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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…

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…

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…

ICMA Members Reflect on Growth, Collaboration and Unity

As ICMA celebrates its 35th anniversary, it commemorates a significant…

ICMA Celebrates 35 Years at the 2025 EXPO

By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA

ICMA is excited to celebrate its 35th anniversary at the…

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…

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…

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…

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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…

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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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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 individuals who possess comprehensive industry knowledge and pass a challenging exam. The…

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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, performance, delivery, quality, compliance, environmental sustainability, and customer satisfaction. In this fast-paced…

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