What tagItron does

tagItron GmbH is a German RFID and Auto-ID technology company headquartered in Salzkotten, Germany, manufacturing proprietary hardware and developing vertical-specific software for the digitization of physical processes. The company was founded in 1992 (firmographics lists 1989) by Karl Heinz Wendisch and operates a 2,000 m² Competence & Application Center where all hardware is produced CO2-neutrally in-house. Its core technology platform spans UHF and HF RFID readers (including the IPRO BlackBox series and I²Con23 embedded module), proprietary antennas (PanelPatch, SyNX/SinX), a broad tag/transponder portfolio (XtremePRO tire tags with millions deployed since 2010, the Visible textile series, SFMT floor mat transponders), and an ecosystem of application software (EIC RFID Gate, Universal Inventory, EasyTex, Florian 112ID, RETTpro integrations).

The company targets five primary verticals: textile/laundry management, fire and rescue (under the 112id brand), medical/healthcare, intralogistics, and C-parts management (electronic KanBan, where it claims the largest portfolio on the market at 22+ systems). TagItron serves enterprise and government customers—laundries, hospitals, fire departments, the Bundeswehr, and manufacturers—via consultative project-based sales conducted at its in-house demonstration center and at major European trade fairs (LogiMAT, RETTmobil, FLORIAN, 112 RESCUE, MAWI Forum). The GTM is supplemented by a Fachhändler (specialist dealer) network, a roadshow program (Möglichmacher Tour), and partnerships with software vendors (SEMAsystems, TeDaLoS, meetB) and hardware providers (Zebra, Chainway, OSW).

Revenue is generated through a mix of hardware sales, software licensing, complete system solutions, and process-digitization services, with flexible commercial models including outright purchase, monthly subscription, and rental/lease (e.g., for MEDIcab). Pricing is not publicly disclosed. The company is privately held, founder-influenced, with Jan Wendisch as CEO and has received no external funding rounds; it appears to be a stable, profitable German Mittelstand business with 11-50 employees and ISO 9001, CrefoZert, and LEX certifications supporting its positioning in regulated and public-sector procurement.

Name

tagItron

Legal name

tagItron® GmbH

Website

https://tagitron.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

tagItron GmbH is a German RFID and Auto-ID hardware and software manufacturer serving textile/laundry, fire & rescue, medical, and intralogistics customers with proprietary tags, readers, antennas, and vertical-specific software including MEDIcab, EasyTex, and 112id solutions.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

RFID and Auto-ID Hardware & Systems

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Electronic and Precision Equipment Repair and Maintenance (811210)

SIC

Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Surgical & Medical Instruments & Apparatus (3841)

akta.pro primary industry

Reusable Tote/Crate Tracking & Store/DC Circulation Management (TLAEAMAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Asset & Maintenance Management (EAM/CMMS) Platforms (HDAEAEAM), Managed File Transfer (MFT) & B2B/EDI Integration (HDAEACAG)

Keywords

• RFID hardware manufacturing
• Auto-ID systems
• Industrial asset tracking
• Electronic KanBan solutions
• Laundry RFID systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Salzkotten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. RFID Hardware Sales: Sale of proprietary RFID hardware including readers, antennas, and tags/transponders developed and manufactured in-house in Salzkotten, Germany. Hardware is sold as part of complete system solutions or as standalone components.
2. Auto-ID Systems & Software Licensing: Sale and licensing of proprietary software platforms including EIC RFID Gate, Universal Inventory, EasyTex, Florian 112ID, and RETTpro. Software can be sold as perpetual licenses or potentially as subscription-based offerings.
3. Complete System Solutions (Hardware + Software + Services): Full-system provision of RFID/Auto-ID solutions tailored to customer requirements, including consulting, feasibility studies, system design, installation, and after-sales support. Offered with flexible commercial models including monthly subscription, rental/lease, or outright purchase.
4. Process Digitization Consulting & Project Services: Advisory and project implementation services covering process analysis, optimization, transponder/antenna/hardware development based on simulations, and system integration. Services are provided alongside product sales.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

tagItron GmbH develops and manufactures RFID and Auto-ID hardware (readers, antennas, tags/transponders) at its Salzkotten, Germany facility and supplies it together with proprietary software (EIC RFID Gate, EasyTex, Universal Inventory, Florian 112ID, RETTpro) as complete process-digitization systems to enterprise and government customers. Its portfolio is organized into vertical solution lines — textileID (laundries), 112id (fire/rescue), healthcareID (medical), kanbanID (C-parts/intralogistics) — and includes custom development, feasibility studies and integration with ERP systems.

Product overview

tagItron GmbH is a German manufacturer and system integrator specializing in Auto-ID and RFID technology, offering a broad portfolio of hardware products (RFID readers, antennas, tags/transponders), software solutions (EIC-RFID Gate, EIC-Master, Universal Inventory, EasyTex, Florian 112id), and complete application systems (Auto-ID Systems, MEDIcab, MEDIban, MEDIbin, KanBan systems, 1 Second Rescue Scan). The portfolio is organized across vertical market solutions for textile management, laundry, KanBan/logistics, fire & rescue, medical/healthcare, and research, all supported by a 2000m² in-house Competence & Application Center in Salzkotten, Germany. Key named products include the I²Con23 embedded reader module, XtremePRO tire tag, Visible RFID transponder series (3015, 5815, Griddag, Dual Visible), SFMT floor mat transponder, SinX antenna technology, flapID digital label, swingID fill sensor, sepID antenna, AD weighing systems (AD1/AD2/AD3), KanBan Light Box, Mobile Gate, MiniVentury, MEDIcab dispensing cabinet, MEDIban medical KanBan, EasyTex laundry software, and the Florian 112id rescue services software platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• MEDIcab: Automated dispensing system for medical products, medications, personal protective equipment and clothing.
• EasyTex
• MEDIban
• MEDIbin
• 1sec Rescue Scan
• I²Con23
• XtremePRO
• Visible Tags
• flapID
• swingID
• sepID
• I/O-ID
• EIC - RFID Gate
• 112ID
• IPRO
• OM1

Products and services

• RFID-Reader / IPRO BlackBox Series

Quantifiable outcome

• Product losses reduced by 70% or more in textile/laundry applications
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature14 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• TeDaLoS GmbHcoreTechnology or IntegrationTeDaLoS GmbH (Austria) complements tagItron's solutions with cloud-based business logic for eKanBan systems. This integration enables companies to start faster with electronic KANBAN and prepares them for future sensor and IoT solutions for material flow tracking. The partnership expands tagItron's eKanBan portfolio into 'State of the Art' C-parts management with IoT cloud connectivity.
• SEMAsystems GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration at the BwZKrhs. Koblenz QM Symposium on process control in rescue services. SEMAsystems provides the RETTpro rescue service software platform, which integrates with tagItron's RFID hardware for vehicle checks (1 Second Rescue Scan) and equipment management. The combined solution demonstrates the functional, qualitative, and safe rescue service of the future.
• meetB Gesellschaft für Medizintechnik mbHmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributormeetB supplies medical products with digital labeling to complement tagItron's MEDIcab, MEDIban, and MEDIbin systems. Together with SEMAsystems (RETTpro), tagItron, and meetB form the complete 'ALL IN [DIGITAL]' package for medical and rescue service logistics, available as a complete solution from a single source.
• BTL Brandschutztechnik LeipzigmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBTL Brandschutztechnik Leipzig is a key channel partner hosting tagItron/112id at multiple trade fairs including RETTmobil, 112 RESCUE, and FLORIAN. BTL represents the fire protection products channel and provides customer access for tagItron's digital solutions in the fire brigade segment. The partnership includes co-hosted roadshow events and joint exhibition presence.
• Zebra TechnologiesmajorTechnology or IntegrationZebra Technologies supplies mobile computing, barcode scanning, and RFID hardware used in tagItron's solutions (Mobile Gate, Miniventury, AD1-AD3 scanners). Mentioned as a key hardware supplier in the 'Möglichmacher' roadshow and at the DigitalX 2024 event.
• KaWe Engineering / rfidstore24minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKaWe Engineering and rfidstore24 operate as a 'One-Stop-Shop' for IT hardware and Auto-ID infrastructure complementary to tagItron's core solutions. They provide printers, PCs, routers, barcode scanners, 5G technology, and AI solutions. The partnership positions tagItron as a 'Systemhaus 4.0' offering integrated IT/RFID solutions from a single source.
• PIEL (MAWI Forum)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPIEL (MAWI Forum) collaborates with tagItron at the annual MAWI Forum event where new product world premieres are presented. PIEL represents technical wholesale in the C-parts management space, enabling tagItron to reach manufacturing and logistics decision-makers at this premier industry forum.
• Ohrdrufer Schlauchweberei Eschbach GmbH (OSW)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOSW supplies RFID-enabled fire hoses under the 'Smart Protect', 'Smart Fit', and iron-on RFID label product lines, integrated into the 112id ecosystem. The partnership enables tagItron to offer complete hose digitization solutions with search, tracking, and maintenance documentation capabilities.
• heder:LAB (StartUpLand Silicon Salzkotten)minorGTM or Marketing Partnerheder:LAB is a startup hub founded in 2019 in Salzkotten that accompanies startups in realizing their innovations. TagItron is a sponsoring member (Fördermitglied) and partner, contributing its RFID expertise to support startup development in the digitization space. The partnership positions tagItron as a mentor and technology partner in the local innovation ecosystem.
• BVMW e.V. (Bundesverband mittelständische Wirtschaft)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTagItron is a long-standing member of BVMW and participates in BVMW events such as 'Meeting Mittelstand' hosted at tagItron's facilities. BVMW provides networking access to the Mittelstand (SME) community and generates qualified leads through events and peer referrals.
• Innovationsflughafen PaderbornminorGTM or Marketing PartnerPartnership with the Innovation Airport Paderborn, involving site visits, speed labs, and discussions on digitization in logistics. TagItron demonstrates its technologies at the airport's innovation hub, exploring applications in airport logistics and operations.
• Deutsche Telekom (via BVMW event)minorGTM or Marketing PartnerTagItron participated in a BVMW event together with Deutsche Telekom, exploring joint digitization topics for Mittelstand companies. The relationship provides access to Deutsche Telekom's enterprise customer base for potential RFID/Auto-ID solutions.
• Markus Haas (Sonderfahrzeuge Vermietung)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMarkus Haas provides special/rescue vehicles for demonstration purposes at rescue service events (e.g., ITW and RTW of Feuerwehr Offenbach at BwZKrhs. Koblenz), enabling live demonstrations of tagItron's 1 Second Rescue Scan technology.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Impinj: Leading RAIN RFID reader and chip provider (endpoint ICs, fixed and handheld readers, gateways). Comparable in RFID hardware category; tagItron uses Impinj chips in its Visible textile transponders, indicating overlap on the underlying technology stack.
• Pepperl+Fuchs: German industrial RFID and sensor manufacturer with broad product portfolio in factory automation and intralogistics. Overlaps with tagItron on industrial RFID readers/antennas used in manufacturing and logistics environments, though much larger in scale.
• Balluff: German sensor and industrial RFID manufacturer serving factory automation. Comparable to tagItron on industrial RFID hardware and identification, though broader portfolio across IO-Link sensors, vision, and networking.
• HID Global: Large, established provider of RFID identification products and solutions spanning physical access, asset tracking, and industrial applications. Overlaps with tagItron across RFID reader and tag portfolios, but operates at significantly larger scale across many more verticals.
• Alien Technology: US-based RFID hardware and tag manufacturer providing readers, antennas, and inlays for retail, logistics, and industrial applications. Comparable to tagItron in core RFID reader/tag category, with a more horizontal market focus.
• Avery Dennison: Major global manufacturer of RFID inlays and tags with broad market presence across retail, apparel, and supply chain. Comparable to tagItron in RFID tag manufacturing, though operating at significantly larger scale across apparel/retail verticals.
• Nedap: Dutch technology company providing RFID-based inventory management solutions primarily for retail and livestock. Overlaps with tagItron in RFID-based inventory tracking use cases but addresses different end markets at larger scale.

Direct peers

• Deister Electronic GmbH: German RFID and identification solutions provider serving laundry/textile care, industrial, and security markets. Directly comparable to tagItron in laundry/textile RFID (Datamars-like focus area) and German Mittelstand positioning with similar size and vertical specialization.
• Datamars: Global provider of RFID-based identification and tracking solutions for textile/laundry, livestock, and companion animals. Directly comparable to tagItron's textileID/laundry vertical through similar washable RFID transponder products and laundry management software.
• FEIG Electronic GmbH: Germany-based RFID hardware manufacturer of UHF/HF readers, antennas, and identification solutions serving industrial, logistics, and retail applications. Closely comparable to tagItron in product category (RFID readers/antennas), geography, and target verticals including industrial intralogistics.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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