Custom RFID Printing and Encoding
Specializing in RFID sourcing, encoding, and printing in any size, shape, or format. Compliant with retailer mandates and GS1 standards (SGTIN, EPC, UHF/RAIN, NFC).
Every product, individually identified with RFID tagging
An RFID label or tag gives each individual product its own unique digital identity in the form of a serialized code embedded in a tiny chip and antenna, readable by radio. No line of sight, no scanning one item at a time.
The biggest use-case for RFID?
RFID enables hundreds of tagged products to be wirelessly counted in seconds. They can be scanned through shopping bags as customers walk out of a store, or within boxes on pallets in a warehouse.
There is no doubt, RFID is the future!
Retailers now require it. Walmart mandates RFID tagging across most general merchandise categories, and in Canada, Canadian Tire, SportChek, and almost any large retailer now require RFID tags on specified merchandise from their vendors.
If you supply product for any form of major retail, RFID is becoming a requirement! (And the list of retailers is growing, not shrinking.)
Companies that adopt item-level RFID routinely lift inventory accuracy from around 65% to 95% or better.
Why work with Mountain View Printing for RFID?
- Unparalleled RFID technology
Our partnership with OneStop RFID makes us of their proprietary Label Identification Technology (LIT). Every tag is GS1-compliant, encoded, serialized and performance-tested (ask us more). - Every standard covered
RAIN/UHF (EPC Gen2), SGTIN-96 serialization, NFC, QR, and retailer-specific specs. - Custom printing and branding
We can print any shape, size, or format. From plain compliance tags to fully branded labels and packaging.
What we can do
Full-service RFID solutions, products, and consulting. End to end, all within Canada.
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RFID Consulting
Not sure where to start? We'll interpret your retailer's mandate, identify the right inlay and spec for your product, and map the most cost-effective path to compliance.
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RFID Encoding & Serialization
Every tag encoded to GS1 standards with a unique serialized code (SGTIN), so each individual item is identifiable across your supply chain - and verified before it ships.
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RFID Tag & Label Printing
Mandate-ready tags and labels in standard formats - printed, encoded, and performance-tested. The fastest, most economical route to retailer compliance.
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Deployment & Integration
We work with enterprise, large brands, and growing businesses to make RFID work end to end - from first pilot through full rollout across your operation.
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Custom RFID Integration
RFID embedded invisibly into fully custom-printed labels, hang tags, and packaging. Your branding, your design - in almost any size, shape, or material.
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Canadian RFID Service Bureau
Owned and operated in Calgary. One Canadian partner for sourcing, encoding, printing, and testing - no cross-border shipping, no handoffs between vendors.
Industries we serve
RFID pays off anywhere products carry a UPC. From Calgary, we serve growing businesses across Alberta and Canada:
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Retail & apparel
Meet Walmart, Canadian Tire, and SportChek tagging mandates and run item-level inventory with 95%+ accuracy.
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Grocery & food producers
Traceability from origin to shelf, faster and more precise recalls, real-time stock visibility.
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Health, pharmacy & supplements
Unit-level tracking, expiry management, and anti-counterfeit protection for sensitive products.
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E-commerce & fulfillment
Accurate pick, pack, and ship; fewer mis-shipments; warehouse counts in minutes instead of days.
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Industrial & construction
Track tools, equipment, and materials across yards, sites, and vehicles.
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High-value goods
Every item gets a unique digital passport: proof of authenticity, protection against counterfeits.
Talk to an expert
Start an RFID project with us today, or contact us with questions.
FAQ for RFID
Answers to the questions we see most often. You can also contact us directly, we're here to help.
RFID (radio-frequency identification) puts a tiny chip and antenna, which is called an inlay, and lives inside a printed label or tag.
A reader identifies every tagged item by radio, with no line of sight required, at ranges up to about 20 feet for UHF tags.
Hundreds of items can be read at once, which is why counts that took days with barcodes take minutes with RFID.
Most retailer mandates (Walmart, Canadian Tire, SportChek) require passive UHF (RAIN) tags, encoded to GS1’s SGTIN-96 standard, using an inlay approved for your product’s spec category by the Auburn University RFID Lab (ARC certification).
Send us the mandate letter and we’ll translate it into exactly what your products need.
No. The barcode still handles checkout; the RFID tag handles inventory and supply-chain visibility. Retailer-compliant tags carry both – the UPC barcode and the encoded RFID chip on one label.
UHF reads at long range in bulk – it’s the supply chain and retail compliance technology.
NFC reads at tap distance and works with any modern smartphone – it’s for consumer engagement, authentication, and interactive packaging. We print and encode both, and they can work together on the same product.
A barcode identifies a product type – every unit of the same SKU scans the same. Serialization gives each individual unit its own unique number (your GTIN plus a serial, forming an SGTIN) written into the chip. That’s what makes item-level tracking, authentication, and precise recalls possible.
Yes – that’s our specialty. The inlay embeds into custom-printed labels, hang tags, stickers, and packaging in almost any size, shape, or format, without changing how your product looks.
Materials matter (metal and liquids affect radio performance), so we select and test the right inlay for your application before full production.
It depends on the inlay, size, material, and volume – but prices have fallen sharply as adoption has scaled. For standard formats at volume, think cents per label, not dollars. Against the cost of losing a retail listing, or of inventory you can’t find, the math usually favours tagging.
Send us your specs and volumes and we’ll quote it straight.
RFID programs typically run in the thousands of units and up – that’s where per-label pricing makes sense, and it’s the scale we’re built for. Whether you’re piloting one SKU or tagging an entire catalogue, tell us your formats and volumes and we’ll map the run.
Contact us about your RFID needs
Use the form below (or call 403-236-8558) and tell us a bit about your project, a member of our team will be in touch (1 business-day or less).
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