Client: Wolfgang Herren, Owner of Angelsport Herren
Location: Hemer Westig, Germany
Industry: Specialty Retail – Fishing Equipment
Solution: TAGIT 3D EM EAS System with 51 mm and 32×19 mm pricing gun labels
Challenge
Angelsport Herren, a specialty fishing equipment retailer, faced persistent theft of small, high-value items such as reels, lures, and knives. Traditional RF and AM systems failed to detect these items, especially when concealed in metallic booster bags or foil-lined packaging. The store required a discreet yet highly effective solution to protect its inventory without disrupting the shopping experience.
TAGIT Solution
After extensive research, Wolfgang Herren implemented the TAGIT 3D EM EAS System, renowned for its:
- Patented 3D Detection Technology: Ensures high detection rates across all label orientations.
- Compatibility with Metal and Foil Packaging: Effectively detects items even when concealed in challenging materials.
- Customizable Aisle Widths: Allows for flexible installation tailored to store layout.
- Low Maintenance: Operates reliably without the need for frequent servicing.
The store utilized 51 mm EM labels for larger items and 32×19 mm pricing gun labels for smaller products, ensuring comprehensive coverage across its diverse inventory.
Results
- Significant Reduction in Theft: Shrinkage decreased by over 50% within the first year of implementation.
- Improved Inventory Control: Enhanced ability to monitor and protect high-risk items.
- Increased Customer Trust: The discreet system maintained a welcoming shopping environment while deterring theft.
Yes. TAGIT 3D EM systems operate at low frequencies, enabling them to detect products even when hidden in aluminium foil or booster bags—techniques used to bypass traditional RF and AM systems.TAGIT labels also perform reliably on metal surfaces, rounded packaging, and small objects. Watch how
Yes, with one exception. TAGIT EM labels are compatible with all standard EM systems except Meto. For customers using both Meto and non-Meto systems, dual-technology labels are available that work across platforms—including tagging at DC or during manufacturing.
Yes. TAGIT 3D EM technology detects labels applied to metal objects—unless the metal is magnetized, which interferes with detection.
Larger products → use longer labels for stronger signal detectionSmaller products → use short or high-performance labels (e.g. Twin or Power Labels)
Longer labels generally improve detection range, and high-performance options boost results for difficult surfaces or formats.
TAGIT systems allow you to protect more high-shrink items than other technologies, leading to significant shrinkage reduction and a better return on investment.
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Only items with magnetic properties cannot be protected.This limitation aside, TAGIT 3D EM is one of the most versatile and widely compatible EAS systems available.
Nearby devices such as air conditioners, computer monitors, special lighting, and Meto EM systems can introduce environmental noise. This is a known issue with all EAS systems—not unique to TAGIT.
If environmental noise cannot be reduced physically, you can optimize system performance using:
- Master-Master or Turbo configurations
- Sensor-based tuning
These allow fine adjustment to ensure maximum detection reliability even in challenging conditions.
TAGIT 3D EM systems can detect across aisle widths up to 1.15 meters with standard setups.
- Use longer EM labels where possible
- Upgrade to Turbo Mode or Master-Master configuration with sensors
- Apply high-performance specialty labels for critical items
These adjustments allow greater aisle flexibility and stronger detection performance.
