Our unique capabilities market knowledge, product design and development, and established distribution networks have allowed us to take leadership roles with respected manufacturers. Our customer base includes thousands of resellers and our successes have produced strong and stable vendor relationships.

Keeping pace with emerging technologies, our products are constantly evolving with new ways to provide the traditional benefits of the cash register: security, reliability, and information. Technology also provides new opportunities. With the advent of open architecture PC based point-of-sale systems, the CRS Peripherals and Parts Division has identified new markets and provides an array of POS terminals, PC workstations, scanners, printers, displays and other POS PC hardware.

Our vision is to provide traditional markets with proven products and technologies, anticipate new technologies, and use them to develop products that enhance business processes.

CRS, Inc. was founded in 1927 as an independent cash register dealership. In the 1960's, under the direction of the late Ken Sanders, CRS expanded operations to include a rebuilding facility and distribution center for used and reconditioned NCR cash registers. In the 1970's, CRS entered the age of electronic cash registers (ECRs) on two fronts designing and developing first generation electronic cash registers manufactured in the USA, and developing import relationships with major Japanese manufacturers. By 1980, CRS was importing a line of electronic cash registers manufactured by Matsushita Communications Industrial and distributing them in North America under the CRS trademarks CRS and Esper.

Throughout this time, development of distribution channels paralleled product development. In addition to supplying a network of cash register dealers, CRS focused on a larger network of office products dealers and distributors as an outlet for low-cost imported ECRs. In 1974, the Parts Division was established, offering industry related parts and supplies through direct mail and telemarketing.

In the mid-1980's, CRS began a relationship with Samsung Electronics as the exclusive importer/distributor for Samsung ECRs in North America. In 2001, Samsung Electronics sold their ECR operation to their manufacturing subcontractor, Shin Heung Precision Co., Ltd. (SHC). CRS has continued the relationship with SHC establishing the SAM4s brand to succeed the Samsung brand. Together CRS and SHC have grown the SAM4s product line to become the worlds most respected ECR brand.

Today, CRS maintains importing relationship with many respected manufacturers:

• SNBC, one of China's leading electronic enterprises and manufacturer of thermal print heads, printers, and printer mechanisms for POS, kiosk and lable printing applications.
• NEC Infrontia Corporation, part of the global NEC Corporation and manufacturer of POS terminals for the quick service industry.
• Bixolon Corporation, Republic of Korea, manufacturer of Samsung mini-printers.
• Firich Enterprises Co., Ltd., of Taiwan, manufacturer of POS terminals, PCs and Peripherals for retail and hospitality applications.

CRS, Inc. is very proud of its long established heritage and looks forward to the next generation of exciting possibilities.

CRS is organized into four sales divisions:

• The CRS Peripherals and Parts Division is a one-stop source for POS terminals, PC workstations, peripherals, ECR/POS parts and supplies.
• The CRS Dealer Line Products Division offers system ECRs and peripherals with the SAM4s and NEC brands to a network of authorized dealers.
• The CRS Open Line Products Division features low-cost, high-value Samsung/SAM4s ECRs.
• The CRS Direct Sales Division serves end-users in the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area.

CRS Peripherals and Parts Division
The CRS Peripherals and Parts Division supports PC resellers, VARs, POS and cash register dealers with a complete selection of POS and PC system hardware.

We travel the world to source the latest technology with the highest quality and most competitive pricing. In addition to one-stop convenience, our staff supports Resellers with experience and product knowledge. At CRS, you can expect product availability, competitive pricing and award winning support.

Products

• • Diamond Series, Integrated Touch Screen PCs and Terminals - a variety of models featuring small footprint design, durability, and reliability for tough POS, banking, kiosk, medical and PC workstation environments.
  • POS Printers from Bixolon / Samsung - economical, compact and reliable, Samsung's line-up includes thermal, dot matrix, and inkjet models.
  • Ellix brand of thermal printers from SAM4s.
  • SNBC POS Printers
  • POS Scanners, POS programmable keyboards, POS customer displays, price computing scales, and cash drawers.
  • ECR/POS Parts, including POS printer parts, tools, and supplies.

CRS Dealer Line Products Division
The Dealer Line Products Division of CRS offers full service cash register and POS dealers an exclusive "Dealer Line" of ECRs marketed under the SAM4s® trademark. Dealer line product offerings range from sophisticated ECRs to POS systems consisting of networks of independent terminals and associated peripherals that are featured for hospitality, quick service, grocery and retail markets.

The Dealer Line reseller network consists of hundreds of independent dealers, representing every U.S. State, every Canadian Province, and every major market in North America. Many dealer line dealers have represented CRS products for over 30 years and look to CRS for innovative products and unmatched support. CRS System Terminals - targeted at the Quick Service and Hospitality industries - are resold by a national network of highly qualified independent POS dealers and VARs.

CRS Direct Sales Division
Cash Register Sales Incorporated, was originally founded in 1927 as a retailer of NCR mechanical cash registers. Today, the CRS Direct Sales Division aggressively sells point of sale systems including electronic cash registers, PC based POS, PCs, and software in the Minneapolis-Saint Paul marketplace. The CRS Direct Sales Division specializes in retail, quick service and table service restaurant applications. In addition to the SAM4s/Samsung, and NEC product lines, the Direct Sales Division also markets computer based systems.

The Direct Sales Division supports CRS wholesale divisions by providing test marketing and beta test sites, insuring that new CRS products are proven in real-life settings before mass distribution. They are backed by the CRS award winning Service Department, the huge inventory of the CRS Parts Division, and the strength of CRS Incorporated, America’s largest independently owned importer and distributor of electronic cash registers, parts, and supplies.