Security

Weak pound is potential boost for De La Rue

De La Rue’s half-year results have been bolstered by a strong performance from its banknote printing and papermaking operations, while the weak pound could provide a further boost to future...

Agfa Graphics unveils Fortuna 10 software

Agfa Graphics is set to launch the 10th version of its Fortuna security printing software.

Positive Images UK achieves ISO 27001 and overhauls data processing

Positive Images UK hopes to win new work after achieving ISO 27001:2013 data security accreditation and investing in a Cygnus data cleansing and processing suite.

New polymer fiver enters circulation

The UK's new polymer £5 note has entered circulation today.

Kodak to use invisible ink technology for anti-counterfeiting venture

Kodak and Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba are behind a new start-up that aims to fight the e-commerce fake product market using invisible, digitally traceable ink markers.

Glimpse into secret world of banknote printing via YouTube

The Bank of England and De La Rue have released a YouTube video that provides a glimpse into the production methods behind the new polymer £5 note.

Mimaki focuses on futuristic prototypes

Mimaki (Hall 9, A04) is showcasing its work-in-progress at this Drupa, following its Fespa launch of its latest model, the 3.2m-wide UJV55-320.

A1 celebrates 25th anniversary with press room overhaul

A1 Security Print is celebrating its 25th anniversary by clocking up an extra £500,000 of business following a big investment in both offset and digital technology.

Tall Security Print selected to produce standardised Ethiopian cheques

Tall Security Print is one of five security printers around the world to be chosen to produce a new standardised cheque for Ethiopia.

A1 celebrates 25th Anniversary

A1 Security Print celebrated its 25th anniversary under the A1 name last week.

Tall Security Print launches apprentice scheme

Tall Security Print is preparing for its 25th anniversary next year by launching an apprentice scheme on the back of a £500,000 investment in 2015.

Agfa upbeat on Q2 results

Sales at Agfa’s Graphics division have been boosted by the new wide-format inkjet products launched earlier this year.