Why Knowledge Transfer Matters in Payment Card Personalization
In the payment card manufacturing and personalization ecosystem, technology understandably receives much attention. Chip encoding platforms, key management systems, data preparation engines and machine connectivity solutions have all…
The Premium Card Experience Evolves
As card markets mature and digital payment methods proliferate, one question stands out: How can physical cards remain relevant, desirable and essential? At this year’s CardTREX, hosted at the Otto Künnecke Group’s create:hub in Holzminden, industry leaders explored…
Rethinking Material Impact: Advancing Circularity with PLA and Recycled PLA
As card manufacturers look toward a more sustainable and circular future, the conversation around material innovation is gaining urgency. One polymer attracting growing attention is polylactic acid (PLA)—a…
Safeguarding the Future of Security Printing: The Strategic Advantage of Intergraf Certification
In an era defined by globalized supply chains, digital convergence and ever-evolving security threats, card manufacturers and personalizers play a crucial role in maintaining public trust. Whether producing…
ICMA and TRUSTECH 2025: Strengthening Synergies in Payments and Identification
The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) is proud to strengthen its partnership with TRUSTECH, the world's leading event dedicated to innovative payment and identification solutions. As the card…
Meet the Global Card Industry’s New ACE-M Designees
ICMA is excited to announce that the following individuals have earned an Advanced Card Education-Manufacturing designation. The ACE program examines and rewards professionals’ card industry knowledge in manufacturing…
Save the Date for CardTREX 2026
October 27–28, 2026 Neuwied, Germany – Lohmann TEC Center Join us for CardTREX 2026, an exclusive ICMA event hosted by Lohmann, a global leader in smart and sustainable bonding solutions. …
Innovation. Insight. Impact.
Don’t Miss CardTREX The card manufacturing industry is rapidly evolving—and so are the challenges facing your business. Staying competitive means staying informed, connected and ahead of the curve.…
Building a Greener Future: Sustainability as a Competitive Advantage
By John Sala, Marketing Director, Perfect Plastic Printing Sustainability is no longer an optional add-on for businesses. It is now a defining expectation. From the clothes we wear…
The Buzz is Building—Are You Ready for CardTREX?
CardTREX 2025 is almost here, and the energy is electric! This is the premier regional event where the card manufacturing community comes together to learn, connect and shape…