Partnership between Impinj and IC-TAG revolutionizes RFID tag and label industry

Bridgeview, IL -- (SBWIRE) -- 03/07/2012 -- IC-TAG Solutions, Inc., a credited UHF and HF RFID manufacturer that provides green solutions announced its executive partnership with Impinj, the leading global innovator of UHF Gen 2 RFID technology. For several years, IC-TAG™ has produced many RFID wristbands, key fobs, tags and labels that utilize inlays with Impinj's Monza Tag Chips inside them.

"IC-TAG Solution's partnership with Impinj will allow IC-TAG™ to offer their customers full RFID solutions since IC-TAG™ is now authorized to sell Impinj's RFID hardware and software," said Olga Green, the marketing director for IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. "IC-TAG™'S RFID products are now very compatible with Impinj's products such as its RFID reader."

Currently, IC-TAG™ sells Impinj's Speedway®Revolution UHF RFID Reader, Speedway® xPortal™ RFID Reader, Speedway® Connect Software and RFID Reader Evaluation Kits. Impinj's Speedway® Revolution Reader utilizes green technology since it only reads tags within its field view eliminating unnecessary Radio Frequency (RF) noise. Its reader also automatically selects a low duty cycle setting that matches its environment to greatly reduce RF interference and conserves energy. IC-TAG™ is also environmentally conscious with its lean manufacturing. Its warehouse is emission-free and reuses label scrapes as packaging fillers as well as saves energy by unplugging all electronic equipment after business hours.

Impinj started providing Indy Tag Chips, Monza Tag Chips, Speedway readers and software in 2000. Its UHF Gen 2 systems are suitable for various industries including retail, pharmaceutical and airline. In 2011, Frost and Sullivan awarded Impinj the Product Differentiation Excellence for creating the Monza 5 RFID tag chip.

"Together Impinj and IC-TAG Solutions will globally create effective and cost-effective customized RFID solutions to retail, airline, pharmaceutical, healthcare, and government agencies," Green said. "This partnership with Impinj is a great addition to our portfolio."

IC-TAG provides RFID solutions for the U.S. Department of Defense (DOD) and General Services Administration (GSA). Additionally, IC-TAG™ offers thermal transfer printers to print compliance labeling, baggage tagging, retail labeling and asset tracking.

"Because IC-TAG™ is one of the only companies that specialize in RFID converting, they can economically and efficiently produce a wide range of products that others may not."

To learn more about IC-TAG's™ or Impinj products, please visit http://www.ictagsolutions.com.

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Advancing Globalization of IC-TAG Labels and Tags

Bridgeview, IL -- (SBWIRE) -- 01/11/2012 -- IC-TAG Solutions, Inc., a credited eco-friendly manufacturer of UHF and HF RFID labels, tags, and other security enhanced products announced its certification from Alien Technology to use its EPC Gen 2 RFID inlays. Security enhanced products also produced by IC-TAG™ include wristbands, sensor tags, watermarks, preprinted logos, UV/invisible printing and glow in the dark printing. IC-TAG™ RFID labels and tags aid customers in safely identifying, tracking and managing vital resources and transactions accurately and more efficiently. Additionally, IC-TAG™ offers thermal transfer printers to print compliance labeling, baggage tagging, retail labeling and asset tracking.

IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. partnership with Alien Technology aided them in testing RFID labels and tags to ensure high-quality products for customers including the US Department of Defense (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA), retail and pharmaceutical companies. Alien Technology's recent accreditation by EPC Global Inc. Test Center Program (v.2.0) for complying with EPC Global Inc. performance test center specifications for certified services and core technical capabilities illustrates its commitment to provide high-quality products for its partners including IC-TAG™. Their partnership with IC-TAG Solutions also furthers Alien Technology's dedication to the growing specialty technology markets by strengthening and enlarging the RFID channel to territories in United States, Canada and Latin America, Asia, Europe and Australia. Together IC-TAG Solutions and Alien Technology will continue to keep the price of RFID and other security enhanced products competitive and dependable.

Currently, IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. utilizes Alien Technology's EPC Gen 2 "Squiggle," "Squiglette," and "Square" inlays in their IC-TAG™ RFID labels and tags. Alien Technology is a worldwide RFID technology industry leader. Alien uses its own propriety microchip, Higgs 3, to produce its UHF RFID tracking devices. Alien's products and services were recognized as Qualified Anti-Terrorism Technologies under the Support Anti-terrorism by Fostering Effective Technologies (SAFETY) Act of 2002 for airports baggage and cargo handling systems. And Alien Technology's advanced read-range and software interfaces make it simpler for customers to utilize RFID reporting for LAN and WAN based networks.

"This certification from Alien Technology allows IC-TAG Solutions to solidify their presence and expertise in custom RFID converting with leading inlay manufacturers such as Alien Technology," said Olga Green, the Marketing Director for IC-TAG Solutions Inc. "Because IC-TAG™ is one of the only companies that specialize in RFID converting, they can economically and efficiently produce a wide range of products that others may not."

To learn more about IC-TAG's™ products, please visit its website at http://www.ictagsolutions.com.

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Encoding Made Simple

Bridgeview, IL -- (SBWIRE) -- 09/16/2011 -- IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. will now be featuring an OnDemand Bureau for DoD, Wal-Mart, and Traveler Tags. IC-TAG provides an economical and simple way to print and encode labels under DoD or Wal-Mart compliance mandate. Passive RFID and Unique Identification (UID) are two mandates that were issued by the Department of Defense (DoD) which require all contracts, deliverables, and government property in possession of contractors to be marked according to MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130M standards. DoD RFID requirements are independent from UID which means that RFID label requirements do not replace any UID label requirements.

By providing information on the IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. OnDemand Bureau page, the company is able to create and encode tags with ease. Each OnDemand Bureau order will include a certifications proof of proper encoding and verification of the RFID tags.

Government contractors using the OnDemand page are directed to first visit the GSA Advantage website at http://www.gsaadvantage.gov/ and search for IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. or contract #GS-02F-0164X to place an order and the use the IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. OnDemand Bureau page www.ictagsolutions.com/OnDemand to input the necessary encoding information.

The page does not serve as a shopping cart, but as a portal to submit encoding requests for products. After submitting a request, IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. will contact customers within 24 hours to confirm. IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. also assures that all orders confirmed and approved before 4:00 PM central time, Monday through Friday, are printed and shipped in one to three business days.

To learn more about the IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. OnDemand Bureau and to obtain pricing information, please email info@ictagsolutions.com or call 708-430-4190.

About IC-TAG Solutions, Inc.
IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. offers a large line of security enhanced products that offer a multi-layer approach to brand protection. Security enhanced products include IC-TAG™ RFID, watermarks, preprinted logos, UV/invisible printing and glow in the dark printing. IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. continues to invest in processes and machinery to stay ahead of the latest technological advances. All IC-TAG™ products are manufactured according to MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130M standards.

IC-TAG's proven RFID media manufacturing capabilities and applications engineering group deliver custom solutions, including a wide variety of choices in roll, fanfold or singulated format, pre-printed and preprogrammed options, and custom label shapes and sizes. IC-TAG experts, from the lab to the production floor, specialize in perfecting facestocks, converting techniques and adhesives.

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Discovering a New RFID Distribution Channel

Bridgeview, IL -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/09/2011 -- IC-TAG Solutions, Inc, a manufacturer of pressure sensitive labels, tags and other media, specializing in RFID, announced the signing of a distribution agreement with BlueStar, Inc., the leading global innovator in solutions-based distribution for Auto ID, POS, Mobility, RFID, Digital Signage, and ID and Security products, as an Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to Thermamark branded Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) labeling products.

Building strong relationships with distribution experts such as BlueStar, is a vital step in IC-TAG Solution's continued growth around the world. The agreement also furthers BlueStar's commitment to growing specialty technology markets by strengthening and enlarging the RFID channel to territories in United States, Canada and Latin America. IC-TAG's commitment to RFID includes offering a broad Thermamark branded RFID product selection, fast delivery, technical knowledge, online ordering and much more. The RFID label portfolio consists of a variety of RFID, from item level RFID labels, such as 4"x1" film thermal transfer labels featured with Avery Dennison UHF AD-223 inlays as well as an array of fanfold and direct thermal label options.

All Thermamark branded RFID labels are available in small order quantity, making it ideal for customer pilot runs and setup of equipment. Thermamark branded RFID labels also come with a trailer and recyclable packaging. IC-TAG Solutions incorporates black liner marks, known as sensor marks for printer sensing and precise RFID inlay placement on all RFID Thermamark branded products. In addition, engineering specification sheets are available and included with all samples.

Distribution's stock replenishment processes, same day shipping, drop shipping and customized packaging programs ensure that the end-user will get a quality product, quickly and at the desired quantity. "We're committed to offering products to reseller customers that will provide the best opportunities for success in a competitive RFID market", says Olga Green, Marketing Director of IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. "We're confident that this will be a successful partnership, especially given BlueStar' exceptional proficiency in distribution and support of RFID technology products." BlueStar's unique value-added marketing strategies will help IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. increase market share and sales.

To learn more about IC-TAG's products, please visit our website at www.ictagsolutions.com. For more information about BlueStar's RFID offering, please contact Dan Miller, RFID Program Manager at 877 519 0850 x 4214. To order Thermamark branded RFID labels, please visit Bluestar's online store at http://www.bluestoreinc.com and search for "IC4X" for labels and "ICH" for hangtags.

About IC-TAG Solutions, Inc.
IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. offers a large line of security enhanced products that offer a multi-layer approach to brand protection. Security enhanced products include IC-TAG™ RFID, watermarks, preprinted logos, UV/invisible printing and glow in the dark printing. IC-TAG Solutions, Inc. continues to invest in processes and machinery to stay ahead of the latest technological advances. All IC-TAG™ products are manufactured according to MIL-STD-129 and MIL-STD-130M standards.

IC-TAG's proven RFID media manufacturing capabilities and applications engineering group deliver custom solutions, including a wide variety of choices in roll, fanfold or singulated format, pre-printed and preprogrammed options, and custom label shapes and sizes. IC-TAG experts, from the lab to the production floor, specialize in perfecting facestocks, converting techniques and adhesives.

About BlueStar, Inc.
BlueStar is the leading global distributor of solutions-based ADC, Mobility, Point-of-Sale, RFID, Digital Signage, and ID & Security technology. BlueStar works exclusively with value-added resellers, providing them with complete solutions, business development and marketing support. The company brings unequaled expertise to the market, offers award-winning technical support and is an authorized service center for a growing number of manufacturers.

BlueStar is the exclusive distributor for the In-a-Box Solutions Series, delivering hardware, software and critical accessories in one bundle, under one SKU, with technology solutions across all of the verticals.

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