Southern Graphics & Systems, Inc.

Name

Southern Graphics & Systems, Inc.

Legal name

Southern Graphics & Systems, Inc.

Website

https://barcodepros.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1990

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Southern Graphics & Systems, Inc. is a Memphis-based Value-Added Reseller founded in 1990 that supplies barcode data collection hardware (Teklogix, LXE, Symbol, Datamax), thermal labels and ribbons, custom software, and equipment repair services to US enterprises in warehouse, cold-storage, port, and field operations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Barcode and Data Collection Equipment

NAICS

Navigational, Measuring, Electromedical, and Control Instruments Manufacturing (33451)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Labeling, Coding & Marking Systems (IMAHAOAE)

Keywords

• Barcode data collection
• Rugged mobile computing
• Thermal transfer labels
• Auto id equipment
• RFID solutions

Headquarters

HQ city

Memphis

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of barcode scanning equipment, handheld computers, vehicle-mount computers, thermal printers from Teklogix, LXE, Datamax and other manufacturers
2. Labels and Ribbons: Stock and custom thermal transfer labels, direct thermal labels, laser labels, and thermal ribbons for various printer brands including Datamax, Zebra, Sato, Intermec
3. Custom Software Development: Custom applications developed to customer specifications supporting warehouse management, data collection, and inventory related needs
4. Equipment Service and Repair: Service, repair, and maintenance of barcode equipment including used and refurbished equipment sales
5. Business Forms and Commercial Printing: Custom business forms, laser forms, and commercial printing services

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Southern Graphics & Systems, Inc. is a value-added reseller and single-source supplier of barcode data collection equipment, including rugged handheld and vehicle-mount computers from manufacturers such as Psion Teklogix, LXE, and Symbol. The company also produces stock and custom thermal transfer labels, direct thermal labels, laser labels, and thermal ribbons, and offers custom software development plus equipment service and repair (including used/refurbished equipment) for warehouse, distribution, and supply chain operations nationwide.

Product overview

Southern Graphics & Systems is a Single Source Bar Code Product Supplier founded in 1990, offering a comprehensive portfolio of barcode data collection hardware, consumables, and services. The product portfolio consists of three main categories: (1) Rugged mobile computing hardware including Teklogix handheld computers (7035, 7530, 7535, Workabout Pro, Workabout MX, Netbook Pro, Netpad) and LXE rugged handhelds (MX5X, MX7, MX8, MX3 Plus, MX9); (2) Vehicle-mount computers including Teklogix 8200 series, 8500 series, 8560, 8570 and LXE VX series (VX3 Plus, VX5, VX6, VX7, VX8 Kärv, VX9 Förj); (3) Consumables including thermal transfer labels, direct thermal labels, laser labels, and thermal ribbons from various manufacturers; (4) Services including custom software development, equipment service and repair, and used/refurbished equipment sales. The company operates as a certified VAR for Psion Teklogix and LXE, and as a Symbol Authorized Reseller and Datamax RFID Solution Provider.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Rugged Handheld Mobile Computers Resold Teklogix and LXE branded rugged handheld computers for supply chain, warehouse, cold storage (-30C), and industrial data collection. Includes models such as Teklogix 7035, 7530, 7535, Workabout Pro, Workabout MX, Netbook Pro, Netpad, and LXE MX5X, MX7, MX8, MX3 Plus, MX9. Targeted at warehouse, distribution, and field service operations.
• Vehicle-Mount Computers Resold Teklogix and LXE rugged vehicle-mount computers for forklift, warehouse, and cold storage applications. Includes Teklogix 8255/8260, 8525, 8530, 8560, 8570 and LXE VX3 Plus, VX5, VX6, VX7, VX8 Kärv, VX9 Förj. Designed for industrial vehicle environments with various IP ratings.
• Thermal Transfer Labels Stock and custom thermal transfer labels in multiple sizes and materials, compatible with barcode printers from Datamax, Zebra, Sato, and Intermec. Used for product and shipping labeling.
• Direct Thermal Labels Direct thermal labels for barcode printing applications where no ribbon is required, suitable for short-life shipping and product identification labels.
• Laser Labels Laser-compatible labels for barcode and general labeling applications printed on standard laser printers.
• Thermal Ribbons Thermal transfer ribbons in wax, wax/resin, and resin formulations from brands such as Sony and Datamax, for use with various thermal transfer printers.
• Custom Software Development Custom-developed applications written to customer specifications supporting warehouse management, data collection, and inventory-related needs. Targeted at businesses deploying barcode data capture solutions.
• Equipment Service and Repair Service, repair, and maintenance of barcode equipment including sale of used and refurbished equipment. Targeted at businesses operating installed bases of Teklogix, LXE, and Symbol devices.
• Business Forms and Commercial Printing Custom business forms, laser forms, and commercial printing services for business document and labeling needs.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• LXE / EMS TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouthern Graphics & Systems is a Certified Value-Added Reseller (VAR) for LXE products, which are rugged mobile computing devices. EMS Technologies acquired LXE. This is a core partnership providing access to LXE's industrial handheld and vehicle-mount computers.
• Psion TeklogixcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAs a certified VAR for Psion Teklogix, the company resells Teklogix rugged handheld computers, vehicle-mount computers, and wireless data collection equipment. Teklogix is now part of Psion. Products include the 7035, 7530, 7535, Workabout Pro, and vehicle-mount models.
• Symbol TechnologiescoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSymbol Authorized Reseller status allows the company to sell Symbol barcode scanners, RFID readers, and mobile computers. Symbol is a major manufacturer in the automatic identification and data capture industry.
• DatamaxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDatamax RFID Solution Provider status enables the company to offer Datamax thermal printers and RFID-enabled printing solutions. Datamax is a leading manufacturer of label printers.
• Association for Automatic Identification and Data Capture Technologies (AIM)minorOthersCorporate membership in AIM, the global trade association representing automatic identification and data capture technology providers. Provides industry networking and standards participation.
• Document Management Industries AssociationminorOthersCorporate membership in the Document Management Industries Association, supporting the commercial printing and document management sector.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Datalogic: Manufacturer of barcode readers, mobile computers, sensors, and vision systems for industrial automation. Comparable as an AIDC equipment OEM whose products are sold through the same VAR/distributor channel that Southern Graphics operates in.
• Zebra Technologies: Global manufacturer of barcode scanners, mobile computers, RFID, and enterprise printing. Comparable because it is a primary OEM whose products (formerly Symbol) flow through Southern Graphics' channel, and it competes indirectly via direct enterprise sales.
• TD SYNNEX: Global IT distributor with a specialty mobility/AIDC practice formed through the Tech Data and SYNNEX merger. Comparable as a broadline distributor whose scale and credit terms can outcompete specialized AIDC VARs.
• Honeywell Productivity Solutions: Manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, barcode scanners, and printers (including former LXE and Intermec product lines). Comparable as an OEM that both supplies and competes with Southern Graphics' certified-VAR channel.
• Ingram Micro Mobility: Large broadline IT distributor with an AIDC/enterprise mobility practice. Comparable as a channel competitor that aggregates volume and competes for the same barcode and rugged mobile computing customers.

Direct peers

• BlueStar: Value-added distributor specializing in AIDC, mobile computing, and RFID solutions. Highly comparable as a barcode-equipment VAR serving resellers and end users, with a similar product portfolio of rugged handhelds, printers, labels, and software.
• ScanSource: One of the largest U.S. value-added distributors of AIDC/barcode, point-of-sale, and communications solutions. Directly comparable in that ScanSource resells the same manufacturer brands (Zebra, Honeywell) through a channel-VAR model serving enterprise and mid-market customers nationwide.
• RMS Omega Technologies: Specialty AIDC solutions provider offering barcode scanners, RFID, mobile computers, and labels with a focus on healthcare, retail, and supply chain verticals. Comparable as a value-added AIDC reseller competing for similar mid-market and enterprise customers.

Emerging players

• OnlineLabels.com: Direct-to-customer online retailer of blank and custom-printed labels, including thermal and laser-compatible barcode labels. Comparable in the labels/ribbons consumables category, but competes via e-commerce rather than a direct VAR sales motion.
• ID Automation: Supplier of barcode fonts, label software, and barcode label printing solutions. Comparable at the consumables/software level for Southern Graphics' labels and software development business, though smaller in scale.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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