Intermec
| Company type | Public (formerly) |
|---|---|
| Industry | Automated identification and data capture (AIDC) |
| Predecessor | Interface Mechanisms |
| Founded | 1966 |
| Fate | Acquired by Honeywell International Inc. in 2013 |
| Successor | Honeywell Scanning & Mobility |
| Products | RFID printers, readers, tags, labels; barcode scanners, printers, consumables; mobile computers; wireless network infrastructure; software applications; voice recognition equipment and software; lifecycle management services |
| Parent | Honeywell International Inc. (since 2013) |
Intermec, Inc. specialized in the production and distribution of automated identification and data capture (AIDC) solutions, offering a range of products such as barcode readers, printers, mobile computing devices, RFID technology, voice recognition systems, and comprehensive lifecycle support services.
With ownership of multiple RFID technology patents, Intermec catered to a significant portion of leading corporations, including 75% of the Fortune 500 and 60% of the Fortune 100 companies. The firm was listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
On December 10, 2012, Honeywell International Inc. announced its intention to acquire Intermec through an all-cash deal valued near $600 million. This acquisition was approved by shareholders on March 19, 2013, and subsequently received regulatory endorsements from both the European Commission and the Federal Trade Commission by September 2013.
After the acquisition was finalized, Intermec became part of Honeywell Scanning & Mobility within Honeywell’s Automation and Control Solutions (ACS) business unit.
Products
Intermec’s primary focus was on automating supply chain processes across industries such as manufacturing, warehouse, distribution, retail, transportation, logistics, direct store delivery, and field services. Its main product categories included:
- RFID printers, readers, tags, and labels
- Barcode scanners, printing devices, and consumables
- Mobile computers
- Wireless network infrastructure solutions
- Software applications and utilities
- Voice recognition equipment and software
- Lifecycle management services
Corporate timeline
- 1966 – Established under the name Interface Mechanisms
- 1982 – Rebranded as Intermec Corporation
- 1991 – Acquired by Litton Industries (NYSE:LIT)
- 1994 – Ownership shifted to Western Atlas Inc. (NYSE:WAI)
- 1997 – Became part of UNOVA, Inc. (NYSE:UNA); acquired Norand and UBI (United Barcode Industries)
- 1997 – Purchased RFID semiconductor technology from IBM
- 1998 – Acquired high-frequency RFID division from Amtech Transportation Systems
- 2006 – UNOVA rebranded as Intermec, Inc., with Intermec Technologies operating as a subsidiary
- 2011 – Expanded by acquiring voice technology company Vocollect Inc. and lifecycle services provider Enterprise Mobile
- 2013 – Integrated into Honeywell following acquisition; merged into Honeywell Scanning and Mobility
External links
- Honeywell Scanning & Mobility official website