Jantar

What Jantar does

Jantar Sp. z o.o. is a Polish family-owned IT systems integrator founded in 1990 in Bielsko-Biała, employing 51-100 people and operating across eight European countries. The company specialises in automatic identification technologies (AutoID) combining barcode and RFID with proprietary software, hardware resale, and a self-operated label manufacturing line serving retail, logistics, agriculture, government, and defence customers.

Its core product portfolio comprises proprietary software applications — Jretail (mobile store operations), Jinventory (RFID/barcode asset inventory), Jsco (self-checkout), JWMS by Rapidss (warehouse management), JWASTE MANAGER (municipal PSZOK operations), Jshopper (mobile self-service), and Jwave (Digital Product Passport/GS1 solutions) — bundled with third-party hardware from global OEMs including NCR Voyix, Zebra Technologies, Brother, Newland, Novitus, and Posnet. The company also operates Jagriculture (CalmScale intelligent weighing and Smart Feeding RFID-based livestock monitoring, co-developed with Warsaw University of Life Sciences), the Jstore 24/7 autonomous retail concept, and a label and ribbon manufacturing unit under the Jlabels sub-brand.

Jantar monetises through four streams: project-based IT integration services with multi-tier SLA support (L1/L2/L3), proprietary software licensing (SaaS and on-premise), hardware resale, and label manufacturing. GTM combines direct consultative enterprise sales with expert consultation CTAs, a Jpartner channel network (launched 2020), and the PangeaTech international consortium (2023) with French and German partners. The company holds ISO 9001:2015, FSC chain-of-custody, and NATO NCAGE 0588H certifications, and has secured over 5.7M PLN in EU co-financing across five R&D projects. Ownership remains with the founding Targosz family, with second-generation leadership (Przemysław Targosz as CEO, Patrycja Targosz as Vice President) alongside founder Janusz Targosz.

Name

Jantar

Legal name

Jantar Spółka z ograniczoną odpowiedzialnością

Website

https://jantar.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Jantar is a Polish family-owned IT integrator founded in 1990 that delivers automatic identification, self-checkout, RFID, warehouse management, and label manufacturing solutions to retail, logistics, agriculture, and government clients across eight European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bielsko-biala

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. IT Systems Integration and Implementation Services: End-to-end IT integration projects covering RFID systems, self-checkout POS, WMS, and retail software. Projects include consulting, analysis, design, implementation, training, and post-deployment support. Revenue is project-based with ongoing support contracts (SLA L1/L2/L3).
2. Proprietary Software Licensing: Licensing of proprietary software products including Jretail, Jinventory, Jsco, JWMS by Rapidss, and JWASTE MANAGER. Offered with flexible licensing models including SaaS and on-premise deployment.
3. Hardware Sales (Fiscal Devices, Scanners, Printers, RFID Equipment): Resale of hardware including fiscal cash registers, barcode scanners, label printers, tablets, electronic price tags (ESL), RFID readers/tags, and self-checkout terminals. Hardware is sourced from OEM partners (NCR, Zebra, Novitus, Posnet, Brother, Newland, etc.) and sold as part of integrated solutions.
4. Labels and Ribbons Manufacturing: Manufacturing and sale of self-adhesive labels and ribbons. Jantar has operated a modern label production line since 2010. Products serve retail, logistics, agriculture, and industrial labeling needs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Jantar is a Polish IT integrator that designs, supplies, and implements automatic identification (barcode and RFID), self-checkout, retail management, warehouse management, and agricultural IoT systems for retail, logistics, government, defence, and municipal customers. The company combines proprietary software products (Jretail, Jinventory, Jsco, Jshopper, JWMS by Rapidss, JWASTE MANAGER), partner-sourced hardware (NCR, Zebra, Brother, Novitus, Posnet), RFID and Digital Product Passport solutions (Jwave), and in-house manufactured self-adhesive labels and ribbons, delivered with consulting, deployment, training, and SLA-based post-implementation support.

Product overview

Jantar is an IT integrator offering a portfolio of proprietary software products, hardware solutions, and managed services for retail, logistics, warehouse management, agriculture, and public administration. The software portfolio centers on Jretail (mobile store operations), Jinventory (fixed asset/RFID inventory), Jsco (self-checkout software), Jshopper (mobile self-service shopping), Jwaste Manager (municipal waste point management), and JWMS by Rapidss (warehouse management). These are complemented by proprietary RFID solutions under the Jwave sub-brand (including Digital Product Passport/DPP for EU ESPR compliance), self-checkout hardware (NCR, Toshiba, Yakudo), an autonomous store concept (Jstore 24/7), an agriculture technology line (Smart Feeding, CalmScale), and a labels & ribbons manufacturing unit (Jlabels). The company also provides IT consulting, system integration, deployment, and SLA-based support services through Jservices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Jsco: Self-service checkout software solution developed by Jantar for retail environments.
• Jinventory
• Jretail
• JWMS by Rapidss
• JWASTE MANAGER
• Jshopper
• Jstore 24/7
• Jagriculture
• CalmScale
• Jwave

Products and services

• Jretail Jretail is a proprietary mobile point-of-sale and store operations application for retail shops and chains. It runs on Android-based terminals or smartphones with barcode scanning, supporting delivery acceptance, order preparation, inventory counting, price label printing, and promotion management. The application integrates with PC Market, Jantar RMS, KC-Firma, and Cegid (Yourcegid Retail Y2) and is targeted at retail staff in supermarkets, specialty stores, and chain operations.
• Jinventory Jinventory is Jantar's proprietary fixed-asset inventory application using barcode and RFID AutoID technologies. It enables digital identification of products and generation of inventory count sheets with compliance-ready reporting, supports browser-based access, multi-language operation, configurable file-based import/export, and offers a SaaS deployment option. The product is targeted at organisations needing rapid and accurate fixed-asset and equipment inventories.
• Jsco Jsco is Jantar's proprietary self-checkout software application for self-service sales terminals. It features an intuitive user interface enabling fast and efficient checkout operations, supports customizable branding and device appearance, and integrates with TCPOS-JSCO point-of-sale software for combined self-checkout and POS management in retail environments including duty-free stores.
• Jshopper Mobile Self-Service Jshopper is a mobile self-service shopping system that allows customers to scan, pay, and pack purchases independently via a mobile app, used in hybrid retail environments alongside Jsco kiosks. The product targets retailers seeking to combine mobile scan-and-go with traditional checkout, with deployments reporting over 1,000 monthly self-service transactions in mid-market wholesale-retail environments.
• JWMS by Rapidss JWMS by Rapidss is Jantar's warehouse management system covering small e-commerce warehouses to large high-bay warehouses. It controls picking, replenishment, shipping, zone management, and picker routing optimization, integrates with enterprise ERP systems and courier/express parcel systems for shipment processing and tracking, and is targeted at warehouse operators, 3PL providers, and e-commerce fulfilment teams.
• JWASTE MANAGER JWASTE MANAGER is a proprietary application for managing Points of Selective Collection of Municipal Waste (PSZOK). It supports client registration, waste category definition, limit management, automatic fee calculation, receipt printing, and reporting, and is targeted at municipalities and private waste management companies operating PSZOK facilities under the Polish deposit return system.
• Jstore 24/7 Autonomous Store Jstore 24/7 is an unattended autonomous retail store concept that operates around the clock using multimodal identification technologies (RFID, barcode, computer vision) for fully automated shopping without staff presence. It targets retailers and operators seeking 24/7 unmanned store formats.
• CalmScale Cattle Weighing System CalmScale is a patented intelligent weighing system for stress-free cattle body weight monitoring. It combines proprietary mechanical construction, load cells, RFID animal identification via dedicated tags, and a data collection/processing system to automatically record body weight without stress-inducing stimuli, intended for cattle farmers operating group-housed free-stall barns.
• Smart Feeding / Smart Trough Smart Feeding (Smart Trough) is an intelligent RFID-based feeding monitoring system for group-housed cattle. It uses an RFID reader and antenna with animal collar tags combined with load-cell weighing to track individual feed intake per animal, with configurable antenna direction, polarization, and power settings. The product targets cattle farmers needing automated individual-animal feeding analytics.
• Jwave RFID and Digital Product Passport (DPP) Solutions Jwave is Jantar's RFID solutions division focusing on Digital Product Passport (DPP) consultancy and implementation. Leveraging GS1 standards and GS1 Digital Link technology with 2D codes (QR) and RFID tags, it supports EU ESPR regulation compliance, product lifecycle data, sustainability information, and supply chain transparency for manufacturers, brands, and retailers.
• RFID Solutions (End-to-End Identification and Tracking) Jantar's RFID solutions provide end-to-end automatic identification and tracking services for product lifecycle management from manufacturing through logistics, warehousing, and end-use. The offering includes RFID tag supply, reader deployment, and system integration, targeting manufacturers, logistics operators, retailers, and defence organisations needing supply-chain traceability and GS1-compliant identification.
• Jservices (IT Integration and Support Services) Jservices is Jantar's comprehensive IT services offering, covering pre-implementation analysis, system design, installation, training, SLA-based technical support (L1/L2/L3), on-site support, warranty and post-warranty hardware service, IT outsourcing, and international hardware/software hotline. The service is contracted by enterprises needing end-to-end IT integration and ongoing operational support.
• Jconsulting Jconsulting is Jantar's IT and business process consulting service, leveraging the company's expertise in automatic identification, POS systems, and enterprise management. Offerings include KSeF (Polish National e-Invoice System) readiness advisory and broader compliance and digital transformation consulting for retail, logistics, and public-sector clients.
• Jlabels (Self-Adhesive Labels and Ribbons) Jlabels is Jantar's manufactured product line of self-adhesive labels and thermal transfer ribbons, with over 15 years of production experience (line operational since 2010). Products include standard and custom labels for product marking, barcodes, QR codes, and 2D codes, with FSC-certified responsibly sourced materials, serving retail, logistics, agriculture, and industrial labeling needs.
• Jantar Hardware Portfolio (Scanners, Printers, Self-Checkout Terminals, Fiscal Devices, ESL) Jantar distributes a portfolio of hardware sourced from leading OEMs: self-checkout terminals (NCR NextGen, NCR FastLane SelfServ Checkout, NCR SelfServ 90, Toshiba Self Checkout, YAKUDO DIGI WEB 3110), barcode label printers, barcode scanners, tablets, fiscal cash registers and printers (Novitus, Posnet), electronic shelf labels and e-paper displays, identification wristbands, and the Zwrotka deposit return kiosk. Hardware is bundled with proprietary software and integration services for enterprise customers.
• Zwrotka Deposit Return System Integration Zwrotka is Jantar's Deposit Return System (DRS) integration service for manual collection of plastic bottles and aluminium cans under Poland's mandatory deposit scheme. Delivered in partnership with Biosystem, Brother, and Newland, the offering supplies scanning devices, label printers, and kiosk hardware to support retail and municipal collection points complying with the new deposit return framework.
• Returnable Packaging Tracking System Jantar's returnable packaging tracking system uses RFID or barcode identification to monitor and manage reusable containers and packaging throughout the supply chain and reverse logistics cycle. The product targets manufacturers, retailers, and logistics operators seeking container-level visibility and reusable asset management.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 monthly Jshopper mobile self-checkout transactions reported by A&K Hurt-Market
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration13 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NCR Voyix CorporationcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2024Jantar is an authorized reseller and integrator of NCR Voyix products, focusing on selling NCR self-checkout terminals and POS stations to improve operational efficiency for retail customers.
• Biosystem SAminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Strategic partnership for the Polish deposit return system (Krajowy System Kaucyjny 'Zwrotka'). Biosystem initiated the Zwrotka SA consortium, and Jantar provides the IT infrastructure (scanning devices, label printers) to support manual collection of returnable packaging.
• PangeaTech (with Mojovida and MS POS)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023International service consortium co-founded by Jantar with French company Mojovida and German company MS POS to deliver cross-border service coverage across Europe. Formed in 2023.
• Jwave Silesia RFID HubcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Jantar opened the Jwave Silesia RFID Hub in 2022, positioning itself as a regional centre of excellence for RFID technology. Serves as an innovation and testing hub for RFID-based solutions.
• Szkoła Główna Gospodarstwa Wiejskiego w Warszawie (SGGW)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Strategic research partnership with Warsaw University of Life Sciences for the development of agricultural IoT solutions. Co-developed the CalmScale intelligent weighing system and Smart Feeding monitoring system. SGGW provides agricultural science expertise and field testing.
• Zebra Technologies Corp.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Long-standing partnership for the sale of Zebra printers, scanners, RFID readers, labels, ribbons, and wristbands. Zebra Technologies provides the hardware portfolio that Jantar integrates with its proprietary software for customer solutions.
• Brother PolskacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Partnership for sales of Brother printers, multifunction devices, and labeling/scanning equipment. Jantar received Brother Polska's Partner of the Year 2023/2024 in the highest device volume category and 'Discovery of the Year' in 2023.
• GS1 PolskacoreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Partnership based on offering GS1 standard-based solutions. GS1 standards ensure accurate product data registration and easy sharing across the supply chain. Jantar CEO Janusz Targosz served as Chairman of the GS1 Poland Board in 2011.
• Insoft (PC-Market)coreTechnology or Integration · 1 January 2019Commercial partnership where Insoft's flagship PC-Market retail software is integrated with Jantar's hardware and implementation services. Jantar handles integration of PC-Market with customer systems.
• NewlandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Newland is both partner and manufacturer of automatic identification products (stationary scanners, handheld scanners, mobile computers, micro-kiosks, tablets) based on UIMG imaging technology and 2D decoder chips. Jantar received Newland EMEA's '2024 Outstanding Achievement' award.
• NovituscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Partnership for sales and service of Novitus fiscal cash registers and printers, which are market leaders in Poland, as well as integrated solutions supporting retail, services, logistics, and industry.
• PosnetminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Partnership for sales and service of Posnet fiscal devices (fiscal and non-fiscal). Jantar provides high-level service for Posnet products as part of its after-sales support.
• Siemens PolskaminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2019Strategic partnership based on shared commitment to promoting technologies with positive impact on society and the environment. Siemens provides specialized engineering, consulting, and service solutions across industry, energy, and municipal infrastructure.
• PeP (Polskie ePłatności)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Partnership for sales of payment terminals and cashless payment solutions. PeP is the second-largest payment terminal operator in Poland by device count.
• Lenovo (Authorised Certification 2007)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2019Historical partnership for Lenovo product distribution. Certified as an authorized Lenovo reseller in 2007.
• Śląski Klaster NanotechnologicznyminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2014Jantar became a member of the Silesian Nanotechnology Cluster in 2014, connecting with local academic and industrial research organizations.
• DatalogicminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2013Jantar held Datalogic Business Advanced Partner status in 2013 for sales of Datalogic automatic identification products.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Zebra Technologies: Global leader in barcode scanners, RFID readers, label printers, and enterprise mobile computing. Comparable as an AutoID technology provider; Jantar is a long-standing channel partner deploying Zebra hardware integrated with its own proprietary software.
• Panasonic Connect: Global provider of POS hardware, self-checkout terminals, and rugged enterprise mobile computing. Comparable as a self-checkout and POS hardware vendor competing for the same enterprise retail accounts as Jantar and its OEM partners.
• Fujitsu: Global IT services and hardware provider with a retail solutions practice offering POS, store integration, and managed services. Comparable as a large-scale IT integrator serving enterprise retail customers with end-to-end system integration capabilities.
• TietoEvry: Nordic-headquartered IT services and software company with a dedicated retail and wholesale banking/retail vertical offering POS, store operations, and digital customer experience solutions. Comparable as a European IT services provider addressing retail digital transformation.

Direct peers

• NCR Voyix: Global self-checkout and POS hardware/software vendor whose FastLane SelfServ and NextGen terminals are deployed by Jantar. Comparable as a self-checkout technology provider, though Jantar functions primarily as a value-added reseller of NCR products in Poland and Central Europe.
• Comarch: Polish-headquartered IT solutions provider with a Retail/FMCG vertical offering ERP, POS, loyalty, and warehouse management software. Closely comparable in product scope (retail software + integration services) and Polish enterprise customer base, though at much larger scale.
• Diebold Nixdorf: Global manufacturer and integrator of POS, self-checkout, and banking automation hardware/software. Directly comparable as a self-checkout and POS solutions provider serving enterprise retail customers; serves as both a potential competitor and OEM partner to Jantar.
• Asseco Poland: Largest Polish IT software and services company with a dedicated retail vertical offering POS, loyalty, and ERP solutions. Comparable as a domestic IT integrator competing for the same enterprise retail customers in Poland, though at significantly larger scale.
• Insoft (PC Market): Polish retail management software vendor whose PC Market is integrated with Jantar's Jretail mobile application. Comparable as a domestic retail software competitor/partner addressing similar SMB and mid-market retail customers.
• Cegid: European retail software vendor (Yourcegid Retail Y2) focused on non-food verticals such as apparel, jewelry, and perfumery. Comparable as a retail management software provider, and Jantar is an integration/implementation partner for Cegid in Poland.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/jantar-poland

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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