April Cover Story

Innovative Since Inception

Jennifer Kohlhepp, ICMA Managing Editor

COVER STORY

Cover Story

ICMA: The Epicenter of the Global Card Industry for 35 Years  

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA 
The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) is celebrating its 35th anniversary, marking a significant milestone in its journey to becoming the epicenter of the global card manufacturing and personalization industry. The story of ICMA’s evolution is one of vision, innovation…

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ICMA: The Epicenter of the Global Card Industry for 35 Years  
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The International Card Manufacturers Association (ICMA) is celebrating its 35th…

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EVENT NEWS

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 May 12-15 as we commemorate three and a half decades of connecting and advancing the global card industry. …

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