Xplore Technologies
| Company type | Public |
|---|---|
| Industry | Computer hardware |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Fate | Acquired by Zebra Technologies in 2018 |
| Headquarters | Austin, Texas , United States |
| Products | Rugged tablet computers |
Xplore Technologies was a publicly listed company specializing in the design, marketing, and production of durable tablet computers. Established in 1996 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, it strengthened its industry presence in 2015 by acquiring the assets of Motion Computing, positioning itself as a prominent provider of rugged tablet PCs. Its product lineup primarily targeted professionals in field service, manufacturing environments, and military sectors. The tablets manufactured by Xplore complied with stringent requirements such as MIL-STD-810G, HAZLOC-certified ATEX standards, and various Ingress Protection (IP) classifications. In 2018, the company was purchased by Zebra Technologies.
History
Xplore Technologies originated in Ontario, Canada in 1996 and commenced device sales by 1998. It went public on the Toronto Stock Exchange in June of that year. The firm moved its headquarters to Austin, Texas in 2003 and re-incorporated under Delaware law in 2006. After delisting from the TSX and trading over-the-counter, Xplore filed for an IPO in July 2012 and subsequently began trading on the Nasdaq exchange.
In March 2015, the company raised $12 million through the issuance of 2 million shares of common stock. The next month, Xplore expanded its tablet portfolio by acquiring assets from Motion Computing Inc. for $16 million. On July 5, 2018, Zebra Technologies declared its intent to acquire Xplore Technologies for roughly $90 million.