(MASON CITY, IA, October 1, 2026) — Metalcraft, a leading provider of identification and tracking solutions, is pleased to announce the promotion of Cassidy Albertson to Vice President of Solutions, effective October 1, 2026.

In his new role, Albertson will lead Metalcraft’s solutions strategy, bringing together the company’s identification and RFID expertise with software engineering, system integration and business services. He will focus on expanding Metalcraft’s ability to provide customers with complete solutions that improve visibility, accuracy and productivity.

Albertson has served as General Manager of ARK Business Systems, Metalcraft’s business services division, for nearly two years. During that time, ARK has experienced significant growth while expanding Metalcraft’s capabilities in asset tracking software, system integration, implementation and other services. His leadership of ARK has also provided Albertson with experience bringing together technology and resources across Metalcraft to address customers’ broader operational needs.

“Cassidy has played an important role in expanding what Metalcraft can offer our customers,” said Kyle Bermel, CEO of Metalcraft. “The growth we’ve seen at ARK demonstrates the opportunity we have to combine our identification expertise with software engineering and integration. Cassidy understands how those pieces work together, and in this new role he will help us continue building that solutions capability across the organization.”

Albertson joined Metalcraft in February 2019 as a Senior Software Engineer. During his time with the company, he has taken on increasing leadership responsibilities, including recruiting and leading software engineering interns and helping lead innovation implementation efforts. In June 2024, he was promoted to Software Engineering Manager, with responsibility for the software engineering team, team metrics, budgeting and strategic planning.

As Vice President of Solutions, Albertson will work across Metalcraft and ARK Business Systems to connect the company’s capabilities and resources around customer applications. The new role supports Metalcraft’s continued evolution from primarily providing identification products to designing and delivering complete identification and tracking solutions.

“I’m excited about the opportunity to build on what we’ve accomplished with ARK and bring that solutions-focused approach to more of Metalcraft,” said Albertson. “I’ve been fortunate to work with an incredible ARK team and a software engineering organization that consistently delivers excellence through innovation, collaboration, and customer focus.
Their contributions have shaped much of what we’ve accomplished together. I’m honored to join a leadership team that is energized by the opportunities ahead and committed to driving continued growth, innovation, and long-term success for Metalcraft.”

About Metalcraft
Metalcraft has provided identification solutions since 1950. What began as a solution for the Bostitch Stapler Company’s identification needs has evolved into a company providing durable identification, RFID and complete tracking solutions for customers across a wide range of industries. As member-owners, Metalcraft employees take pride in what they do
and strive every day to exceed customers’ expectations by providing the right technology and solution for their application.

For media inquiries or more information, please contact Julia Deets, VP of Marketing and Customer Experience, at juliad@idplate.com.

On August 25, AIDC Denmark brought together professionals from Denmark and Norway for a visit to Aalborg University Hospital and Hospitalsbyen, offering a practical look at how automatic data capture, master data, automated logistics and standards are being applied in a modern hospital environment.

During the day, participants saw examples of automated logistics using bed and trolley AGVs, sterile storage, tracking and localization solutions, as well as the use of RAIN RFID and GS1 standards within the hospital’s logistics infrastructure.

A key takeaway from the visit was that automation does not start with the robots.

For automated logistics to work, the underlying foundation needs to be in place: clear processes, shared master data, unambiguous identification of assets and locations, and integrations that allow systems to exchange information consistently.

This became particularly tangible when participants saw how GS1 standards are used to identify and manage locations and help connect the hospital’s physical environment with its digital systems and workflows.

Concepts such as identification, GLNs and location databases can easily seem abstract when discussed on paper. Seeing them applied in a live hospital environment demonstrated how important they are in enabling automated processes to work reliably.

Tracking and localization were another important part of the visit. In a hospital, beds, equipment, instruments, trolleys and supplies are constantly moving. RFID and localization technologies can provide greater visibility and traceability across these flows and create a stronger data foundation for logistics and operational decision-making.

The visit also highlighted that technology does not operate in isolation. Participants heard about how robots become part of a wider sociotechnical system, interacting with people, workflows, physical spaces and other technologies. What happens around the robot can therefore be just as important as the technology itself.

For many participants, one of the most valuable aspects of the day was the opportunity to see solutions in actual operation and hear open and practical experiences from the first months of use.

The visit provided a strong example of how automatic identification, data capture, standards and automation come together as parts of a larger operational infrastructure – and how the less visible elements, such as master data and standardised identification, are essential to making the more visible automation possible.

AIDC Denmark would like to thank Aalborg University Hospital and Region Nordjylland for opening the doors and sharing their experiences, and all speakers and participants for contributing to an insightful day.

As technologies such as RFID, barcode and automated data capture continue to transform industries, building practical knowledge and developing skilled professionals has become increasingly important.

With this objective, AIM India, in collaboration with ID Tech Solutions, conducted a four-day training program on AIDC, RFID and Printing Technologies, bringing together industry professionals and young technology enthusiasts for an engaging learning experience.

Hosted at the ID Tech office, the program was designed to go beyond theoretical concepts and provide participants with practical exposure to technologies being deployed across industries today.

The training began with an overview of the AIDC ecosystem, introducing participants to the different technologies that enable automatic identification, data capture and tracking.

The second day focused on barcode and printing technologies, including barcode printers, labels, ribbons and printing concepts, providing participants with an understanding of how these technologies support identification and traceability applications.

The third day was dedicated to RFID technology, covering its fundamentals, components, working principles, industry applications and real-world case studies. Live demonstrations of RFID tags, readers and related solutions allowed participants to see the technology in action and better understand how RFID systems operate in real-world environments.

On the final day, participants explored RFID printing and encoding technologies, along with emerging developments shaping the future of the AIDC industry. The program concluded with an assessment and certification for the participants.

One of the most encouraging aspects of the four days was the level of interaction and curiosity from the participants. The RFID sessions and live demonstrations, in particular, generated strong interest and discussions around practical applications and career opportunities within the AIDC ecosystem.

Building the Next Generation of AIDC Professionals

Beyond technology training, the initiative represented a shared effort to bridge the gap between industry knowledge and the next generation of professionals.

ID Tech Solutions sincerely thanks AIM India for choosing ID Tech as an industry partner for this initiative and for creating a platform through which practical AIDC knowledge can be shared with IT professionals, fresh graduates and young individuals interested in building their careers in this growing technology domain.

Such collaborations play an important role in strengthening the AIDC ecosystem by bringing industry experience, practical technology exposure and emerging talent together.

ID Tech looks forward to continuing its collaboration with AIM India and contributing to initiatives that encourage learning, skill development and greater awareness of AIDC technologies across India.