About Us

Our approach is simple: focus on business processes, people, and technology in order to create a solution that will drive efficiency, accuracy, and connectivity. With extensive subject matter expertise in data capture, labeling and printing, and mobile computing, we are trusted to build and manage solutions for some of the best IT and operations teams in the world. Founded in 1998, Barcoding is headquartered in Baltimore, Md., with offices across North America (Chicago, Houston, Seattle, Montreal, Toronto, and Vancouver).
Barcoding, Inc. #SupplyChainGeeks Since 1998
Founded by Jay Steinmetz in a small apartment in Baltimore, Maryland, Barcoding, Inc.’s mission remains:
Develop a consistently profitable, growth oriented and sustainable company that provides opportunity for personal success for all of its employees while positively impacting customers, business partners and social communities.
With dedicated practices in Data Capture, Supply Chain Architecture, RFID, Labeling & Printing, Software and Professional Services, Barcoding impacts tens of thousands of organizations across the globe, helping them increase revenue, reduce operational costs and improve their customers’ experiences.
Our vision: Barcoding, Inc. delivers supply chain automation and innovation to enable organizations to be more efficient, accurate and connected.

“"We chose Barcoding because of their experience in the mobility solutions space."” Scott Welch, IT Manager, Wright Wisner
"Follow the Sun" Support Model
Barcoding’s hours will start at 8:00 EST and close at 6:00 PST creating a 14-hour coverage period for current and future clients.
Barcoding’s expertise spans an array of industries, allowing us to customize and deliver solutions that address your business’ pain points.
Sampling of Industries We Serve
- Field Service
- Food and Beverage Distribution
- Healthcare
- Manufacturing
- Retail
- Transportation and Logistics
- Warehousing
- Wholesale Inventory
- ….and many others.
Try out our Solution Builder to see how we can impact your industry.
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Read now!Barcoding History & Awards
- 2020
Partners with Susquehanna Service Dogs to Name an Assistance Dog, Suzie!
Partners with Susquehanna Service Dogs to Name an Assistance Dog, Suzie!
July 22, 2020Here at Barcoding we love our furry friends! It is not uncommon to see our puppies in the office, and, even if they are not here in person, our companions shine on our Pet Wall, which you can view here. It was only a matter of time until we partnered with..Read More - 2020
Barcoding Receives Three Indigo Design Awards
Barcoding Receives Three Indigo Design Awards
April 23, 2020Barcoding’s Marketing & Design Department recently won three Indigo Design Awards for the Android in the Enterprise Campaign. Silver in Digital Ads and Campaigns 2020 Silver in Book Design 2020 Bronze in Website Design 2020 About the Project With Windows Mobile reaching the end of support in January 2020, Barcoding..Read More - 2020
Peter Zalinski Named “Rock Star of the Supply Chain”
Peter Zalinski Named “Rock Star of the Supply Chain”
March 30, 2020Each year, Food Logistics Champions: Rock Stars of the Supply Chain selects leaders who go above and beyond in their efforts to shape the global food supply network. Peter Zalinski, supply chain architect, was selected as one of the 2020 recipients. “The 2020 Food Logistics Champions: Rock Stars of the Supply Chain exhibits..Read More - 2020
Barcoding’s Dan Perlak and Ken Currie Named “Pros to Know”
Barcoding’s Dan Perlak and Ken Currie Named “Pros to Know”
March 17, 2020We are excited to announce that two of our very own #SupplyChainGeeks have been named as “Pros to Know” by Supply & Demand Chain Executive: Dan Perlak, vice president of operations, and Ken Currie, vice president of business development. Both Perlak and Currie play an integral role in our team..Read More - 2019
Our HQ has Moved to Bank St!
Our HQ has Moved to Bank St!
October 28, 2019We kicked off our new HQ with a grand opening on Thursday, October 24, 2019. At our open house, guests were able to check out all of the new amenities during a self-guided tour, complete with innovation pods. Learn more about our renovation process here. New HQ Address 3840 Bank Street..Read More - 2019
Barcoding, Inc. CEO Among Daily Record’s 2019 Most Admired CEOs
Barcoding, Inc. CEO Among Daily Record’s 2019 Most Admired CEOs
September 26, 2019Barcoding, Inc. CEO Among Daily Record’s 2019 Most Admired CEOs The Daily Record recently named our CEO, Jay Steinmetz, as one of 2019’s Most Admired CEOs. The Daily Record created their Most Admired CEOs award to recognize talented, visionary leaders throughout Maryland. Winners were selected by a panel of judges,..Read More - 2019
Barcoding Receives GDUSA In-House Design Award for Branding
Barcoding Receives GDUSA In-House Design Award for Branding
August 26, 2019We are proud to announce that Barcoding has received another award for our new brand from GDUSA In-House Design Awards! - 2019
Barcoding, Inc. named as Great Supply Chain Partner by SupplyChainBrain magazine
Barcoding, Inc. named as Great Supply Chain Partner by SupplyChainBrain magazine
August 16, 2019The publication has made their prestigious list for 17 years running, but this year, saw a new level of competition. Barcoding, Inc.’s commitment to excellence ensured that we stood out among the crowded field of worthy contenders. SupplyChainBrain makes its list based on nominations from supply chain professionals, who are asked..Read More - 2019
Barcoding Expands into Canada with regional offices in Montreal, Toronto & Vancouver
Barcoding Expands into Canada with regional offices in Montreal, Toronto & Vancouver
March 18, 2019We’re excited to announce our international expansion with the launch of Barcoding-Canada. This expansion will allow Barcoding, Inc. to better serve and support our clients across North America. Meet Barcoding-Canada. Through this expansion, Barcoding-Canada has opened regional offices in Montreal, Toronto and Vancouver to support our existing customers with Canadian operations and..Read More - 2019
Edge Partner of the Year Award from Panasonic & Indigo Award for Barcoding Branding and Animation
Edge Partner of the Year Award from Panasonic & Indigo Award for Barcoding Branding and Animation
March 1, 2019Thanks to all of our hard work on the new Barcoding brand, we earned a Bronze Indigo Award for Branding and Computer Animation! Learn more. This year, we also received Edge Partner of the Year Award from Panasonic. - 2019
Barcoding, Inc. Launches new Branding at Kickoff, Jan. 2019
Barcoding, Inc. Launches new Branding at Kickoff, Jan. 2019
January 9, 2019The new year marks our 21st year in business. Over the past 21 years, our business has evolved into so much more than barcodes—we are a solution provider. We wanted our new brand to better reflect our evolution as a full solution provider, so we created a more modern take..Read More - 2018
Opens Houston, TX Office (Danforth Systems Acquisition)
Opens Houston, TX Office (Danforth Systems Acquisition)
September 17, 2018We recently announced our acquisition of Danforth Systems LLC. This innovative mobility solution provider based in Houston, Texas, will reinforce Barcoding, Inc.’s position a top system integrator and strengthen its RFID offerings. Known for its RFID inventory tracking and barcode scanner technology, Danforth Systems counts among their clients companies across..Read More - 2018
Barcoding’s Dave Reba Named the 2018 Food Logistics Champion: Rock Star of the Supply Chain
Barcoding’s Dave Reba Named the 2018 Food Logistics Champion: Rock Star of the Supply Chain
April 24, 2018Barcoding, Inc.’s Labeling & Printing Director Dave Reba has been honored with the 2018 Food Logistics Champion: Rock Star of the Supply Chain award. The publication bestows this coveted recognition on people and businesses within the food and beverage industry that have gone the extra mile to bring new levels of productivity,..Read More - 2018
Celebrates 20th Anniversary
Celebrates 20th Anniversary
January 8, 2018Celebrates 20th Anniversary - 2017
Acquires Power Up™ Charging and Versatile Mobile Systems
- 2017
Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know – Brian Harvey, Maryland Technology Company of the Year
Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know – Brian Harvey, Maryland Technology Company of the Year
April 24, 2017Maryland Tech Council: Maryland Technology Company of the Year Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know – Brian Harvey Saving money, time and effort are top priorities for all aspects of business, and nowhere is this more important than in the supply chain. One expert who has found a way to..Read More - 2016
Announces Digital Commerce Platform BUY@Barcoding
Announces Digital Commerce Platform BUY@Barcoding
April 24, 2016Announces Digital Commerce Platform BUY@Barcoding - 2015
Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know – Tom O’Boyle & 7 More Awards
Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know – Tom O’Boyle & 7 More Awards
April 24, 2015Baltimore Business Journal Best in Finance: CFO Awards – Jeff Gillis Baltimore Business Journal– No. 2 Network System Integrator Baltimore SmartCEO Corporate Culture Award CRN’s Solution Provider 500 (SP 500) Food Logistics Champions – Rock Stars of the Supply Chain – Tom O’Boyle MHI Innovation Award (Nominee) Supply & Demand Chain Executive 100..Read More - 2015
Launches #SupplyChainGeek Network
- 2014
Supply & Demand Chain Executive Pros to Know – Martin Jack & 3 More Awards
- 2014
Opens West Coast Office
Opens West Coast Office
April 24, 2014Opens West Coast Office - 2013
Baltimore SmartCEO Circle of Excellence – Jay Steinmetz & More Awards
- 2013
Launches RFID Practice
Launches RFID Practice
April 24, 2013Launches RFID Practice (Miles Technologies Acquisition) - 2013
Celebrates 15th Anniversary
Celebrates 15th Anniversary
January 7, 2013Celebrates 15th Anniversary - 2012
CRN’s Solution Provider 500 (SP 500 – formerly VAR500)
CRN’s Solution Provider 500 (SP 500 – formerly VAR500)
April 24, 2012CRN’s Solution Provider 500 (SP 500 – formerly VAR500) - 2011
Launches an educational program (Executive Forum)
- 2011
Baltimore SmartCEO Smart100 & Food Logistics FL100
Baltimore SmartCEO Smart100 & Food Logistics FL100
April 24, 2011Baltimore SmartCEO Smart100 CRN’s Solution Provider 500 (SP 500 – formerly VAR500) Food Logistics FL100 - 2010
Awarded Everything Channel’s VAR500 & Baltimore Business Journal’s List Largest Private Companies
Awarded Everything Channel’s VAR500 & Baltimore Business Journal’s List Largest Private Companies
April 24, 2010Everything Channel’s VAR500 Baltimore Business Journal’s List Largest Private Companies - 2009
Awarded Baltimore SmartCEO’s Future 50, Everything Channel’s VAR500, Named Inc. 5000 Award
Awarded Baltimore SmartCEO’s Future 50, Everything Channel’s VAR500, Named Inc. 5000 Award
April 24, 2009Baltimore SmartCEO’s Future 50 Everything Channel’s VAR500 Named Inc. 5000 Award - 2009
Named INC 5000 Award
Named INC 5000 Award
April 24, 2009 - 2009
Acquires Navigator Technologies
Acquires Navigator Technologies
April 24, 2009Acquires Navigator Technologies - 2008
Baltimore Business Journal – “Largest Systems Integrator” & 4 More Awards
Baltimore Business Journal – “Largest Systems Integrator” & 4 More Awards
April 24, 2008Baltimore SmartCEO’s Future 50 Baltimore Business Journal – “Largest Systems Integrator” Deloitte’s MD and VA Technology Fast 50 Inc.’s Inner City 100 Named Inc. 5000 Award - 2008
Acquires Wi-Tec Data Systems
Acquires Wi-Tec Data Systems
April 24, 2008Acquires Wi-Tec Data Systems - 2007
Baltimore SmartCEO’s Future 50 & Named Inc. 5000 Award
Baltimore SmartCEO’s Future 50 & Named Inc. 5000 Award
April 24, 2007Baltimore SmartCEO’s Future 50 Named Inc. 5000 Award - 2006
Awarded Maryland Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2006 Award – Jay Steinmetz
Awarded Maryland Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2006 Award – Jay Steinmetz
April 24, 2006Maryland Ernst & Young Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2006 Award – Jay Steinmetz - 2006
Acquires Acuity ID and Turn 2 Technologies
Acquires Acuity ID and Turn 2 Technologies
April 24, 2006Acquires Acuity ID and Turn 2 Technologies - 2005
Awarded Baltimore SmartCEO’s Future 50
Awarded Baltimore SmartCEO’s Future 50
April 24, 2005Awarded Baltimore SmartCEO’s Future 50 - 2004
Named Inc. 500 Company and one of Forbes’ “10 Privately Held Technology Companies to Watch”
Named Inc. 500 Company and one of Forbes’ “10 Privately Held Technology Companies to Watch”
April 24, 2004Named Inc. 500 Company and one of Forbes’ “10 Privately Held Technology Companies to Watch” - 1998
Founded by Jay Steinmetz
Founded by Jay Steinmetz
April 19, 1998Founded by Jay Steinmetz, 1998
Our Headquarters in Baltimore, Maryland (USA)
Barcoding’s headquarters remain in Baltimore, MD, just down the street from where the company was founded. We sit a block from the Baltimore harbor, snuggled between historic Fells Point and the Canton neighborhoods. At headquarters, we manage all of our professional services. Our Baltimore office has moved from Boston Street to Bank Street. Ask about a tour!
Barcoding, Inc.
3840 Bank Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21224
888.412.SCAN (7226)
Barcoding, Inc. Technology Integration Center in Chicago, Illinois
To help our clients’ determine if RFID technology is appropriate for their workflows, we have the Technology Integration Center (or TIC) in Oak Brook Terrace, IL.
Our Offices in the Central United States
Oak Brook Terrace, IL Office
1S-660 Midwest Road, Suite 310
Oak Brook Terrace, IL 60181
Our Office on the West Coast: Versatile Mobile Systems
Our Partners
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- Infor
- ShipTrack
- FarEye
- doForms
- Ivanti Wavelink
- Handheld
- Mobile Systems Intelligence by Connect Inc.
- Definitive Technology Group
- CounterPath
- Blue Link
- MetalCraft
- Samsung
- CaptureTech: Next Level Traceability in Key Management
- SCLogic Package Tracking Software Systems
- POWER UP™ Charging Technology
- TrackX
- Global Technology Systems, Inc.
- SalesWarp
- Verizon
- Scandit
- Wavelink
- Visybl
- TrackAbout
- TESSCO Technologies
- Tekcore
- StayLinked
- SOTI
- Sendum
- BarTender by Seagull Scientific