Radio Frequency Identification Technology for Logistics, Tagging and EPC

RF Code extends trade program to include passive RFID

Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Users of passive RFID solutions now have the same opportunity as those deploying active RFID solutions to trade in their tags and readers for monetary credit toward the purchase of an active RFID solution. RF Code announced it has extended its trade up program to include passive RFID solutions on its Tag-In promotion, which runs through Aug. 31.

Participants will receive a $5 credit for every passive tag and $250 credit for every passive reader turned in, applied toward the purchase of RF Code active tags and readers. [end] 

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