Altix sp. z o.o.

What Altix sp. z o.o. does

Altix sp. z o.o. is a privately held Polish company founded in 1989 by blind IT specialists, headquartered in Warsaw and operating as the largest distributor of electronic assistive technology for visually impaired people in Poland. The company distributes Braille displays, screen readers (including its own Polish localization of JAWS), electronic magnifiers, white canes, talking daily-living devices, and a broad catalog of accessibility aids sourced from more than 30 international manufacturers such as Freedom Scientific, Dolphin, Optelec, Caretec, and Ambutech. It also operates a specialized typhlographic (tactile) printing service using thermoforming and swell-paper technologies and produces transparent publications that combine enlarged print with Braille.

In addition to distribution, Altix develops proprietary systems including YourWay (a Bluetooth/NFC beacon navigation platform launched in 2017 with iOS/Android apps), E-Pawns (an RFID-based talking chess set co-developed with Fundacja Szansa dla Niewidomych), and the Talking Globe (a 122-sensor tactile geography teaching aid). It co-locates foundation consultation points inside its branches and runs the Kultura Dostępności i Uniwersalne Projektowanie training program for enterprises and public institutions.

Altix generates revenue through four principal streams: hardware and software product sales via its own e-commerce storefront (sklep.altix.pl) and 17 physical branch offices; typhlographic printing and signage services; accessibility audits and consulting; and YourWay installation, maintenance, and training programs. Customers include individual consumers purchasing through the PFRON-administered Aktywny Samorząd subsidy program, public institutions, museums, schools, and private enterprises. The company employs approximately 30 people (one narrative source cites 40) and operates in 13 of Poland's 16 voivodeships, with no disclosed external funding, parent entity, or acquisition activity.

Name

Altix sp. z o.o.

Legal name

Altix sp. z o.o.

Website

https://altix.pl

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Altix is Poland's largest distributor of electronic assistive technology for visually impaired people, operating since 1989 with 17 branches, an e-commerce store, and a proprietary YourWay navigation system, serving consumers, public institutions, and enterprises.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Assistive Technology Distribution and Accessibility Services

NAICS

Electromedical and Electrotherapeutic Apparatus Manufacturing (334510)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Vision Assistive Technology (Screen Readers, Braille, Magnification) (EDAKAIAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Assistive Vision & Screen Access (Screen Readers, Magnification, Braille Displays/Notetakers) (EDAFAKAD), Assistive Technology (AT) & Accessible Learning Tools (EDALAGAB), Computer Access & Alternative Input (Switch, Eye Gaze, Head/Mouse, Keyboards) (EDAKAIAD), Assistive Technology & Accessible Digital Skills (EDAAAIAK), Low Vision & Assistive Vision Devices (Magnifiers, Electronic Video Magnifiers, Wearable Vision Aids) (HLAHAJAN)

Keywords

• Assistive technology distribution
• Typhlographic printing services
• Braille accessibility products
• Visual impairment solutions
• Electronic travel aids

Headquarters

HQ city

Warsaw

HQ country

Poland

HQ region

Europe

Offices18 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Product Sales (Hardware & Software): Sale of assistive technology products including Braille displays, electronic magnifiers, white canes, talking watches, talking scales, accessible kitchen devices, mobility aids, and accessibility modification products through e-commerce and physical branches.
2. Typhlographic Printing Services: Specialized Braille printing services including publications, flyers, posters, brochures, tactile graphics, business cards, and custom printing using thermoforming and swell paper technologies.
3. Accessibility Audits & Consulting: Accessibility audits for buildings and public spaces, consulting on accessibility modifications, and training services for organizations on universal design principles.
4. YourWay System Installation & Maintenance: Installation and maintenance of the YourWay accessible navigation beacon system in public facilities, municipalities, and urban spaces, providing ongoing subscription-like service revenue.
5. Training Services: Training programs for organizations under the 'Kultura Dostępności i Uniwersalne Projektowanie' project, teaching accessibility competencies to employees and enterprises.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Altix sp. z o.o. is Poland's largest distributor of electronic assistive technology for people with visual, hearing, and physical impairments, operating since 1989. The company distributes Braille displays, screen readers, electronic magnifiers, white canes, and talking devices from international partners, while also developing proprietary solutions including the YourWay accessible navigation beacon system, the Talking Globe, and the e-Pawns electronic chess system. Beyond product distribution, Altix provides typhlographic (Braille and tactile) printing services, accessibility audits, and training programs for public institutions and enterprises.

Product overview

Altix is Poland's largest distributor of electronic assistive technology for the visually impaired, operating since 1989. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio centered on five core pillars: (1) YourWay - an indoor/outdoor navigation system using beacon transmitters and NFC for people with disabilities, (2) Talking Globe - an interactive tactile globe with 122 proximity sensors for geography education, (3) e-Pawns - an electronic talking chess system combining RFID sensors with computer technology, (4) Braille Printing Services - specialized braille publication production including transparent printing that combines enlarged text with Braille for mixed audiences, and (5) Typhlographic Solutions - tactile signage, plans, and thermoformed graphics for building accessibility. The product portfolio extends across multiple categories including products for blind users (white canes, Braille displays, Daisy players, software), products for visually impaired users (electronic magnifiers, enlarged keyboards), products for hearing impaired users, products for physically disabled users (specialized mice and keyboards), products supporting communication and development, games and wooden products, and a full online e-commerce store. The company also provides professional services including accessibility training and audits, operates in 13 of 16 Polish provinces, and maintains strategic partnerships with major international assistive technology manufacturers including Freedom Scientific, Dolphin, Optelec, and CareTec.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• YourWay: Navigation and accessibility system launched in 2017, providing location-based information for people with special needs through mobile application and beacon transmitters.
• Tyflografika
• e-Pawns
• Talking Globe

Products and services

• YourWay System An accessible navigation and orientation system for people with disabilities that uses beacon transmitters and NFC tags to deliver location-based audio or text messages to mobile devices, combined with a database of accessible facilities across Poland.
• Talking Globe Interactive tactile globe with 122 embedded proximity sensors that trigger speech synthesis to provide geographic and cultural information including country capitals, area, population, rivers, lakes, mountains, and national anthems when a hand approaches the surface.
• e-Pawns Electronic Talking Chess Electronic chess system combining traditional Braille chess with computer technology, featuring RFID sensors for piece detection, audio feedback in Polish and English, magnetic piece stabilization, and automatic move and game-time recording.
• Zeitgeist 2 Talking Pocket Watch Multifunctional talking pocket watch for blind users featuring Polish synthetic speech, GPS time synchronization, compass, pedometer, voice recorder, stopwatch, timer, alarm, and games.
• Braille Printing Services Specialized printing services producing Braille publications, flyers, posters, brochures, tactile graphics, calendars, and business cards, including proprietary Transparent Print that superimposes Braille notation over enlarged print text for mixed-audience reading.
• Typhlographic Signage and Labels Tactile graphics and signage for the blind including informational plaques (metal and plastic), Braille door plates, large information boards, and thermoformed graphics for public buildings and facilities.
• Typhlographic Plans Tactile plans for buildings, gardens, and public spaces enabling visually impaired orientation, ranging from simple plans with visual and tactile information to electronic plans with audio buttons and interactive features.
• Accessibility Training Professional training programs related to digital and architectural accessibility conducted as part of the Accessibility Plus and Kultura Dostępności projects, covering universal design principles and accessibility competencies for enterprise and public-sector employees.
• Accessibility Audits Expert assessments of digital and architectural accessibility compliance for organizations, public institutions, and municipalities, advising on accessibility modifications and regulatory compliance.
• Ambutech Mobility White Canes Folding or rigid mobility canes for blind users made from graphite, aluminum, or fiberglass, available in various styles including orientation and signaling types, distributed from Ambutech.
• Color Recognition Devices (Color Star / Color Star Pro / Colorino) Color recognition devices that identify colors, shades, and patterns, measure contrast levels, and detect light for visually impaired users, including the compact Colorino model that detects over 150 colors.
• Talking Scales (Happy Day / Heidi / Vivienne) Talking bathroom and kitchen scales with voice output, LCD displays, and memory functions designed for blind and visually impaired users, distributed from Caretec.
• Doublecheck / Doublecheck XL Talking Calculators Talking calculators that announce entered digits with natural Polish synthetic voice, featuring large buttons and displays for blind users.
• DymoQueen Braille Labeler Mechanical Braille labeling device for creating tactile labels on books, CDs, medicine packaging, and household items for blind users.
• Ray Ultrasonic Mobility Aid Handheld ultrasonic mobility aid that detects obstacles up to 3 meters and alerts blind users through vibration feedback.
• Tape King Talking Measuring Tape Talking measuring tape with level that reads measurements aloud in Polish, English, and German, displaying results on large LCD screen for blind users.
• DraftsMan Tactile Drawing Board High-quality tactile drawing board for blind and visually impaired users that creates raised lines on special foil paper, used for learning alphabet, numbers, geometry, and creating maps.
• Wooffy / Wooffy T Battery Testers Battery testers that check charge levels of conventional and rechargeable batteries (1.5V and 9V), signaling via sounds or sounds and vibrations for blind users.

Quantifiable outcome

• 35+ years operating in the typhlo-IT market since 1989, establishing foundational expertise in Poland
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Freedom ScientificcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor product distribution partner for Braille monitors, notetakers, screen reading software (JAWS), and magnification software (MAGic). Altix provides its own localization of JAWS.
• Dolphin Computer Access Ltd.coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Dolphin talking and magnification software products for the visually impaired.
• Optelec / Tieman GroupcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Braille monitors and electronic magnification devices.
• Caretec GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for talking everyday use devices including scales, color testers, blood pressure monitors, and other speaking household items.
• AmbutechcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for white canes for the blind including aluminum, graphite, and fiberglass variants, as well as cane tips and accessories.
• Fundacja Szansa dla Niewidomych (Chance for the Blind Foundation)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partner co-developing the YourWay accessible navigation system, the E-Pawns talking chess, and the Talking Globe. Fundacja co-locates consultation points at Altix branches across Poland. Joint projects include 'Kultura Dostępności i Uniwersalne Projektowanie' training program.
• Index BrailleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Braille printers.
• EuroBrailleminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Braille monitors.
• KGS CorporationminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for Braille printers and tactile graphics (raised print) equipment.
• Polish Association of the Blind (PZN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPZN recommends the Marburg Medium Braille standard used in Altix's typhlographic products and signage. Collaborative relationship on standards and product development.
• ASH TechnologiesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution partner for electronic portable magnifiers.
• State Fund for the Rehabilitation of Disabled Persons (PFRON)coreOthersPFRON is the government body that administers the 'Aktywny Samorząd' subsidy program through which Altix customers obtain funding for assistive technology purchases.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Caretec GmbH: Austrian maker of talking household aids (scales, color testers, blood pressure monitors). Altix is a Polish distribution partner for Caretec's everyday-life devices.
• Optelec / Tieman Group: Netherlands-based maker of electronic magnifiers and Braille displays. Altix distributes their magnifier and Braille product lines in Poland.
• Help Tech (HelpTech): German maker of Braille displays (e.g., BrailleLine) and assistive input devices. Competes with products Altix distributes and with Altix's own localization efforts.
• Freedom Scientific: US manufacturer of JAWS screen reader and Braille displays such as the Focus and Pacmate lines. Altix is a Polish distribution and localization partner for these same product lines.
• Enhanced Vision: US maker of desktop and portable electronic video magnifiers (e.g., DaVinci, Pebble). Competes directly with the magnifier products Altix distributes and showcases.
• Humanware: Canadian manufacturer of Braille notes, GPS devices, and low-vision magnifiers such as the Prodigi and BrailleNote lines, competing in the same product categories as Altix.
• Dolphin Computer Access: UK developer of Supernova magnification and screen reading software. Altix is a Polish distribution partner for Dolphin's products, making it a direct channel peer.
• LVI Low Vision International: Swedish producer of video magnifiers and low-vision reading aids under the Magnilink brand. Direct overlap with Altix's electronic magnifier category.
• Index Braille: Swedish manufacturer of Braille embossers. Altix distributes Index Braille printers in Poland, competing in Braille production hardware.
• ViewPlus: US manufacturer of Braille embossers and tactile graphics printers (e.g., Tiger, EmBraille). Overlaps with Altix's Braille printing equipment and services portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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