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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 and sustainability converge through customer collaboration

CONTROLTEK argues that retail asset protection, RFID inventory, and sustainable materials are solved by listening to customers first, then building custom solutions. Evidence: four decades serving major retailers, banks, and government; ten thousand RFID deployments; partnerships with Rite Aid and Burlington Stores.

CONTROLTEK's core argument is that security and sustainability are not trade-offs but reinforcing outcomes of deep customer collaboration and modular, problem-first design. The channel proves this through concrete client partnerships (Rite Aid, Burlington Stores, Davis Bancorp) and product innovation (EcoLOK4, overhead RFID EAS systems) where CONTROLTEK identifies unmet needs and builds solutions rather than forcing existing products onto clients.

Drawn from CONTROLTEK’s Design Thinking Workshop with Rit… and 4 more →

“Solutions that protect. People that deliver.”

CONTROLTEK company mantra

By the numbers

90%

repurposed landfill waste in EcoLOK4 deposit bags

45 years

CONTROLTEK tenure as trusted security provider for major retailers, banks, governments

10,000+

RFID systems deployed by CONTROLTEK over four years

90%

post-consumer recycled content verified by third party in EcoLOK4

What the channel argues

DataCONTROLTEK deployed over 10,000 RFID systems in four years using platform-agnostic, problem-first approach.→
DataEcoLOK4 combines 90% post-consumer recycled content with third-party verification for security and carbon reduction.→
InsightDesign thinking workshops with Rite Aid and Burlington Stores demonstrate how cross-functional teams solve retailer-specific operational challenges.→
InsightCONTROLTEK leverages global partnerships and in-house expertise across hardware, software, and tags rather than manufacturing everything alone.→
InsightModular software adapts to individual customer needs, supporting inventory visibility, asset tracking, or both independently.→
DataFor 45 years, CONTROLTEK has served the world's largest retailers, banks, and government institutions as a trusted asset protection partner.→

What you'll learn

•How EAS and RFID solutions address retail shrinkage and real-time inventory visibility without forcing one-size-fits-all products on customers.
•Why collaborative design thinking with major retailers (Rite Aid, Burlington) leads to actionable innovations over consulting-only engagements.
•How circular economy principles in packaging (EcoLOK4) create both environmental and financial value simultaneously in cash transport.
•The importance of modular software architecture for giving customers flexibility to choose inventory visibility, asset tracking, or integrated capabilities.
•Why child cybersecurity online (gaming chat risks, password hygiene, photo sharing) demands parent and guardian education, not just platform controls.

What to do about it

→Audit your asset protection and inventory visibility separately: identify which pain points are primary before selecting RFID or EAS solutions.
→Embed sustainability metrics into procurement: require third-party verification of recycled content claims, as EcoLOK4 demonstrates is standard.
→Establish cross-functional design thinking workshops with technology partners to uncover unmet operational needs rather than selecting off-the-shelf products first.

Who and what shows up

Tom Meehan

President, CONTROLTEK

Co-hosts child cybersecurity education series with daughter Sam, addressing gaming chat risks, password hygiene, and photo-sharing dangers.

Rite Aid

Major retailer

Participated in CONTROLTEK Design Thinking Workshop, demonstrating collaborative problem-solving for retail operations.

Burlington Stores

Major retailer

Participated in CONTROLTEK Design Thinking Workshop focused on innovative and collaborative problem-solving strategies.

Davis Bancorp

Family-owned bank

Partnership with CONTROLTEK showcases shared values between family businesses: use of 90% post-consumer recycled deposit bags, RFID technology, and GS1 barcoding.

Questions this channel answers

Q

How do we solve complex retail inventory and security problems without replacing all existing infrastructure?

CONTROLTEK uses a platform-agnostic, modular approach: they collaborate closely with customers to understand specific challenges, then assemble the right combination of hardware, software, and process design to fit each environment.

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

Can sustainability in packaging also reduce costs and improve security?

Yes: EcoLOK4 uses 90% post-consumer recycled material, is third-party verified, enhances cash transport security, and yields cost savings.

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

Why is design thinking a competitive advantage in retail solutions?

CONTROLTEK's design thinking workshops with Rite Aid and Burlington Stores demonstrate how cross-functional collaboration identifies operational challenges unmet by existing products, leading to custom solutions tailored to each retailer's needs.

CONTROLTEK’s Design Thinking Workshop with Rite Aid →
Q

What risks do children face in gaming platforms, and how should parents respond?

Gaming platforms like Roblox and Fortnite include chat features that expose children to potential threats. Parents should teach password hygiene, discourage sharing personal information or photos, verify the identity of anyone requesting personal details, and avoid accepting gifts from unknown players.

Child Cybersecurity is a Growing Concern With the Regula… →
Topics:RFID and EAS systemsRetail asset protection and inventory visibilitySustainable packaging and circular economyDesign thinking and customer collaborationChild cybersecurity in digital gaming
Themes:Customer-led problem solving over product-first sellingModularity and flexibility across security, software, and supply chainSustainable innovation tied to business outcomes, not just corporate responsibility

Industry context

Retailers increasingly integrate loss-prevention technologies with inventory and analytics platforms to combat organized theft and optimize omnichannel operations, with EAS and RFID systems experiencing steady adoption across apparel, grocery, and specialty segments.

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