MASON CITY, IA – April 21, 2025 – Metalcraft, a leading manufacturer of custom identification solutions, is proud to announce the release of its latest innovation: the Global Universal RFID Tag. This powerful new product offers seamless performance across both FCC and EU frequency bands, making it the ideal solution for companies with global tracking needs.
The Global Universal RFID Tag is the newest addition to Metalcraft’s long-standing Universal RFID product line, which spans more than 15 years of pioneering RFID solutions for diverse industries. Engineered for global compatibility and designed to read up to 15 feet (4.57 meters) on metal surfaces, the Global Universal Tag ensures consistent, high-performance tracking — wherever your assets go.
“As businesses expand globally, they need RFID solutions that deliver consistent performance across regions,” said Kyle Bermel, CEO of Metalcraft. “The Global Universal RFID Tag eliminates the complexity of using different tags for different markets, making global asset tracking simpler and more efficient.”
Available in both preprinted and on-site printable versions, the Global Universal RFID Tag adapts to any workflow. For businesses looking to make a strong visual impact, the preprinted version supports full-color, four-color process printing, offering vibrant logo customization.
The Global Universal RFID Tag is available now. Metalcraft is currently offering free samples for testing. To request yours, contact Metalcraft at metalcraft@idplate.com, call 800-437-5283, or reach out to 641-423-9460.
MASON CITY, IOWA – [February 18, 2025] – Metalcraft, a leading manufacturer of barcode and RFID identification products, is proud to announce that it is now 100% employee-owned. The company has been an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) organization since 2006 and has now transitioned to full employee ownership.
“Becoming 100% ESOP is really an extension of our core value, which is member-owner focus,” said Metalcraft CEO Kyle Bermel. “It also ensures we will stay locally owned and private for years to come.”
This milestone comes as Metalcraft celebrates its 75th anniversary, marking decades of innovation and customer-focused service. As a fully employee-owned company, Metalcraft continues to provide high-quality identification solutions to customers worldwide, leveraging barcode and RFID technology.
For more information about Metalcraft and its identification solutions, visit www.idplate.com.
About Metalcraft, Inc.
Founded in 1950, Metalcraft is a leading provider of customized identification solutions, including RFID tags, barcode labels, and asset tracking software. The company is headquartered in Mason City, Iowa, and serves a wide range of industries with innovative identification products.
Media Contact:
Julia Deets
VP Marketing & CX
Metalcraft
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641-423-9460
Pittsburgh, PA, February 27, 2025 – AIM, the leading industry association for the advancement of automatic identification and data capture (AIDC) technologies, is pleased to announce the appointment of new chairs for two of its prominent industry groups: Jerry Peyton as Chair of the RFID Experts Group (REG) and Chris Cassidy as Chair of the Visibility Technologies Industry Group (VTIG).
Jerry Peyton brings over 45 years of experience in the AIDC industry with a deep focus on RFID solutions. As President of Vista IT Systems since 1994, he has successfully implemented RFID solutions across diverse industries, including warehouse management, manufacturing, retail, government, and horticulture. His extensive expertise in project management, on-time delivery, and budget efficiency makes him an asset to the AIM community. Under his leadership, the REG aims to expand industry engagement, drive new projects, and showcase to the AIDC community the importance of this work group that has been active for over 20 years. Peyton added, “I feel AIM is a valuable source for organizations looking to implement RFID, and technology partners looking for guidance on new products and enhancements for current offerings.“
Chris Cassidy, Chief Revenue Officer at Seagull Software, brings more than 25 years of executive leadership in supply chain management to the Visibility Technologies Industry Group. He has a proven track record in digital transformation, logistics, and enterprise supply chain SaaS solutions. Prior to the merger of Mojix and Seagull Scientific in October 2024, Cassidy served as President and CEO of Mojix. His previous leadership roles at Trax Technologies, Gartner, UPS, and GSK have provided him with a strong foundation in supply chain strategy, operations, and technology. Chris was also a GS1 EPCIS RFID co-chair in 2009 for Pharma Track and Trace of the FDA regulation for deploying RFID solutions at GSK. As Chair of the VTIG, Cassidy aims to further industry collaboration and drive advancements in visibility and traceability solutions.
“I am honored to be appointed Chair of the AIM Visibility Technologies Industry Group and to collaborate with industry leaders in advancing the AutoID technologies that drive supply chain transparency. I look forward to working with AIM and its members to accelerate innovation, establish best practices, and enhance the impact of E2E traceability and visibility technologies across industries.”
AIM’s Chief Operating Officer, Mary Lou Bosco, welcomed the new chairs, stating, “Both Jerry and Chris bring a wealth of knowledge and leadership to their respective industry groups. Their commitment to advancing AIDC technologies will help further drive adoption, standards, and innovation in the industry. We look forward to their contributions in shaping the future of RFID and visibility technologies.”
