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Nicola Sudan

31 May 2026

8 min read

Interview with HM Revenue & Customs: UK’s New Vaping Duty Stamp

In October 2026, the UK will introduce an advanced fiscal marking system for vaping products. The new Vaping Duty Stamps Scheme combines a secure physical stamp with digital tracking and public authentication tools, creating a ‘phygital’ (physical and digital) system designed to support the supply chain, tax collection, consumer protection and enforcement.

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Nicola Sudan

4 March 2026

6 min read

On The Record with Dave Coombe, Crane Authentication’s New Leader

Last year, Crane NXT launched its new brand identity, Crane Authentication, bringing together the strengths of De La Rue Authentication, the Smart Packaging assets of TruTag Technologies, and OpSec Security, under a unified authentication platform.

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Chander S Jeena

31 Aug. 2025

6 min read

On the Record with Kevin McKenna, CEO of Authentix

Almost one year ago, Authentix completed the acquisition of the authentication operations of the Canadian group Meta Materials, specifically involving Nanotech Security Corp, for circa $10 million.

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Nicola Sudan

18 May 2025

7 min read

Meet Crane Authentication – One Brand, One Vision

Crane NXT recently announced the launch of a new brand identity: Crane Authentication. This unified brand consolidates the strengths of recently acquired De La Rue Authentication, the Smart Packaging assets of TruTag Technologies, and OpSec Security (purchased last year). Crane NXT now comprises two segments: Security and Authentication Technologies (which includes Crane Currency and Crane Authentication) and Crane Payment Innovations.

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Nicola Sudan

12 May 2025

4 min read

Interview with Incoming ITSA Chair Tim McIntyre

This month, we sat down with the new Chair of the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA), Tim McIntyre of Canadian Bank Note Company Limited, to discuss his background, his thoughts on the industry and how he plans to support an evolution of ITSA to take a more agile and proactive leadership position within the field of tax stamps and traceability.

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Nicola Sudan

28 April 2025

8 min read

A Deep Dive into Quantum Tech for Tax Stamps

Last month, we spoke to the CEO of Quantum Base, a new International Tax Stamp Association member that brings quantum technology to traditional printing techniques to create virtually uncounterfeitable tax stamps. This month, we’re diving deeper into this technology and exploring how it could revolutionise revenue collection and traceability.

Interviews Technology & Systems

Nicola Sudan

2 April 2025

7 min read

Interview with an ITSA Member – Quantum Base

This month, we have a new entry in our ongoing interview series revealing the industry insider insights of International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) members.

Interviews

Nicola Sudan

4 Dec. 2024

10 min read

On the Record with Arnaud Bansard, EDGYN’s Government Affairs Director

Tax Stamp & Traceability News™ recently spoke to Arnaud Bansard, Sales Director, Government Affairs at EDGYN, a leading provider of physical and digital technologies for protecting brands and securing government revenues. Arnaud joined the company six months ago, with the objective of revitalising its government business. While EDGYN has been active in this area for over 20 years, and has multiple government references for tax stamps and ID documents, Arnaud’s objective is to ensure it becomes as successful in government as it is in brand protection.

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Chander S Jeena

14 Oct. 2024

7 min read

Anticounterfeiting and Authentication: Major Drivers for RFID Labelling and Packaging, Says Schreiner ProTech President

Headquartered in Oberschleissheim, Germany, Schreiner Group is a globally active family-owned company known for its expertise in high-tech labels and functional parts, particularly in the healthcare and mobility sector. Authentication and Brand News™ spoke to Thomas Köberlein, President of the Schreiner ProTech and Pin Trust business unit, about the company's product portfolio, innovation, sustainability and vision for the future.

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Nicola Sudan

30 May 2024

4 min read

Interview with an ITSA Member – Chanwanich Security Printing

In this month’s interview with a member of the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA), we delve into Thailand’s tax stamp and security printing market courtesy of Chanwanich CEO Ronnachai Kongboonma, exploring how the nation’s industry has developed over the past century and how it’s likely to evolve in the coming years.

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Nicola Sudan

29 April 2024

4 min read

Interview with an ITSA Member – Securikett

In our third 2024 interview with a member of the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA), we speak to Marietta Ulrich- Horn, Co-Founder and CEO of Securikett.

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Nicola Sudan

20 March 2024

5 min read

Interview with an ITSA Member – JURA

In our second 2024 interview with members of the International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA), we speak to Barna Barabás, Co-Managing Director of JURA, a global brand name in security printing.

Interviews

Nicola Sudan

5 March 2024

6 min read

Interview with an ITSA Member – OpSec Security

In the first of our 2024 interview series, we explore the tax stamp industry from an insider perspective, delving into its challenges, opportunities, and potential developments with International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) members.

Interviews

Chander S Jeena

23 Feb. 2024

6 min read

Q&A: Authentication & Brand News and Judy Moon, Digimarc, Vice President

Interview between Authentication & Brand News and Judy Moon, Digimarc, Vice President

Interviews

Nicola Sudan

16 Jan. 2024

6 min read

Interviews with ITSA Members 2023 – Common Threads and Differences

Last year, we launched a series of interviews with International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) members to collect personal insights into the advances, challenges and possible future developments shaping the tax stamp industry’s evolution.

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Nicola Sudan

18 Dec. 2023

5 min read

Interview with an ITSA Member – Uflex

This month, we are pleased to present the latest entry in our ongoing interview series exploring the professional perspectives of International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) members.

Interviews

Nicola Sudan

11 Oct. 2023

4 min read

Interview with LEONHARD KURZ

This month, we have a new entry in our ongoing interview series investigating the experiences of International Tax Stamp Association members, diving into their personal perspectives on the tax industry, today’s challenges and opportunities, and tomorrow’s potential advances.

Interviews

Nicola Sudan

26 Sept. 2023

5 min read

Interview with APO Production Unit

This month, we continue our interview series exploring the experiences of International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) members, who offer personal perspectives on the tax industry, today’s challenges and opportunities, and tomorrow’s potential progress.

Interviews

Nicola Sudan

23 Aug. 2023

4 min read

Interview with an ITSA Member – Baldwin Technology

This month, we continue our interview series exploring the experiences of International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) members, who offer their perspective on the tax stamp industry, and their predictions of challenges and opportunities that lie ahead.

Interviews

Nicola Sudan

27 July 2023

5 min read

Interview with an ITSA Member – NASPS

This month, we present the sixth interview with an International Tax Stamp Association (ITSA) member, providing their perspective on the present opportunities and challenges of the industry, and the developments they anticipate for its future.

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Latest News

Interview with HM Revenue & Customs: UK’s New Vaping Duty Stamp

On The Record with Dave Coombe, Crane Authentication’s New Leader

On the Record with Kevin McKenna, CEO of Authentix

Meet Crane Authentication – One Brand, One Vision

Interview with Incoming ITSA Chair Tim McIntyre

A Deep Dive into Quantum Tech for Tax Stamps

Interview with an ITSA Member – Quantum Base

On the Record with Arnaud Bansard, EDGYN’s Government Affairs Director

Anticounterfeiting and Authentication: Major Drivers for RFID Labelling and Packaging, Says Schreiner ProTech President

Interview with an ITSA Member – Chanwanich Security Printing

Interview with an ITSA Member – Securikett

Interview with an ITSA Member – JURA

Interview with an ITSA Member – OpSec Security

Q&A: Authentication & Brand News and Judy Moon, Digimarc, Vice President

Interviews with ITSA Members 2023 – Common Threads and Differences

Interview with an ITSA Member – Uflex

Interview with LEONHARD KURZ

Interview with APO Production Unit

Interview with an ITSA Member – Baldwin Technology

Interview with an ITSA Member – NASPS

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