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Zebra has informed us of an adjustment to list prices for mobile computers and mobile RFID readers (including the TC22R and MC33xxR), as well as selected Zebra...
Zebra has informed us of an adjustment to list prices for mobile computers and mobile RFID readers (including the TC22R and MC33xxR), as well as selected Zebra OneCare Services and VIQ bundles. The adjustment represents a price increase of 15% for hardware items and 5% for Zebra OneCare Services and VIQ bundles, effective from 23rd of March 2026. Software, accessories and ring scanners are excluded from this price increase.
Here is a breakdown of the relevant information for you:
- All orders shipped up to and including 22nd of March 2026 will be invoiced at the current list prices.
- All new orders placed from 23rd of March 2026 onwards will be subject to the new list prices.
- Open orders will be recalculated as of 23rd of March 2026 and a new order confirmation will be issued.
- All special prices, such as Deal Registrations, Demo Vouchers and promotions are subject to the price adjustment as of the 23rd of March 2026.
- Price Concessions will remain valid until their respective expiry date.
Details of the affected SKUs and the exact new prices are available upon request from your sales representative. Do you have any questions? We will be happy to assist you with our expertise and service – let us know how we can best support you!
Honeywell has informed us of an adjustment to the list prices for selected mobile computers and services, which will take effect from 1st of March...
Honeywell has informed us of an adjustment to the list prices for selected mobile computers and services, which will take effect from 1st of March 2026. Accessories and other product categories are not affected by the price increase.
Here is a breakdown of the relevant information for you:
- All new orders placed from 1st of March 2026 onwards will be subject to the new list prices.
- Project Registrations (PRs) that include affected products will expire on 1st of April 2026 and must be re-submitted thereafter.
- For your active, approved Price Exceptions (PEs), the current list prices will continue to apply provided that:
- the order is placed before 1st of March 2026,
- the order has been requested for delivery prior to 1st of April 2026, and
- the goods are shipped by 25st of April 2026.
Details of the affected SKUs and the exact new prices are available upon request from your sales representative. Do you have any questions? We will be happy to assist you with our expertise and service – let us know how we can best support you!
Elo has informed us of an adjustment to the list prices for selected Android and Windows products....
Elo has informed us of an adjustment to the list prices for selected Android and Windows products. Depending on the item, this adjustment includes price increases of varying levels and will take effect from 1st of March 2026.
Here is a breakdown of the relevant information for you:
- For all orders shipped by 28th February 2026, the current old list prices apply.
- For all new orders placed from 1st March 2026, the new list prices will apply.
- Open orders will be recalculated from 1st March 2026 and will receive a new order confirmation.
- Services, software and warranties are excluded from the price increase.
- All currently active projects will retain their current price until 28th February 2026, after which they will expire.
- From 20th February 2026 onwards, new projects as well as existing projects will be created with the new pricing and a validity starting from 1st March 2026.
Details of the affected SKUs and the exact new prices are available upon request from your sales representative. Do you have any questions? We will be happy to assist you with our expertise and service – let us know how we can best support you!
M3 Mobile offers two future-ready devices designed for demanding working environments: the SM30 handheld computer and the UL30 keypad mobile computer....
M3 Mobile offers two future-ready devices designed for demanding working environments: the SM30 handheld computer and the UL30 keypad mobile computer. Both models feature a powerful Qualcomm Dragonwing QCM/QCS 6490 processor, Android support up to version 18, modern connectivity such as Wi-Fi 6E, and high durability in line with industrial and military standards. This makes them ideal for use in logistics, industry, retail and field services. In addition, they are equipped with Bluetooth 5.3 BLE for Beaconing, enabling real-time tracking to significantly enhance asset management efficiency.
The SM30 features a 5.7" display and AI-powered barcode and image recognition capabilities. All AI processing is performed directly on the device, with no need for an internet or cloud server connection.
The UL30 features a 5" touchscreen with dual input mode, enabling seamless multitasking. It also reliably withstands extreme cold and harsh operating conditions.
Order the powerful SM30 and UL30 mobile computers from M3 Mobile with your sales representative today!
Real-time transparency, secure identification and unrestricted mobility are crucial in manufacturing – the new Zebra ...
Real-time transparency, secure identification and unrestricted mobility are crucial in manufacturing – the new Zebra TC501 and TC701 mobile computers provide exactly that. Thanks to their various scan engines and short-range UHF RFID, they are suitable for a wide range of applications. Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 and optional 5G (Release 17) ensure stable connectivity even in high-density environments. The Qualcomm octa-core processor enables powerful, AI-supported workflows and parallel processes. In addition, the TC701 withstands drops from heights of up to 3.6 metres, while the TC501 impresses with its compact design and low weight.
Order the new Zebra TC501 and TC701 now from your sales representative!
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We are currently in a phase where manufacturers are significantly increasing their prices....
We are currently in a phase where manufacturers are significantly increasing their prices. And not just once – we expect prices to rise several more times this year. They may then fall.
It has reached the point where some manufacturers only calculate once an order has been placed and then state the price at which they will accept it – the price is then valid for one day. This is somewhat reminiscent of the coronavirus period. However, there is no alternative – we must persevere. The change is clearly most significant for relevant end customers who plan rollouts of thousands of devices over months and want planning security. That is no longer possible – ordering and accepting delivery is the only solution for price security.
Of course, this often leads to the question: »You still have devices in stock that you bought at the old price. We want to get them at a discount too.« – and that is a false conclusion.
In distribution, there is a mechanism called »Price Protection«. This is supposed to protect us from price reductions: If a manufacturer lowers the price, we receive a refund for any items already in stock. »Unfortunately«, it also works the other way around: If a manufacturer increases its prices, we must pay the manufacturer extra for goods in stock. This could result in a bill amounting to several million. So, as you see, we don't have any »cheap, old goods«. Due to frequent price changes, it is also possible for a particular device in our inventory to be repriced several times. While this is a minor nightmare for our inventory management, it is ultimately fair and the only solution.
Live: Watching Bureaucracy Being Born
It came to pass in the cold January of 2026 in Berlin that the power went out....
It came to pass in the cold January of 2026 in Berlin that the power went out. A district of 48,000 inhabitants was cut off from the electricity grid for several days. According to a claim of responsibility, this was thanks to an attack by a left-wing extremist group – which, of course, only wanted to hit the power companies and by no means the citizens. As a minor side note, the Lord Mayor was caught playing tennis instead of attending the crisis task force. But hey, I digress.
Political response: Critical infrastructure in Germany must be protected better, IMMEDIATELY. Police, cameras and other suitable measures.
What happens next: A working group is convened to consider how this can be implemented in the long term. Initial outcome: questionnaires are to be sent to all »important« companies in Germany, asking them to explain how they protect themselves and how their infrastructure is to be safeguarded.
Well then, please make some popcorn and watch to see whether my prediction of what follows comes true:
- The questionnaire will be five pages long.
- The working group will become a commission.
- This commission will then become an authority.
- The group of people receiving the questionnaires will be expanded significantly. Failure to complete the questionnaire will be punishable by fines and, in the most serious cases, imprisonment for company directors.
- The whole thing will be cast into law.
- The questionnaire will grow to ten pages.
- Next, a certification will be introduced: »Infrastructure-resilient enterprise«.
- These certifications will be carried out by monopoly bodies within the German economy, i.e. TÜV (Technical Inspection Association) or the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK).
- This certification will become mandatory and will also be part of the scope of statutory audits.
- Every company with ten or more employees will be required to appoint an Infrastructure Officer, who will have to attend regular training courses.
- Funding for concrete measures will, of course, come from the special fund »National Defence«.
Completely wild imagination:
- Private households will be required to stockpile specific amounts of food and water. Those unable to afford this will receive a state subsidy (from the special fund).
- This will be verified every two years, with inspectors granted extensive powers.
- Companies will also be required to stockpile certain quantities of fuel, which will naturally involve the fire safety authorities.
In practical terms, nothing will change – but if something does happen, at least we'll know what we could have done. 😊
That was 2025!
Of course, we don't yet have a fully audited set of figures, but we already have a good idea of how 2025 has turned out.
...Of course, we don't yet have a fully audited set of figures, but we already have a good idea of how 2025 has turned out.
Despite the challenging economic climate, we are pleased to announce that we have achieved single-digit sales growth. We are profitable, as we always have been, but our performance has been sluggish in 2025. We must be honest about that. This is not good enough for us. We can do better. We have realised that certain things only happened in our company because we were spoiled by high growth rates. These are probably no longer possible in the current economic climate. Therefore, we have had to restructure some areas of the company, but we now feel that we are in an excellent position for 2026.
In addition, we plan to invest a further seven-figure sum in 2026 to automate our processes, particularly our logistics operations. This will make them faster and more efficient.
When it comes to AI, I would say that we are already among the leaders in our industry, a status befitting a company that has been managing all business processes in its own cloud since 1995. This was at a time when most major providers did not even know what the cloud was. We have also always worked with a self-developed ERP system, which gives us strength, flexibility and, above all, speed. Speed is in our DNA, as is the fact that we are an IT company that also happens to do distribution.
In 2026, we will also be entering the security and building technology sector, initially with the manufacturer Ajax Security Systems. We have high hopes for this venture and are confident that our partners will benefit greatly from it, too. You will hear much more from us about this in the coming days.
Overall, there has been a lack of business momentum this year, for example in the form of large-scale projects – or the »budget burn spending« of many large customers at the end of the year. This is understandable in the current situation. However, our belief in growth remains firm, and we have set the course for the coming year with more ambition than ever before.
In 2026, you will see a whole host of new offerings, solutions, web services and other innovations from Jarltech. This will reinforce the fact that choosing Jarltech as your partner was — and continues to be – the right decision.
I am proud of my team, which achieved extraordinary things in 2025 and pulled together in every respect.
Let’s keep it going!
