Security
Global hologram manufacturer moves into UK
Holoptica Group has announced the opening of a UK operation as it looks to branch into the UK and European security hologram market.
Four plead not guilty to corruption
One of the UK’s oldest security printers, alongside four individuals related to the company, have pleaded not guilty to corruption charges dating back to 2006.
Manufacturer partnership launches high-volume pressure seal line
The Concero line, unveiled this week, is a joint venture between four print equipment manufacturers.
TCT secures £3.2m backing from BGF
Card manufacturer and mailing operation Thames Card Technology (TCT) has secured growth funding from private equity investor Business Growth Fund (BGF).
Printers jailed for fake banknote scam
Four men from a family-run Birmingham print firm have been jailed for a total of 23 years after being found guilty of printing around £1.3m worth of fake £10 notes, in what was described as "an...
Polymer banknotes issued from 2016
The Bank of England (BoE) has announced that the next £5 and £10 notes will be printed on polymer rather than cotton paper, with the first run scheduled for 2016.
Sun Chemical launches security inks
Sun Chemical launched a new family of security inks and coatings at Security Printers 2013, held last week at Messe Wien Exhibition & Congress Center, Vienna.
Gov’t u-turn on standardised tobacco packaging
The government has announced a review into the potential effect on public health of implementing standardised tobacco packaging.
Banks battle to tear up knock-off notes
An official-looking serial number, distinctive green hues and an intricately rendered and suitably regal Queen. Even scrutinising this 1990 £5 note far more closely than I would normally, I can't see...
Security printer charged with corruption
One of the UK's longest-established independent security printing companies, along with two of its directors, has been charged with corruption.