Card Industry Leads with Environmentally Conscious Initiatives
In the past year, there has been a heightened interest in cards made with recycled or renewable materials. Consumers view plastic cards as essential to their lifestyles but…
‘Smart’ Technology Enhances Access Control
Access control cards are an essential part of commercial security systems—keeping designated areas secure and safe by controlling entry or restricting access within a space. With the wave or…
Innovative Card and Packaging Designs Create ‘Instagrammable’ Moments
Consumer attention is hard to get and even harder to keep in today’s experience economy. For the card industry, that means using unique card design and creative card…
2020 Card Trends: Color, Sustainability, Metal, Security
In today’s visual, experience-driven world, card design matters. The physical form and look of a card add to its “cool factor.” In 2020, design elements that affect color,…
Top 5 Reasons to Attend ICMA 2020 EXPO
Industry events are one of the best places to get business ideas, build your network, position yourself as an expert and learn a new skill—all in one place.…
Biometric Cards Provide ‘Real ROI’ for Merchants, Issuers, Consumers
With contactless card adoption and fraud on the rise in “tap-happy” markets, technology has turned to biometric authentication. Biometry is the only technology compatible with the card form factor…
Gift Cards Change ‘Gifting Experience’
Gift cards are one of the most requested holiday gifts. They are unique, targeted, personal and when, done right, create experiences that delight the recipient. Generic, one-size-fits-all gift cards…
ICMA Launches Exclusive Members-Only Marketing Resources
Are you looking to increase your company’s brand presence in the card manufacturing industry? Look no further than the International Card Manufacturers Association's (ICMA) Marketing Solutions. ICMA’s marketing resources…
2019 CardTREX Europe: 3 Reasons Why You Must Attend
With live demos, presentations on the future of the industry and informal opportunities to discuss focused topics, the International Card Manufacturers Association’s (ICMA) CardTREX Europe on 22-23 October…
CompoSecure Wins 2019 Élan Awards with Leading-edge Technology
CompoSecure LLC’s most recent innovation may move the entire industry forward. Earlier this year, CompoSecure, the company that created metal cards, won two prestigious 2019 Élan Awards of…