Extronics, a leading designer and manufacturer of intrinsically safe and explosion proof equipment, and Omni-ID, the leading supplier of high-performance passive UHF RFID tags, today announced a preferred distribution agreement to provide ATEX, IECEx and Factory Mutual certified and marked Omni-ID RFID tags to customers worldwide.

Additionally, Extronics will certify Omni-ID passive RFID tags and manage the ongoing product conformity.

The agreement with Omni-ID means that Extronics is now to offer a complete range of Personnel & Asset Tracking solutions for hazardous environments. "We have recently experienced a dramatic upsurge of enquiries from leading companies seeking effective tracking solutions for hazardous areas" said John Hartley, M.D. Extronics. With the high quality Omni-ID tags, Extronics can now offer passive & active RFID solutions, as well as the ability to create a secure underlying wireless infrastructure."

"Omni-ID is resolutely committed to bringing innovative tags to the RFID market that function in harsh environments", explained Tony Kington, MD Omni-ID. "The Extronics partnership deepens that commitment and ensures that Omni-ID and Extronics customers have reliable RFID tags at their disposal, regardless of the environment."

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