In this issue of Packaging, Warehouse & Automation we have featured Checkpoint Systems as our Security and Loss-Prevention Company of the Month.
Checkpoint Systems is a global leader in the security and loss-prevention sector; delivering best-in-class Radio Frequency Identification (RFID), Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) and anti-theft solutions. It provides solutions to a huge variety of industries, including warehousing and logistics, retail, grocery, health and beauty, DIY, aviation and technology.
Originally founded in the USA in 1969 as a subsidiary of Logistics Industries, Checkpoint was spun off from its parent company in 1977 and by 2016, Checkpoint was acquired by CCL Industries. Its UK base is in Newbury, and the company has 58 sites across 35 different countries, with 5,320 employees as of 2025.
Checkpoint Systems provides RFID and RF technology solutions to help businesses improve their inventory, traceability and customer experience. It’s a 360º provider, offering solutions from tags and hardware, to software and more.
As one of the world’s leading vertically integrated RFID and RF technology providers, Checkpoint Systems supports businesses across a wide spectrum of industries to protect their merchandise, revolutionise their inventory tracking and management and streamline their processes from source to shop.
Whether it’s RFID Inlays or Alpha Hard-Tags, RFID Software like ItemOptix or RF Labels, the company offers end-to-end solutions to meet customer’s business needs. With real-time item-level visibility and traceability throughout the supply chain, Checkpoint Systems work to help businesses keep up with the ever-evolving and increasing demands of their industry.
Particularly impressive is the company’s RFID offering. Checkpoint Systems owns the complete supply chain from inlay design through to manufacturing and encoding, allowing it to control quality. The company’s global network of print shops and production facilities are strategically located around the world and can deliver labels how and when they are needed.
The technological advancements and innovations Checkpoint Systems have made through its product research and development are unmatched. Its passion for innovation fuels customised answers to industry challenges, delivering unparalleled accuracy and visibility. In addition, Checkpoint Systems manufactures all its products in-house, ensuring it controls the performance and quality of products from ideation to production.
Its latest work focuses on the warehouse and logistics space. RFID technology can completely transform and streamline the entire supply chain by helping track and trace products, simplifying inventory management and saving on time and manpower; so Checkpoint Systems has invested heavily in providing solutions for this sector.
The company is also gearing up to integrate more RFID as an EAS options in its inventory. This innovation shows exactly what is being lost at a particular point and is revolutionising how retailers, grocers and so many other businesses manage and protect their merchandise; making stock counts as easy as the click of a button and providing real-time data about products lost to theft.
Its commitment to helping clients through every step of the source-to-store process is another key market-differentior for the company and Checkpoint Systems takes great pride in its customer service. It works extensively with global strategic partners to enhance its offering, ensuring that customers have an ecosystem that supports sales growth and protects merchandise.
Recently, the company has invested in a Global RFID Consumable Product Team who work specifically to develop new innovations in RFID Inlays and support customers with the right product for their use case. This new team will join the company’s 630+ R&D, field service and software engineers; delivering impeccable service and cutting-edge solutions to customers worldwide.
Checkpoint Systems is always growing and innovating and its future plans continue to drive product development across all lines of business. Whether that be upgrading existing solutions or creating more products to meet potential or existing customer needs. The company plans to continue investment across its own supply chain capabilities and in its people too, ensuring it keeps up with the latest advancements in the RFID and RF landscape.
As part of CCL Industries, Checkpoint Systems has a proven track record of successful RFID implementations. It collaborates closely with clients, crafting solutions that catalyze growth and define success. The company’s in-house research, design and production departments ensure a level of unmatched quality in the industry, building Checkpoint Systems a well deserved reputation as a global leader in the security sector.
With enhanced investment in its supply chain and the latest technology, Checkpoint Systems is set to cement its position in the industry. Providing customers peace of mind, security and growth for years to come. When choosing Checkpoint, customers can be assured of bespoke solutions that meet their needs and help to not only revolutionise their business, but also keep them ahead of the curve in this ever-shifting and fast-paced environment.
For more on Checkpoint Systems, please see below:
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