UPM RFID achieves widespread NFC tag availability in Korean market 
UPM RFID, the world’s leading NFC tag manufacturer, has entered cooperation with RFID Systems in an agreement to supply NFC tags exclusively from UPM RFID. The tags are available through RFID Systems’ online NFC Store, www.nfcstore.co.kr, launched on 22 August 2011.
RFID Systems, located in Seoul, Korea, is a leading inlay and tag consulting and converting company. The NFC Store offers an extensive selection of NFC tags from UPM RFID and a variety of off-the-shelf NFC applications. Pre-printed tags will help consumers adapt NFC for everyday use. The online store answers growing demand for NFC tags in the world-leading Korean market.
The site is designed to serve application developers, solution providers, retailers, mobile phone manufacturers, carriers, system integrators and event companies. The NFC Store is currently available to the Korean market, with plans to expand its services to Japan, China and other Asian countries. In addition to NFC tags, the net store offers smart posters and cards.
“We’re executing our global NFC strategy of having the broadest global coverage of high-quality online partner stores for NFC tags. Together with Korean NFC Store, UPM RFID is reaching the fastest growing Korean NFC market and leading players in the field. We’re welcoming more local partners to join this effort by partnering with NFC Store to share the success,” says Mikko Nikkanen, Business Development Director, UPM RFID.
