ICMA Announces New Virtual Event for Card Manufacturers
Registration is now open for the online event, which will offer a dynamic lineup of interactive experiences, including educational opportunities, networking sessions and roundtable discussions. The "main stage" will feature…
5 Tips to Networking Success at ICMA’s New Virtual Trade Show
Although handshakes may be off the table for now, you can still get connected to new business opportunities and strategic partnerships virtually. The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA)…
Magnetic Stripes Become Trendy in Plastic Cards
Now more than ever, companies are looking for new ways to differentiate cards from competitors with unique card design features. Many are achieving that distinction with magnetic stripes.…
Digital Printing Trends Higher in Transaction Card Market
For card manufacturers, remaining competitive will mean embracing the power of digital to add capacity and gain new efficiencies in the production of payment, pre-paid and identification cards.…
Card Manufacturers Value Technology in ‘War on Waste’
Waste is a major issue in any manufacturing setting, and many card manufacturers are waging a war on waste with technology—software and hardware innovations—to reduce waste of raw…
Innovative Ink Solutions Enhance Fraud Protection
Cards are an integral part of our everyday lives. They prove identity, allow purchases to be made and grant access. That means authentication features are a critical component…
For Solid Access Control, Security Begins with Trust
Access control is an essential part of commercial security systems—keeping buildings, designated areas and sensitive information secure and safe by controlling entry or restricting access. With the wave…
ICMA Celebrates 30th Anniversary at 2021 EXPO
PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., July 15, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA), a global trade association for card manufacturers, personalizers, issuers and suppliers will postpone its 30th anniversary celebration until its…
ICMA Announces Launch of Virtual Commercial Card Industry Training
PRINCETON JUNCTION, N.J., July 7, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) announced today the expansion of its Advanced Card Education (ACE) program by launching a new virtual…
Restaurant gift card sales grow nominally prior to COVID-19
Dive Insight: Despite the plateau in 2019, the recent growth in gift card programs shows that restaurant brands’ efforts to increase access to such cards — selling them at…