CONTROLTEK is a global leader in retail asset protection, RFID solutions, and tamper-evident packaging, helping the nation’s leading financial institutions, government agencies, retailers, and manufacturers secure, track and transport their assets.
We are committed to finding the best solutions for our customers to protect their assets, profits, and cash for businesses globally. Our solutions provide valuable insight and intelligence, empowering leaders to make informed decisions and benefit from efficiencies across their business.
As a privately held business, with a history of stable growth and a reputation for strong customer focus, CONTROLTEK continues to deliver on its mission every day: to provide solutions that protect and to always deliver on our promises.
Solutions That Protect
We offer a full-suite of tamper-evident packaging, retail loss prevention and RFID technology solutions. As the only supplier on the market to be truly technology agnostic, we take pride in that we listen to our customers’ challenges and deliver a tailored a solution to meet their specific needs.
Tamper-Evident Packaging: Our tamper-evident packaging is trusted by the nation’s leading financial institutions, government agencies and retailers, which is why for nearly two decades, every dollar and penny in the U.S. has been inside a CONTROLTEK bag.
EAS Solutions: Found in thousands of retail locations in North America, our EAS and RFID systems, tags, and labels set the standard for retail loss prevention and help professionals deter theft, protect their assets, and increase their company’s profitibility.
RFID For Inventory & Tracking: Our full suite of RFID solutions including hardware, software, design and deployment provide companies across a range of industries including retail, aerospace, and manufacturing real-time tracking of assets and visibility into their operation.
People That Deliver
The reliability of our people is the reason why the world’s leading banks depend on CONTROLTEK. Our team is comprised of industry experts who partner with our clients to understand and address their individual challenges to secure and digitize their assets. We are dedicated to our customer’s success from the very beginning and provide ongoing support to ensure that our solutions are always delivered First Time Right™.
Leading Provider of EAS Solutions
Our EAS systems are designed to perform, beginning with our high-performing software, which can be customized to meet your asset protection requirements to the sleek yet durable hardware built to withstand the demands of any retail environment. With our First Time Right™ approach to systems deployment and installation, we provide high-quality solutions, allowing you to focus your attention on what’s most important—delivering for your customers.
Best-in-Class Warranty
Committed to innovation and quality excellence, we ensure that our products and services exceed our clients’ expectations, setting a benchmark for our competitors. We construct our systems using only the highest quality materials to ensure long-lasting performance in your retail environment. For added assurance, we back our systems with an industry-leading warranty, providing you with peace of mind that your system will operate at its full potential.
First Time Right Delivery & Installation
With tens of thousands of successful system installations and the highest documented rate of First Time Right™ performance in the industry, CONTROLTEK has established itself as one of the most reliable system deployment companies in the U.S. What this means for you is that your systems will be installed and fully operational on the first visit more frequently than with any of our competitors, saving you time, minimizing disruption to your store’s business hours, and ultimately saving you money. You can have confidence knowing that when we complete the system implementation, it will provide maximum protection for your business right away.
AM Systems
Exceptional Retail Security with CONTROLTEK’s SAM Family of Systems
Experience the best AM systems available on the market. CONTROLTEK AM systems are built from the inside out, ensuring top performance and reliability. With high-detection rate software and the highest quality materials, our hardware is designed to last in high traffic environments while still looking aesthetically pleasing.
Choose from a variety of installation options to suit your needs, including plexi, aluminum, 9-foot, floor, and door. And with optional components such as RFID upgradeability, people counting, and SAM2CAM camera integration, our systems can be customized to fit your specific requirements.
Numerous types of businesses benefit from the use of AM EAS technology, including:
• Multimode transmitter synchronization with Sync-on-command
• Optional interference and jammer detection with distinct alarm
• Dual relay alarm outputs for external triggering
• Programmable “green” mode operation
• UV stabilized acrylic
• 2-year parts and labor warranty, plus 3 additional years of parts-only coverage (network connectivity required), for up to 5 years.
Specifications:
Product Number: 515463
Dimensions: 66.93” H x 10.35” W x 1.34” D
Middle: 1.81” D
Pedestal weight: 18.67 lbs.
Color: Silver (standard) or Black (special order)High visibility void message reveals tampering attempts
REMOTE SUPPORT
Slim Design, Wide-Lens Clarity, Maximum Security
• Slim profile, door-mounted AM system featuring an embedded wide-lens camera, providing retailers with an unprecedented view of store exits to enhance security and ensure customer safety
• Custom designed & manufactured in Europe utilizing high quality materials
• Sound and LED alarms
• High Detection rate on hard tags and labels
• Advanced features include adaptive sensitivity adjustment, TOF people counting (optional)
• Remote maintenance and adjustment over IP
• Open API for simple integration with other LP systems
• 2-year parts and labor warranty, plus 3 additional years of parts-only coverage (network connectivity required), for up to 5 years.
Specifications:
Product Number: 516069
Dimensions: 52.25” H x 7.87” W
Base depth: 3.125”
Color:
- Brushed Stainless (516069)
- Black (SKU)
- White (SKU)
Optional features:
- Camera
- RFID
- People Counting
“Invisible” In-Floor System with Proven AM Technology
• Below floor “invisible” system for shoplifting protection
• Suitable for wide entry applications
• Audible alarm feature for notification of detection events
• Networking capability for remote diagnostics and tuning
• Energy efficient system
• 2-year parts and labor warranty, plus 3 additional years of parts-only coverage (network connectivity required), for up to 5 years.
Specifications:
Product Number: 515460
Floor depth Antenna options:
1. Prefabricated antenna for new store construction
2. Custom antenna for existing store fronts
Unit dimensions: 66.625” W x 33.75” L x 1” H
Discrete Design with Proven AM Technology
• Discrete AM system installed around door frame
• Optional “invisible” concealed installation
• High detection of hard tags and labels
• Dual relay alarm outputs for external triggering
• Optional IP-managed remote maintenance and tuning
• Optional jamming detection with distinct alarm
• Energy efficient
• 2-year parts and labor warranty, plus 3 additional years of parts-only coverage (network connectivity required), for up to 5 years.
Specifications:
Can be installed to fit most door sizes
Contact us if you have an atypical door size
RF Systems
Fortify your business with CONTROLTEK’s RF EAS System
CONTROLTEK RF Systems combine exemplary performance with a streamlined, understated aesthetic to provide the highest quality and performance, built from the inside out.
Housed in high-quality components, SRF is made of the same high-quality materials, so you can rest assured that your system will stand the test of time.
SRF uses high-performing software that can be customized to meet your unique asset protection needs, including the option to upgrade to RFID.
Delivered with our First Time Right promise and backed by an industry-leading warranty — that’s how confident we are in its performance and durability.
Numerous types of businesses benefit from the use of RF EAS technology, including:
• Grocery stores
• Health and beauty stores
• Discount stores
• Retailers with high volumes of packaged products
• Some apparel stores
POST
Compact and Powerful RF System
• State-of-the-art 8.2MHz Radio Frequency Technology
• Custom designed & manufactured in Europe utilizing high quality materials
• Sound and LED alarms
• High Detection rate on hard tags and labels
• Remote maintenance and adjustment over IP
• Open API for simple integration with other LP systems
• 1-year parts and labor warranty, plus 4 additional years of parts-only coverage (network connectivity required), for up to 5 years after installation.
Specifications:
Product number: 516070
Dimensions: 52.25” H x 6.29” W
Base depth: 3.125”
Color:
- Brushed Stainless (516070)
- Black (515715)
- White (516042)
Optional features:
- Camera
- RFID
- People Counting
Proven RF System With a 6’ Detection Range
• State-of-the-art 8.2MHz Radio Frequency Technology
• Custom designed and manufactured in Europe utilizing high-quality materials
• Sound and LED alarms
• High Detection rate on hard tags and labels
• Advanced features include adaptive sensitivity adjustment, people counting (optional)
• Remote maintenance and adjustment over IP
• LED backlit ad panel (optional)
• Remote maintenance and adjustment (optional)
• Open API for simple integration with other LP systems
• Dual relay alarm outputs for external triggering
• RFID upgradeable and available in RF
• 1-year parts and labor warranty, plus 4 additional years of parts-only coverage (network connectivity required), for up to 5 years after installation.
Specifications:
Product number: 515423
Dimensions: 66.14” H x 15.04” W x 1.97” D
Base depth: 3.74”
Weight: 19.85 - 26.46lbs
Color: Silver (standard)
RFID
OMNI SAM+RF+RFID
The Most Versatile EAS System in Retail
When it comes to asset protection, not all technologies offer efficient protection for all types of merchandise. Choosing one technology (AM, RF, or RFID) can potentially leave some merchandise vulnerable. The OMNI SAM+RF system integrates both AM and RF technologies into one, with the option to upgrade to RFID. This allows for the use of the most suitable tag or label, regardless of the technology, for the best possible product protection.
OMNI SAM+RF can accommodate any EAS tag available in the market, providing retailers with the flexibility they need to secure their merchandise effectively. With Omni SAM+RF, a comprehensive and future-proof security solution is available to transform the retail industry.
One System. All Technologies. Any Tag.
• State-of-the-art AM and RF Technologies combined in one platform with ability to upgrade to RFID
• Equal high detection rate on both AM and RF technology hard and soft tags
• Allows you to use both AM tags and RF tags to ensure you have the best tag options to protect your assets
• Custom designed and manufactured in Europe utilizing high quality materials
• Easy to use dashboard for on-site management
• Quick and simple synchronization and tuning
• Remote maintenance and adjustment over IP
• Multimode transmitter synchronization with Sync-on-command
• Multiple band tuning capability
• Optional IR managed internal people counter
• Dual relay alarm outputs for external triggering
• Network connection and I/O port for connecting to surveillance video or other LP systems.
• 1-year parts and labor warranty, plus 4 additional years of parts-only coverage (network connectivity required), for up to 5 years after installation.
Specifications:
Dimensions: 66.14” H x 21.46” W x 2.17” D
Base depth: 3.74”
Weight: 30.86lbs
Color: Silver (standard)
InFlight RFID
Elevate Your Loss Prevention to New Heights with InFlight RFID
Elevate your loss prevention with InFlight RFID — the first RFID-as-EAS system with advanced time-of-flight sensors. This discreet, European-crafted solution accurately tracks tag movement to reduce false alarms, distinguish legitimate shopping from suspicious activity, and blend seamlessly into any store design. With intuitive dashboard controls, remote diagnostics, and built-in integration options, InFlight delivers smarter security, faster response, and long-term reliability.
InFlight RFID in Action
See how InFlight RFID helped JD Sports Canada protect valuable merchandise without sacrificing their store’s sleek, open aesthetic. By using our InFlight RFID Overhead Reader, JD Sports gained discreet, real-time protection and visibility—eliminating the need for bulky gates or intrusive barriers. The result? Stronger security, an uninterrupted shopping experience, and a seamless blend of technology and design.
Scan the QR code to read the full case study.
With virtually no false alarms and real-time data transfer, InFlight RFID combines stateof-the-art RFID technology with sleek design for optimal performance.
• World’s slimmest RFID as EAS reader combines state-of the art RFID technology with sleek design for optimal performance
• The first and only RFID as EAS system with time-of-flight (ToF) sensors to accurately determine the speed and direction of RFID tag movement
• Retailers can more easily interpret system alarms and determine if an item is being stolen
• Fully integrated Bluetooth for real-time data transfer and advanced inventory reporting capabilities
• Discreet design that is nonintrusive to shoppers and retail environments with wall mount or ceiling suspension option
• Custom designed and manufactured in Europe utilizing high-quality materials
• Easy to use dashboard for on-site management
• Quick and simple synchronization and tuning
• Remote diagnostics and maintenance over IP result in less downtime for retailers and ensures the highest possible system performance
• Multimode transmitter synchronization with Sync-on-command
• Multiple band tuning capability
• BLE to pair mobile RFID readers
• Optional IR managed internal people counter
• Dual relay alarm outputs for external triggering
• Network connection and I/O port for connecting to surveillance video or other LP systems
• 2-year parts-only warranty from the date of original system installation.
Specifications:
Product Number: 515636
Dimensions: 17” x 17” x 0.75”
Weight: Under 8lbs.
Color: White (standard)
REMOTE SUPPORT
SmartPost
Smarter Storefront Security & Insights
SmartPost is CONTROLTEK’s next-generation, all-in-one security and analytics solution that combines computer visions, RFID, advanced sensors and EAS into a sleek, single device. It’s designed to do more than protect your merchandise, it delivers real-time data to help you run your stores smarter.
Key Advantages
All-in-One Protection: Integrates EAS, RFID, and traffic analytics to protect high-value merchandise while capturing actionable insights about store activity.
Real-Time Visibility: Embedded Hanwha AI camera detects people, faces, vehicles, clothing color, and more, with no cloud dependency, for faster, data-driven decisions.
Minimal Footprint, Maximum Impact: Sleek, modern design blends with your store’s aesthetic while eliminating the need for multiple devices or bulky gates.
Smarter Operations: Optimize staffing, merchandising, and loss prevention efforts with traffic analytics and alarm insights in one platform.
Compact Design. Complete Intelligence.
• Advanced functionality without compromising aesthetics or space
• Combines AI computer vision, RFID, Time-of-Flight people counting, and EAS—no need for multiple systems
• Embedded Hanwha AI camera detects people, faces, vehicles, clothing color, and more—with no cloud dependency
• RFID-enabled exit alerts and loss prevention tools offer real-time visibility and proactive protection
• Delivers actionable insights like heat mapping, queue management, and traffic counting—without additional hardware
• All data is processed locally for faster performance, tighter security, and no extra software licensing fees
• Available in AM, RF and RFID technology with high detection rate on hard tags and labels
• Custom designed & manufactured in Europe utilizing high quality materials
• Sound and LED alarms
• Remote maintenance and adjustment over IP
• AM: 2-year parts and labor warranty, plus 3 additional years of parts-only coverage (network connectivity required), for up to 5 years.
RF: 1-year parts and labor warranty, plus 4 additional years of partsonly coverage (network connectivity required), for up to 5 years after installation.
CONTROLTEK: Your Partner in Retail Merchandise Protection
At CONTROLTEK, we take pride in being your trusted partner in retail merchandise protection. We recognize that the world of retail is inherently challenging, with the constant threat of theft and organized retail crime posing a significant risk to your valuable products. Our commitment to delivering best-in-class security solutions stems from our deep understanding that the safety of your merchandise has a direct and potent impact on your bottom line.
Our tags are more than just security measures; they are your peace of mind. We understand that the retail landscape is dynamic, and every product, regardless of the industry it belongs to, deserves the utmost protection. Whether you’re in clothing, apparel, accessories, home improvement, grocery, or technology, we have tailored solutions designed to meet your specific needs effectively.
Our tags offer more than just security; they provide you with a reassuring peace of mind. We recognize that the retail landscape can be unpredictable, and regardless of your products – be it clothing, apparel, accessories, home improvement, grocery, or technology – we’re here with tailored solutions designed to meet your unique needs effectively.
A Comprehensive Range of EAS Tags and Labels
CONTROLTEK offers a wide array of EAS tags and labels designed to meet the unique needs of various industries. Our extensive inventory includes Acoustic Magnetic (AM), Radio Frequency (RF), RFID, and combination technology tags and labels, all readily available for immediate shipment. No matter your product type, we have the perfect technology and form factor to ensure its protection.
Tailored Solutions for Every Industry:
• Apparel Tags: Our apparel tags offer best-in-class security for clothing and accessories in retail stores. We offer a variety of form factors to meet your specific protection requirements.
• Food & Drug Tags: CONTROLTEK’s food and drug tags are equipped with unique attachment methods to provide protection regardless of the packaging.
• Home Improvement Tags: Our rugged home improvement store tags are designed to securely attach to high-value items found in home improvement stores, offering premium visual deterrence and EAS protection.
• Sporting Good Tags: CONTROLTEK’s sporting good tags secure expensive sports equipment discreetly, ensuring both protection and a seamless shopping experience.
• Consumer Electronics Tags: Designed for consumer electronics, our tags are securely applied to packaging commonly used for highvalue electronic goods, offering optimum operational efficiency and premium protection.
SHRINKBUSTER™
With a Name Like That It Needs No Introduction
Common Applications
• Apparel
• Outerwear
• Footwear
• Sporting Goods
• Other versatile uses
Key Benefits
• High detection rate
• Light & unobtrusive to shoppers
• Easy to apply & remove
• Optional lanyard expands its uses
• RFID available
• Available in standard, super, and hyper lock
SHRINKBUSTER™ MINI
Small Package. Big Punch.
Common Applications
• Apparel
• Outerwear
• Footwear
• Sporting Goods
• Other versatile uses
Key Benefits
• Sleek design with high detection rate
• Light and unobtrusive to shoppers
• Easy to apply and remove saving your employees time
• Optional lanyard
• Available in standard, super, and hyper lock
MINISTICK™
Classic Design. Strong Performance.
Common Applications
• Lingerie and delicates
• Sportswear
• Hats, gloves, belts
• Footwear
• A variety of other uses
Key Benefits
• Small and light
• Highly versatile
• Available in pin or lanyard variant
• Easy to apply and remove
• AM, RF or RFID options
INKGUARD™
Visual Deterrence Like No Other.
Common Applications
• Denim
• Apparel
• Designer wear
• Sportswear
• Coats and outerwear
Key Benefits
• Ink for strong visual deterrence and benefit denial
• EAS incorporated for added protection
• Light and unobtrusive
• Easy to apply and remove
• Available in super and hyper lock
LOKTAG™
Unparalleled Strength in a Small Package
Common Applications
• Denim
• Apparel
• Designer wear
• Sportswear
• Coats and outerwear
Key Benefits
• Available with ink for visual deterrence and benefit denial
• High detection rate
• Light and unobtrusive
• Easy to apply and remove
PINSAFE™
Lightweight Tag with Built-In Retractable Pin
Common Applications
• Denim & other apparel
• Outerwear
• Footwear
• Sporting Goods
Key Benefits
• Retractable pin reduces employee injury
• No more lost pins!
• One-hand application and removal
• Protects items without puncturing merchandise
• Extremely tough and durable
• Available in super and hyper lock
MINILITE™
Mini Tag. Max Deterrence.
Common Applications
• Jewelry
• Accessories
• Lingerie and delicates
Key Benefits
• Small and light
• Easy to apply and remove
• Visual deterrence and EAS
• Available in pin or lanyard variant
• Available in black and ivory
• Available in standard, super, and hyper lock
SLIMGUARD™
Slim Chances of Getting Defeated.
Common Applications
• Lingerie & delicates
• Sportswear
• Hats, gloves, belts
• Footwear
Key Benefits
• Small & light
• Highly versatile
• Easy to apply & remove
• Tough and durable
• Can be used with pin or lanyard
• Available in standard, super, and hyper lock
Universal Peg Lock Keeps Thieves from the Sweeps
Common Applications
• Peghooks
• Hanging items
Key Benefits
• Protects the product while on display
• Easy to apply and remove
• Durable construction
BLISTAG™
Lightweight Protection for Blister Packages
Common Applications
• Any merchandise in blister packaging
• Knives
• Beauty and cosmetics
• Electronics
Key Benefits
• Protects the product while on display
• Strong visual deterrence
• Small and light
• Easy to apply and remove
• Opens automatically on the detacher
• Available in super, and hyper lock
QUICKOPTICAL™
Proven Protection for Eyewear
Common Applications
• Eyewear with wire frames
• Eyewear with plastic frames
Key Benefits
• Allows customer try-on
• Gentle on frames, tough on thieves
• Quick to attach and detach
• Space for custom labeling
• Available in wire frame and plastic frame variants
• Available in standard, super, and hyper lock
PADLOCK™ MINI
Smaller Size. Just as Loud and Proud.
Common Applications
• Handbags and luggage
• Footwear
• Belts, accessories
• Coats and outerwear
• Hardware
Key Benefits
• EAS alarm and anti-tamper alarm
• Dual AM and RF technologies
• Multiple lanyard lengths available
• Speaker grill & LED for visual deterrence
• Easy to apply and remove
• Small, light and unobtrusive to shoppers
THE BOXER™
It’s So Tough We Considered Buying It Gloves
Common Applications
• Boxed merchandise
Key Benefits
• Speaker grill and blinking LED for visual deterrence
• Replaceable battery saves money and the environment
• EAS alarm and anti-tamper alarm help keep thieves at bay
• Easy to apply and remove
• Available in super, and hyper lock
SURFACETAG™
Versatile and Unobtrusive Protection
Common Applications
• Boxed merchandise
Key Benefits
• One alarming tag that works with multiple carriers to bond to any box surface
• Carrier can be removed without damaging the packaging
• Tag easily inserts into carrier
• Speaker grill & blinking LED for visual deterrence
• EAS alarm & anti-tamper alarm
• Eliminates product lock down
• Streamlined construction saves shelf space
• Available in standard, super, and hyper lock
GRIPPER™ G2/GOLF
On Par Protection
Common Applications
• Golf clubs
• Fishing rods
Key Benefits
• Rugged construction
• Strong grip
• Silicone liner protects product finish
• Strong visual deterrence
• Easy application and removal
• Eliminates product lockdowns
• Available in standard, super, and hyper lock
GRIPPER™ BASEBALL
A Sure Bet For Bats
Common Applications
• Sporting Goods
• Other versatile uses
Key Benefits
• Perfect for hard to tag sporting goods
• Extremely strong and durable
• Allows open merchandising
• Silicone liner protects product finish
• Doesn’t impact shopping experience
• Available in standard, super, and hyper lock
HALT™ Uncompromising Strength and Visual Deterrence
Common Applications
• Sporting goods
• Hardware
• Outerwear
• Denim
Key Benefits
• Extra-thick steel shackle for maximum strength
• Push-to-release feature for added protection
• Easy application and removal
• More economical than alarming tags
• Available in standard, super, and hyper lock
HALT™ CABLE
Flexible Protection. Strong Deterrence.
Common Applications
• Footwear
• Luggage
• Sporting goods
• Hardware
Key Benefits
• Steel-reinforced cable
• Strong visual deterrence
• Easy application and removal
• Custom lengths available
• Available in super and hyper lock
HALT™ SLIM
Uncompromising Strength. Versatile Protection.
Common Applications
• Sporting goods
• Hardware
• Outerwear
• Denim
Key Benefits
• Narrow steel shackle for versatile use
• Push-to-release feature for added protection
• Easy application and removal
• More economical than alarming tags
• Available in standard, super, and hyper lock
FLATGUARD™
The World’s First Tag For Small Leather Goods
Common Applications
• Wallets
• Small leather goods
• Suits
• Scarves, ties
Key Benefits
• Unique slim design unobtrusive to shoppers
• EAS and anti-tamper alarms keep thieves at bay
• Easy to apply and remove
• Sturdy construction, high quality ABS plastic
• RFID option available
• Available in standard, super, and hyper lock
BOTTLETIE™
Elegant Protection For Bottles of Any Size
Common Applications
• Wine
• Spirit
• Oil
Key Benefits
• Extremely tamper resistant with a strong visual deterrence
• Eliminates product lock down
• Easy to apply & remove saving time
• Adjustable lanyard fits bottles 1” – 2” in diameter
QUICKBOTTLE™
Strong Protection. Fast Checkout.
Common Applications
• Wine
• Spirits
• Oil
Key Benefits
• Extremely tamper resistant with strong visual
• deterrence
• Eliminating product lockdown
• Adjustable Lanyard
• Easy to apply & remove saving time
• Available in standard, super, and hyper lock
QUICKBOTTLE™ PLUS
Metal Construction. Fast Checkout.
Common Applications
• Wine
• Spirits
• Oil
Key Benefits
• Extremely tamper resistant with a strong visual
• deterrence
• Eliminates product lock down
• Adjustable to fit perfectly around the bottle
• Thicker ring makes cutting extremely difficult
• Easy to apply & remove saving time
• Available in standard, super, and hyper lock
QUICKCAP™
Putting a Cap on In-Store Consumption
Common Applications
• Wine
• Spirits
• Oil
Key Benefits
• Quick one-hand attaching and detaching
• Benefit-denial design prevents bottle opening
• Clear plastic allows unobstructed view of labeling
• Durable plastic for long term use
• Available in standard, super, and hyper lock
SECURING™
The Round, All-Around Solution
Common Applications
• Baby formula
• Cans
• Jars
• Hardware
• Merchandise with handles
• Other cylindrical merchandise
Key Benefits
• Opens completely and tightens easily for perfect fit
• Streamlined design saves shelf space
• Flexible, yet tamper-resistant
• Silicone liner protects merchandise and labels
• Multiple diameters available
• Available in RF and AM
• Available in standard, super, and hyper lock
CROCOTAG™
Say No To Holes
Common Applications
• Vacuumed-sealed food products
• Difficult to protect items
• Various textured materials
Key Benefits
• Protects without piercing
• Robust construction
• Quick attaching and detaching
• Wide range of uses
• Strong visual deterrence
• Available in standard, super, and hyper lock
Efficient Checkout with CONTROLTEK’s Secure Detachers
Streamline your store’s checkout with CONTROLTEK’s line of detachers designed to quickly and safely remove security tags from merchandise at the point of sale. A variety of durable, user-friendly detachers in standard, super and hyperlock that seamlessly integrate into your retail environment.
High Security Tags
Unique Detaching Method
Through a unique detachment method, CONTROLTEK’s high security line of tags can only be opened with our patented detacher, which means that our high security tags cannot be removed by standards detachers that are easily accessible by thieves and bad actors.
Durable Tags
These tags are made with premium plastic and design and are built to withstand all retail environments. With modern, sleek design, CONTROLTEK’s high security tags provide excellent visual deterrence while still looking great on product.
High Security Detachers
CONTROLTEK’s high security detachers have a unique detachment method that cannot be replicated by standard detachers. Also, they have no moving parts, which make them an affordable option for businesses looking to provide maximum protection for their goods.
HIGH SECURITY DETACHER
High Security Detacher is designed to be used with our High Security line of tags and features a patented detachment method.
Key Benefits
• Durable construction
• Strong reliable magnet
• Simple Installation
• Easy to use
• Also works with most standard magnetic EAS tags
This detacher is designed to be used with our unique High Security Tags providing an additional layer of protection by preventing unauthorized removal with standard detachers.
HIGH SECURITY OPTICAL DETACHER
High Security Optical Detacher is designed to be used with our High Security line of optical tags and features a patented detachment method.
Key Benefits
• Durable construction
• Strong reliable magnet
• Simple Installation
• Easy to use
• Also works with most standard magnetic EAS tags
This detacher is designed to be used with our unique High Security Optical Tags providing an additional layer of protection by preventing unauthorized removal with standard detachers.
• High detection rate for excellent theft prevention
• Light and unobtrusive
• Easy to apply and remove
• High security tag with unique detachment method
PINGUARD 50 HS
High Detection Rate With Strong Visual Deterrence
Common Applications
• Denim
• Apparel
• Designer wear
• Sportswear
• Coats and outerwear
Key Benefits
• High detection rate for excellent theft prevention
• Light and unobtrusive
• Easy to apply and remove
• High security tag with unique detachment method
SLIMGUARD HS
Slim Chances of Getting Defeated
Common Applications
• Lingerie and delicates
• Sportswear
• Hats, gloves, belts
• Footwears
Key Benefits
• Small and light
• Highly versatile
• Available in pin or lanyard variant
• Easy to apply and remove
• High security tag with unique detachment method
SLIMGUARD CABLE HS
Slim Chances of Getting Defeated
Common Applications
• Sporting goods
• Hardware
• Outerwear
• Denim
• Other versatile uses
Key Benefits
• Small and light
• Highly versatile
• Available in pin or lanyard variant
• Easy to apply and remove
• High security tag with unique detachment method
PINSAFE HS
Lightweight Tag With Retractable Pin
Common Applications
• Denim & other apparel
• Outerwear
• Footwear
• Sporting Goods
• Other versatile uses
Key Benefits
• Retractable pin reduces employee injury
• No more lost pins!
• One-hand application and removal
• Protects items without puncturing merchandise
• Extremely tough and durable
• High security tag with unique detachment method
QUICKCAP HS
Putting a Cap on In-Store Consumption
Common Applications
• Wine
• Spirits
• Oil
• Other bottled products
Key Benefits
• Quick one-hand attaching and detaching
• Benefit-denial design prevents bottle opening
• Clear plastic allows unobstructed view of labeling
• Durable plastic for long term use
• High security tag with unique detachment method
Deactivators
Deactivation Made Simple
CONTROLTEK’s deactivators are designed to give retailers fast, seamless protection at the point of sale. Built for high-volume environments, our deactivators quickly neutralize AM or RF EAS tags, reducing checkout delays and enhancing the customer experience, while maintaining maximum security. Compact, reliable, and easy to integrate with existing POS systems, they’re engineered for durability and consistent performance. Whether you need countertop, handheld, or embedded solutions, CONTROLTEK offers a full range of deactivators that help retailers safeguard merchandise, streamline operations, and keep customers moving.
High Performance EAS & RFID Labels
CONTROLTEK’s line of EAS and RFID labels help protect a variety of products in flexible and unobtrusive ways. We offer different shapes and sizes, custom color and printing, as well as specialty materials and glues.
Any Size Label to Fit Your Needs
From freezers, to electronics, to elegant apparel and cosmetics displays, CONTROLTEK’s line of EAS and RFID labels help protect a variety of products in flexible and unobtrusive ways. We offer different shapes and sizes, custom color and printing, as well as specialty materials and glues for food packaging, health and beauty, apparel, electronics and other versatile uses.
Streamlined EAS and RFID Label Services for Enhanced Product Protection
In the fast-paced world of retail and inventory management, we understand that time is of the essence. At CONTROLTEK, we take pride in our ability to work swiftly and efficiently with our clients to assess their specific requirements for EAS and RFID labels. Our commitment is to provide you with labels that not only meet your needs but also offer maximum protection for your valuable products.
Tailoring Labels For Your Business
With a keen focus on customization, we offer a wide range of options, including custom colors and printing, to ensure that your labels seamlessly integrate with your branding and product packaging. Whether you require discreet security or eye-catching designs, we have you covered. At CONTROLTEK,, we understand that reliability is crucial. That’s why we prioritize fast and dependable shipping, so you can have peace of mind knowing your labels will arrive promptly and in perfect condition. Our dedicated team is here to support you every step of the way, from consultation to delivery, ensuring a seamless experience.
ORC Void Labels
CONTROLTEK’s ORC and Void Labels are specifically designed to deter theft and prevent the resale of targeted items like medication, detergents, and hygiene products. The tamper-evident technology leaves a visible void message that is very difficult to remove, making stolen goods less appealing and harder to resell.
The option to fully customize with your branding and add EAS technology elevates it to the next level of protection.
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RFID Solutions For Retailers
Your Single Source Solution Provider for RFID
Through our robust portfolio of RFID hardware and software, we provide our clients with purpose-built RFID solutions specific to their business needs. Our commitment to delivering excellence is evident through our ability to craft tailor-made RFID solutions for the unique demands of your business operations. We offer a comprehensive suite of RFID offerings that cater to a broad spectrum of industries and applications, ensuring that your organization can harness the full potential of this transformative technology.
Precision-Crafted RFID Solutions
Our approach is not one-size-fits-all. We understand that each business has its distinct challenges and goals. Hence, we take the time to collaborate closely with you, gaining a deep understanding of your specific needs. We then leverage our extensive knowledge and expertise to design RFID solutions that are precisely calibrated to address your requirements.
RFID Hardware
Choosing the right hardware is an essential part of building an RFID system that meets the unique challenges of your business. CONTROLTEK takes a hardware-agnostic approach, offering a versatile range of RFID handheld and fixed readers, scanners, and antennas.
RFID Software
At CONTROLTEK, we provide a full spectrum of RFID software options— partnering with leading providers as well as offering our own in-house solutions. Developed through close collaboration with our clients, our flagship platform CONTROLSPAN is designed to be scalable across multiple RFID use cases.
Professional Services
CONTROLTEK offers full-scope RFID professional services to guide you from concept to completion and ongoing optimization. By combining technical expertise with a deep understanding of your business, we help you unlock the full value of RFID technology.
Our Partnership with Zebra Technologies
Delivering Smarter RFID Solutions, Together
CONTROLTEK is proud to be a trusted partner of Zebra Technologies, the global leader in RFID, data capture, and mobile computing. With 20+ Zebra-certified employees on our team, we bring unmatched expertise to every project—ensuring seamless integration, optimal system performance, and rapid problem solving. Together with Zebra, we deliver industry-leading RFID solutions that help retailers improve accuracy, efficiency, and visibility across their operations.
RFID Hardware
RFID Hardware Excellence
Our range of RFID hardware components, including tags, readers, antennas, and more, is built to meet the highest industry standards. We offer a diverse selection of options, ensuring that you have access to the best tools and technology available to meet your RFID objectives
Comprehensive RFID Hardware Portfolio
• Diverse selection of agnostic solutions from multiple trusted manufacturers.
• We carefully evaluate your specific requirements to choose the best fit for your environment.
• Focused on identifying the most effective solution, without promoting a single brand.
• Prioritizing solutions that deliver superior performance, scalability, and cost-effectiveness.
RFID Tag and Label Solutions
Boost your retail security and inventory accuracy with CONTROLTEK’s customizable RFID tags and labels. Designed for seamless integration into your loss prevention strategy, our tags and labels enable real-time tracking, improve stock visibility, and reduce shrink. Whether for apparel, electronics, or high-value merchandise, we offer a variety of sizes, adhesives, and form factors to fit your products and your brand.
RFID Software
Cutting-Edge RFID Software: CONTROLSPAN
Complementing our hardware offerings, CONTROLSPAN, our RFID software solution is designed to empower your organization with realtime data insights, streamlined processes, and enhanced decision-making capabilities. Whether you require inventory management software, asset tracking solutions, or data analytics tools, our software is engineered to meet your needs.
Optimal Inventory Management
We recognize that effective inventory management is at the core of your business’s success. Our RFID solutions provide you with the means to achieve unparalleled visibility and control over your inventory. Real-time tracking and monitoring capabilities enable you to reduce errors, minimize stockouts, and optimize stock levels, ultimately leading to cost savings and increased profitability.
Operational Efficiency
In today’s fast-paced business landscape, operational efficiency is non-negotiable. Our RFID solutions empower your organization to streamline processes, automate tasks, and reduce manual labor. By eliminating bottlenecks and inefficiencies, you can allocate resources more effectively, respond to market dynamics promptly, and enhance overall operational agility.
RFID Professional Services
We take a holistic approach to delivering our RFID solutions and support services from planning, deploying, and support. Our team is dedicated to providing our clients exactly what they need to achieve their goals.
Pre-Deployment Planning
• Feasibility Study – We evaluate your current processes, infrastructure, and objectives to confirm RFID is the right solution and determine ROI potential.
• Strategy & Design Overview – We develop a tailored roadmap aligning your business goals with RFID technology requirements.
• Site Survey & Output – Our experts conduct an on-site analysis to map workflows, environmental factors, and integration points, delivering a clear implementation plan.
Deployment
• Design – We engineer a system that incorporates RFID hardware, software, and network requirements for optimal performance.
• Managed Implementation – Our project managers oversee every step, coordinating vendors, timelines, and budgets for a smooth rollout.
• Turnkey Deployment – We handle the full installation of your RFID system, from hardware setup to system configuration, ensuring “First Time Right™” deployment.
Post-Deployment Support
• ROI Analysis – We measure system performance and provide data-backed insights to ensure you’re realizing the full benefits of your investment.
• Documentation – We deliver comprehensive system documentation, including equipment layouts, configurations, and support materials.
• Training – Our hands-on training empowers your staff to confidently operate, maintain, and expand your RFID solution.
Enhanced Exit: RFID Loss Detection
Know what leaves your store, the moment it does.
Key Benefits
• Enhanced Security: Enhanced Exit uses concealed RFID readers to discreetly and instantly notify retailers when a specific item leaves the store.
• Real-Time Notifications: Receive instant alerts via email or SMS when tagged items exit or move into unauthorized areas such as break rooms, restrooms, fitting rooms, or back-of-house exits.
• Dynamic Alerting Capabilities: Customize alerts based on risk factors like high-theft items or multiple items leaving simultaneously — helping to quickly detect organized retail crime (ORC) activity.
• Seamless Integration: Easily connects with your existing systems, including point-of-sale (POS) and video monitoring, to identify incidents and accelerate investigations.
• POS Whitelisting: Items paid for at checkout are automatically cleared, ensuring only unpaid merchandise triggers alerts.
• VMS Integration: Effortlessly integrates with your Video Management System (VMS) to streamline theft investigations and provide instant visual verification
RFID Use Cases: Inventory Management
Automated Inventorying
Protect your merchandise and unlock real-time insights into shrink.
Key Benefits
• Enhanced Accuracy: Perform inventory counts in seconds, drastically reducing manual labor and minimizing human error and discrepancies in stock levels.
• Expedite Cycle Counts: Ensure accuracy without shutting down operations. Skip the full physical inventory and still get real-time accuracy—faster, easier, and without the disruption.
• Reduce Shrink: By tracking items at the item level, RFID helps identify discrepancies due to theft or misplacement, allowing for quicker resolution.
• Real-Time Inventory Visibility: Track stock levels in real time, allowing you to immediately see what’s in or out of stock, even across multiple locations.
• Seamless Integration: Easily integrate RFID inventory management with existing systems like POS, ERP, and warehouse management to create a unified view of your stock across all touchpoints.
Merchandising & Restocking
Maximize product availability and sell to the last unit.
Key Benefits
• Optimal Inventory Levels: Maintain the right amount of stock at all times to meet customer demand and maximize sales opportunities.
• Faster Replenishment: Receive real-time alerts for low stock levels, enabling quicker replenishment and preventing lost sales.
• Out-of-Stock Prevention: Know exactly what’s in inventory and where it’s located to proactively prevent costly out-of-stock situations.
RFID Use Cases: Asset Tracking
Asset Tracking
Track and manage every asset with real-time visibility, monitoring the movement and status of each item down to the individual unit.
Key Benefits
• Real-time Visibility: Know the status and location of assets at all times
• Assigned Ownership: Link assets to departments or employees for better accountability
• Loss Prevention: Reduce internal shrink by monitoring asset movement and location
• Audit Support: Access automatic logs for inventory and compliance checks
Real Time Location
Stop searching and quickly find any asset or product, even if it’s hidden, misplaced, or on the move.
Key Benefits
• Exact Location Data: Pinpoint the exact location of assets at any given time.
• Rapid Search: Use handheld readers to quickly find misplaced or hidden items using proximity-based signal strength.
• Improved Operational Efficiency: Streamline inventory management by eliminating the time-consuming process of searching for
Security Packaging
Our tamper-evident packaging has proven itself to be so effective that the nation’s top banks, government entities and retailers have been using our cash deposit and mailer bags for decades. Serving the largest vaults, financial institutions, armored couriers, and retailers.
Securing Retail Deposits
Our tamper-evident deposit bags are a trusted solution for retailers seeking enhanced security and peace of mind when handling their deposits. Designed with cutting-edge technology, these bags provide a clear visual indication if any unauthorized access or tampering attempts occur during the transportation of cash or valuable assets. By utilizing our tamper-evident deposit bags, retailers can safeguard their deposits, reduce the risk of theft or fraud, and ensure the integrity of their financial transactions. We take pride in offering retailers a reliable tool to protect their assets, thereby fostering trust and confidence in their deposit handling processes.
Introducing The First 90% PCR Tamper-Evident Bag
Protect your cash, while protecting the environment! Remain confident in the security of your cash-in-transit while reducing the environmental burden of your cash handling operations. The most environmentally friendly bag without compromising security or durability.
E-Commerce Packaging
With CONTROLTEK’s E-Commerce Packaging, you don’t choose between security and cost for your e-commerce flexible packaging. Offering a wide range of poly and paper mailers, including a 90% post-consumer recycled option, you can find the perfect fit for your retail shipping needs. We understand the importance of security, affordability, reliability, and sustainability in the modern business landscape, and our mailers are designed to meet these criteria seamlessly. We maintain a comprehensive inventory of industry standard sizes, offering both flat and gusseted options, readily available for immediate shipping.
Custom Design Services
Printing Capabilities
We can produce a variety of printed materials, from simple black-and-white mailers to elaborate full-color brochures.
Design Services
We offer a wide range of services including layout, design, mock-ups, virtual samples, artwork placement, custom designs, and design consultations.
Trusted High Quality Production
Many brands trust us to provide high-quality custom mailers for their retail needs. When you brand your mailer, you deliver your brand right into your customers’ hands
Corporate Responsibility
Ownership and Intention of Environmental Impact
We aim to not only help our clients protect their assets, their brand, and profitability but we are committed to designing products that benefit the environment and lead the way for our socially conscious clients. By implementing close-loop practices to reduce waste and energy consumption and protect natural resources, we intentionally find ways to minimize our environmental impact. We partner with like-minded suppliers to source sustainable solutions and uphold strict quality control and environmentally responsible manufacturing and distribution practices.
Closing the Loop: Our Sustainable Commitment to Circular Economy
In line with our commitment to environmental sustainability and responsibility, we are dedicated to fostering a circular economy through our product innovation. At the forefront of this mission is our groundbreaking EcoLOK4 cash security bag, a remarkable example of our dedication to minimizing waste and resource consumption. EcoLOK4 is crafted from post-consumer recycled plastic, taking a substantial step towards reducing our and our customers’ carbon footprint. What sets this product apart is that we’ve taken waste materials from large financial institutions and ingeniously transformed them into high-quality cash security bags, closing the loop on resource utilization.
CIRCULAR ECONOMY
The CONTROLTEK Difference
Loss Prevention Professional Services
Implementing a new loss prevention system to help you combat your shrink challenges may seem daunting. Our First Time Right™ Systems Deployment and Professional Services streamline the process, making your life easier. We’ve assembled a team of retail and technology experts who are with you every step of the way. Ensuring your new loss prevention solution works in your retail environment, the process is as smooth as possible and you receive the ROI you expect.
First Time Right Delivery for Our Customers
We have tactically positioned our offices and partners across the globe for efficient and streamlined manufacturing, distribution, installation and support. With complete control over our manufacturing processes and partners, we ensure excellence, flexibility, and streamlined distribution for all our clients across North America. High quality and consistency are paramount to a successful business partnership, which is why we developed a First Time Right approach for delivery solutions to our clients. Through an agile process, we make sure to deliver faster and with more attention to detail than anyone in the industry while exceeding our client’s expectations.
A Human-Centric Design Thinking Approach
We lead the industry in designing a variety of innovative loss prevention solutions to combat retail challenges. We’ve created some of the industry’s most advanced systems like InFlight RFID, the first-ever RFID as EAS reader that uses Time-of-Flight (ToF) in the form of LIDAR to virtually eliminate false alarms, and SAM2CAM, the first RF-EAS pedestal with an integrated wide-lens camera embedded at eyelevel to capture customers faces as they exit the store.
We’ve also created some of the industry’s first EAS tags including the first tag for leather goods, FlatGuard, and the most versatile and unobtrusive tag to secure boxed goods without the use of cumbersome cords, SurfaceTag.
What has made these innovations possible is our strong partnerships with our customers. We listen closely to what loss prevention professionals need and if a solution to the problem doesn’t exist, we take time to truly understand their needs and develop purpose-built solutions to combat their challenges.
By The Numbers
49 years’ in asset protection
100,000 locations shipped to every year
5000+ customers across a range of industries
50,000+ systems installed over the past five years
5 distribution centers offering rapid delivery anywhere in the U.S.
1ST TO MARKET with a number of patented products - 90% recycled currency bag, tag for leather goods & EAS solution with ToF LiDAR
