Checkpoint Systms, Inc. (NYSE:CKP)

Checkpoint Systems, Inc. manufactures and provides technology-driven end-to-end loss prevention, merchandising and labeling solutions to the retail and apparel industry worldwide. The company operates in three segments: Shrink Management Solutions, Apparel Labeling Solutions, and Retail Merchandising Solutions. The Shrink Management Solutions segment offers electronic article surveillance (EAS) systems, including sensors and deactivation units to prevent merchandise theft in retail stores using radio frequency (RF) and electromagnetic (EM) technology; and electronic article surveillance consumables comprising EAS-RF and EAS-EM labels to reduce merchandise theft in retail stores. It also provides Keepers, Spider Wraps, Bottle Security, Cable Loks, and hard tags for in-store application, as well as Showsafe, a line alarm system for protecting display merchandise. In addition, this segment offers physical and electronic store monitoring solutions, such as fire alarms, intrusion alarms, digital video surveillance systems, and central station monitoring for retail environments; and RFID tags and labels. The Apparel Labeling Solutions segment provides apparel labeling solutions consisting of tags and labels to apparel retailers, brand owners, and manufacturers. This segment also offers its Web-based data management services; and supplies customized apparel tags and labels through a network of 29 service bureaus located in 20 countries. The Retail Merchandising Solutions segment provides hand-held label applicators and tags, promotional displays, and queuing systems. The company markets its products through direct distribution and reseller channels. Checkpoint Systems, Inc. was founded in 1969 and is based in Thorofare, New Jersey.