Bilkur

What Bilkur does

Bilkur Bilgisayar Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti. ("Bilkur") is a privately held Istanbul-based value-added distributor of barcode and automatic identification (Auto-ID) solutions, founded in 1989 and operating continuously for over 35 years. The company self-imports approximately 95% of the products it sells and holds authorized Turkey distributorship rights for more than ten international brands, including Datalogic, Argox, Bixolon, Newland, Godex, Zebex, Palmx, Rongta, Sunlux, HPRT, HCCTG, and ACS. Its product portfolio spans the full barcode/Auto-ID spectrum: handheld, desktop, industrial, modular, and wearable barcode and QR-code scanners; desktop, industrial, portable, and kiosk barcode label printers (203–600 DPI); receipt/POS printers; Windows CE and Android handheld terminals and industrial tablets; smart card readers (contact, contactless, e-signature, magnetic); barcode label scales; touch POS PCs; cash drawers; A4 portable printers; and a full range of consumables (thermal/vellum/linerless/silver-mat labels, wax/resin ribbons, Japanese care labels). Two proprietary free software products, Bk-Droid (Android) and Bk-Mobile (Windows CE/Mobile), provide inventory counting with pre-built integration to more than 20 Turkish commercial ERP/accounting packages.

Bilkur serves a diversified base of Turkish end customers across at least 10 verticals, with retail/supermarkets and healthcare/SSK hospitals treated as primary segments and courier/logistics, textile, pharmacies, government/military, gas stations, banking, and hospitality/sports/cultural venues as additional segments. The company is designated by TOBB-Global Standardizasyon (Turkey's GS1 body) as both an authorized information service provider and a Master Film producer for GS1 barcode numbering, giving it a regulated role in barcode compliance. Revenue is generated primarily from hardware resale, consumables, and fee-based remote technical support (₺700–₺1,250 per incident via TeamViewer), supplemented by TOBB-GS1 master film production services.

The go-to-market combines a sales-led direct enterprise channel with a self-serve online storefront (bilkurdan.com) targeting SMB and individual buyers, plus content marketing, social media presence (Facebook, X, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube), email bulletins, and free product demonstrations. Marketing emphasizes education (barcode basics, GS1 numbering, healthcare QR-code compliance, fertilizer tracking) rather than pure product promotion. Operating geographies are limited to Turkey; ownership structure, headcount within the 11–50 band, and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed, and there is no record of institutional investment, M&A, or leadership changes in the source material.

Name

Bilkur

Legal name

Bilkur Bilgisayar Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti.

Website

https://bilkur.com.tr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bilkur is an Istanbul-based value-added distributor, founded in 1989, that imports and resells barcode and Auto-ID hardware, software, and consumables in Turkey as the authorized local distributor for 10+ international brands including Datalogic, Argox, Bixolon, and Newland, serving retail, healthcare, logistics, government, and other sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Istanbul

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Barcode Hardware Sales: Bilkur imports and resells barcode readers, barcode printers, receipt/POS printers, handheld terminals, and card readers from internationally branded manufacturers (Argox, Bixolon, Datalogic, Godex, Newland, Palmx, Rongta, Sunlux, Zebex). The company imports approximately 95% of the products it sells and maintains inventory for immediate delivery.
2. Consumables Sales: Sale of barcode printer consumables including vellum labels, thermal labels, linerless labels, silver mat labels, wax ribbons, resin ribbons, D110A resin ribbons, and Japanese care labels (Japon Akmazları). Consumables are sold as unit products in various dimensions.
3. Technical Support Services: Fee-based remote technical support via TeamViewer for barcode printers (₺700), receipt/POS printers, barcode scales (₺1,250), and handheld terminals (₺1,250). Support is priced per incident with VAT included.
4. TOBB-GS1 Master Film Production: Bilkur produces GS1 master films for businesses requiring standardized barcode numbering, as designated by TOBB-Global Standardization Center.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Bilkur is a value-added distributor and reseller of barcode and Auto-ID hardware, software, and consumables in Turkey. It imports and distributes barcode scanners, barcode printers, receipt/POS printers, handheld terminals, smart card readers, barcode scales, touch POS PCs, cash drawers, and A4 printers from international brands, along with thermal labels, ribbons, and Japanese care labels. The company complements hardware sales with free Bk-Droid and Bk-Mobile inventory software, fee-based remote technical support, and TOBB-GS1 authorized Master Film production.

Product overview

Bilkur is a Turkish technology company established in 1989, specializing in barcode solutions and automatic identification (Auto-ID) technology. The product portfolio centers on a comprehensive range of barcode hardware including scanners/readers, printers, handheld terminals, smart card readers, and POS equipment, complemented by consumables (labels, ribbons) and complementary products (scales, cash drawers, A4 printers). The offering includes both hardware (Argox, Bixolon, Datalogic, Godex, Newland, Palmx, Rongta, Sunlux, Zebex branded products) and proprietary software solutions (Bk-Droid for Android, Bk-Mobile for Windows CE/Mobile). The portfolio spans barcode capture (handheld, industrial, wearable scanners), label printing (desktop to industrial 600 DPI printers), mobile computing (Windows CE and Android terminals), receipt printing, and supporting consumables and accessories.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Barcode/QR Code Scanners Handheld, desktop, modular, industrial, and wearable barcode/QR code scanners supporting 1D and 2D barcode types using CCD and laser scanning technologies. Distributed in Turkey from brands including Argox, Datalogic, Newland, and Zebex.
• Barcode Label Printers Desktop, industrial, portable, and kiosk barcode label printers with 203–600 DPI options, supporting direct thermal and thermal transfer printing. Distributed from brands including Argox, Bixolon, Godex, and Rongta.
• Receipt/POS Printers Desktop and portable receipt and POS printers using direct thermal printing technology, supporting various paper widths and connection interfaces. Distributed from Bixolon, Rongta, Sunlux, and HPRT brands.
• Handheld Terminals and Tablets Mobile computers and tablets running Windows CE.NET, Android, and fixed terminal (price checker) platforms for enterprise data collection and inventory management. Distributed from Argox, Datalogic, Newland, and Unitech brands.
• Smart Card Readers Contact, contactless, and hybrid smart card readers including e-signature and magnetic stripe card readers from ACS and Zebex brands.
• Barcode Consumables (Labels and Ribbons) Thermal labels, vellum labels, linerless labels, silver mat labels, wax ribbons, resin ribbons, D110A resin ribbons, and Japanese care labels (yıkama talimatları) for textile applications.
• Barcode Label Printing Scales Palmx RLS1000D/RLS1100D barcode printing scales with up to 15kg weighing capacity, label printing, and RS-232C, Ethernet, and WiFi connectivity. Includes free product transfer program.
• Touch POS PC Palmx AthenaPOS touch screen POS terminals with 15.6-inch display, Celeron or i5 processor options, and Windows 7/8/8.1/10 OS support.
• Cash Drawers Kami C4141D metal cash drawer with 5 paper and 8 coin compartments, RJ11/RJ12 connectivity, and 1 million open/close cycle durability.
• A4 Portable Printers HPRT portable A4 printers including MT610 Pro (300 DPI) and MT810 models with direct thermal printing technology.
• Industrial Tablets Speedata SD80, SD100, and SD100Plus industrial Android tablets with 8–10 inch screens, integrated 1D/2D barcode scanning, and IP65 ratings.
• Bk-Droid Android Inventory Counting Software Free inventory counting application for Android handheld terminals supporting counting, shipping, product acceptance, and cold sales operations. Compatible with 23 major Turkish commercial software programs including Logo Netsis, Mikro, Eta, and Nebim.
• Bk-Mobile Windows CE/Mobile Inventory Software Free inventory counting application for Windows CE.NET and Windows Mobile handheld terminals. Supports date/time recording and various movement file formats, compatible with major Turkish commercial software programs.
• Remote Technical Support Service Fee-based remote technical support via TeamViewer for barcode printers (₺700 per incident), receipt/POS printers, barcode scales (₺1,250 per incident), and handheld terminals (₺1,250 per incident), with VAT included. Provides real-time remote diagnostics and resolution.
• TOBB-GS1 Master Film Production Production of standardized GS1 barcode master films for Turkish businesses, performed under Bilkur's designation as a TOBB-Global Standardization Center authorized Master Film producer.
• Unitech PA-700 Android Handheld Terminal Industrial Android handheld terminal distributed by Bilkur for enterprise data collection, featuring 1D/2D barcode scanning, NFC/RFID, and wireless connectivity.

Quantifiable outcome

• Products imported and stocked for immediate delivery (95% of sales)
• +1 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration12 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ArgoxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArgox Technology Co. is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of barcode printers and scanners. Bilkur is the authorized Argox Turkey Distributor, offering Argox barcode printers (OS-200 Pro, CP-2140EX Pro), Argox PA-100 Windows CE handheld terminal, and Argox label/ribbon consumables.
• BixoloncoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBixolon is a South Korean manufacturer of receipt printers, label printers, and mobile printers. Bilkur is the authorized Bixolon Turkey Distributor, offering Bixolon SPP-R310/R318 portable receipt printers, XM7-20/30/40 portable label printers, and Bixolon XL5-40 and XM7 series compatible with linerless labels.
• DatalogiccoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDatalogic is an Italian multinational specializing in barcode readers, mobile computers, and sensors. Bilkur is the authorized Datalogic Turkey Distributor, offering Datalogic MemorK, Memor1, Memor11, and SkorpioX5 Android handheld terminals.
• NewlandcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNewland is a Chinese manufacturer of barcode scanners, handheld terminals, and fixed terminals. Bilkur is the authorized Newland Turkey Distributor, offering Newland MT6555, MT6755, MT9055, MT9085, MT9300, N7, N5000, N7000R, NFT10, NQuire350, NQuire500, NQuire750, NQuire1000, and NQuire1500 fixed terminals.
• GodexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGodex is a manufacturer of desktop and industrial barcode printers. Bilkur is the authorized Godex Turkey Distributor, offering Godex ZX1600i 600 DPI industrial printer and compatible ribbon consumables.
• ZebexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorZebex is a Taiwan-based manufacturer of barcode scanners. Bilkur is the authorized Zebex Turkey Distributor, offering Zebex Z-3100 handheld CCD barcode scanner and Zebex ZM-800 magnetic card reader.
• PalmxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPalmx manufactures POS terminals, touch POS PCs, and weighing scales. Bilkur is the authorized Palmx Turkey Distributor, offering Palmx AthenaPOS touch POS PC, Palmx RLS1X00D barcode scale, and Palmx Frey Glider Android handheld terminal.
• RongtacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRongta Technology is a manufacturer of portable receipt/label printers and desktop receipt printers. Bilkur is the authorized Rongta Turkey Distributor, offering Rongta RP336 desktop receipt printer and Rongta RPP320 portable label/printer.
• SunluxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSunlux is a manufacturer of receipt printers and barcode scanners. Bilkur is the authorized Sunlux Turkey Distributor, offering Sunlux RP8020 desktop receipt printer.
• HPRTcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHPRT is a Chinese manufacturer of receipt printers, label printers, and portable printers. Bilkur is the authorized HPRT Turkey Distributor, offering HPRT TP80NB desktop receipt printer, HPRT HM-A300E portable printer, HPRT MT610 Pro and MT810 portable A4 printers.
• HCCTGminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHCCTG is a barcode equipment manufacturer. Bilkur is the authorized HCCTG Turkey Distributor.
• ACSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorACS (Advanced Card Systems) manufactures smart card readers and related products. Bilkur is the authorized ACS Turkey Distributor.
• TOBB-GS1 (Türkiye Odalar ve Borsalar Birliği - Global Standardizasyon)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOBB-Global Standardization Center is the Turkish national organization for GS1 barcode standards. Bilkur is designated by TOBB-GS1 as both an authorized information service provider and a Master Film producer for GS1 barcode numbering in Turkey, enabling the company to provide end-to-end barcode compliance solutions.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Datalogic: Italian manufacturer of barcode readers, mobile computers, and sensors for retail, logistics, and healthcare. Bilkur is Datalogic's authorized Turkey distributor, but Datalogic itself directly competes with other Bilkur principals in the same product categories.
• Zebra Technologies: Global leader in barcode scanners, mobile computers, RFID, and barcode printers serving retail, logistics, healthcare and manufacturing. Directly competes with the brands Bilkur distributes (and is one of the major vendors whose products overlap with Bilkur's portfolio).
• Cognex Corporation: Leader in machine vision and industrial barcode reading systems. Addresses the same industrial Auto-ID customer base Bilkur serves via its industrial scanner and handheld terminal lines, but with proprietary vision technology.
• TSC Auto ID Technology: Taiwanese barcode thermal transfer printer manufacturer competing directly with Argox, Godex, and Bixolon — the very brands Bilkur distributes — across desktop, industrial, and portable printer segments.
• SATO Holdings: Japanese manufacturer of barcode label printers, RFID solutions, and Auto-ID consumables. Directly competes with the printer brands Bilkur distributes (Argox, Godex, TSC) in industrial and retail labeling applications.

Others

• Avery Dennison: Global manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labels, RFID inlays, and barcode consumables. Adjacent participant in Bilkur's value chain — its labels/ribbons compete with Bilkur's consumables offering for thermal printing applications.

Broad incumbents

• NCR Voyix: Enterprise POS and retail technology vendor serving banks, supermarkets, and hospitality with hardware plus software. Competes with Bilkur's banking and supermarket customer use cases at the enterprise tier.
• Toshiba Global Commerce Solutions: Retail-focused POS hardware and software solutions provider for grocery, convenience, and hospitality. Overlaps with Bilkur's POS/POS-printer/cash-drawer offering to supermarkets, gas stations, and hotels.
• Honeywell Productivity Solutions: Major incumbent offering barcode scanners, mobile computers, and printing solutions within a broader industrial and aerospace conglomerate. Competes head-to-head with Bilkur's brand portfolio across enterprise retail, warehouse, and healthcare verticals.

Emerging players

• Poslab Technology: Asian POS hardware and barcode peripheral manufacturer with comparable product breadth (touch POS, barcode scales, handheld terminals) to the Palmx and other brands Bilkur distributes.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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