Touchstar plc
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- CEO
- Lynden Neil Jones
- Full Time Employees
- 58
- Sector
- Technology services
- Industry
- Packaged software
- Address
- 7 Commerce Way Manchester GM United Kingdom M17 1HW
- IPO Date
- Jun 4, 1986
- Website
- touchstarplc.com
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- Touchstar plc is a United Kingdom-based technology company specializing in the design, development, and supply of mobile data computing solutions and integrated security and logistics technologies. The company offers a range of products including Windows-based rugged mobile devices in various form factors; vehicle tracking and telematics software; bespoke hardware and software solutions; and managed services such as system design, installation, integration with legacy systems, and post-sale maintenance. Its solutions serve industrial sectors including logistics, transport distribution, secure access control, manufacturing, food, healthcare, education, and retail, focusing on enhancing operational visibility, safety, and efficiency across supply chains. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Glasgow, Scotland, Touchstar operates primarily throughout the UK. Its product offerings include proof of delivery software, fire and security systems (including access control, CCTV, and fire/intruder alarms), and rugged mobile computing devices aimed at improving workforce productivity and streamlining logistics and security operations. The company has an installed base of approximately 500,000 terminals across 500 sites. Touchstar’s key clients include large industrial and commercial entities such as Tata Steel, Wincanton Logistics, GSK, Certas, SHV/Calor, and Lakeland. Recent major developments include the company’s strategic review initiated in September 2024, prompted by several takeover offers. The review concluded with a decision to remain a stand-alone AIM-listed entity, while preparing a plan to accelerate growth through management changes, increased marketing, and promotional activities. In 2024, Touchstar reported lower-than-expected revenue due to delayed order conversions but maintained confidence in its future outlook supported by recurring revenues and an improved order book. The company is actively investing in organic expansion, exploring bolt-on acquisitions, and has launched a structured share buyback program aimed at returning £1 million to shareholders. Touchstar’s latest product initiatives include upgrades to bulk proof of delivery systems and enhanced security and logistics solutions tailored for various industry sectors such as fuel delivery, warehouse operations, manufacturing, and cold storage. Its technology portfolio is designed for seamless integration, scalability, and transparent customer support to optimize logistics, secure assets, and empower mobile workforces. Subsidiaries include Touchstar Technologies Limited and Touchstar ATC Limited, contributing to its overall service and product ecosystem. Overall, Touchstar plc provides end-to-end technology solutions that combine rugged hardware, software applications, and managed services to support complex operational environments, emphasizing logistics optimization, security enhancement, and regulatory compliance across multiple industries in the UK market.