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Arjowiggins Security (Platinum Sponsor)

Arjowiggins Security logo imageArjowiggins Security, a division of the paper manufacturing group Arjowiggins, is specialized in security papers and solutions.

With more than 200 years of know-how and experience in manufacturing paper for banknotes and official documents, Arjowiggins Security has widened its activities to adapt its offer to the changing needs of the market. As well as being the leader in security solutions, Arjowiggins Security is also a major player in E-documents, synthetic papers and brand protection, offering the most complete solution in the market.

Thanks to a dedicated Research team and 9 production sites located in Europe and North and South America, the group supplies innovative security solutions for more than 140 countries.

Arjowiggins Security is the preferred partner of issuing authorities and police organisations.


Authentix (Silver Sponsor)

Authentix logo imageAuthentix®, the global leader in authentication, safeguards currency, including banknotes and coins, across the globe. Our solutions-oriented focus and innovative approach to securing currency have made us a trusted and valued partner to the world's leading Central Banks. In addition, Authentix is pioneering the use of state of the art high speed sensors to help Central Banks quickly and efficiently process banknotes while ensuring they meet rigorous quality standards. With a wide range of security offerings including ink formulations, a robust portfolio of covert security features and proprietary optoelectronic devices and sensors to detect these features, Authentix provides note issuers with a comprehensive security approach for all forms of currency.



Cartiere Miliani Fabriano, and Fabriano Securities (Gold Sponsor)

FA Fabriano logo imageWith a production capacity of over 201.000 tons, three production plants and approximately 638 employees, Cartiere Miliani Fabriano – spanning a period from the thirteenth century to the present – is a company that is historic yet modern, with characteristics that are unique in the paper industry.

Working exclusively in the field of uncoated wood-free paper, today the company is a powerhouse in the market of security and banknote paper, as well as of office paper, drawing paper for students and artists, paperboard for printing and packaging and paper for special editions. Is has also a department that produces hand made paper.

With Fabriano our customers can rely on competence, quality and service.

Cartiere Miliano Fabriano and Fabriano Securities logo imageFabriano Securities, part of the Fedrigoni Group since 2004, has created its expertise and know-how from eight decades of active presence in the security business, initially as a paper printer but also in the last quarter of a century as a leading manufacturer of high security threads and holographic products to Central Banks and Security Paper Mills worldwide.

The Company has developed an important know-how in the security features business. The traditional line of security threads has in recent years been complemented with the very high end of the security features now represented by demetallized at register holograms. Whatever the security need of the customer, Fabriano Securities is there to provide the right solution.


Crane Currency  (Gold Sponsor)

Crane Currency logo imageCrane Currency has manufactured currency and security papers for nearly 200 years. We have continually supplied the United States Treasury with its currency paper since 1879.

Over the decades, the consistent drive of our technology has been in the durability, printability, aesthetics and anticounterfeiting features of banknote papers. Since being awarded a patent in 1844 for banknote paper with embedded silk threads, Crane has been a leader in developing paper-based counterfeit deterrents, such as advanced security threads, watermarks, planchettes, security fibers, special additives, and fluorescent and phosphorescent elements.


De La Rue (Platinum Sponsor)

De La Rue logo image As the world's largest integrated commercial security printer and papermaker, De La Rue is a trusted partner of governments, central banks, issuing authorities and commercial organisations around the world.

The Group is involved in the design and production of over 150 national currencies and a wide range of security documents including passports, driving licences, authentication labels and tax stamps. In addition, the Group manufactures sophisticated, high speed, cash sorting equipment.

De La Rue also offers a range of specialist services and software solutions including government identity schemes, product authentication systems and cash management processing solutions.

De La Rue employs approximately 4,000 people worldwide and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

For further information please visit www.delarue.com.


Dutch Currency Association (Platinum Sponsor)

Dutch Currency Association logo imageThe Netherlands has a number of companies operating towards Central Banks worldwide. They are complementary to each other and have recognized the specific need of their target group. These companies are Royal Joh. Enschedé, Royal Dutch Mint, Drent Goebel, Transtrack International, Kusters Engineering and IAI Industrial Systems. The common target of these companies has led to an almost self-evident co-operation under the name Dutch Currency Association (DCA).

Royal Joh. Enschedé BV is known for her open and co-operative customer relations as well as for her authentic graphical craftsmanship and available wide variety of printing techniques. Joh. Enschedé Banknotes B.V. is the division that serves Central Banks in all stages from banknote design, origination, production, consultancy and training. The value proposition is to further improve public confidence and appreciation in their national currencies. More information is available at www.joh-enschede.com.

Dutch coins have been made in Utrecht since 1567. Until today coins have an important function in payment transactions in our society. The Dutch State provides in the demand for circulation money by giving the Royal Dutch Mint the assignment to manufacture this money and to secure the circulation of coins against counterfeiting. The company has taken up a special position in our country: as well as striking circulation money it also serves the (inter)national collectors market with coins, medals and coin related products. For more information please visit http://nl.knm.nl.

Transtrack is a trusted name in the worldwide cash management and cash handling industry. With clients operating all over the world, Transtrack offers an integrated suite of specialised software products for Cash-In-Transit companies and Banking Institutions. Designed to improve efficiency, traceability and security of cash handling service providers. And at the same time optimising cash stock levels and replenishment processes for any cash management business. Please visit us at www.transtrack.nl.

Drent Goebel provides innovative, high security printing solutions in non-stop operation from roll to roll, roll to sheet or from roll to a finished product. We supply a complete range of printing techniques such as intaglio, wet and dry offset, silk screen printing, numbering, hot foil stamping and different hybrid solutions. Go to www.drent-goebel.com for more information.

Kusters Engineering is the world's leading manufacturer of custom-designed currency disintegration systems, coin crushing systems and high security media destruction systems. It is our mission to build customer relationships through understanding and exceeding the customer's expectations of reliability, security, safety and environmental awareness. We supply superior systems related to banknote destruction based on proven technology. Worldwide we have installed over 300 systems at Central Banks, Mints and Banknote Printing Works. Learn more about our currency disintegration solutions at www.kustersengineering.com.


Giesecke & Devrient GmbH, and Papierfabrik Louisenthal GmbH (Platinum Sponsor)

Giesecke   Devrient logo imageGiesecke & Devrient (G&D), based in Munich, Germany, is an international technology group with subsidiaries and joint ventures throughout the world. Founded in 1852, G&D began as a printer of securities, soon specializing in banknote production and systems for automatic currency processing. Today, G&D is a technology leader in the field of smart cards, providing smart card based solutions for telecommunications, electronic payment, health care, ID, transportation, and IT security (PKI). G&D is also a leading producer of banknotes and security documents and is dominant in the field of currency automation. In fiscal 2005, the Group employed some 7,500 people and generated revenue of €1.24 billion. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.gi-de.com.


Papierfabrik Louisenthal logo imageLouisenthal, a company in the Giesecke & Devrient Group, is an internationally renowned manufacturer of banknote and security paper and of security foils and threads. Always one step ahead of standard security requirements, Louisenthal has set the pace in developing innovative authenticity features. As a result, the company can draw on a broad spectrum of cutting-edge technologies to present a product portfolio that accommodates the individual needs of every customer. In 2003, Louisenthal opened its own facility for security foil production, which has already been expanded in 2006. For more information, please visit our Web site at www.louisenthal.com.


Gleitsmann Security Inks (Silver Sponsor)

Gleitsmann Security Inks logo imageGleitsmann Security Inks uniquely positioned to provide high security ink solutions to secure currency. GSI has a proven record of providing inks which are in use in currencies around the world, a demonstrated record of continuous development and technological enhancements, an unblemished record of security, and most importantly, in-depth experience working with international security printers and central banks to customize solutions to meet the unique needs of each currency.

Gleitsmann Security Inks is certified according to ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHS 18001 and GSI has been accredited by the European Central Bank as an ink supplier for printing of Euro banknotes.


Goznak (Platinum Sponsor)

Goznak logo image Established in 1818, as a producer of banknotes and state papers for Russia Empire today Goznak is the company number one in the Russian market of the security printing and one of the global leaders in banknote and special paper production. Goznak incorporates three printing plants (Moscow Printing Plant, Perm Printing Plant and Moscow Printing House), two paper mills (Saint Petersburg Paper Mill and Krasnokamsk Paper Mill), two mints (Moscow and Saint Petersburg Mints) and Research & Development Institute. Goznak`s product range includes: banknotes, banknote paper, travel documents & IDs (including e-passports), excise duty stamps, various secure documents, plastic cards, coins & medals. www.goznak.ru




Hologram Industries (Silver Sponsor)

Hologram Industries logo imageFounded in 1984 in France, Hologram Industries specializes in the creation, production and sales of Optical security components dedicated to the protection of fiduciary and identity documents. The company is a member of the IHMA and is ISO 9001:2000 as well as CWA certified (High Security standards). Our premises have ECB agreement for production of Euro holograms.


Intelligent Currency Solutions (Silver Sponsor)

ICS logo imageIntelligent Currency Solutions (ICS) provides a range of monitoring and reporting solutions for evaluating the condition of currency in circulation. It has been established to deliver customer solutions across all equipment types and vendors.






Jura JSP, and OeBS (Gold Sponsor)

Jura JSP logo imageThe JURA Group is well known for its graphical software developed for security printers and for licensing special security features for the protection of banknotes, passports, ID-cards and other security documents. JURA also supplies customers with ultra high resolution input and output devices. In close cooperation with the Austrian Bank Note Printing Company (OeBS) Jura launched a direct laser-engraving machine (DLE) to prepare print-ready intaglio plates. With offices in Vienna, Budapest and Bangkok, JURA sets a high value on excellent customer service.




OeBS logo imageOeBS The Oesterreichische Banknoten- und Sicherheitsdruck GmbH has established itself as an international leader in the field of design, pre-press and production of highly sophisticated banknotes, combining innovative security features with contemporary design. The OeBS Design Studio and R&D Department work closely together to make significant contribution to the quality, durability, functionality and economical manufacture of banknotes.

Our product range comprises reliable and highly accurate detectors for analysis of optical high-security features.

In view of the importance of environmental protection as well as for reasons of economy, OeBS technicians have developed and continuously improved the process for the treatment of effluent containing ink from intaglio printing presses known as HIREC®.


KBA-NotaSys SA (Platinum Sponsor)

KBA NotaSys logo imageKBA-NotaSys SA is a global supplier of security printing systems serving the banknote industry. Our core business ranges from banknote design & pre-press activity to design & supply of banknote production machines, systems & process control tools. KBA-NotaSys machines are used in the production of the vast majority of banknotes in circulation around the world.





Leonard Kurz Stiftung & Co. KG (Silver Sponsor)

Kurz logo imageLEONHARD KURZ Stiftung & Co. KG is a family owned company established about 100 years ago. From its beginning as a gold foil producer, it is today a leading manufacturer in the world of hotstamping technology and of optical security features.

The Kurz Group, with more than 3,000 employees located at nine plants in Europe, the USA and the Pacific region, together with 19 subsidiaries and 70 agencies worldwide, manufactures a comprehensive range of products for product authentication and packaging decoration. A range of stamping machines and stamping tools rounds off the product offering.

In the anti-counterfeiting security sector the Kurz Group supplies optically variable devices (OVDs) for governmental documents such as ID cards, passports and banknotes.

Since the start of the security business in the KURZ Group in the early 80s, KURZ has contributed in close cooperation with its subsidiary OVD Kinegram AG to currency series for 79 countries and more than 200 different banknotes including the Swiss Franc, the Pound Sterling and the EURO with its unique OVD security products.


Komori (Silver Sponsor)

Komori logo imageKomori Corporation is one of the world's largest manufacturers of printing machinery for both the security and commercial printing industry. Komori is the market leader for innovative design, advanced technology and reliable products.

Komori Currency Technology, based in the UK, offers comprehensive currency solutions and individual services to the banknote printing industry including machinery sales and after sales services, bespoke ancillary equipment design and manufacture.



Landqart AG (Gold Sponsor)

Landqart logo imageLandqart AG is a well-established manufacturer and supplier of banknote paper and among others the long standing sole supplier to the Swiss National Bank. Furthermore our product range comprises security paper, and security features for banknotes, passports, visa stickers as well as security solutions such as security detection devices.

Furthermore Landqart AG can offer you up grades on your base paper with such processes as coating, lamination and hot-stamping.

As a highly competent paper producer with a long standing experience and tradition, unique security features are developed in - house in order to offer products and solutions tailored to our customers needs comprising high standards of security against forgery, tampering and counterfeiting - www.landqart.com


Merck (Silver Sponsor)

Merck logo imageTradition and pioneering spirit: With a tradition of over three hundred years, Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany is the word’s oldest pharmaceutical and chemical company, with roots dating back to 1668.

Starting in the late eighties, Merck KGaA has successfully established a high security business based on unique and innovative products that are continuously developed in line with our customers' needs. Our strong R&D commitment to new products, targeted application services and consistent quality assurance make us a reliable and esteemed partner to customers in the high security business. Based on its technical expertise in color-shift pigments and liquid crystal technologies, Merck KGaA offers specially designed optically variable security products, which are dedicated exclusively to the high security business, especially for applications on banknotes.


MK-SP Ltd. (Silver Sponsor)

MK-Sp Ltd. logo imageOldest Russian Foreign-trading company; established in 1923.

Activities of MK-SP: securities, banknote paper and inks, printing equipment, passports and ID cards, building and equipping of printing houses and bank treasuries, different kinds of IT protection, etc.


Non Linear Concepts, Inc. (Gold Sponsor)

Non Linear Concepts logo imageNon Linear Concepts, Inc. is a dynamic, fast growing company based in Irving, Texas focused on designing, producing and supporting the next generation of high-speed currency processing equipment and services. Founded on more than 30 years of experience in the high speed currency processing industry, NLC is quickly becoming a leader in the industry by converting customer requests in to practical, cost effective solutions. NLC's breakthrough is achieved by delivering leading edge technology on newly designed, adaptable hardware and software that yield improved performance, efficiencies, serviceability and versatility not currently found in the market. Not constrained by the past, NLC listens to the market instead of trying to direct the market. NLC is clearly different.


Oberthur Technologies (Silver Sponsor)

Oberthur Technologies logo imageAbout Oberthur Technologies

Oberthur Technologies is a world leader in the field of secure technologies: systems development, solutions and services for smart cards (payment cards, SIM cards, access cards, NFC...) and for secure identity documents, traditional and electronic (identity card, passport, health care card), production of banknotes, cheques and other fiduciary documents, intelligent systems to secure cash-in-transit and ATM. Oberthur Technologies has 6,800 employees through 40 countries and 65 sites. The Group posted 2010 sales of €979M. Website www.oberthur.com

À propos d'Oberthur Technologies

Oberthur Technologies est l'un des tout premiers fournisseurs mondiaux de technologies de sécurité : développement de systèmes, de solutions et de services liés aux cartes à puce (cartes de paiement, cartes SIM, cartes d'accès, NFC...) et aux documents d'identités sécurisés, traditionnels et électroniques (cartes nationales d'identité, passeports, cartes santé...), fabrication de billets de banques et documents fiduciaires, équipements pour la protection des billets lors de leur transport et dans les distributeurs automatiques. Oberthur Technologies emploie 6.800 personnes au travers de 65 implantations réparties dans 40 pays. Le groupe a réalisé un chiffre d'affaires de 979 millions d'euros au titre de l'exercice 2010. Pour plus d'information : www.oberthur.com


PEC (Silver Sponsor)

PEC logo image PEC is a world class technology supplier for turn-key automated vaults, including ASRS-AGV systems as well as in house developed Electronic locked containers (on-site/off-site) and advanced cash processing Software. PEC is serving the Central Bank community global from her Leuven (BE) headquarters with office locations in Budapest (HU), Boca Raton (Fl- USA), Shanghai (PRC) and Tokyo (JP).




Securency International (Gold Sponsor)

Securency International logo imageSecurency International delivers dependable banknote security solutions founded on the proven Guardian® banknote substrate platform. As well as continually advancing the frontier of security feature development through significant investments in research and development, ongoing work with industry partners enables the broadest possible spectrum of innovative security features to be integrated across the Guardian® banknote substrate platform. With complex interactions between substrate, print and sophisticated non-print features, unparalleled levels of security are possible.

The first Guardian® banknote was issued in 1988. Guardian® banknotes have now been issued in over 30 countries.

An important element of successful implementations has been Securency's PolyTeQ technical services. PolyTeQ provides uniquely specialised and expert advice to issuers and printers alike.

For further information about Securency International and banknote security solutions built around Guardian® substrate, please visit our website, www.securency.com


SICPA (Platinum Sponsor)

SICPA logo imageEvery day, governments, companies and millions of people place their confidence in SICPA to protect the integrity and value of their currency, personal identity and consumable goods. In a world of constant technological innovation where any product and document can be counterfeited or tampered with, our customers need more than ever a reliable partner who can provide them with effective security solutions.

With more than 80 years of experience, SICPA is the trusted advisor to central banks for selecting and integrating security features into upgraded and new banknote series. Today we provide security inks and integrated solutions for most of the world's currencies, including the Euro, US Dollar and Swiss Franc.

We also provide security printers with a wide range of security ink solutions and technologies that together with their know-how as well as unique design and printing skills result in counterfeit- and tamper-proof, easy-to-authenticate documents and products.


Swisslog Singapore Pte Ltd (Silver Sponsor)

Swisslog logo image Swisslog provides automated material handling solutions for the banking industry. Swisslog's expertise includes building and facility layout design, material handling system, IT solution, security process as well as document transportation and handling. Our material handling solution covers the entire material handling needs, right from the receiving of notes from printing plants and commercial banks, automated storage and retrieval system, internal transportation between storage to note processing machines, up to issuing of notes. Some of our references in the banking industry include the People's Bank of China and Monetary Authority of Singapore.



Toppan Printing (Silver Sponsor)

Toppan Printing logo image Since its foundation in 1900 by engineer from the Printing Bureau of the Finance Ministry of Japan, Toppan has been providing its worldwide customers with highly secure anti-counterfeit solutions for banknotes, passports, cards and luxury goods using unique technology developed in-house. With group sales of $18 billion and over 48,000 employees. Toppan can offer both stability and unsurpassed access to a wealth of technology.

Toppan's state-of-the-art anti-counterfeiting solutions, in particular OVDs, are used and trusted by customers all over the world. To date, over 12 billion Toppan OVDs have been incorporated into banknotes in circulation. More than 10 countries have selected Toppan OVDs for their passports: the document requiring the highest security of all.

Materials, equipments and process involved in manufacturing OVDs are independently and entirely developed by Toppan Printing. Utilizing accumulated expertise in the field of material design, process control and employing our strict quality control system. Toppan security features demonstrate the high durability, high productivity and consistent quality required for banknotes. Toppan offers a wide range of security features including various types of OVDs, security threads, security inks and fibers.

Asia-Tokyo
Toppan Printing Co., Ltd.
Tel: +81-3-3835-6597
URL:www.toppan.co.jp/english/
e-mail:kouhou@toppan.co.jp
   Europe-London
Toppan Printing Co. (UK),Ltd.
Tel: +44-207-213-0500
URL:www.toppan.co.uk
e-mail:securities@toppan.co.uk
   America-New York
Toppan Printing Co.(America), Inc.
Tel: +1-212-489-7740
URL:www.ta.toppan.com
e-mail: tonuki@ta.toppan.com

Wincor Nixdorf and CI Tech Components AG (Gold Sponsor)

Wincor Nixdorf logo image Wincor Nixdorf stands for competitive processes and efficient workflow at bank branches and retail outlets. Banks tap Wincor Nixdorf expertise to strengthen branch network as important sales channel. Our expertise lies not just in producing and supplying advanced IT systems, but also in delivering complete solutions that comprise hardware, software and associated services - all tailored to the optimized design of processes at bank branches and retail outlets around the globe. As a global IT partner for transforming branch processes through information technology, we help customers improve their service to consumers and streamline their own process costs. Our portfolio of Professional Services includes consulting customers on necessary IT changes within their organizations as well as implementing and integrating solutions in their IT landscapes.


CI Tech Components logo imageCI Tech Components, based in Burgdorf Switzerland is a neutral and independent OEM supplier. We develop and manufacture sensors and modules for recognising and processing banknotes thus enabling a secure and efficient cash cycle.

It is our claim to sell leading edge technology to the global market for the current and the future generations of deposit and payment solutions.

Our company is committed to open technology platforms with standardized design features and interfaces in order to make our solutions accessible to all the partners in the market.


Certis CISCO Security Pte Ltd  (Security Partner)

Certis Cisco logo imageCertis CISCO Security Pte Ltd is Singapore's leading security organization. With more than 50 years of experience and proven track record in protecting lives and assets, Certis CISCO offers a comprehensive range of security services from armed guarding (auxiliary police force), unarmed guarding (protection officers), enforcement, aviation security, and secure logistics, to "one-stop" solutions for security technology, training and consultancy, IT and information management for government agencies,businesses and homes.

Our holistic approach to security incorporates the synergistic combination of Man, Machine and Method - an approach we call M3. Our growth and success can be attributed to our ability to comprehensively understand the security needs of our clients, their environment and its vulnerabilities before implementation of the most effective security solution. This may encompass the deployment of well-trained security personnel and/or, best-fit and cutting-edge technology and/or systematic and efficient processes to effect total security and peace of mind. We provide our security services in Asia Pacific in our wholly-owned companies and joint-ventures in the Certis Group of companies.

With more than 30,000 employees, you can be assured that wherever you are, you can enjoy the same uncompromising level of security service with the promise that we will protect your assets, your businesses and your lives - as we would our own. www.certissecurity.com


Currency News (Media Partner)

Currency News logo imageCurrency News, The confidential newsletter for currency, provides a unique and comprehensive one-stop source of information to all those involved in specifying, issuing, producing or handling currency. In 12 information-packed issues per year, it covers all aspects of currency from cradle-to-grave with a blend of news , expert analysis, and commentary on the events, standards, companies, people and technologies shaping the evolution and development of banknotes around the world.

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