Looking to the future since 1993
Our history has evolved whilst looking to the future. It started with the development of automation systems for the management of the logistics chain. Over the years, our experience led us to extend our expertise to cover the whole retail chain, from production to point-of-sale. Today, we are a strategic partner in the design of innovative automation systems utilised in building specialised and customised solutions that satisfy the requirements of various market sectors.
Company foundation
AP.esse enters the industrial warehouse logistics auto-id market.
European expansion
The company extends its European presence by signing a major agreement for the distribution of mobile computers and barcode scanners with the global brand CipherLab.
Targeting New Markets
Following the exclusive distribution agreement signed with Godex, AP.esse develops new markets through the creation of a resellers’ network specialized in the sale of thermal label printing solutions.
The growth of the product portfolio
The partnership with Unitech is born. The company signs a new distribution agreement to strengthen the range of professional PDA for logistics and retail.
Entry into the Point of Sale Market
Through the acquisition of the Axon brand, the company enters the point-of-sale automation market.
The world of franchising
POS2000, the product that combines technological innovation with a sophisticated and attractive design, is born. Major retailer chains join the company's customer portfolio.
The integration of the offering
Steady development brings the company close to doubling its turnover. The acquisition of the Micrelec brand completes the offering with a new line of cash registers
Development in Europe
Experience in cash point automation allows the company to embark on a path of internationalization as the exclusive distributor of the Posbank brand in Europe.
Market leadership
The company doubles sales again and gains leadership by covering over 20% of the Italian market and 5% of the European market.
Establishment in the European market
Steady growth in the European market leads to the opening of a new sales office in Madrid.
The new Business Unit
From the commercial and technical expertise acquired over the years, the “Consulting Business Unit” is born. A team of experts who favor listening to partners to design specific solutions that start from the study of market trends, interpreting them to ensure maximum customization of solutions.
The development of new Brands
The Wypos brand is born, offering point-of-sale automation solutions designed to facilitate access to innovation for small and medium-sized areas.
New solutions for a new world
The product range expands, in tune with new trends that have radically changed retail dynamics. The line dedicated to self-service continues to grow, enriched with innovative solutions that are increasingly modular and customizable. The segment dedicated to telematics also continues to progress through the development of proprietary RT firmware and the homologation of new telematics printers.
The expansion of the European network
To support the expansion project in Europe, initiated with the expansion of the Madrid office and confirmed by the new contract for the exclusive distribution of Posbank-branded products, the Düsseldorf branch, a commercial reference for all of Central Europe, is made operational. Seven Team CTBK, the team of young riders supported by AP.esse, is Italian champion of the Italian Speed Championship Class 600.
Enhancing the Cloud Infrastructure
The company's growth path continues. The acquisition of the majority shares of ESC Software srl accelerates the strengthening of the Cloud platform, enabling the integration of new services aimed at supporting partners in the activities of updating, managing and remotely monitoring the more than 150,000 Telematic Recorders installed in Italy.
The agreement with the Dylog Buffetti Group
With an important corporate agreement, AP.esse and the Dylog Buffetti Group embark on a new and significant phase of growth in the retail sector, strengthening a long-standing partnership in a project of national and international expansion.
A look to the future
The consolidated technological expertise enriched by the constant reading of market trends give us the ability to offer an increasingly complete and innovative response for the innovation of the point of sale and the entire retail supply chain.