CognitiveTPG has successfully been acquired and stabilized and is now operating as Cognitive LLC
CognitiveTPG, the leading thermal printer manufacturer, was acquired by Blue Edge Technology in October 2020. The company is now fully operational as Cognitive LLC, out of Chicago, Illinois, and we are excited to announce that Barcodes, Inc has renewed our relationship and we are selling Cognitive products again.
The Blue Edge Technology acquisition of CognitiveTPG was a complete acquisition of all manufacturing, distributing, support, repair center and operations. Cognitive LLC is currently manufacturing and distributing all CognitiveTPG products and is committed to build the brand as an industry leader.
Over the last few months, Cognitive diligently worked in the background to stabilize their operations and supply chain. We are pleased to share that their manufacturers, distributors, and repair centers are back online.
What’s NOT Changing:
- The supply chain will NOT be interrupted. Cognitive will continue the CognitiveTPG brand using all existing manufacturers
- All existing TPG products are still available for purchase, including POS, printers, and paper
- Same engineer and design staff
- They will honor all existing warranties
What’s Changing:
- Financial and capital stability
- New management leadership team with deep manufacturing and inventory management background
- Expansion to different verticals and expanding Cognitive’s footprint
- Developing new innovative products and investing in the future
Barcodes Group Announces Acquisition of Emkat
Emkat Acquired by Barcodes Group
Press Release
Barcodes Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of Minneapolis based company, Emkat, a hardware integration company focused on delivering innovative solutions for mobile computing and barcode devices. This is the fifth acquisition made by Barcodes Group following its partnership with Odyssey Investment Partners. Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.
“We are excited to grow the Barcodes team with the talented individuals of Emkat,” said Barcodes Group President & CEO Dan Nettesheim. “Together, we will leverage our expanding capabilities and comprehensive solutions for an enhanced customer experience. We look forward to supporting the Emkat team’s growth with our robust infrastructure.”
Chris Kane, owner of Emkat, said, “With the growth in the healthcare vertical, aligning with Barcodes Inc will allow for increased capabilities and offerings to our diverse healthcare clients. We are proud of the reputation we have built over 20 years since inception and look forward to building upon this success with Barcode Inc.”
Brad Kieley, Emkat’s Chief Executive Officer, stated of the acquisition, “We are excited to partner with the leader in our industry. We view this as incredibly positive for our customers, staff, vendors, and strategic software partnerships. We are so thankful to all who have helped us to grow along the way and are confident this new strategy will enhance our solutions, and give our customers added resources, systems, and capabilities.”
About Barcodes Group: Barcodes Group, headquartered in Chicago, IL and with corporate over across the U.S., Canada, and Europe, is a leading information technology solution provider with more than a 25-year history of providing products and services to automate businesses. The Company’s data capture products, which include barcoding, RFID, mobile, people identification, and wireless networking devices, and integration and managed services enable customers to improve productivity and profitability in their businesses. Barcodes has partnered with Odyssey Investment Partners to leverage their private equity capital and experience to drive strategic growth.
For more information contact:
USA:
Lorna Malja, Marketing Manager [email protected] Phone: 1-312-582-4893
RACO is now Barcodes! See Customer Benefits Below.
Customer Benefits
Barcodes is proud to announce RACO is now Barcodes! Please read our customer benefits below for more info! Feel free to also contact us if you have any questions!
Business as Usual
RACO’s rebrand to Barcodes simply means you have more resources and support at your disposal. You’ll continue to receive your industry leading sales and support staff. Aside from a new email address for your dedicated Account Manager, it is business as usual.
Customer Service
We are, first and foremost, customer-focused and measure our success by how well we deliver quality solutions that meet each customer’s unique needs. We dedicate an Account Executive or Account Manager to every managed account. Complete customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Integration Services
We have the largest professional services team in the industry. Our deployment and installation services manage device roll outs from cradle to grave. With a Midwest configuration office outside Minneapolis, MN and services offices across North America, we enable you to realize the full value of your technology through dedicated, efficient deployment management, full service onsite installation and training, and lifecycle support so that your teams have immediate and full use of their mission critical devices.
TrueSupport
This platinum support service provides you with guaranteed help desk access, technical support, and repair management. Our experienced TrueSupport teams maintain many industry certifications to help you triage device issues and manage the repair process for you.
Supplier Relationships
Barcodes holds premier partner relationships with all the top brands and has close working relationships with many of the OEM engineering teams. These relationships enable us to deliver inventory ahead of competitors, offer the best technologies available in the industry, provide quick fixes to device issues even if it requires engineering support, and offer competitive pricing for small to large projects while maintaining industry-leading service and support.
Digital Platform
Our customers have access to the most robust digital platform in the industry. Our online platform consists of our website for secure ordering, authorized team logins and special pricing, an online portal for returning and tracking devices in services, and asset management software to track assets.
Technical Knowledge
We have deep technical knowledge and industry certifications to help you design, deploy and support your barcoding, RFID and printing solutions.
Experience & Financial Stability
We started in 1994 as a barcode integrator and have grown every year since our founding. We have tens of thousands of active customers, from SMB’s to Fortune 100 clients. Our largest customer accounts for only a few percent of our revenues. We are one of the top 5 partners for all the key brands in barcoding and RFID and we are backed by a top-tier private equity fund with capital for investment.
RACO is now Barcodes- FAQs
Customer FAQs
Barcodes is proud to announce RACO is now Barcodes! Please read our FAQs below for more info! Feel free to also contact us if you have any questions!
Q: Will the RACO contact information that I have continue to work?
A: The phone information will remain the same as you have now. The email addresses that you have will change to the @barcodesinc.com domain. It is okay if you don’t update to the new email address immediately. The old email address will forward to the new email address for long after this branding change. Emails received from Barcodes will be from the @barcodesinc.com email domain.
Q: Will we need a new W-9 from you?
A: No. The current W-9 is not affected by this branding change.
Q: Will payables made out to RACO Industries still work?
A: Yes. Payable information is not affected by this branding change.
Q: Are we required to have an updated Tax Exemption certificate as a result of this change?
A: No. The current Tax Exemption certificate is not affected by this branding change.
Q: If we need to update our supplier records, who should we contact?
A: The best contact for this information is your Barcodes account executive.
Zebra to Acquire Xplore Technologies – Here Are 3 Things You Need to Know
Zebra and Xplore Technologies corporation announced that their boards of directors have approved a definitive agreement in which Zebra will acquire Xplore.
Here are 3 things you need to know about the acquisition:
- Diverse Portfolio – Xplore has established a leading position as an innovative developer of the ultra- rugged tablets, laptops and a range of performance matched accessories. They are designed to withstand the demanding conditions across diverse end markets in oil & gas, manufacturing, military/ government, healthcare, public safety, transportation & logistics, and retail verticals. This is going to give Zebra a more diverse portfolio in rugged mobility.
- Leader in Data Capturing – With Zebra continuing to invest in their Enterprise Tablet category, this acquisition further solidifies Zebra’s position as the world leader in Enterprise Mobility.
- In-Process – Business is as usual for Zebra and Xplore until the acquisition is complete in Q3 2018.
As Zebra continues to grow, Barcodes Inc will still be your number one source to any data capturing mobility products and resource. If you have any questions, feel free to contact our barcode experts and we will be happy to help!
Honeywell Expands Scanning And Mobility Portfolio With Acquisition Of Datamax-O’Neil
Honeywell has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Datamax-O’Neil, a global manufacturer of fixed and mobile printers used in a variety of retail, warehouse and distribution, and health care applications, for $185 million. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of 2015 subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory review.
The acquisition builds on Honeywell’s existing scanning and rugged mobile thermal printing products, and will extend that to include RFID, receipt, label and other specialty printing applications. This deal follows Honeywell’s 2013 acquisition of Intermec, which essentially doubled the company’s revenue in the highly attractive scanning and mobility segment.
Barcodes Inc. Expands North American Presence with OCR Canada Acquisition
Barcodes, Inc., North America’s recognized leader in the delivery of Automated Identification and Data Capture (AIDC) solutions, announced today that it has completed the acquisition of OCR Canada. With the merger, Barcodes, Inc. expands its presence into Canada and adds to its North American field sales and integration capabilities.
“OCR is the leader in enterprise mobility, RFID, and barcode solutions in Canada,” said Dan Nettesheim, CEO of Barcodes, Inc. “With OCR, we will build on our combined 62 years of history bringing productivity innovation, technology solutions expertise, and excellent customer service to thousands of companies across North America.”
Cortec Group Announces the Acquisition of BarcodesInc
Cortec Group, a New York based private equity firm which invests in middle-market distribution, healthcare, consumer, and specialty products and service businesses, announced that on November 2, 2012 its affiliate, Cortec Group Fund V, L.P. , acquired Barcodes Inc in partnership with management. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
Headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Barcodes is a leading distributor of automatic identification capture (“AIDC”) products, selling primarily to small and medium-sized businesses and select Fortune 500 customers. The Company’s AIDC products, which include barcode scanners, mobile computers, label printers, point-of-sale systems, identification cards, RFID equipment, and other related consumable products, allow customers to improve productivity and profitability in their businesses. Barcodes maintains strong relationships with many of the premier manufacturers in the industry, and effectively couples a strong web-site presence with technical sales capabilities to serve its customers.