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Asset protection and RFID solutions for retail and financial operations

CONTROLTEK is a global provider of tamper-evident packaging, retail asset protection, and RFID solutions serving financial institutions, retailers, and manufacturers. Their MarketScale channel covers how physical security and tracking technology reduce shrink, streamline compliance, and protect assets across the supply chain. Content is aimed at loss prevention and operations professionals who need practical, product-level guidance.

19 episodes
Channel Brief·CONTROLTEK · 19 episodes
Updated Dec 6, 2023

Security, Sustainability, and Design Thinking Drive Retail Asset Protection

CONTROLTEK argues that modern retail security requires integrated hardware, software, and process design paired with circular economy principles. Evidence comes from four decades of deployments, named retail partnerships, and verified product certifications.

CONTROLTEK's core thesis is that effective asset protection demands customized problem-solving, not one-size-fits-all products. The channel proves this through design thinking workshops with major retailers (Rite Aid, Burlington Stores), RFID system deployments, and a commitment to sustainability that turns landfill waste into functional security products.

Drawn from CONTROLTEK’s Design Thinking Workshop with Rit… and 3 more →

“If a necessary solution does not currently exist, CONTROLTEK commits to creating it.”

Episode 9: Customized Solutions through Design Thinking

By the numbers

90%

repurposed landfill waste in EcoLOK4 deposit bags

45 years

trusted security solutions provider for retailers, banks, governments

10,000+

RFID systems installed in past four years

90%

post-consumer recycled content in EcoLOK4 bags

What the channel argues

DataCONTROLTEK deployed over 10,000 RFID systems in four years using platform-agnostic, customized approaches.→
DataEcoLOK4 deposit bags contain 90% post-consumer recycled material, verified by third-party certification.→
DataCONTROLTEK has served the world's largest retailers, banks, and government institutions for over four decades.→
InsightDesign thinking workshops with Rite Aid and Burlington Stores created cross-functional solutions for operational challenges.→
InsightCONTROLTEK's software uses modular architecture to serve specific needs like inventory visibility or asset tracking independently.→
InsightCONTROLTEK operates with platform agnostic flexibility, not limiting customers to specific products or hardware.→

What you'll learn

•How to apply design thinking to retail operations through collaborative workshops that solve customer-specific challenges.
•Why RFID deployments succeed when built on modular hardware and software that adapt to individual customer needs rather than forcing standardized solutions.
•How circular economy principles can reduce environmental footprint while maintaining security performance, as demonstrated in EcoLOK4's 90% recycled content.
•The mechanics of asset protection systems that combine comprehensive security measures with real-time inventory visibility for theft deterrence and shrinkage reduction.
•Why platform-agnostic partnerships and global sourcing of best-in-class components enable superior solutions where CONTROLTEK cannot excel alone.

What to do about it

→Conduct design thinking workshops with your retail or banking partners to identify and prototype custom solutions for operational pain points.
→Evaluate your asset protection technology for modularity and platform agnosticism to avoid vendor lock-in and enable future scalability.
→Incorporate circular economy materials and verified sustainability certifications into security product specifications to reduce environmental impact without compromising performance.

Who and what shows up

Tom Meehan

President, CONTROLTEK

Leads child cybersecurity awareness series on gaming platform risks and provides safety guidance for young users.

Rite Aid

Major retailer

Participated in CONTROLTEK design thinking workshop to collaborate on cross-functional solutions for operational challenges.

Burlington Stores

Major retailer

Engaged in CONTROLTEK design thinking workshop focused on innovative and collaborative problem-solving strategies.

Davis Bancorp

Family-owned bank

Partners with CONTROLTEK as family-owned business sharing values around people, property, and client service; demonstrates use of RFID and GS1 barcoding.

Questions this channel answers

Q

How do you tailor RFID and EAS solutions to unique retail environments?

CONTROLTEK collaborates closely with customers, combines custom hardware, software, and tag types, then implements necessary process changes. They remain agnostic to specific platforms and focus on ensuring technology works well in each environment.

CONTROLTEK’s Unique Approach to RFID Solutions: Solving … →
Q

Can security and sustainability coexist?

Yes. EcoLOK4 provides maximum security for cash transport while using 90% post-consumer recycled material, verified by third-party certification, demonstrating that environmental responsibility and asset protection are not trade-offs.

Closing the Loop: Our Sustainable Commitment to Circular… →
Q

What is design thinking and how does it apply to retail?

CONTROLTEK uses design thinking to understand specific customer challenges through collaborative brainstorming and prototype development, then creates tailored solutions. Workshops with Rite Aid and Burlington Stores show cross-functional teams solving operational problems together.

CONTROLTEK’s Design Thinking Workshop with Rite Aid →
Q

How should parents protect children from online security threats in gaming platforms?

Tom Meehan and his daughter Sam emphasize username hygiene without personal identifiers, strong password practices, multi-factor authentication, avoiding sharing personal information even with known contacts, and verifying recipient identity before sharing photos or data.

Child Cybersecurity is a Growing Concern With the Regula… →
Topics:RFID and EAS systemsRetail asset protectionCircular economy productsDesign thinking and custom solutionsChild cybersecurity
Themes:Customized problem-solving over standardized productsSustainability and circular economy integration into securityDesign thinking as a business discipline for retail operations

Industry context

Retail security vendors are increasingly integrating sustainability into EAS solutions, with manufacturers developing biodegradable and recyclable labels to align with growing consumer demand for eco-friendly products.