History

SMARTRAC today is a leading supplier of RFID inlays and a major player in the RFID industry. On the foundation of our strong technology base and our global production and sales network we will further develop our product portfolio and continue to deliver the best to our customers.

2000	Foundation of SMARTRAC Technology Ltd.
2001	Start of mass production of inlays in Thailand
2002	New factory opens in Ayuttaya
2004	Start of proprietary chip module production Opening of another production facility in Ayutthaya
2005	Acquisition of the ePassport activities of multitape GmbH Founding of Xytec Solutions Official opening of 3rd production facility in Thailand
2006	Official opening of SMARTRAC European sales office SMARTRAC became world's largest supplier of RFID Inlays for electronic passports Initial public offering (IPO), SMARTRAC shares listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange
2007	Official opening of 4th production facility in Thailand SMARTRAC N.V. acquires multitape GmbH Local production of RFID components in Brazil started SMARTRAC N.V. acquires HEI Inc.'s RFID division in the U.S. SMARTRAC opens sales office in South Korea
2008	SMARTRAC N.V. takes full ownership of Xytec Solutions Sdn. Bhd. Malaysia SMARTRAC N.V. agrees on joint venture to acquire 30 percent of RFTAG Holding Hong Kong to enter Chinese market SMARTRAC acquires Sokymat Automotive GmbH