InfoChip

What InfoChip does

InfoChip sells primarily through a direct, consultative B2B sales motion with a quote-request acquisition mechanism, targeting equipment manufacturers, distributors, and end-users in oil & gas (including downhole and offshore), mining, rigging and fall protection, industrial hose and hydraulics, valves and actuators, power utilities, safety, and rental. Revenue is generated mainly through hardware sales of RFID tags, readers, and adapters, increasingly bundled with the eQuip software platform for inspection, certification, and compliance tracking. With over five million RFID-tagged industrial assets deployed globally, the company positions itself as the leading developer of ultra-durable industrial RFID identification. No public pricing is disclosed, no funding events are reported, and ownership remains an independent limited partnership with no disclosed parent or external investors.

Name

InfoChip

Legal name

InfoChip LP

Website

https://infochip.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2002

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

InfoChip designs and manufactures ultra-durable passive RFID tags, readers, and inspection software for asset tracking in harsh industrial environments, serving oil & gas, mining, rigging, hose, valve, utility, and rental operators globally.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial RFID Hardware

NAICS

Other Measuring and Controlling Device Manufacturing (334519)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Asset & Maintenance Management (EAM/CMMS) Platforms (HDAEAEAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Online Condition Monitoring (Sensors, Edge Devices, IIoT Gateways) (EUAEAKAA)

Keywords

• Industrial RFID tags
• Asset tracking hardware
• RFID inspection software
• Rugged RFID readers
• Industrial asset management

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. RFID Hardware Sales: Sale of ultra-durable RFID tags (UHF and HF), RFID readers, adapters, and mobile devices. Products are sold directly to industrial customers for asset tracking and management applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

InfoChip designs, manufactures, and sells ultra-durable passive UHF and HF RFID tags and RFID readers engineered for harsh industrial environments (extreme temperatures, oil, chemicals, water, dust, pressure). The company also offers mobile software platforms (eQuip Lifting, Hose Manager, IC Safety Manager) for asset inspection, test certificate tracking, and compliance with ASME/ANSI/OSHA standards across heavy industries including Oil & Gas, Mining, Construction, Lifting, Hose, Valves, Power Utilities, and Safety.

Product overview

InfoChip is a leading developer of ultra-durable RFID identification products for harsh industrial environments, with over five million RFID-tagged industrial assets. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of both hardware and software products. Hardware includes passive UHF RFID tags (MultiMount, DualBandTag, DataBand2, DataBand2 SR, DataBand Micro UHF SR, DuraCloth, DuraDisc SR, DuraDrop, DuraFob, DuraPlug9.5, DuraZip, DuraZip SR, DuraTrak, PipeTracker2, TackTag2, SyntheticTag, MiniHangTag, NamePlate Tag, Xplorer) and HF RFID tags (ChainSlingTag, DataBandMicro+, DuraDisc, DuraPlug6 PPA, DuraPlug8, DuraTab), along with RFID readers (MultiPen, TSL 1128, TSL 1166, iRFID500, The Stick, Sniper NFC Adapter, Tertium Blueberry). Software products include eQuip Lifting for lifting equipment compliance tracking, InfoChip Hose Manager for hose and fluid management, and IC Safety Manager for safety equipment tracking. The company serves industries including Oil & Gas, Mining, Construction, Power Utilities, Rental, and Safety sectors.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MultiMount UHF RFID Tag Passive UHF RFID tag offering unparalleled read performance and durability. Can be hung, banded or bolted to assets with read range up to 27 feet with handheld reader. For Oil & Gas, Lifting, Hose, Construction, Mining, and Safety industries.
• DualBandTag (UHF/HF) Band-on RFID tag for cylindrical objects including hose, pipe, frac iron, lifting shackles, canisters with diameters 0.5 to 24 inches. Available in both UHF and HF versions.
• DataBand2 UHF RFID Tag Band-on UHF RFID tag for cylindrical objects including hose, pipe, frac iron, lifting shackles, canisters (diameters 0.5-24 inches).
• DataBand2 SR UHF RFID Tag Short-range band-on UHF tag for cylindrical objects including hose, pipe, frac iron, lifting shackles, canisters (diameters 0.5-24 inches).
• DataBand Micro UHF SR Band-on short-range UHF tag for cylindrical objects including hose, pipe, frac iron, lifting shackles, canisters (diameters 0.5-24 inches).
• DuraCloth UHF RFID Tag Flexible UHF tag designed to be sewn into assets. For Oil & Gas, Synthetic Lifting, Laundry, and TPR industries.
• DuraDisc SR UHF RFID Tag Ultra-durable short-range UHF tag functioning as a multi-purpose adhesive tag on any surface including metal. For Lifting, Mining, Construction, Oil & Gas, Valve.
• DuraDrop UHF RFID Tag Durable stainless steel RFID tag with hook, tie or rope mounting; water- and ice-proof. For Safety, Lifting, Mining, Construction, Oil & Gas, Power Utilities.
• DuraFob UHF RFID Tag Durable UHF RFID-enabled key fob for access control systems. For Lifting, Mining, Construction, Oil & Gas, Power Utilities.
• DuraPlug9.5 UHF RFID Tag UHF RFID tag designed to be embedded in cylindrical metal objects. Operational in 300°F and 20,000 PSI.
• DuraZip UHF RFID Tag Highly durable, customizable zip-on UHF tag for quick and economical attachment to many assets. For Mining, Construction, Oil & Gas, Power Utilities.
• DuraZip SR UHF RFID Tag Short-range version of the DuraZip zip-on UHF tag.
• DuraTrak UHF RFID Tag Durable, lightweight, long-range RFID tag for tracking and managing inventories in large quantities. For Hose, Valve, Oil & Gas.
• PipeTracker2 UHF RFID Tag UHF tag specifically designed to track pipe in Oil & Gas with robust carrying case and attachment system. For Oil & Gas, Mining, Construction, Lifting, Power Utilities.
• TackTag2 UHF RFID Tag Extremely durable UHF tag designed to be welded onto any asset. For Lifting, Mining, Construction, Oil & Gas.
• SyntheticTag UHF RFID Tag Light-weight, low-profile UHF tag designed to be easily sewn into synthetic slings and safety harnesses.
• MiniHangTag UHF RFID Tag Highly durable UHF tag with read range up to 50ft+. For Lifting, Mining, Construction, Oil & Gas, Utilities.
• NamePlate Tag UHF Small form UHF tag built into customizable nameplate for asset identification with human-readable information. For Valves, Processing Plant equipment.
• Xplorer UHF RFID Tag World's first UHF RFID tag built for the environment in which downhole drill pipe operates. For Downhole Drilling, Riser Management, Oil & Gas.
• ChainSlingTag HF RFID Tag Durable HF/NFC tag providing visual information and unique ID for asset tracking and inspection on lifting equipment.
• DataBandMicro+ HF RFID Tag Band-on HF/NFC tag for cylindrical objects including hose, pipe, frac iron, lifting shackles, canisters (diameters 0.5-24 inches).
• DuraDisc HF RFID Tag Ultra-durable multi-purpose adhesive HF/NFC tag functioning on any surface including metal.
• DuraPlug6 PPA HF RFID Tag Patent-pending ultra-durable HF/NFC tag designed to be inserted in a metal cavity without glue. Most cost-effective way to embed RFID into metal assets.
• DuraPlug8 HF RFID Tag Patent-pending ultra-durable HF/NFC tag designed to be inserted in a metal cavity without glue.
• DuraTab HF RFID Tag Extremely durable steel-framed HF/NFC tag for hang or screw-on mounting.
• MultiPen Dual Frequency (HF/UHF) Reader Dual frequency Bluetooth reader that scans both HF and UHF RFID tags and transmits via Bluetooth to any mobile device. For Mining, Construction, Oil & Gas, Lifting, Power Utilities, Valve, Hose.
• TSL 1128 UHF RFID Reader Bluetooth UHF reader offering functional/form blend, multi-scan capability, and read range exceeding standard Bluetooth devices.
• TSL 1166 Rugged UHF RFID Reader Rugged Bluetooth UHF RFID reader providing high-performance UHF reading in tough form factor, resistant to water, dust, and mechanical trauma.
• iRFID500 Rugged UHF RFID Reader Highly rugged handheld Bluetooth passive UHF RFID reader for industrial or hazardous area use. Connects to tablet via Bluetooth or works standalone.
• The Stick USB Stick HF RFID Reader USB stick reader that plugs into USB ports and auto-types the unique ChipID into the current application on device. NFC-compatible.
• Sniper NFC Adapter Patent-pending passive antenna adapter that converts wide signals to focused signals, enabling off-the-shelf RFID readers to read and write small HF RFID chips in metal. For Mining, Construction, Oil & Gas, Lifting, Utilities, Valve, Hose.
• Tertium Blueberry HF Reader Mobile mini-RFID reader shaped like a keychain, capable of reading HF tags and transmitting data via Bluetooth.
• eQuip Lifting Software Online database software with mobile application for tracking test certificates, inspection history, and ASME/ANSI/OSHA compliance forms for lifting equipment including slings, cranes, fall protection, and scaffolding. Features RFID asset identification, auto-email overdue schedules, and integration to work order systems.
• InfoChip Hose Manager Software Software solution for tracking fluid management equipment from oilfield to transportation to pharmaceutical. Integrates with hydrostatic testing for digital certifications, work order systems, and includes ASME/ANSI/OSHA compliance forms for industrial hose, hydraulic hose, dock hose, gaskets, expansion joints, pumps and valves.
• IC Safety Manager Software Safety tracking solution for managing safety equipment compliance and inspection records.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 5 million RFID-tagged industrial assets deployed globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration5 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• TSL (Technology Solutions Ltd)coreTechnology or IntegrationTSL provides Bluetooth UHF RFID readers that InfoChip resells as part of their reader portfolio, including the TSL 1128 and TSL 1166 rugged handheld readers.
• ExtronicscoreTechnology or IntegrationExtronics provides the iRFID500, a highly rugged, handheld, Bluetooth, passive UHF RFID reader for industrial or hazardous area use that InfoChip offers as part of their reader solutions.
• TertiumcoreTechnology or IntegrationTertium provides the BlueBerry HS HF mobile mini-RFID reader, shaped like a keychain, capable of reading HF tags and transmitting data via Bluetooth. InfoChip offers this as the Tertium Blueberry HF Reader in their product lineup.
• TectuscoreTechnology or IntegrationTectus provides the MultiPen dual frequency (HF/UHF) reader that enables scanning of both HF and UHF RFID tags with Bluetooth transmission to mobile devices.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Convergence Systems Limited (CSL): CSL designs and manufactures passive UHF RFID readers, antennas, and tags for asset tracking and industrial IoT. Its CSL CS108 handheld and fixed reader lines overlap with the TSL/Extronics readers InfoChip resells.
• Identiv: Identiv provides RFID tags, inlays, and readers for industrial, healthcare, and IoT applications, including specialty tags for harsh environments. It competes with InfoChip in passive HF/UHF tags and reader integrations.
• GAO RFID: GAO RFID offers a broad catalogue of rugged UHF/HF RFID tags and readers for industrial asset tracking, including hard tags for harsh environments. It is comparable to InfoChip as a one-stop industrial RFID hardware supplier.
• Xerafy: Xerafy manufactures rugged, metal-mount and high-temperature RFID tags for Oil & Gas, manufacturing, and healthcare asset tracking. It is the closest direct competitor to InfoChip's ultra-durable, embed-in-metal tag portfolio (DuraPlug, Xplorer, PipeTracker).
• Atlas RFID Solutions (Atlas-ID): Atlas RFID Solutions distributes and integrates industrial RFID hardware (tags, readers, handhelds) and offers asset tracking software such as Jovix for construction, mining, and manufacturing — directly adjacent to InfoChip's eQuip-style vertical asset management offerings.

Broad incumbents

• Trimble: Trimble provides industrial asset, fleet, and resource management solutions (e.g., Viewpoint, Asset Lifecycle) used in construction, mining, and utilities — verticals where InfoChip's tags are deployed. Trimble represents a broader software-led alternative to InfoChip's vertical software stack.
• HID Global: HID Global (part of ASSA ABLOY) is a large identification and RFID solutions provider spanning access control, industrial asset tracking, and rugged tags. It competes with InfoChip in industrial/rugged RFID but as part of a much broader identification portfolio.
• Zebra Technologies: Zebra is a major enterprise asset intelligence vendor offering rugged RFID readers, tags, and location/visibility software (e.g., MotionWorks, Savanna). It overlaps with InfoChip's reader business and asset tracking software, but operates at much larger scale and broader scope.
• Avery Dennison (RFID division): Avery Dennison manufactures RFID inlays and tags at massive scale for retail, logistics, and industrial applications. Its broad inlay portfolio overlaps with InfoChip's tag business, particularly on metal-mount and industrial use cases, though at a commodity tier.

Emerging players

• Impinj: Impinj is a leading supplier of UHF RFID ICs and reader chips that power much of the global RFID ecosystem, including industrial asset tracking. It is upstream of InfoChip (whose tags embed third-party RFID chips) and is a technology enabler/competitor in industrial RFID.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/infochip

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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