Advancing Sustainable Card Manufacturing with Recycled PVC Magnetic Stripe Overlays
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA As sustainability moves from aspiration to expectation in the global card industry, manufacturers are under increasing pressure to reduce reliance on virgin…
Shaping AI’s Role in the Future of Cards
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA Artificial intelligence (AI) is quickly becoming one of the most talked-about technologies in the global card industry, but at the ICMA EXPO AI Roundtable…
ICMA Board Leadership Transitions Mark New Chapter for Association
The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) is entering a new chapter in its board leadership as Thomas Tarantino of Giesecke + Devrient GmbH steps down as president of the ICMA…
Thank You for Making the 2026 ICMA EXPO a Success
On behalf of ICMA, I want to extend my sincere thanks to everyone who helped make the 2026 ICMA EXPO in Orlando such a meaningful and successful event. …
From Hygiene Factor to Hero Product: Why the Card Deserves a Second Look
By Jesper Domargård, Marketing Director, CompoSecure In an era of digital disruption and shifting consumer expectations, banks are being forced to rethink the fundamentals. One of the most overlooked tools in their…
Industry News
Credit-Card Cash Reshapes US Airline Loyalty—and Profit U.S. airlines are relying more heavily on billions in revenue from co-branded credit-card partnerships, and that shift is increasingly reshaping loyalty…
Member News
AUSTRIACARD Achieves Key Card Chip Profile Certification, Expands into Saudi Market AUSTRIACARD HOLDINGS has secured Card Chip Profile certification (Certificate No. CV071) from the Saudi Central Bank (SAMA) for…
Members on the Move
CPI Card Group Announces CFO Transition, Names Interim Successor CPI Card Group CFO Jeffrey Hochstadt stepped down on February 13, and will serve as an advisor through June 30. Terra Grantham was…
New Members
Principal Duracard United States Tiffany Milbrandt duracard.com Duracard is a U.S.-based custom plastic card provider helping brands stand out with high-quality, durable cards, fast turnaround times and personalized service. From loyalty…
Élan Awards Reach New Heights in 2026
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA), the global trade association dedicated to advancing the card manufacturing and personalization industry, celebrated the 2026 Élan Awards of Excellence on April…