Quick answer: LochTags is a veteran-founded Canadian company based in Leduc, Alberta. We make NFC lost-and-found tags for keys, luggage, and pets, ship across Canada and the US, and keep core features free for life from $14.99 CAD, one-time, with no required subscription. Here’s who we are and why it matters.
Heading into Canada Day, it’s worth saying plainly: LochTags is Canadian-built. Not Canadian-branded with everything happening somewhere else — designed and run here, by a team that includes a Canadian Armed Forces veteran, out of Leduc, Alberta.
Who we are
LochTags Inc. is led by co-founders Kevin Girdler, Managing Director and a CAF veteran, and Emad Elshmoury, Technical Director. We’re a small Alberta company building one thing well: a simple, reliable way to get lost belongings — and lost pets — back to their owners. You can read more on our About page.
Why we built it
Losing your keys, your bag, or your dog is a genuinely stressful moment. Most tags either do too much (battery-hungry trackers that try to map a location) or too little (an engraved tag that exposes your phone number to everyone). We wanted the middle path that actually works: a tag a stranger can use in seconds to reach you, without handing your personal details to the world. That’s why every LochTags tag uses a passive NFC chip plus a printed 7-character code — a finder taps or types, and reaches you through a secure page. No app, no battery, no personal info on the tag itself.
What veteran-founded means for how we build
A military background tends to leave you with a low tolerance for things that fail when they’re needed most. That shows up in the product: an NXP NTAG216 chip rated for 100,000+ scans, a sealed waterproof chip and weather-resistant tag body, and a printed code that still works even if the chip is ever damaged. The goal isn’t a clever gadget — it’s something dependable enough that a finder can get your things home on the worst day.
Why buying from a small Canadian company matters
When you choose a Canadian-made option, your money stays closer to home, supports a local team, and backs a veteran-founded business. You also get support that understands Canadian shipping and Canadian customers — we ship across Canada and the United States, and there’s a real person at info@lochtags.com behind it. We’re not trying to out-spend the global brands; we’re trying to out-care them.
What you get
- NFC lost-and-found tags for pets, luggage, keys, and more.
- Tap or type the printed 7-character code — works on any phone, no app for the finder.
- Core features free for life, from $14.99 CAD, one-time — no required subscription.
- A finder never sees your phone number, email, or address — only a secure return page.
- Veteran-founded, built in Leduc, Alberta; ships Canada and the US.
That’s the whole idea: an honest, dependable, proudly Canadian way to get your things back. Thanks for considering a small Alberta company — especially this Canada Day.
FAQ
Is LochTags a Canadian company?
Yes. LochTags Inc. is a veteran-founded company based in Leduc, Alberta, and ships across Canada and the US.
Who founded LochTags?
Co-founders Kevin Girdler (Managing Director and a Canadian Armed Forces veteran) and Emad Elshmoury (Technical Director).
Where are LochTags products shipped from?
LochTags is based in Leduc, Alberta and ships to customers across Canada and the United States.
Is there a subscription?
No subscription is required. Core features are free for life, from $14.99 CAD, one-time. An optional Pro plan adds extras like SMS alerts.