About Us

We build technology that helps organisations work more reliably, efficiently and with greater confidence. Since the beginning, we have listened 
closely to our customers and built systems that solve real operational problems in ways that are technically robust and easy to use.

We work with organisations of all sizes, from SMEs to multinationals, and we understand the value of technology that does an important job without getting in the way. Our strength lies in combining hardware and software expertise with a practical understanding of how things work 
in the real world. That means building systems that are dependable, adaptable and shaped by the people who use them every day.

At CoreRFID, we know that the best technology is the kind that quietly does its job well. 
That is what we aim to deliver, and it is what has guided us from the start.

OUR STORY

1995

Originally founded as the RFID arm of Mannings Engineering Group

2005

Supplied RFID tags to the Eurotunnel 
joint venture for access control.

2007

CoreRFID is established by Munzi Ali, 
Richard Harrison, Terry Allen and James 
Ryder through a management buyout with venture capital backing

2008

Apple purchased NFC tags from 
us to explore contactless payments

2009

CheckedOK launched and secured its first customer orders

2010

CheckedOK gained rapid adoption 
in the UK and Irish lifting industry

2011

CheckedOK won its first global order from 
an Australian lifting inspection firm

2015

Delivered projects for Ocado Technology’s automated warehouses and Ireland’s Electricity Supply Board

2016

BMW Mini adopted our RFID system at its Swindon and Oxford plants

2017

Expanded globally with deployments in France, Germany, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Australia, US, Brazil, Japan, China 
and Taiwan.

2018

Completed management buyout as VC investor exited. Multinational Spanset invested

2020

RFID systems tracked equipment and controlled site access for Nightingale hospital construction.

2022

CheckedOK reached its 100th customer

2024

Launched SaaS version of CheckedOK 
to reach a wider audience.

2025

Acquired new headquarters in Liverpool’s industrial dock regions

MEET THE TEAM

MUNZI ALI

MANAGING DIRECTOR

A software engineer who has specialised in RFID for over 20 years, Munzi is one of the most experienced professionals in the field. He was part of the management buy-out team that established CoreRFID as an independent business and led the development of its CheckedOK solution. Munzi is responsible for business strategy and plays a hands-on role in developing solutions that combine RFID hardware, software and data management.

Richard Harrison

Technical Sales Director

Co-founder with over 20 years solving RFID problems across industrial sectors. Combines deep technical knowledge with practical customer insight to specific and deliver systems that work in complex operational environments. Has been there from the start, helping turn early opportunities into trusted, long-term relationships.

Chris McCartney

Commercial Lead

Chris has over 15 years’ experience driving revenue growth and scaling high-performance sales teams in technology companies across networks, cloud, telecoms, audio-visual and IT solutions. He joined CoreRFID to lead the new SaaS division of CheckedOK, its market-leading inspection management software. Works with customers to deliver solutions that make a real difference to their operations.

Wendy Webb

Management Accountant

Manages the financial backbone that keeps CoreRFID focused and sustainable as it grows. Ensures operational efficiency supports both technical innovation and reliable customer delivery. Brings clarity and discipline to the commercial decisions that underpin everything the business delivers.

We’re active members of LEEA and IPAF, working alongside the lifting and access industries to shape regulatory standards and safe practice globally. 
Our Global Energy Network membership strengthens our support for the energy sector’s unique challenges, from offshore oil & gas to renewables.

These partnerships keep us connected to the real issues our customers face every day.

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