The opening marks the final stage of an initial $40 million investment in the region, with plans to invest further in machinery and equipment in line with Beontag’s global expansion ambitions. The facility will house his 50 employees and is expected to grow his workforce by 15% to 20% with a focus on engineering and research and development roles.
The Tampere location will become BeonTag’s Global Research and Development Center of Excellence, with a pilot factory to develop product innovations for a variety of digital tag solutions, including BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) tags, and will support BeonTag’s diverse industry footprint. Support the initiative. This is the next step in Beontag’s global expansion following the announcement of a major new facility in Ohio late last year.
In 2022, Beontag acquired Confidex, a provider of RFID applications, wireless IoT solutions, and transportation ticketing. Confidex boasts major automotive, logistics and consumer brands as customers. Previously, Beontag acquired his RFID business unit of Digital Tags Finland (then Stora Enso), which developed plastic-reducing eco-RFID tag technology. The new facility will combine the diverse resources and expertise of both organizations to support Beontag’s role as a global business enabler in smart tag technology.
Commenting on the opening, Beontag CEO Ricardo Lobo said: As we continue to meet the existing and emerging needs of customers around the world, our success depends on our unwavering commitment to innovation, best-in-class facilities, top-quality equipment, and a truly great team. We are grateful to have found all that and more here in Tampere, Finland.
“Research and development is at the heart of this new facility and I speak for everyone at the organization when I express my excitement at the prospect that the team in Tampere will contribute to a borderless and innovative future for both Beontag products and services. The entire retail industry is pushing the boundaries of what is possible in product quality, sustainability and affordability,” Lobo continues. “We are proud to play a role in the next step in Finland’s proud history of digital tag production and would like to thank everyone who has supported us in this next step for our organization. I would like to express my gratitude to the people of
By establishing this best-in-class facility in Tampere, Beontag builds on the region’s academic and industrial heritage of wireless technology established in the 1990s and strengthens the city’s long-standing reputation as a leading hub for RFID technology. To do.
Beontag is a global manufacturer of smart tags (RFID and NFC) and pressure-sensitive adhesives. With commercial presence in 40 countries and production facilities on every continent, we deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to customers around the world.