ICMA at 35: Reflecting on Growth, Innovation and the Future of the Card Industry
By Jeffrey Barnhart, Founder and Executive Director, ICMA As I look back on ICMA's 35th anniversary, my heart swells with pride at how far we've come. In 1990,…
Save the Date for CardTREX 2025
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,…
Staying Top of Mind: Mitigating the Unbundling of Banking Services
By Amanda Gourbault, Chief Revenue Officer, CompoSecure As Gen Z—a cohort born between the mid-to-late 1990s and early 2010s—comes of age, the financial services industry is increasingly shifting…
Revolution in Durable and Sustainable Cards
By Seth Brewer, Global Director Product Line Management, Klöckner Pentaplast Over the past few decades, gift cards have grown in popularity among busy consumers seeking convenience and flexibility.…
ICMA Members Reflect on Growth, Collaboration and Unity
As ICMA celebrates its 35th anniversary, it commemorates a significant milestone in its journey to becoming the epicenter of the global card manufacturing and personalization industry. This momentous…
Advanced Card Education Training & Exams at the ICMA EXPO
The card manufacturing and personalization/fulfillment industry is highly competitive, but obtaining an Advanced Card Education (ACE) designation will distinguish you from the rest. These credentials are given to…
ICMA Celebrates 35 Years at the 2025 EXPO
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA ICMA is excited to celebrate its 35th anniversary at the 2025 Card Manufacturing & Personalization EXPO! Join us in Orlando, Florida, from…
New Members
Custom Plastic Card Company United States Stephan Ardiley customplasticcard.com Custom Plastic Card Company focuses on designing and manufacturing a variety of plastic cards tailored to different industries and…
Leveraging Payment Sovereignty & Growth Opportunities to Help Banks Be More Competitive
By Emmanuel Proust, Head of Digital Partnerships & Offering, Giesecke+Devrient in the United States Banks and financial institutions in the United States continue to face significant challenges in…
Alternative Materials Card Standards Update
By Dave Tushie, Magellan Consulting Inc., ICMA Standards and Technical Representative Those who follow my regular reports from card standards meetings are aware that a new work item…