As the card manufacturing industry rapidly evolves, companies are navigating an increasingly competitive landscape, where constant innovation is crucial to stay ahead. Manufacturers are committed to enhancing productivity, performance, delivery, quality, compliance, environmental sustainability, and customer satisfaction. In this fast-paced environment, gaining insights into cutting-edge solutions from industry leaders tackling common challenges has never been more critical. 

CardTREX brings together top executives, plant personnel, leading technology providers and supplier partners for the International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA)’s premier European event. This one-and-a-half-day conference offers exceptional networking opportunities and educational sessions focused on the latest industry trends. Open to both ICMA members and non-members, the event provides significant discounts for ICMA members. 

This year, CardTREX will take place at create:hub, a project of the Otto Künnecke Group. Otto Künnecke is renowned for its intelligent machine and software solutions for the secure personalization, verification, grouping, packaging and mailing of high-security documents such as passports, ID cards, bank cards and PINs.  

With more than 40 successful ID projects installed for banks, government institutions and service bureaus, Otto Künnecke has long been a trusted leader in the industry. Their experience in developing and building specialized mailing systems and machinery for the card sector is unmatched. The company’s product portfolio ranges from data-driven sheet collating and punching systems to fully automated card factories with selective functions.  

Otto Künnecke’s in-house software and digital solutions continue to set the standard in the industry, with the company drawing on more than 80 years of expertise and success. 

Full details on travel arrangements and the event agenda will be provided soon. Meanwhile, mark your calendars for 14-15 October for CardTREX and stay tuned to icma.com/cardtrex for the latest developments.