New Jersey retail RFID technology firm Checkpoint Systems has opened a manufacturing facility in Mexico City.

Located in the heart of Mexico, this facility places Checkpoint Systems closer to its customers, enabling faster response times and streamlined supply chain operations. With the RFID market experiencing growth across North America and the globe, the factory is positioned to support retail and industry with the inlays they need for an increasingly connected world.

“Our investment in this facility reflects our dedication to innovation, operational excellence and providing unmatched value to our customers,” said Ben Lilienthal, president of Checkpoint Systems. “By establishing a presence in Mexico, we are reinforcing our ability to deliver cutting-edge RFID faster and more efficiently than even before.” 

The 10,000 square metres facility is equipped with the latest manufacturing technologies, ensuring the production of top-quality RFID inlays. Featuring bonding, converting and personalisation machines, the factory specialises in manufacturing blank, printed and encoded inlays, supporting an annual production capacity of 4.2 billion inlays. Additionally, the facility meets certification standards, including Smeta and FSC CoC for high-quality production and operational excellence. 

Beyond inlay production, the site also has printing and converting capabilities, allowing RFID products to be adapted for a wide range of industries, label formats and form factors. This approach to manufacturing makes Checkpoint one of the few RFID providers to offer such integration under one roof.

“This new facility is a testament to our commitment to advanced manufacturing and quality production,” said Christian Haider, director of plant operations. “With state-of-the-art technology and a highly skilled workforce, we are well-positioned to meet the increasing demand for RFID inlays and deliver superior products to our customers.”

With the strength of more than 200 CCL plants worldwide, Checkpoint offers an extensive RFID production network. This global footprint ensures customers benefit from a scalable, reliable and agile supply chain, positioning Checkpoint to support growing demand across industries.

The new facility represents an investment of $40m and demonstrates Checkpoint’s confidence in the North American market. This initiative is expected to create 100 jobs in the region, contributing to the local economy and fostering community growth.

Checkpoint Systems (www.checkpointsystems.com), a division of CCL Industries, specialises in RFID and RF-driven loss prevention, inventory control and traceability, branding, supply chain management, and business data intelligence. It creates cloud-based SaaS, connected hardware, labels and tags offering intelligence that bring clarity and efficiency to companies, from source to shop. 

CCL Industries (www.cclind.com) employs more than 25,700 people and operates over 213 production facilities in 43 countries, with corporate offices in Toronto and Massachusetts.