Maxa Technologies, (Maxatec) specialist distributor of IT hardware, software and services to the Mobile, AIDC and EPOS market sectors has signed a UK distributor agreement with Datecs, renowned Bulgarian EPOS supplier, for the Datecs MPED-400 mobile Pin Entry Device (PED).
The MPED-400 is a PCI EMV and Common Criteria approved mobile Pin Entry Device. With a host of connectivity options including Bluetooth, USB and Serial, the PED can be used for a large range of payment applications from fixed point of sale to payments taken in the field. The ergonomic and light weight design make the MPED-400 ideally suited to business on the move.
With the “handpoint Headstart” payment application and the handpoint payment gateway, a vast range of new opportunities are opened up to mobile chip and pin. The PCI and Merchant Bank approved gateway allows payments to be processed efficiently and securely through an internet connection. The platforms which the solution can work upon are Windows Mobile, Windows CE, Windows PC and Android. Early in 2012, IoS will also become available. More
UK, 16 January 2012:- Maxa Technologies, (Maxatec), specialist distributor of IT hardware, software and services to the Mobile, AIDC and EPOS market sectors has been appointed as a Distributor for Arbor Technology, a leading designer and manufacturer of rugged tablet computers.
Arbor Technology, an ISO-9001 certified company, has evolved in recent years as one of the major players in rugged tablet PCs. Established in 1993, and with a firm foothold in the embedded and network computing sector, Arbor has used its wide-ranging expertise to deliver board-level to system integrated solutions to a wide range of industries. The release of the rugged tablet computers in 2010 marked a significant step in Arbor’s strategic plans to expand board-level expertise to complete system integrated solutions. More
UK, December 2011:- Maxa Technologies, (Maxatec) specialist distributor of IT hardware, software and services to the Mobile, AIDC and EPOS market sectors has signed a UK distributor agreement with Hoeft & Wessel for the distribution of skeye handhelds. This agreement signifies an important development in Maxatec’s strategy for developing its distribution business in the UK market. The Hoeft & Wessel portfolio with the Skeye brand expands Maxatec’s current range of rugged handhelds.
Hoeft & Wessel’s primary focus is on quality and innovation, expertise and reliability offering a wide range of products for the wholesale & retail and logistics sectors. The quality, German designed and engineered products include the skeye.dart, a robust top-of-the-line PDA, the skeye.e-motion, a rugged IP54 rated tablet and the skeye.pos, a versatile mobile or stationary POS terminal.
Hoeft & Wessel is focusing on extending its international business activities for its mobile solutions and has implemented a global channel programme to differentiate partnerships. The Skeye channel programme consists of Value Added Distributor status along with Platinum, Gold and Silver partnerships and has been designed to provide partners with greater support, training and protection in the very dynamic and competitive mobile computing market.
Paul Carrington, UK Sales Manager for Hoeft & Wessel’s Skeye products said: “It is our company objective to aggressively grow our share of the UK market. Maxatec offers the perfect partner for us to reach further into this key market, with a strong understanding of the mobile arena, as well as an excellent reputation for service and support. Maxatec is not only proactive when it comes to sales and marketing, but consistently exceeds expectations with its level of technical expertise and support.”
Maxatec will be distributing the full Hoeft & Wessel mobile product portfolio which, in addition to the products mentioned earlier, includes the skeye.integral mobile rugged handheld device, the skeye.allegro, a flexible rugged mobile device with IP65 rating, and the skeye.pad, a high performance tablet for a wide range of applications in the field service and logistics sectors.
Andrea Percival, director at Maxatec said: “The agreement to distribute Hoeft & Wessel skye handheld products in the UK really complements our existing portfolio. The Skeye brand and differentiated range of terminals from Hoeft & Wessel, make them exactly the type of supply partner we try to work with. The objective is clearly to develop the channel and increase sales, and we are delighted that Skeye have selected Maxatec as their distribution partner. We will be working closely with Paul Carrington to develop the reseller base and develop specific market areas, at the same time driving leads and sales back into the channel. We work very closely with all of our supply partners and our differentiation is not to take on a plethora of overlapping products and cloud the picture for our resellers. Our products are all high quality, high performance and competitively priced – and the Skeye brand and rugged handheld product portfolio is a perfect match for us.”
About Maxatec
Maxatec is an ISO 9001:2008 certified Value Added Supplier of Specialist IT Hardware, Software and Services to the Mobile, AIDC and EPOS market sectors. Maxatec supplies CognitiveTPG receipt and barcode printers, TSC barcode printers, Bluebird Pidion mobile computing devices, Smart Terminals mobile computing devices, NCR POS terminals, Longshine POS terminals, Datamax-O’Neil mobile receipt and label printers, as well as a range of barcode scanners, touchscreen monitors, other peripheral devices, and own-branded products. Maxatec also offers software, professional services, and a wide range of media, spare parts and in-house and on-site service capabilities. The Maxatec brand is synonymous with high standards of service as well as high performance, high quality products, now to include skeye handhelds and mobile rugged handhelds. (www.maxatec-europe.com)
About Hoeft & Wessel
Hoeft & Wessel is the leading IT and engineering technology Group for ticketing, parking and mobile solutions in Germany and Great Britain. Established in 1978 by the two entrepreneurs who gave the company its name, the enterprise has developed into a group of companies with sales revenues of nearly EUR 100 million and a workforce of 500 employees. Its main locations are Hannover, Germany, and Swindon, UK, to the west of London. According to the EU Industrial R&D Investment Scoreboard, Hoeft & Wessel ranks amongst the top companies in Europe. As one of Europe’s largest manufacturers, Hoeft & Wessel provides with its Skeye brand a wide range of mobile terminals and rugged handhelds, e.g. for retail, logistics, field services, hospitality, as well as point-of-sale solutions. Hoeft & Wessel is the market leader in Germany’s retail sector.
A new range of software development kits (SDKs) for the Sewoo LK-P range of mobile label and receipt printers are now available from leading mobile computing supplier Maxa Technologies Ltd. The SDKs are specifically for use with the wide range of mobile operating systems now in place, including Android, Blackberry, Symbian and Windows Mobile and will assist with the rapid development and deployment of solutions. More
Proven Maxa Technologies hardware and Retail Computer Solutions’ software helps West Lothian butcher maximise shops’ performance and profitability.
Award winning West Lothian butchers, Hugh Black and Sons have increased their productivity and improved cash flow after installing new Electronic Point-of-Sale (EPOS) equipment. More
Maxa Technologies (‘Maxatec’) has released the new Pidion BI-500, an ‘incredibly smart and energetic’ rugged handheld barcode scanner into its fast growing portfolio of products for the Mobile Computing, EPOS and AIDC markets. More
Today Maxatec announces the availability of the new line of 6” thermal transfer label printers from TSC. The price-competitive TSC TTP-268M series is powerful and packed full of features commanding a strong position amongst more expensive products from leading manufacturers. More
At Maxatec we are increasingly proud of both our mobile computing range and our receipt printer range as they stock the most up to date devices and allow us to provide solutions within a range of industries. After 35 years providing the highest grade products, we have learnt which tools will aid the day to day running and the efficiency of the workforce, allowing us to pass this experience on to our clients. More
Maxa Technologies (Maxatec), specialist supplier of hardware and services to the Mobile, Automatic Identification and EPOS market sectors, today announced that manufacturing giant, Datamax-O’Neil, has appointed them as Value Added Distributor (VAD) for their broad range of mobile label and receipt printers in varied printing widths. This will also include the recently launched Datamax-O’Neil RL4 4” rugged portable printer, specially designed for harsh environments such as manufacturing, warehouse and distribution applications. More
Maxa Technologies Limited, specialist supplier of hardware and services to the Mobile, Automatic Identification and EPOS market sectors today announced the release of the CognitiveTPG A799. The point of sale printer will be available with a standard 4-year warranty, memory upgrade (4MB), additional font support, and a lower price point.
From 1st February 2011, all A799 printers ordered will come with a 4-year warranty and a lower list price. The A799 high performance direct thermal receipt printer will still have the same performance, incredible reliability (60 million print lines and 2.3 million cuts), and support for its Receiptware™ marketing software. More
With the chill in the air and jingle bells on every advert it can only mean one thing – Christmas is just around the corner. So why not relax with a mince pie and read our quick monthly round up of all the EPOS news that has gone on this month? This month we have seen Matalan embrace online selling in a new way, Morrison’s bring in a new IT system and a new use is found for receipt printers. Enjoy! More
Maxa Technologies Limited (Maxatec) announces new partnership with Crystal Service in Russia. Maxatec, Master Distributor for CognitiveTPG products in EMEA, worked closely with Crystal Service to enable the development of a fiscal device for the CognitiveTPG A798 and A799 single station printers.
Crystal Service, established over 15 years ago and with offices in Moscow and Saint Petersburg, primarily develops software as well as supplying hardware, services and supplies to the retail and fuel vending markets. More
Maxa Technologies (Maxatec), specialist supplier of hardware and services to the Mobile, Automatic Identification and EPOS market sectors, today announced it has been appointed Master Distributor for the Pidion range of mobile computers. The agreement covers UK and Ireland.
Bluebird Soft’s Pidion range of mobile computers is fast becoming one of the best on the market, with flexible functionality and ergonomic design leading the way. The product portfolio is suitable across a wide variety of industries including, but not limited, to field force automation, logistics, construction, government/public sector and retail.
Eric Seon, Sales Manager for UK and Ireland at Bluebird Soft said, “We are very pleased to be working more closely with Maxatec. A long established business such as Maxatec offers suppliers and customers stability, security and not least, a wealth of knowledge and experience”.
Seon continued: “The mobile computing marketplace in the UK and Ireland is extremely competitive, having focus on our product set is a pre-requisite for any of our distributors. Maxatec is focusing on our product range, they have an extensive reseller network and a very strong technical support team, which is essential for the mobile computing arena. We believe all these factors give a very strong foundation on which to grow the Bluebird business.” More
As you know, every four weeks we like to cast our eyes back over the past month and publish a quick summary of the latest events in the world of Epos and mobile computing. This month has seen many interesting developments, such as Barclays’ decision to spend £1 billion on a retail technology and operations overhaul. This could be related to mobile service provider Verizon’s decision to attempt to displace credit and debit cards with smartphones. Also the UK High Street has seen a much needed boost due to the beautiful weather, with people choosing to head into town rather than to the beach. More
Maxatec launches a new range of portable thermal printers, the LK-P series encompassing 2″ and 3″ rugged portable label printers.
The LK-P series of portable label printers is set to complement the existing and extensive range of portable thermal and impact receipt printers currently marketed by Maxatec.
Available in both 2″ and 3″ print widths, the LK-P11 and LK-P30 are both rugged and compact in design. The printers are lightweight and suitable for any mobile computing application, and meet modern day requirements in terms of ease-of-use, connectivity and reliability.
Andrea Percival, director of Maxa Technologies Limited (Maxatec), said: “The Maxatec brand has been synonymous with printing for many years. We have been looking for suitable portable thermal label printers for sometime, and the LK-P series really fills out our range of portable printers, which until now has focused on portable receipt printing rather than labelling. The LK-P printers are competitive in every way : specification, reliability and price point. We are very pleased that we can now offer our reseller base an alternative product for portable labelling requirements.” More
Maxatec launches an addition to its range of POS hardware, the new RDT-150 all-in-one POS Terminal.
Jason Southern, sales manager at Maxa Technologies (Maxatec) said: “Our current range of POS Terminals has seen a steady increase in sales over the past 12-18months. We are now seeing a demand for an entry-level product and the RDT-150 fits this position perfectly. It’s a robust and compact terminal that can be desk, pole or wall mounted, there is a huge amount of connectivity and power integrated into a small footprint. As with all our terminals, the RDT-150 is richly populated with communication ports, whilst the Pentium Celeron CPU ensures a high performance platform. We have already had very positive feedback customers, so we are confident this one will be a winner.” More
The new and upgraded Maxatec MT-200 is a high performance direct thermal receipt printer with a printing speed of 200mm per second. With complete ease-of-use, drop-in paper loading and adjustable (50 to 82.5 mm) paper widths, the new MT-200 offers a fully flexible receipt printer suitable for high volume receipt printing applications in the retail and hospitality sectors.
Andrea Percival, managing director of Maxatec said: ‘The single station receipt printing market is extremely competitive, and we are constantly looking at our product set to ensure that it remains well specified, quality assured as well as being pitched at the right price point. We took a long look at the existing product offering and decided that the new MT-200 could bring together a higher specification and a lower price for our customers. Basically they get more for less. As with the MT-150, the new and upgraded MT-200 is easy to use, compact and powerful, offering users a first class product at an economical price, and backed by a 2 year warranty. We will continue to ship the MT-150 but we anticipate that customers will gradually migrate over to the MT-200.’ More
Maxatec has released the Xplore DT-351 compact PDA device with integrated CCD barcode scanner. The DT-351 is the latest addition to Maxatec’s range of mobile computing devices.
Already successful with the fully featured DT-350 compact PDA, the DT-351 has all the features of the DT-350 plus an integrated CCD barcode scanner. The Xplore series is a unique and low cost, wireless mobile solution boasting enhanced Wi-Fi stability and features such as single SSID enforcement and ‘Wi-Fi Always On’ connectivity. More
Company bucks economic doom and gloom as revenues achieve 10% growth on same period last year
Maxa Technologies (Maxatec), the approved supplier of POS and EPOS systems, has turned the most severe economic downturn into an opportunity for growth. The company is proud to report a growth in revenues of 10% this financial year compared to the same period last year, and has not only maintained staffing levels but has increased their head count with plans for further appointments later this financial year.
