THOROFARE, N.J., Nov. 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- As one of the leading suppliers of RFID labels to the retail and logistics industries, Checkpoint Systems is thrilled to announce that we are one of the first manufacturers to get an ARC-certified RFID inlay fitted with brand-new M800 series Impinj chips.
Inside the M800 series
Impinj's M830 and M850 RAIN RFID tag chips are considered the next generation of RFID technology and with good reason. These brand-new chips deliver improved readability and better sensitivity. They have a 30 percent lower power consumption and a small footprint, making them ideal for use across shoes, apparel, general merchandise, and more.
The M800 series also uses 'Impinj Protected Mode,' which protects consumer privacy and increases retail self-checkout and loss prevention abilities.
Checkpoint and the M800 series – a match made in RFID heaven
A highly advanced chip deserves an equally advanced inlay. So Checkpoint installed the M800 Impinj chips into the versatile range of RFID inlays, including Vortex which is popular with retailers and Tyfung which is specially designed for logistics, among others and secured ARC certifications in a variety of specifications from the RFID lab at Auburn University.
Now, whenever Checkpoint clients opt for an inlay featuring the M800 series chips, they can rest assured they'll get the latest RAIN RFID technology, complete with an ARC certification.
Explore the RFID portfolio
Inge Fleuren, Global Product Solution Manager RFID by Checkpoint Systems, says:
"Securing an industry-recognized ARC certification for the Impinj M800 series shows our commitment to staying ahead of the game where innovation and customer confidence is concerned. Checkpoint customers expect high performance and industry-leading tech, and we'll always strive to give it to them.
The swift installation and testing of these inlays are a testament to the collaborative abilities of our teams across Europe, China, and the US. This achievement is a global effort, and we hope our customers will be delighted with the new offering."
Welcome to next generation retail
By combining the new M800 Impinj chip with an ARC certification as part of their chosen inlay, Checkpoint clients can continue the journey towards next-generation business and retail innovations. These include frictionless checkout, open-plan experiential retail spaces, and asset tracking through the supply and custody chain with high-performance RFID.
The convergence of physical and digital retail may be gaining pace, but retailers can rest assured that Checkpoint is equipped to help them face the future of retail with confidence.
About Checkpoint Systems
Checkpoint Systems, a division of CCL Industries, is a global leader in RFID/RF-driven loss prevention, inventory control & traceability, branding, supply chain management and business data intelligence solutions. Its +50 years' expertise are behind its unique combination of cloud-based SaaS, connected hardware, labels and tags offering intelligent solutions that bring clarity and efficiency to companies, from source to shop.
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Checkpoint achieves ARC certification with new M800 series Impinj chips
Checkpoint achieves ARC certification with new M800 series Impinj chips
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- The achievement analysis report meeting took place on Wednesday, December 10, at 4:00 pm in the fourth-floor conference room of the Main Building, Culture Factory.
- Visitor satisfaction reached 90.3%, and the economic ripple effect increased to KRW 45 billion, indicating simultaneous growth.
- Ongoing strategies are necessary, including establishing a craft landmark, implementing branding initiatives, and connecting with UNESCO Creative Cities to support sustainable development.
CHEONGJU, South Korea, Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cheongju Craft Biennale 2025 attracted 402,539 visitors and received exceptional evaluations for its exhibition scale, quality, and international networking. It also achieved record results in key indicators, including visitor satisfaction and economic impact.
The Cheongju Craft Biennale Organizing Committee (Chairman: Beom-seok Lee, Mayor of Cheongju; hereinafter, the Organizing Committee) officially announced these results at the Final Achievement Analysis Report Meeting, held on Wednesday, December 10, at 4:00 PM in the fourth-floor conference room of the Main Building, Culture Factory.
At the meeting, Executive Director Kwang-seop Byun, committee members, officials from Cheongju's Department of Culture and Arts, and research staff attended as the Cheongju University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation (lead researcher: Professor Sang-kyu Choi, Department of Tourism Management) presented the analysis. The study used surveys and behavioral analyses of 660 on-site visitors across three phases (early, mid, and late stages of the event), with a 95% confidence level and a ±3.8% margin of error.
According to the report, the overall satisfaction level of the Biennale was 6.02 out of 7 points, or 90.3%, representing a 1.2 percentage point increase compared to the 2023 Biennale. The research team noted that the Main Exhibition and the International Craft Competition were consistently identified as the primary reasons for satisfaction across the early, middle, and late stages, confirming the stable competitiveness of the core exhibition content.
In addition, both the intention to revisit (5.99 points) and the willingness to recommend (6.00 points), which are key satisfaction indicators, recorded high scores, indicating strong loyalty to the Biennale and a high potential for positive experiences to spread. The ratio of returning to first-time visitors was 56.6% to 43.4%, a narrower gap than at the 2023 Biennale. This result was interpreted as an encouraging sign that satisfaction and intentions to revisit have remained steady while the number of new visitors continues to increase.
The largest increase occurred in total consumer spending and economic ripple effects.
Total consumer spending at the Cheongju Craft Biennale 2025 was approximately KRW 24.9 billion, analyzed across seven categories, including ticket purchases, transportation, food and beverages, accommodation, and shopping. This amount was more than KRW 10 billion higher than the 2023 Biennale. The spending induced a production effect of KRW 45.02 billion, an increase of about KRW 6.8 billion from the KRW 38.25 billion recorded in 2023. The induced value-added effect was KRW 17.41 billion, and the employment effect resulted in 178 jobs. According to the research team, these outcomes contributed positively to the revitalization of the local economy.
Beyond quantitative achievements, the researchers evaluated the Biennale as a landmark event that "reaffirmed the intrinsic value of craft in an era of loss, introduced sustainable craft reflecting on the environment, and presented future visions of coexistence, recovery, and solidarity within the community." They also noted that, following Cheongju's designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and its Gold Award in the "Korean Wave Program" category at the Pinnacle Awards of the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA), the Biennale, now in its 27th year, has strengthened Cheongju's international cultural competitiveness and cultural diplomacy capacity, making a significant impact both domestically and internationally.
Given the vast scale of the Culture Factory, which covers 120,000 square meters, the research team emphasized the urgent need to identify measures to reduce the complexity of visitor flow and alleviate fatigue. The team also proposed directions for further development of the Biennale.
First, they emphasized the need for sustainable strategies and practices related to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. They recommended increasing citizens' familiarity, awareness, and participation in crafts by creating a craft landmark and providing repeated daily exposure. They also suggested expanding craft product sales platforms to create a positive marketing cycle involving appreciation, tourism, and consumption. In addition, the team highlighted the importance of building an integrated data management system to monitor visitor loyalty and revisit rates, upgrading operational systems, and developing strategies to expand international exchanges, such as institutionalizing joint residency programs.
The City of Cheongju and the Organizing Committee stated: "The Cheongju Craft Biennale 2025 was an unprecedented craft festival in every aspect, lasting a record 60 days, with participation from a record 72 countries, and presenting a record 23 exhibitions simultaneously. Thanks to this, Cheongju has transformed into the global center of crafts, beyond K-Craft." They added: "As we stand at the starting line of writing a new history of crafts as a UNESCO Creative City, Cheongju, the Organizing Committee, craft experts and artists, together with international craft networks, will join forces to ensure that the development directions presented today are fully realized."
- The achievement analysis report meeting took place on Wednesday, December 10, at 4:00 pm in the fourth-floor conference room of the Main Building, Culture Factory.
- Visitor satisfaction reached 90.3%, and the economic ripple effect increased to KRW 45 billion, indicating simultaneous growth.
- Ongoing strategies are necessary, including establishing a craft landmark, implementing branding initiatives, and connecting with UNESCO Creative Cities to support sustainable development.
CHEONGJU, South Korea, Dec. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cheongju Craft Biennale 2025 attracted 402,539 visitors and received exceptional evaluations for its exhibition scale, quality, and international networking. It also achieved record results in key indicators, including visitor satisfaction and economic impact.
The Cheongju Craft Biennale Organizing Committee (Chairman: Beom-seok Lee, Mayor of Cheongju; hereinafter, the Organizing Committee) officially announced these results at the Final Achievement Analysis Report Meeting, held on Wednesday, December 10, at 4:00 PM in the fourth-floor conference room of the Main Building, Culture Factory.
At the meeting, Executive Director Kwang-seop Byun, committee members, officials from Cheongju's Department of Culture and Arts, and research staff attended as the Cheongju University Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation (lead researcher: Professor Sang-kyu Choi, Department of Tourism Management) presented the analysis. The study used surveys and behavioral analyses of 660 on-site visitors across three phases (early, mid, and late stages of the event), with a 95% confidence level and a ±3.8% margin of error.
According to the report, the overall satisfaction level of the Biennale was 6.02 out of 7 points, or 90.3%, representing a 1.2 percentage point increase compared to the 2023 Biennale. The research team noted that the Main Exhibition and the International Craft Competition were consistently identified as the primary reasons for satisfaction across the early, middle, and late stages, confirming the stable competitiveness of the core exhibition content.
In addition, both the intention to revisit (5.99 points) and the willingness to recommend (6.00 points), which are key satisfaction indicators, recorded high scores, indicating strong loyalty to the Biennale and a high potential for positive experiences to spread. The ratio of returning to first-time visitors was 56.6% to 43.4%, a narrower gap than at the 2023 Biennale. This result was interpreted as an encouraging sign that satisfaction and intentions to revisit have remained steady while the number of new visitors continues to increase.
The largest increase occurred in total consumer spending and economic ripple effects.
Total consumer spending at the Cheongju Craft Biennale 2025 was approximately KRW 24.9 billion, analyzed across seven categories, including ticket purchases, transportation, food and beverages, accommodation, and shopping. This amount was more than KRW 10 billion higher than the 2023 Biennale. The spending induced a production effect of KRW 45.02 billion, an increase of about KRW 6.8 billion from the KRW 38.25 billion recorded in 2023. The induced value-added effect was KRW 17.41 billion, and the employment effect resulted in 178 jobs. According to the research team, these outcomes contributed positively to the revitalization of the local economy.
Beyond quantitative achievements, the researchers evaluated the Biennale as a landmark event that "reaffirmed the intrinsic value of craft in an era of loss, introduced sustainable craft reflecting on the environment, and presented future visions of coexistence, recovery, and solidarity within the community." They also noted that, following Cheongju's designation as a UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and its Gold Award in the "Korean Wave Program" category at the Pinnacle Awards of the International Festivals & Events Association (IFEA), the Biennale, now in its 27th year, has strengthened Cheongju's international cultural competitiveness and cultural diplomacy capacity, making a significant impact both domestically and internationally.
Given the vast scale of the Culture Factory, which covers 120,000 square meters, the research team emphasized the urgent need to identify measures to reduce the complexity of visitor flow and alleviate fatigue. The team also proposed directions for further development of the Biennale.
First, they emphasized the need for sustainable strategies and practices related to the UNESCO Creative Cities Network. They recommended increasing citizens' familiarity, awareness, and participation in crafts by creating a craft landmark and providing repeated daily exposure. They also suggested expanding craft product sales platforms to create a positive marketing cycle involving appreciation, tourism, and consumption. In addition, the team highlighted the importance of building an integrated data management system to monitor visitor loyalty and revisit rates, upgrading operational systems, and developing strategies to expand international exchanges, such as institutionalizing joint residency programs.
The City of Cheongju and the Organizing Committee stated: "The Cheongju Craft Biennale 2025 was an unprecedented craft festival in every aspect, lasting a record 60 days, with participation from a record 72 countries, and presenting a record 23 exhibitions simultaneously. Thanks to this, Cheongju has transformed into the global center of crafts, beyond K-Craft." They added: "As we stand at the starting line of writing a new history of crafts as a UNESCO Creative City, Cheongju, the Organizing Committee, craft experts and artists, together with international craft networks, will join forces to ensure that the development directions presented today are fully realized."
** The press release content is from PR Newswire. Bastille Post is not involved in its creation. **
Final Report Meeting on the Achievements of the Cheongju Craft Biennale 2025: Record-Breaking Economic Impact
