Zhenzhen Zebra Technology Trading (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., founded in 1969 in the United States, is a supplier of on-demand printers and advanced software and hardware solutions, integrating the design, manufacture and sales of printers and other office equipment
Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA) provides the most comprehensive range of innovative technology solutions to help customers efficiently identify, track and manage the deployment of critical assets to dramatically improve business efficiency. Zebra's core technologies include reliable, on-demand printers and advanced software and hardware solutions. By improving procurement efficiency, visibility, security and accuracy, Zebra is able to help customers achieve the right "Asset, Location and When" goals. Zebra serves more than 90 percent of the world's Fortune 500 companies. As of December 31, 2008, Zebra printers are expected to have sold more than 7.5 million units worldwide.
Our Specialty Printing Group (SPG) designs, manufactures, and sells purpose-built printing equipment that enables real-time, on-demand printing of a wide range of information. These devices are used by manufacturers, service organizations, and government agencies around the world for automated identification, data collection, and personal authentication, helping them improve efficiency, provide better customer service, and achieve better security. Our products include direct thermal and thermal transfer label and receipt printers, passive radio frequency identification (RFID) printers/encoders, and dye sublimation card printers. We also sell a full range of specialty consumables, including self-adhesive labels, ribbons, thermal printheads, card supplies, batteries, and other accessories, such as label design and printer network management software.
Formed in 2008 through the acquisitions of Navis Holdings, LLC, WhereNet Corp., proveo AG and Multispectral Solutions Inc., Zebra's Enterprise Solutions Group (ZES) provides asset tracking and management solutions designed to optimize the flow of goods in complex logistics operations. Whether it's tracking containers and cargo through major ports, managing components for lean manufacturing, or managing ground support equipment at a large airport, ZES' automated asset tracking and management solutions enable business process improvements. With the wide range of products offered by these acquirers, ZES is able to provide enhanced asset monitoring capabilities and improve business efficiency for industries such as aviation, defense, civil aviation, automotive, industrial manufacturing, maritime, and transportation and logistics. Customers in these industries benefit from increased efficiency, reduced operating costs, and enhanced safety and reliability across their entire logistics operations.
Headquartered in Vernon Hills, Illinois, Zebra was founded in 1969 as Data Specialties Inc., a manufacturer of high-speed electromechanical products. The company shifted its focus to on-demand labeling and ticketing systems in 1982 and changed its name to Zebra Technologies Corp. in 1986. Zebra went public in 1991 and its shares are traded on the NASDAQ Stock Exchange under the symbol ZBRA. Zebra currently generates more than $650 million in annual sales, all of which are manufactured at the company's facilities in Vernon Hills, Illinois, and Camarillo, California. Zebra also manufactures and sells genuine Zebra supplies from its facilities in Wisconsin, Rhode Island, California and Preston, England. To underscore our commitment to quality and reliability, all of Zebra's design and manufacturing departments are certified to the ISO 9000 international quality management standard.
Global presence
Zebra's international distribution network spans more than 90 countries. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, Zebra Technologies Europe Ltd is responsible for the sales and support of products and specialty label products for the wider region of Europe and the Middle East, including managing sales and support offices in France, Germany, Italy, Denmark, Sweden, Spain, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates. Zebra Technologies Latin America, LLC, based in Miami, Florida, USA, is responsible for the company's overall operations in Latin America. In addition, Zebra has product sales and support offices in Mexico, Brazil and Argentina. Zebra Technologies Asia Pacific, LLC, based in Singapore, is responsible for the company's activities in the region, including managing sales and support organizations in China, Japan, Korea and Australia.
Awards and recognitions
Zebra has been ranked as one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S. by leading industry analysts and national, local and trade business magazines. Every time, Zebra is named to Deloitte and Touche's prestigious "Fast 50" list, a regional ranking of the fastest-growing technology companies in the U.S. and Canada. Zebra is also consistently ranked among Forbes magazine's "200 Best U.S. Small Businesses." Zebra is also regularly named to Business Week's annual "100 Fast Growing Companies" list and Hoover's "America's 250 Fastest Growing Companies" list. Recently, Zebra was named a Supply Chain Innovato by Supply Chain System magazine and was ranked No. 1 in RFID Customer Support by readers of Consumer Goods Technology magazine.
