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SYSCAN-ID EXPANDS INTO THE UK MARKET PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT REACHED WITH ANIMALCARE GROUP PLC TO DISTRIBUTE EID WAND READER
2010-03-16
Montreal, Quebec, 26 January, 2010 – Syscan-ID Inc., a leading producer of RFID readers used in animal identification and livestock tracking management, today announced its expansion into the UK market. The company announced it has reached a channel distribution agreement with Animalcare Group’s Livestock division which include the well established Ritchey and Fearing brands.
Under the agreement, Animalcare Group plc has acquired the rights to distribute the LiveTrack® EID reader in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, through its broad network of retailers and partners.
“Syscan-ID’s entry into the UK market signals an important step in our development as we strive to grow our business and capitalize on the growth opportunities in the animal identification industry. Animalcare Group’s strong distribution network and reputation for great service provides us the market penetration needed to unfold our sales potential,” said Mark Haugwitz, Managing Director of Syscan-ID.
Paul Hunter, Product Development Manager for Animalcare Group commented, “We are excited to work with Sycan ID to offer a market leading product that has a proven track record of superior quality and a strong base of satisfied customers. We are confident this agreement will help us capture the momentum of the livestock sector and offer a product that will benefit all the stakeholders in meeting EU regulations on traceability.”
The LiveTrack® reader is the most advanced and affordable ISO livestock wand reader used across the globe. With hand held operation and a memory of over 10,000 RFID tags, it improves performance while processing livestock directly in the field. Conceived with the help of cattlemen and other livestock professionals, the LiveTrack® reader is robust and easy to use, making it an ideal solution for producers, transporters, feedlots, auction houses, sales yards and veterinarians.
About Syscan-ID
Syscan-ID (www.syscan.com) is a leading producer of RFID ISO wand readers, also known as electronic id readers (EID) for livestock. The company is centered on the areas of animal ID, traceability, country of origin labeling (COOL) and age verification, as well as in industrial applications where a rugged RFID hand held reader is needed. Syscan ID also develops and customizes RFID readers and printer kits, as a complete mobile identification tool in the agriculture and industrial sectors.
About Ritchey & Fearing
As a long-established manufacturer and supplier of premium quality livestock products to agricultural retailers for onward sale to farmers, Animalcare Group trading as Ritchey is a strong brand within the farming community specialized in the manufacture and supply of livestock identification ear tags used on cattle and sheep. The company is a leading independent British manufacturer, distributor and supplier of animal husbandry, animal health and asset management products in the UK and Republic of Ireland.
Fearing International (Stock Aids) Limited is a mail order business selling cattle tags and related products directly to farmers. Fearing have been serving UK agriculture for over 25 years and their success is built upon offering high quality products at reasonable prices, coupled with first class customer service.
For more information about Ritchey and Fearing visit: www.ritchey.co.uk and www.fearing.co.uk
Contact
Mark Haugwitz
Syscan-ID
Tel: +1 514-685-7778 ext.: 224
Email: mhaugwitz@syscan-id.com
Paul Hunter
Animalcare Group
Tel: +44 (0) 17 65 68 08 54
Email: paul.hunter@ancr.co.uk
SYSCAN ID UPGRADES ISO LIVETRACK RFID READER WITH NEWLY DEVELOPED MANAGEMENT & FIRMWARE SOFTWARE
2009-11-25
Montréal, 23 November 2009 – Syscan ID announces major upgrades to its Livetrack Manager software along with a newly developed firmware update enabling improved functionality of its Livetrack animal ID tag reader. Syscan ID has made significant enhancements to the ISO Livetrack RFID reader firmware which now includes faster tag reading, alpha-numeric keypad entry, and manual weight entry for animal ID management.
The Livetrack Manager software acts as a standalone animal ID management software, ideal for smaller operations that do not need to use third party software, and or just need basic EID re-porting. Reports can be exported in .CSV (Excel) or .TXT (Text) files, for additional management, and or reporting to a governing agency, for animal movements and other related activities. It interfaces with numerous third party animal ID software systems through serial and Bluetooth communications for operators with larger herds and multiple points of entry.
Syscan ID Managing Director, Mark Haugwitz commented, “The new and improved ISO Livetrack reader software has been upgraded to provide our customers with a feature rich platform enabling new functionality and an increased level of sophistication to support the management of their animal ID operations and reporting needs. As the application of animal ID solutions continues to grow, we will focus on evolving our products and solutions to satisfy the demands of our customers.”
Both the Livetrack firmware loader software and Livetrack manager software are available at http://syscan-id.com/en/livetrack-reader-downloads.php with easy to follow instructions for downloading the new firmware to the ISO Livetrack wand reader.
About Syscan ID
Syscan ID (www.syscan.com) is a leading producer of RFID ISO wand readers, also known as electronic id readers (EID) for livestock. The company is centered on animal ID, traceability, country of origin labeling (COOL) and age verification, as well as in Industrial applications where a rugged RFID hand held reader is needed. Syscan ID also develops and customizes RFID readers and printer kits, as a complete mobile identification tool in the agriculture and Industrial sectors.
Contact
Mark Haugwitz
Syscan ID
Tel: +1 514 685 7778 ext:224
Email: mhaugwitz@syscan-id.com
Bluehill ID completes acquisition of assets of Syscan International
2009-02-19
Montréal / St. Gallen - Bluehill ID AG announced today that it has completed the acquisition of all of the assets of Canadian animal ID and tracking company Syscan International. Bluehill ID thus enters the animal ID market and expands its North America presence.
Syscan ID Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Bluehill ID based Montréal, Canada completed the acquisition. All of the former Syscan International employees and products have been transfer to the new company and Syscan ID is already in full operation.
Commenting on the acquisition, Mark Haugwitz, Managing Director of Syscan ID stated: "We are pleased to have completed this transaction successfully and are now looking forward to expanding our business in our traditional tracking, animal ID and other electronic identification markets as part of the Bluehill ID Group."
Ayman S. Ashour, the Bluehill ID CEO added: "Syscan adds important customer relationships, technology and market expertise to our Group, we are happy to have Mark and his team join Bluehill ID. We are also pleased that Joe Tassone, the former CEO of Syscan International has agreed to join us for an interim period to facilitate the smooth transition into Bluehill ID and to minimize disruption to customer service."
About Syscan ID Inc.
Syscan ID is a unique animal ID and supply chain solution provider that delivers integrated tracking systems to improve business efficiency through Radio Frequency Identification (RFID). Its solutions include animal traceability and asset management. Syscan ID is based in Montréal, Canada.About Bluehill ID AG
Bluehill ID AG is an international company with headquarters in Switzerland and listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange (ISIN CH0031958629; Symbol BUQ.F/BUQ.DE; www.bluehill-id.com) Bluehill ID is dedicated to the responsible use and development of RFID and other automatic identification technologies in the security, national identification, tracking and other growing applications. The business model of the company is based on combining disciplined acquisitive growth with strong organic growth from portfolio companies.Contact
Syscan ID Inc.Mark Haugwitz
Tel: +1 51 46 85 77 78
eMail: mhaugwitz@syscan-id.com
Bluehill ID AG
Fabien B Nestmann
Tel: +41 44 78 38 043
eMail: fbn@bluehill-id.com