Security
Overmatter: Check your cheques
Cheques are just so last century, aren’t they? But not for Overmatter, oh no. So it was exciting to see a cheque doing a very 21st-century social media thing – going viral – thanks to a data file...
De La Rue wins Oman authentication contract
De La Rue has won a big authentication contract with the Oman Tax Authority, but the group is also under pressure again from activist investor Richard Bernstein after its share price tanked on bad...
De La Rue shares tank on profit warning
De La Rue’s share price crashed to a 52-week low after the PLC issued a profit warning that could wipe £10m off its anticipated profits this year, with the group also having to push back the timeline...
De La Rue results improves in H1
De La Rue has reported a “substantial improvement” in first half trading, with polymer production almost doubled on last year, and banknote printing capacity full for the rest of the year.
OpSec first with HP Indigo 6K Secure
OpSec Security has invested in the first HP Indigo 6K Secure digital press in Europe.
Portals completes Fedrigoni security buy
Portals has completed the acquisition of Fedrigoni’s specialist Security business.
Star product: Arjowiggins PowerCoat Alive NFC Smart Card Insert
A recyclable alternative to potentially wasteful plastic smart cards.
De La Rue extends Maltese manufacturing site
De La Rue has announced plans to more than double the size of its Malta facility – making it the biggest banknote site in the group – just nine months after it ceased currency printing at its...
Generating new revenue streams through hybrid mail
With the pandemic accelerating many clients’ reliance on digital communications, could hybrid mail represent an opportunity to future proof and grow your business?
Portals to produce hybrid banknote material
Portals Paper has signed a deal to produce a specialist type of ultra-durable laminated cotton banknote paper that is an alternative to both new polymer materials and traditional varnished banknotes.