Loftware Acquires BL.INK

Loftware has acquired BL.INK, one of the leading enterprise link management platforms that empowers brands with secure, scalable and data-driven technologies to enhance engagement and streamline digital interactions.

This acquisition furthers Loftware’s long-standing commitment to providing customers with a single end-to-end technology to support their journey from new product development and supplier management through manufacturing and warehouse/inventory management all the way to distribution and consumer engagement.

Delivering SaaS technology, BL.INK’s technology enables connected packaging and digital engagement for global enterprise brands while building trust through product transparency and verification. BL.INK enables brands to create digital product passports (DPPs), helping them engage with consumers through connected packaging and personalized digital experiences. 

‘Each part of the supply chain plays an essential role in ensuring products are produced, stored, and shipped with accuracy and consistency to meet consumer demand and standards. This acquisition builds on Loftware’s capabilities to support our customers’ journeys through the entire supply chain,’ said Loftware president and CEO, Jim Bureau. ‘Link management, dynamic QR codes that don’t expire, and no-code DPPs are critical, especially in industries where products, packaging, and digital content are increasingly interconnected. Adding BL.INK’s robust solutions to our portfolio enables us to support global brands in building seamless, trusted data-driven connections between people and information.’

BL.INK offers a product suite which helps global teams build and manage shortened URLs and QR codes with consistent, structured data, improving campaign and data tracking in real time.

Its no-code DPP platform enables brands to create millions of product microsites in minutes, pulling data from any existing sources to share details with consumers. The platform integrates with existing workflows and tools, supports multiple users and roles, and offers security to meet the compliance needs of the most stringent, highly regulated industries.

BL.INK also plays a pivotal role in accelerating adoption as the industry transitions from 1D to 2D barcodes to meet new GS1 Sunrise 2027 and GS1 Digital Link standards.

‘At BL.INK, we simplify the connections between people and information. Our platform empowers businesses to create, manage, and analyze short links and QR codes with unparalleled precision, ensuring every interaction is seamless, data-driven, and secure. That’s why our customer base includes some of the world’s most recognizable brands,’ said Andy Meadows, founder and managing director at BL.INK.

‘This acquisition marks an exciting new chapter for our company, enabling us to expand our reach and enhance the value we deliver to our customers. By combining our expertise helping brands communicate with consumers through connected packaging with Loftware's proven reputation in enabling authentic, compliant, and traceable products through a connected supply chain, we are poised to offer an end-to-end solution that empowers businesses to innovate, improve traceability and compliance, and engage consumers in more meaningful ways,’ concluded Meadows.