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Nicola Sudan

3 Feb. 2025

1 min read

Smurfit Kappa Secures Irish Tobacco Stamp Contract

Following a competitive tender, Smurfit Kappa Security Concepts (SKSC) has been awarded a contract by the Office of the Revenue Commissioners – the Irish government agency responsible for customs and excise – to supply tobacco tax stamps, in the wake of tax increases introduced in 2024 and 2025.

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Chander S Jeena

23 Dec. 2024

3 min read

From IHMA to IOTA: A New Chapter Begins

The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) has embarked on the next chapter in its history, with a new name reflecting its commitment to serving a broader ecosystem of optical technologies. That new name is the International Optical Technologies Association (IOTA).

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Nicola Sudan

17 Dec. 2024

2 min read

SPMCIL Records 29% Growth in Tax Stamp Revenue, Secures New Order

India’s government banknote printer, the Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd (SPMCIL) has reported a 29% growth in its tax stamp division.

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Nicola Sudan

17 Dec. 2024

1 min read

Malaysian Newspaper Printer Sets Sights on High Security

The Malaysian newspaper printer Ultimate Print has entered into a deal with Türkiye’s state printer, Darphane, to establish a high-security printing hub in Malaysia.

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Chander S Jeena

25 Nov. 2024

4 min read

Industry Consolidation Through Acquisitions in 2024

Throughout 2024, major brands announced acquisitions, signalling industry consolidation and a growing focus on expanding authentication and identity security portfolios. This article examines some of the key acquisitions and highlights how diversification and innovation drive sector growth.

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Nicola Sudan

5 Nov. 2024

1 min read

De La Rue to Exit Tax Stamps as Crane Comes in

Following De La Rue’s announcement, a few months ago, that it was in discussions with several parties interested in acquiring one or both of its businesses – Authentication and Currency – the company has now entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its Authentication division to Crane NXT, for £300 million.

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Chander S Jeena

23 Oct. 2024

2 min read

De La Rue Exits Authentication Business

Following De La Rue’s announcement, a few months ago, that it was in discussions with several parties interested in acquiring one or both of its business divisions – Authentication and Currency – the company has now entered into a definitive agreement for the sale of its Authentication division to Crane NXT, for £300 million.

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Chander S Jeena

30 Sept. 2024

2 min read

GCMD Partners with Authentix for Biofuel Supply Chain Trial

The Global Centre for Maritime Decarbonisation (GCMD) has completed a two-year pilot study aimed at ensuring supply chain integrity and fuel authenticity for drop-in green fuels (ie. renewable fuels made from biomass sources that can be blended with petroleum products).

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Nicola Sudan

24 Sept. 2024

1 min read

E7 Group Injects $50 Million into Security Solution Growth

UAE-based E7 Group, a provider of commercial printing, security solutions, sustainable packaging, and logistics services, has announced a significant AED 182 million (approximately $50 million) investment in its security solutions division, E7 Security.

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Chander S Jeena

20 Aug. 2024

2 min read

De La Rue Authentication Achieves Record Sales, Amid Concerns

De La Rue has announced its full year results for the period ending 30 March 2024, with its Authentication division (which mainly comprises brand protection and tax stamp programmes) achieving record sales of £103.2 million.

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Nicola Sudan

28 July 2024

2 min read

Meta Materials Sells Authentication Business to Authentix

Texas-based security solutions provider Authentix has acquired the authentication business assets of Meta Materials – namely, Nanotech Security Corporation (NSC) – for $10 million, excluding assets such as cash and real estate.

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Nicola Sudan

28 July 2024

3 min read

De La Rue Authentication Achieves Record Sales, Amid Concerns

De La Rue has announced its full year results for the period ending 30 March 2024, with its Authentication division (including tax stamp programmes) achieving record sales of £103.2 million. This figure surpasses the division’s £100 million target, and represents a 12.5% increase over 2023. The results are, however, overshadowed by a £235 million loan that becomes payable next July.

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Chander S Jeena

23 July 2024

2 min read

Crane Announces Secure and Sustainable Solutions for Authentication

Over the last few years, the corporate agenda has increased demand for secure and sustainable brand protection solutions. Authentication & Brand News™ reported a few such developments in the March 2024 issue and, moving forward, is sharing Crane Authentication’s latest announcement.

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Chander S Jeena

23 July 2024

2 min read

Meta Materials Sells Authentication Business to Authentix

Texas-based security solutions provider Authentix has acquired the authentication business assets of Meta Materials – namely, Nanotech Security Corporation (NSC) – for $10 million, excluding certain assets such as cash and real estate.

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Nicola Sudan

30 June 2024

2 min read

Smurfit Invests for Brand Protection and Tax Stamps

Smurfit Kappa Security Concepts (SKSC) has invested over €3 million in a brand new custom press (Perfect NT security printing press) from Rotatek.

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Chander S Jeena

14 June 2024

1 min read

Reconnaissance Launches Reference Glossary for Authentication Industry

Reconnaissance International – the leading global source of business intelligence on currency, identity, authentication and traceability – has unveiled a new industry reference glossary.

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Chander S Jeena

13 June 2024

4 min read

De La Rue Currency or Authentication – or Both – for Sale?

De La Rue, the banknote printer and substrate manufacturer, authentication solutions provider and producer of security holograms, has announced it is in discussions with several parties interested in acquiring one or both of its divisions: Authentication and Currency.

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Nicola Sudan

30 May 2024

1 min read

Here’s to Another 100 Years!

At the end of April, Gelmer Leibbrandt, Managing Director of Royal Joh Enschedé, signed a new contract with the Dutch Customs Authority for the printing of tobacco tax stamps, thereby continuing a service that has already lasted for over 100 consecutive years.

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Nicola Sudan

2 April 2024

2 min read

Crane NXT to Acquire OpSec Security

Crane NXT, a leading industrial technology company, has signed a definitive agreement with Investcorp Technology Partners to acquire OpSec Security for $270 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments.

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Chander S Jeena

28 March 2024

2 min read

Crane Acquire OpSec

Crane NXT, whose subsidiaries include Crane Currency, Crane Authentication and Crane Payment Innovations, has announced it has signed a definitive agreement with Investcorp Technology Partners to acquire the optical technologies and brand protection specialist OpSec Security for $270 million in cash, subject to customary adjustments.

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Latest News

Smurfit Kappa Secures Irish Tobacco Stamp Contract

From IHMA to IOTA: A New Chapter Begins

SPMCIL Records 29% Growth in Tax Stamp Revenue, Secures New Order

Malaysian Newspaper Printer Sets Sights on High Security

Industry Consolidation Through Acquisitions in 2024

De La Rue to Exit Tax Stamps as Crane Comes in

De La Rue Exits Authentication Business

GCMD Partners with Authentix for Biofuel Supply Chain Trial

E7 Group Injects $50 Million into Security Solution Growth

De La Rue Authentication Achieves Record Sales, Amid Concerns

Meta Materials Sells Authentication Business to Authentix

De La Rue Authentication Achieves Record Sales, Amid Concerns

Crane Announces Secure and Sustainable Solutions for Authentication

Meta Materials Sells Authentication Business to Authentix

Smurfit Invests for Brand Protection and Tax Stamps

Reconnaissance Launches Reference Glossary for Authentication Industry

De La Rue Currency or Authentication – or Both – for Sale?

Here’s to Another 100 Years!

Crane NXT to Acquire OpSec Security

Crane Acquire OpSec

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