Toronto-based Gao RFID, a provider of RFID interrogators, tags, antenna, modules, sample packages, evaluation kits and other products, has spun out from Gao Tek (formerly Gao Engineering), a manufacturer of engineering development tools, test and measurement instruments and electronic components for electronic engineers.


In a prepared statement, Gao Group CEO Frank Gao, explained,

"Our RFID business grows at a phenomenal rate. We have a fast-growing customer base with customers from all over the world, and developed a strong network of VARs and resellers in all of the countries with significant RFID markets. As a result, we feel that creating an independent company dedicated to RFID will serve our customers better."

Gao RFID develops integrated solutions designed to serve various vertical markets and is reportedly partnering with other RFID vendors to offer additional integrated solutions. Gao RFID and Gao Tek are members of the Gao Group of Companies, a privately owned consortium of corporations headquartered in Toronto, serving the high-tech sector.


The Gao Group also includes Gao Research, a developer of embedded communications software for voice, video, data and fax over IP/wireless, and Gao Engineering, a producer of engineering development tools, test and measurement instruments and electronic components for electronic design engineers.


Source: RFID Journal