Identiv Awarded Schreiner Group’s ‘Supplier of the Year’ Award

Identiv, Inc. announced it is awarded “Supplier of the Year” by Schreiner Group GmbH & Co. KG for its device-level authentication, anti-counterfeiting RFID devices in medical equipment and consumables. 

These RFID inlays also work with hospital medical devices currently used in applications including treating patients suffering from COVID-19 and other respiratory conditions, as well as authenticating consumables for analytical equipment.

This year marks the ninth time Schreiner Group has recognized their best supplier in terms of on-time delivery, quality, pricing, and customer service. 

It is also the first time a supplier of RFID devices received the honor. 

The acknowledgment is attributed to Identiv’s high compliance score: The company earned 95 out of 100 points and is rated an “A” supplier, joining prior recipients like 3M and FLEXcon.

The two companies have worked together for over 15 years and Identiv is currently supplying RFID devices to Schreiner Group through 2023 to provide secure authentication in IoT, with several million RFID devices from its technology portfolio already deployed and connected to high-tech labels and one-time-use medical equipment in hospitals throughout Europe. 

Identiv’s RFID Inlays provide contactless device identification, optimize processes during medical procedures (i.e., checking for compatibility between different types of equipment), and protect patients’ health and safety from counterfeits.

“Our commitment to exceptional technology and service has been recognized by the Schreiner Group,” said Dr. Manfred Mueller, Identiv chief operating officer and GM Identity. “Authentication and anti-counterfeiting applications have become even more critical over the past year, especially in the healthcare sector where organizations are continuously grappling with protecting their patients and employees during the pandemic.”

Identiv’s RFID design portfolio verifies smart identities and security in the IoT. 

Its high-frequency (HF) and ultra-high frequency (UHF) 13.56 MHz RFID devices are customizable, are available as dry or wet inlays, and come in various shapes and sizes. 

The RFID devices feature multiple designs integrating various materials, chip technologies, and frequencies for metal and non-metal environments. Identiv produces RFID devices using advanced flip-chip technology and state-of-the-art, high-volume die-bonding processes with integrated inline quality and process control to guarantee superior quality performance.

This IoT portfolio powers RFID and NFC technology for medical devices, wearables, mobile peripherals, smart posters and tags, pharmaceuticals and pharmacies, luxury goods, government-controlled products, logistics and supply chains, customer engagement, libraries, asset management, electronic games, event management, athletic wear, and more.