What Peripheral Resources does

Peripheral Resources Inc. is a privately held B2B distributor founded in 1984 and headquartered at 2721 La Cienega Blvd, Los Angeles, California. The company operates as a value-added global distributor of Point-of-Sale (POS), OEM, Mobility, and Automatic Identification & Data Capture (AIDC) equipment — specifically barcode scanners, thermal printers (label, receipt, kiosk, mobile), mobile terminals, RFID readers, document scanners, and OEM components — sourced from tier-one manufacturers including DENSO ADC, Citizen Systems, Axiohm, Partner Tech, and Pertech. Its product catalog spans disinfectant-ready and antimicrobial healthcare scanners (e.g., DENSO SC1-QB, Citizen CBI Inside lines), Cerner-certified Citizen label printers for EHR integration, PCI PTS 4.x / EMV-certified Partner Tech mobile POS terminals, and ruggedized industrial mobile computers running Android, iOS, Windows, and Denso OS.

The company does not develop proprietary technology; its differentiation rests on aggregating certified, compliance-ready product lines from multiple OEMs under a single procurement relationship, supported by technical expertise across operating systems and integration partners such as Cerner and CBORD. Peripheral Resources sells primarily through two channels: direct B2B sales to enterprise end-customers (with quote-based, non-publicly-listed pricing) and a reseller/VAR network serving mid-market integrators. Marketing is largely product-catalog-driven via its website, supplemented by email newsletters and occasional product-launch news updates.

Revenue is generated almost exclusively from one-time hardware distribution (hardware_sales model), with no disclosed recurring software, service, or SaaS stream. The company is structured as a California-incorporated corporation with no disclosed external investors, parent company, subsidiaries, or institutional ownership, suggesting founder/owner-operated governance. No funding rounds, M&A activity, management-team disclosures, or financial figures (revenue, headcount, profitability) are publicly available. The company is flagged as actively operating with an 11–50 employee range, serving vertical markets led by healthcare, followed by retail, hospitality, logistics/manufacturing, kiosk/self-service, and OEM component integration.

Name

Peripheral Resources

Legal name

Peripheral Resources Inc.

Website

https://peripheralresources.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Peripheral Resources Inc. is a privately held B2B distributor, founded 1984 in Los Angeles, that aggregates Point-of-Sale, OEM, mobility, and AIDC hardware from manufacturers including DENSO ADC, Citizen, Axiohm, and Partner Tech for healthcare, retail, hospitality, and logistics customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

AIDC and POS Hardware Distribution

NAICS

Computer and Peripheral Equipment Manufacturing (33411), Other Electronic Component Manufacturing (334419)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Wholesale-Professional & Commercial Equipment & Supplies (5040)

akta.pro primary industry

Computer Peripherals Retail (Keyboards, Mice, Webcams, Printers) (CRACABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Spare Parts & Replacement Components Retail (Batteries, Screens, Chargers) (CRACAJAG)

Keywords

• AIDC hardware distribution
• POS equipment distribution
• Barcode scanner distribution
• Thermal printer distribution
• OEM components distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Los Angeles

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Distribution: Peripheral Resources generates revenue through distribution of hardware products including barcode scanners, printers (label, kiosk, mobile, POS), mobile devices, and OEM components. Revenue is primarily from one-time hardware sales to B2B customers rather than recurring software or service subscriptions.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Peripheral Resources is a global distributor of Point of Sale (POS), OEM, Mobility, and Barcoding (AIDC) equipment, supplying barcode scanners, thermal label/receipt/mobile/kiosk printers, mobile POS terminals, handheld computers, RFID readers, document scanners, and OEM embedded scanning/printing components from manufacturers such as DENSO ADC, Citizen, Axiohm, Partner Tech, and Pertech. The company focuses on serving B2B customers across healthcare, retail, hospitality, logistics, manufacturing, kiosk/self-service, and OEM integration use cases.

Product overview

Peripheral Resources is a leading global distributor specializing in POS (Point of Sale), OEM, Mobility, and Barcoding (AIDC) solutions. The company distributes a comprehensive portfolio of products including barcode scanners and healthcare scanners from DENSO ADC, thermal printers from Citizen (including CBI Inside and Cerner certified healthcare models), kiosk printers from Axiohm and Citizen, mobile POS terminals from Partner Tech, and various mobile devices supporting Android, iOS, and Windows platforms. The product lineup spans barcode readers, document scanners, RFID readers, mobile devices, healthcare-specific products with antimicrobial features, OEM components, and software for multiple operating systems. The company serves healthcare, retail, logistics, manufacturing, and hospitality industries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• DENSO ADC BHT-M80 Android Handheld Terminal Android handheld terminal with 5-inch high-resolution display, Qualcomm SDM660 CPU, NFC and RFID capability, intended for logistics, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare applications.
• DENSO ADC BHT-1700 Android Handheld Terminal Android handheld terminal with 4-inch WVGA display, quad-core CPU, long-range scanning up to 10m, IP67 rating, and Wireless LAN/WAN connectivity options for industrial and warehouse use.
• DENSO ADC SC1-QB Healthcare Barcode Scanner Healthcare barcode scanner with smooth surface for wipe-down cleaning, antibacterial cleaning resistance, IP65 dust/water protection, and 1-D/2-D barcode support for clinical and office settings.
• DENSO ADC AT31Q Touch Scanning Handheld Scanner Handheld scanner with area sensor, 125g lightweight body, IP42 rating, 2-meter drop resistance, supporting 1-D and 2-D codes.
• DENSO ADC QK30 Compact Barcode Scanner Compact barcode scanner designed for scanning mobile QR codes and bar codes in retail and consumer-facing environments.
• DENSO ADC QB30 2D OEM Embedded Scanner Compact built-on 2D scanner for embedded architecture, with RS-232C (QB30-SR) and USB (QB30-SU) models for OEM integrators with strict installation space constraints.
• Citizen CL-S700IICBI / CL-S703IICBI Industrial Healthcare Label Printer High-speed industrial label printer with CBI Inside antimicrobial technology, up to 254mm/sec print speed, 450m ribbon capacity, and optional rewinder/peeler/cutter. Cerner-certified variants available.
• Citizen CL-S621IICBI / CL-S631IICBI Industrial Healthcare Label Printer Industrial desktop label printer with Hi-Lift all-metal mechanism, ARCP ribbon control, Cross-Emulation for Zebra/Datamax, and 203/300 dpi output up to 6 inches/sec.
• Citizen CL-S521IICBI / CL-S531IICBI Industrial Healthcare Label Printer Industrial desktop printer with direct thermal printing, 203/300 dpi resolution, ZPL2/Datamax/EPL2 emulations, and CBI BASIC Interpreter support for healthcare labeling.
• Citizen CL-E321CBI / CL-E331CBI Compact Healthcare Label Printer Compact label printer with 90-degree Hi-Lift opening, 200mm/sec print speed, and Cross-Emulation switching between Zebra ZPL-II and Datamax; available in 203 or 300 dpi models.
• Citizen CL-H300 / CL-H303 Antimicrobial Healthcare Label Printer Healthcare label printer with self-protective housing that suppresses bacteria, SIAA brand mark fulfilling ISO 22196, disinfectant-ready and wipeable design.
• Citizen CL-SXXX-CER Cerner-Certified Label Printer Series Cerner-certified Citizen CL-S series label printers (CL-S521-CER, CL-S531-CER, CL-S621-CER, CL-S631-CER, CL-S700DT-CER, CL-S700-CER, CL-S703-CER) with print speeds up to 254mm/sec for EHR-integrated healthcare labeling.
• Citizen CT-S4500-ECB POS Receipt Printer (CBORD-Configured) 4-inch wide ticket/receipt printer configured for CBORD Foodservice Suite and Nutrition Service Suite, with direct thermal printing at 200mm/sec at 203 dpi and USB/Ethernet interfaces.
• Citizen CT-S801 / CT-S851 High-Speed POS Receipt Printer High-speed thermal receipt printer with 300mm/sec print speed, backlit graphic LCD display, and Serial/Parallel/USB/Ethernet interface options for retail POS environments.
• Citizen CT-S601 / CT-S651 POS Receipt Printer POS printer with backlit graphic LCD, 80mm paper width, 200mm/sec print speed, and multiple interface options for retail and hospitality checkout.
• Citizen CMP-28L 2-inch Portable Mobile Label and Receipt Printer 2-inch portable label and receipt printer with 5 inches/sec print speed, 802.11a/b/g Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, IP42 rating, and 1.5m drop resistance for mobile field operations.
• Citizen CMP-42L 4-inch Mobile Label Printer 4-inch mobile label printer with 3 inches/sec print speed, 112mm paper width, IP54 rating, 1.8m drop survival, and Wi-Fi/Bluetooth support for iOS/Android/Windows mobile connectivity.
• Axiohm Kalypso Kiosk Printer Kiosk printer with ultra-silent operation, up to 250mm/sec print speed, 1.5 million cut auto-cutter life, jam-free paper output, 12/24V power options, and USB2.0/RS232 interfaces for self-service kiosks.
• Partner Tech MF-2352 Android Mobile POS Terminal Android 5.x mobile POS with 5-inch touchscreen, integrated thermal printer, 5200mAh battery, and MSR/IC Card/NFC/Fingerprint/1D-2D scanner support; PCI PTS 4.x and EMV L1/L2 certified with Visa payWave, MasterCard PayPass, PBOC, and QPBOC compliance.
• Partner Tech EM-110 Android Enterprise Tablet Android-based 5-inch enterprise tablet for mobile POS, line busting, and in-aisle customer assistance with connectivity to business applications.
• Partner Tech EM-300 Ruggedized Windows Tablet Windows Embedded 8.1 ruggedized tablet with 10.1-inch 1280x800 display, IP54 rating, optional barcode scanner, IC card reader, fingerprint reader, and up to 5 hours battery life for retail and industrial use.
• Partner Tech SP-820 Fanless POS Terminal Fanless aluminum POS terminal with Intel Atom/Celeron Dual Core CPU, IP54 spill-resistant design, 0-90 degree tilt, wall-mountable, and optional RFID/IC card/MSR/fingerprint reader modules.
• Partner Tech SP-600 POS Terminal 1.86GHz dual-core ATOM POS terminal with up to 4GB DDR3 RAM, IP66 front bezel, dual display support, and modular design for retail POS deployments.
• Partner Tech SP-1000 High-Performance POS Terminal High-powered POS terminal supporting Intel Calpella P4500, i5 or i7 CPU, up to 8MB cache and 8GB RAM, with dual touch display support, biometric reader, and RAID 1 option.
• Partner Tech PT-6215 All-In-One POS Terminal All-in-one POS terminal with integrated MSR, 15-inch TFT touchscreen, 2x20 VFD customer display, integrated Epson receipt printer, and optional Wi-Fi/RFID modules for retail checkout.
• Pertech 6100 Compact Document Scanner Compact single-station document scanner with low total cost of ownership, two-year standard warranty, and modern design for imaging and document scanning applications.
• Infinea X iOS Barcode Scanning Accessory Durable barcode scanning device with RFID and alert haptics for iPhone and iPod, featuring disinfectant-ready design, hot-swappable battery, and compatibility with iPod 5/6, iPhone 6, iPhone SE, and iPhone 5S.

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration8 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• DENSO ADCcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDENSO ADC is a major manufacturer partner whose products are distributed by Peripheral Resources. Products include handheld terminals (BHT series), barcode scanners (AT, SE, QB, SC series), and mobile scanners. DENSO ADC specializes in healthcare-grade scanners with antimicrobial properties, ruggedized mobile terminals for logistics and warehousing, and high-performance fixed scanners.
• CitizencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCitizen is a key manufacturer partner producing thermal printers distributed by Peripheral Resources. Product lines include desktop label printers (CL-E300, CL-E700, CL-S500, CL-S600, CL-S700 series), healthcare printers with CBI antimicrobial technology, mobile printers (CMP series), POS receipt printers (CT-S series), kiosk printers (PMU series), and healthcare-specific CBI Inside printers.
• AxiohmcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAxiohm manufactures kiosk printers including the Kalypso series distributed by Peripheral Resources. Products feature ultra-silent printing, long-life auto-cutters, and jam-free paper output systems for self-service kiosk applications.
• Partner TechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartner Tech produces POS terminals, mobile POS devices, and enterprise tablets distributed by Peripheral Resources. Products include all-in-one POS terminals (PT-6215, SP series), mobile POS terminals (MF-2352, EM series), and ruggedized tablets for retail and hospitality applications.
• PertechminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPertech manufactures document scanners including the Pertech 6100 series, distributed by Peripheral Resources for imaging and document scanning applications.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Ingram Micro: Ingram Micro is a global broadline IT distributor with a substantial POS/AIDC category — overlaps significantly on barcode, POS, and mobility hardware but at far greater scale and breadth.
• Datalogic: Datalogic is a manufacturer of barcode readers, mobile computers, and vision systems with its own distribution channel — partially overlapping with Peripheral Resources' OEM partner set.
• Epson America: Epson is a major manufacturer of POS receipt printers and label printers sold through distribution — competes indirectly as a leading OEM whose printer lines overlap with Citizen and Axiohm.
• Zebra Technologies: Zebra is the dominant manufacturer of barcode scanners, mobile computers, and label printers — competes indirectly via its own channel program and direct enterprise sales.
• TD SYNNEX: TD SYNNEX is a large global IT distributor that carries POS, mobility, and AIDC lines, competing on enterprise deals where Peripheral Resources also bids.
• Star Micronics: Star Micronics is a major manufacturer of POS and kiosk thermal printers, comparable to Citizen as a supplier — competes indirectly as an OEM whose products may be substituted for those Peripheral Resources distributes.
• Honeywell Productivity Solutions: Honeywell's AIDC division manufactures rugged mobile computers, scanners, and printers distributed through partners — competes as an upstream supplier that could disintermediate distributors.

Direct peers

• ScanSource: ScanSource is a leading hybrid distributor of POS, AIDC/barcode, mobility, and networking solutions with a similar product portfolio and reseller/VAR go-to-market — directly comparable as a specialty AIDC distributor.
• BlueStar: BlueStar is a value-added distributor focused on AIDC, mobile computing, POS, and RFID — closely matching Peripheral Resources' specialty distributor positioning and healthcare/retail vertical mix.

Emerging players

• Posiflex: Posiflex designs and manufactures POS terminals and peripherals, competing with Partner Tech — an upstream OEM alternative in the same product categories Peripheral Resources distributes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance15 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

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 →

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