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Mason City, Iowa – [April 1, 2025] – Metalcraft, a leading provider of durable and reliable identification solutions, is proud to announce the launch of its new RFID 7-Day Rush Program. This expedited service is designed to meet the urgent demands of customers requiring fast turnaround times for specific RFID tag orders. The RFID 7-Day ... How Long Do RFID Tags Last?
Mason City, IA – Metalcraft, a leader in durable asset tracking solutions, is proud to introduce its latest innovation: Paint Resist Container Labels. Engineered to withstand the harshest conditions, these new labels offer exceptional durability, enhanced abrasion resistance, and superior protection against paint, graffiti, and chemicals. Designed specifically for public transportation, shipping containers, industrial processing, ... How Long Do RFID Tags Last?
(MASON CITY, IA, January 2025) – Metalcraft, Inc., a leader in customized identification solutions, is proud to announce the promotion of Cassidy Albertson to General Manager of ARK Business Systems, the business services sister company of Metalcraft. Albertson will also continue to lead the software engineering team at Metalcraft as Software Engineering Manager. ARK Business ... How Long Do RFID Tags Last?
Effective maintenance scheduling is a cornerstone of keeping assets in optimal condition, reducing costly downtime, and ensuring smooth operations. Traditional maintenance methods often rely on manual checks, static schedules, and guesswork, which can lead to overlooked equipment, unexpected breakdowns, and unnecessary expenditures. RFID technology revolutionizes this process by providing real-time data on asset usage, condition, ... How Long Do RFID Tags Last?
Effective facilities management depends on keeping assets, equipment, and infrastructure running smoothly, securely, and efficiently. To achieve this, accurate tracking, maintenance scheduling, and resource allocation are crucial. Metalcraft’s barcode and RFID products offer a reliable, durable, and customizable solution that meets the unique needs of facilities managers. Whether you’re managing an office building, a manufacturing ... How Long Do RFID Tags Last?
Effective facilities management goes beyond maintaining physical buildings — it involves ensuring that the assets within those buildings are tracked, maintained, and optimized. This is where asset management plays a crucial role. Integrating asset management with facilities management creates a seamless operation where equipment, tools, and infrastructure function efficiently and reliably. Here’s an in-depth look ... How Long Do RFID Tags Last?
Mason City, IA, [December 3rd, 2024] – Metalcraft is excited to announce that eleven of its top-selling products, including metal and foil barcode tags, Craftmark Polyester Barcode Labels, and many RFID label products, are now available with the ColorFast™ option. This Tedlar® laminate offers up to 10 years of outdoor exposure, greatly increasing the range ... How Long Do RFID Tags Last?
Serial numbers, barcode, and RFID – why not all three? Metalcraft is a data-driven company where numbers are our business. And we’ve got the tools and processes in place to back it up. With over 80% of the products we produce containing some form of serialization, we go the extra mile to ensure your data is high quality, ... How Long Do RFID Tags Last?
For 74 years, Metalcraft, Inc. has provided reliable and customizable identification solutions for its customers. What started as a solution for labeling a Bostitch Stapler has transformed into an exceptional business that goes above and beyond our customer’s expectations. As an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) organization, our employees (member-owners) participate in company ownership by earning shares ... How Long Do RFID Tags Last?
When it comes to RFID technology, you might think about tracking, efficiency or logistics. But have you ever considered how important it is for those RFID products to be TAA compliant? For many businesses, especially those working with the U.S. government, TAA-compliant RFID tags and labels are not just a nice-to-have – they’re an absolute must. But ... How Long Do RFID Tags Last?
Property identification is the process of marking and labeling assets to ensure easy tracking, management and security of property. By using tools such as property identification stickers, asset tags or labels, organizations can uniquely identify items, deter theft and maintain accurate records. These property ID solutions typically include barcodes, QR codes or RFID technology, allowing ... How Long Do RFID Tags Last?
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