Security

Migrant crisis sparks ID card debate

A huge security printing contract could once again be up for grabs if a pressure group calling for the re-introduction of ID cards in the UK has its way.

De La Rue appoints new CFO

De La Rue has found a new chief financial officer to replace outgoing group finance director Colin Child.

New name and new look for A1

A1 Trade Print has rebranded with a new name that better reflects its security print expertise.

De La Rue chief hails polymer potential

Fresh De La Rue boss Martin Sutherland has described polymer as “the substrate of the future” as the firm revealed year-end results that were in line with its downgraded expectations.

Adare plans security print integration

Adare Group is uniting its Kalamazoo Secure Solutions and Adare Limited operations under a single brand and management team.

De La Rue comes closer to resolving banknote paper issues

De La Rue has finally put a figure on the likely payout to the Bank of India as a result of the paper production issues that have now cost the group more than £40m.

New kit supply law hits UK statute

Individuals looking to source specialist printing equipment in order to produce counterfeit or fraudulent identity documents will soon find it much harder to get away with their actions after a new...

Tall Security Print in £500k litho, digital and finishing spend

Tall Security Print, part of the Tall Group of Companies, has invested £500,000 in new litho, digital and finishing equipment, including a new 500mm web press from Spanish manufacturer Imer.

Multisets enjoys growth following cheque production business acquisition

Swindon-based printer Multisets has taken a bigger slice of the security printing market and expanded its workforce following the acquisition of cheque printer Bank Security Printing last year.

S&O woes

Jo Francis ponders the aftermath of the Smith & Ouzman corruption trial.