Zebra Technologies: Global leader in enterprise asset tracking and data capture (barcode scanners, mobile computers, RFID, printers). It is both Globos's largest distribution partner and an incumbent competitor selling direct enterprise solutions, making it the most directly comparable industry player.
• Honeywell (AIDC / Productivity Solutions): Manufactures the rugged mobile computers, wearable scanners and RFID devices (e.g., 8690i) that Globos distributes. Operates broadly across industrial data capture, providing overlapping capabilities at much larger scale.
• Pepperl+Fuchs: German industrial identification and explosion-protection specialist with a strong RFID and barcode portfolio. Comparable in target verticals (logistics, automotive, production) and in serving German industrial customers.

Direct peers

• SICK AG: German industrial sensor and identification company providing barcode scanners, RFID and machine-vision solutions for logistics and production. Same geography (Germany/DACH) and similar industrial Auto-ID customer base, making it a closely analogous European Auto-ID solutions provider.
• NiceLabel (Loftware): Provider of label design and management software directly comparable to Globos's Label Management System offering. Targets the same regulated and industrial barcode-label use cases, making it a software peer within Globos's solutions portfolio.
• TEKLYNX International: Global label design, printing and management software company whose barcode label software overlaps with Globos's Label Management System and Barcode-Verifizierung solutions for industrial labeling environments.
• TSC Auto ID: Taiwanese-headquartered label and barcode printer manufacturer with significant European channel presence. Its products overlap with Globos's Etikettendrucker and Spezialdrucker categories across the same end customers.
• Leuze electronic: German mid-sized industrial sensor and identification company with deep presence in intralogistics and warehouse automation. Competes head-to-head in 1D/2D barcode and offers overlapping solutions to DACH logistics and manufacturing customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/GLOBOSHannover
• Instagraminstagram.com/globos_de

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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 →

Frequently asked questions about Globos