PARIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CARTES & IDentification 2011, takes place November 15 through November 17, 2011 at Parc des Expositions - Paris-Nord Villepinte.
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Listed below are exhibitor profiles M through Z.
Company: | MAGELLAN | |
Booth: | K110 - hall 4 | |
Web: | www.magellan-online.com | |
MAGELLAN is the first French independent payment system publisher. Our comprehensive software suite covers the full secure electronic transaction value chain: Acceptance, Acquiring, Issuance. | ||
Our clients are Banks, Financial institutions, Merchants, Payment services providers, Closed-loop issuers/acquirer. | ||
Our solutions give to our client the ability to rapidly and easily create new products and services around payment and private labels programs. i.e. SPLIT, an innovative solution to allow payment by installments based on a bank card and without any formality. | ||
Our solutions handle more than 350 million transactions yearly on over 250 platforms all around the world. | ||
Company: | MagTek | |
Booth: | 3B051 | |
Web: | http://www.magtek.com/ | |
MagTek® Introduces MagneSafe I-65™, a Secure Card Reader for Unattended Payment Applications Allowing Solution Providers to Offer a ‘PCI Ready’ Terminal. | ||
The MagneSafe I-65 is designed to allow the sale of unattended terminals as ‘PCI Ready‘, removing the complexities of encryption and key management from the OEM. From the moment the card is read, card data on-board the MagneSafe I-65 is encrypted using open-standards encryption via 3DES/DUKPT, protecting against data theft and internal terminal data breaches. | ||
Company: | MGI Digital Graphic Technology | |
Booth: | 3 E 097 | |
Ticker Symbol & Exchange: | "ALMDG" on NYSE/Alternext | |
Web: | www.mgi-fr.com | |
MGI Digital Graphic Technology is a world leader in digital printing and finishing equipment. For Cartes 2011, MGI will present 2 new exclusive products dedicated to the plastic card production: | ||
*JETcard: The Card Factory | ||
An all inclusive and award-winning inkjet production system designed to print, personalize, protect, encode and verify CR-80 cards in 4-6 colors. | ||
*Meteor DP8700 XL | ||
An award-winning digital press dedicated to print high quality cards with variable data on a large variety of plastics (100-400ÿ) and paper substrates. Ideal to produce Membership, Loyalty, Access, Security, RFID, Smart cards, etc. | ||
Company: | MONEXT | |
Booth: | 4H107 | |
Web: | www.monext.eu | |
Monext is a key player in electronic payment services in France. Monext operates as a pure player in electronic banking services and covers the entire value chain. The company generates turnover figures in excess of 60M EUR and calls upon 450 employees to coordinate more than: | ||
--5 million bank cards; | ||
--6.5 million privately issued cards (oil, retail); | ||
--800 million transactions. | ||
Monext provides innovative solutions for banking transactions, with or without cards, whether for electronic point of sale payments, online payments or mobile payments, and operates in a secure, reliable and real-time manner. With clients from the banking, retail and trade sectors, Monext is aiming to become the European leader in a rapidly expanding sector. | ||
Company: | Morpho (Safran group) | |
Booth: | Hall 4 Booth H1 | |
Web: | www.morpho.com | |
Morpho, a high-technology company in the Safran group, is one of the world’s leading suppliers of identification, detection and e-document solutions. Morpho is specialized in personal rights and flow management applications, in particular based on biometrics, a sector in which it is the world leader, as well as secure terminals and smart cards. Morpho’s integrated systems and equipment are deployed worldwide and contribute to the safety and security of transportation, data, people and countries. | ||
Company: | Multicard | |
Booth: | 3 E 052 | |
Ticker Symbol & Exchange: | NASDAQ: INVE, Frankfurt: INV | |
Web: | www.identive-group.com | |
Multicard, a business unit of Identive Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE; Frankfurt: INV), is a worldwide supplier of card solutions for secure identification programs, with in-house capabilities for credential issuance, personalization and fulfillment for the consumer, government, education, healthcare, smart community and corporate markets. Multicard offers a complete open payment platform, ID systems management and engineering services as well as full implementation and program management. Multicard also is a provider of enrollment, emergency management and accreditation solutions using government or corporate IDs. For additional information, visit www.multicard.com. | ||
Company: | NXP Semiconductors | |
Booth: | Hall 4, 4J 035 | |
Ticker Symbol & Exchange: | NXPI NASDAQ | |
Web: | www.nxp.com | |
NXP Semiconductors N.V. (Nasdaq: NXPI) provides High Performance Mixed Signal (HPMS) and Standard Product solutions that leverage its leading RF, Analog, Power Management, Interface, Security and Digital Processing expertise. It is a global semiconductor company with operations in more than 25 countries. | ||
Identification, a key business area of NXP is #1 in the overall Identification market and delivers fully supported multi-application solutions to its customers without compromising security, performance, convenience or design productivity. Thus NXP assures convenient and secure recognition - at Home; in Transit; at Work; and at Leisure. Additional information can be found by visiting www.nxp.com/events/cartes and www.nxp.com. | ||
Company: | OBERTHUR TECHNOLOGIES | |
Booth: | 3E001 | |
Web: | www.oberthur.com | |
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. | ||
Company: | On Track Innovations, Ltd | |
Booth: | 4 M 070 | |
Ticker Symbol & Exchange: | NASDAQ: OTIV | |
Web: | www.otiglobal.com | |
Established in 1990, OTI designs, develops and markets secure contactless microprocessor-based smart card technology to address the needs of a wide variety of markets. Applications developed by OTI include product solutions for petroleum payment systems, homeland security solutions, electronic passports and IDs, payments, mass transit ticketing, parking and loyalty programs. OTI has a global network of regional offices to market and support its products. | ||
Company: | Otto Künnecke GmbH | |
Booth: | 3E115 | |
Web: | www.kuennecke.com | |
Otto Künnecke delivers intelligent machine solutions for secure handling of high-security documents like passports, ID-and bank cards, PINs etc. These security documents can be personalized, verified, grouped, packaged and mailed on the machines of OK. More than 25 ID projects worldwide were successfully installed for banks, service bureaus and governmental institutions. For example, the new American Driver´s license, the new Korean passport, the new Mexican ID, the new German ID, etc. | ||
Company: | PAV Card GmbH | |
Booth: | Hall 4, N 024 | |
Ticker Symbol & Exchange: | PAV | |
Web: | www.pav.de | |
PAV is a well-established company with a rich tradition and employs around 250 staff members. Our long experience and high-end technology allows us to offer a wide range of smart cards designed for identification purposes including personalization. | ||
Also, PAV provides companies to develop and produce their first samples. To maintain our edge for innovation, PAV has its own R&D department. Here we realised the development of ICAO compliant electronic inlays for biometric passports. Our ePassport inlays made from polycarbonate or synthetic paper are suited for further processing in every standard passport production. | ||
Moreover, PAV is one of the leading manufacturer of the German electronic health card. | ||
Company: | PAX Technology Ltd. | |
Booth: | 3E095 / Green zone | |
Web: | www.pax.com.cn | |
PAX is one of fastest growing and most innovative global suppliers of secure electronic payment solutions. Our comprehensive portfolio of PCI and EMV compliant EFT-POS terminals includes various models such as Countertop, Mobile and Wireless, Multilane Retail and Contactless/NFC. | ||
Established in 2001 and with headquarters in Shenzhen (China), PAX’s listing on the HKEx in 2010 (00327). Its customers cover more than 50 countries and regions, and the phenomenal sales growth has been fuelling greater international expansion and investment to support research and development, compliance with international standards. | ||
An expanding network of worldwide channel partners and direct PAX offices offer customers superior quality products at competitive prices and better services. | ||
Company: | Paybox Services | |
Booth: | 4L056 | |
Web: | www.paybox.com | |
Paybox has developed a secure platform for: | ||
--processing electronic multi-channels payment | ||
--centralising multi-manufacturers transactions | ||
--provides a back office reporting tool which enables merchants to consult transaction history and to gives a technical overview of their ebanking system equipment. | ||
To support all customized merchant applications, Paybox has devised a simple, economical and scalable solution: the thin client. | ||
Company: | PLUS Journal | |
Booth: | 4 H 146 | |
Web: | www.plusworld.org | |
PLUS Journal is the oldest and most recognized media in the field of payment and ID technologies in Russia and CIS. | ||
The Journal is a dynamically developing periodical, which embraces every segment of the market. | ||
Among our products, we take a special pride in PLUS Forums, reputable and popular topical Events in the payment/ self-service and cash – circulation industry that are held twice a year in Moscow, Russia. They gather around 800 representatives from financial and technological community of Russia/ CIS and other countries who come together to analyze the challenges of the industry’s development and discuss foreseeable prospects. | ||
Company: | pretema GmbH | |
Booth: | 3D 154 | |
Web: | www.pretema.com | |
pretema - precision technology for electromechanical applications! We have been developing and producing highly complex electromechanical precision components for the micro electronics and automotive industries, as well as laminated lead frames for smart cards. In all our productions sectors - stamping, plating, molding, assembly and lamination technology - we rely on fully integrated, economically efficient processes and intelligent automation. As the lead company at the Possehl electronics, pretema is globally networked and present on the market everywhere. | ||
Company: | Quadra Graphic | |
Booth: | 3 A 095 | |
Web: | www.quadragraphic.com | |
Quadra Graphic is a worldwide supplier of Scratch Cards, Pre paid packages, Lottery tickets and Value Added Service. Due to our high quality production and services, expertise and dedication of our employees, we successfully meet the needs of many GSM operators in Europe, Africa and Asia. Certified with: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001 and FSC Certificate. The Quadra Graphic headquarter is located in Belgrade, Serbia; with Sister Companies which are located in Hungary and in Macedonia. | ||
Company: | Rinas Gerätetechnik GmbH | |
Booth: | 3 F 107 | |
Web: | www.rinas.com | |
Since 1984, Rinas has been serving the OEM, card manufacturing and system integration markets with very high quality magnetic card reading and writing devices. Knowledge gained from working within the Standards committee combined with hands-on experience obtained from studying magnetic card processes, has made Rinas what it is today – and ideas foundry and the leading authority on magnetic encoding and analysis. Today, the Rinas technologies are shipped to large systems houses Worldwide where the competence, experience and the dependability of the corporation can be relied upon. | ||
Company: | ROSAN FINANCE | |
Booth: | 4 J 067 | |
Web: | www.rosan.ru | |
Rosan specializes in delivering card payment solutions to the financial sector, transit industry, ID market and public sector. Our ability to deliver a complete product suite to these industries is a key part of our value proposition. Rosan delivers tailor made end-to-end solutions that include card manufacturing, data preparation, card personalization, reading devices, loading devices, system integration, back-end processing systems and consultancy services. | ||
Company: | Samsung Semiconductor Europe GmbH | |
Booth: | 3C 035 | |
Web: | www.samsungsemi.eu | |
Samsung is one of the leading IC suppliers for Smartcards with a continuously growing market share, targeting further growth by providing innovative products for SIM, ID and Payment segments based on the most advanced technologies with the industry´s broadest portfolio of Flash ICs. Already today, Samsung´s high density ICs provide the necessary configuration to meet future requirements for Telecommunication, IT, Finance, Public Transport and Access Control applications, e.g. ePassport, NID, LTE (4G), NFC/SWP, M2M and TPM. | ||
Company: | Schreiner Group GmbH & Co. KG | |
Booth: | 3 F 118 | |
Web: | www.schreiner-printrust.de | |
Schreiner PrinTrust, a business unit of Schreiner Group GmbH & Co. KG based in Oberschleissheim near Munich, sells and markets specific solutions for service organizations and companies. The unit’s activities are centered on customers such as banks, telecommunications companies, public-sector clients and government authorities. Focal areas are access control based on RFID and security technologies (by means of windshield (vignettes), license plate stickers, tags and passes), contactless payment systems and innovative PIN protection solutions. | ||
Company: | SCM Microsystems | |
Booth: | 3 E 052 | |
Ticker Symbol & Exchange: | NASDAQ: INVE, Frankfurt: INV | |
Web: | www.identive-group.com | |
SCM Microsystems, a business unit of Identive Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE; Frankfurt: INV), is a leading provider of solutions for secure access, secure identity and secure exchange. The company offers the world's broadest range of contact, contactless and mobile smart card reader and terminal technology, digital identity and transaction platforms, as well as systems that integrate physical and logical access control. SCM’s smart card-based products and solutions are utilized around the world to enable security and identification applications, NFC-based transaction systems, eHealth- and eGovernment programs and physical access. For more information, please visit www.scmmicro.com. | ||
Company: | SCSPro Co., Ltd | |
Booth: | 3D011 | |
Web: | http://www.scspro.co.kr/eng/ | |
Major NFC reader company (SCSPRO Co., Ltd) progress highly project to Launch. | ||
SCSPro put emphasis on the NFC Reader device market in the world. | ||
For the general tendency of the world and I believe customers will response for new trend of the financial industry in the world market places. | ||
Now, the NFC product developing with heart and soul is now on schedule for 2011 Cartes & Identification. | ||
SCSPro product provides users with the advantage of several kind of interface which are Ethernet, Wifi, and having an LCD, a visual advertisement what they are performing. | ||
Also, SCSPro will keep on investing on R&D heavily in order to keep our market position best to meet customers` requirements. We will do our best next to you to prepare the better future | ||
Company: | SECURE-IC | |
Booth: | 4 K 136 | |
Web: | www.secure-ic.com | |
Secure-IC provides a wide range of patented solutions to enhance and test the robustness of integrated circuits and smartcards to side-channel and fault injection attacks, particularly in high-end embedded systems with applications spanning from secure communications to protection of electronic identity documents. | ||
At Cartes 2011, Secure-IC will be presenting: | ||
Smart-SIC Analyzer, the security evaluation tool that computes in real time extensive information theoretic metrics, and guides the system designer to efficiently remove any vulnerability. | ||
Smart-SIC+, the new generation of smartcard for the identification market. | ||
Company: | Securitag Assembly Group Co., Ltd | |
Booth: | 3E108 | |
Web: | www.sag.com.tw | |
SAG is the synonym of high quality RFID transponders. Our product ranges from 125KHz, 13.56MHz to UHF in many different ways of package for different applications. SAG is capable of providing solution from inlay to transponders. SAG can ODM or OEM customized cards or transponders according to client's request. For inlay type product, it can be packed in a roll. When it comes to printing, SAG can perfect this job through different methods. Among many of RFID applications, SAG has no more been a stranger to many corners. We now keep expanding our business scope in 1. Security 2. Entertainment 3. Public Transport 4. Industry & Logistics 5. Animal Management and 6. Pharmaceutical Industry. | ||
Company: | Shanghai Huayuan Smart Info Tech | |
Booth: | 4H138 | |
Web: | www.rfidhy.com | |
HUAYUAN as the very first professional card manufacturer in China founded in 1994. HUAYUAN had supplied millions of magnetic card, smart card, contactless cards, RFID tag, readers and solutions in market not only in China, but also in more than 80 countries in global market. Our products had applied in various applications for identification, public transportation, security, ePayment, industrial automation, asset tracking, logistics and supply chain. HUAYUAN had its own research and developing team for following up trend of requirement upon latest smart card and RFID technical development. | ||
Company: | Shenzhen Xinguodu Technology Co., Ltd. | |
Booth: | 3 B 102 | |
Ticker Symbol & Exchange: | stock No. 300130 | |
Web: | www.xinguodu.com | |
XGD is professional POS manufactory in China and the appointed POS vendor of China UnionPay with 5000 sq/m factory of 5 production lines, ranking top 10 POS vendor in Nilson Report, to provide POS terminals, PINPAD, card reader etc. from desktop to portable with flexible add-on design of large memory, high performance CPU and high security PCI fully compliant. Also we focus on providing financial payment solutions such as loyalty solution, credit/debit solution, e-top up, mobile payment and public transportation solutions etc. | ||
Company: | SmartDisplayer Technology | |
Booth: | 4K 115 | |
Web: | www.smartdisplayer.com.tw | |
Why choose SmartDisplayer? SmartDisplayer created the first flexible display panel embedded in ISO complaint cards. Our leading technology in integrating Electronic Paper Display (EPD) with System on Chip (SOC) has won us 2005 SID Gold Award. SmartDisplayer is committed to delivery of world class DisplayCard solutions. | ||
Our manufacturing team provides production services from display panel assembly, EPM assembly, BDM assembly, battery bonding, perso, card lamination, EMV element production to custom artwork. | ||
SmartDisplayer has been working with authentication solution providers and EMV card manufacturers throughout the world. | ||
Company: | Smartag Pte Ltd | |
Booth: | 3 E 052 | |
Ticker Symbol & Exchange: | NASDAQ: INVE, Frankfurt: INV | |
Web: | www.identive-group.com | |
Smartag, a business unit of Identive Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE, Frankfurt: INV), specializes in high performance design and production of high frequency (HF) and ultra high frequency (UHF) RFID inlays and inlay-based conversions including labels, tags and tickets. Smartag’s products are used in mass transit, leisure, event and industrial applications and enable secure NFC-based payments using mobile devices. Smartag’s ability to utilize multiple antenna technologies and designs provide significant versatility in customizing solutions for different applications. For additional information visit: www.smartag.com.sg. | ||
Company: | SMARTWARE | |
Booth: | 3C084 | |
Web: | www.smartware.fr | |
SMARTWARE - leading provider of Software/Hardware Solutions & Services for Smartcards Test and Personalization. | ||
Company: | Sony Corporation | |
Booth: | 4L051, Hall 4 | |
Ticker Symbol & Exchange: | Tokyo SE 6758 | |
Web: | http://www.sony.net/Products/felica/ | |
Sony Corporation is a leading manufacturer of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. | ||
Sony’s FeliCa contactless smart card technology is widely deployed in card or mobile phone products for various access control and cashless payment applications where high performance and security are required. Since their 1996 launch, more than 500 million FeliCa cards and mobile phone IC chips have been shipped throughout the world. | ||
Company: | Swiss Post Solutions GmbH | |
Booth: | Hall 3 F036 | |
Web: | www.swisspostsolutions.de | |
Swiss Post Solutions Germany is an international full-service specialist for the production of high-quality Prepaid Cards, Telephone Cards, Chip Cards and Multi PINs made of various materials. The company has highly modern technical equipment at its disposal and guarantees quick, reliable and flexible order processing. The range of products includes also Credit Cards and Debit Cards with VISA and MASTERCARD certification, as well as Voucher Cards and Customer Cards. Swiss Post Solutions Germany is a wholly owned subsidiary of Swiss Post. | ||
Company: | TagStar Systems | |
Booth: | 3 E 052 | |
Ticker Symbol & Exchange: | NASDAQ: INVE, Frankfurt: INV | |
Web: | www.identive-group.com | |
TagStar Systems, a business unit of Identive Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: INVE; Frankfurt: INV), develops and produces RFID smart inlays for contactless tickets, labels, smart cards and specialized transponder products in both the HF and UHF frequency bands. TagStar’s advanced, flexible production system cost effectively delivers application-specific inlays in any required quantity and at the highest levels of quality, anticipating tomorrow’s demands for a growing number of RFID applications. For more information, go to www.tagstar-systems.de. | ||
Company: | TAG Systems | |
Booth: | 3D001 | |
Web: | www.tagsystems.net | |
TAG Systems Group is an international smart card-based solutions provider. Leading supplier of smart cards with a wide range of EMV contact and dual interface chips based on Java Static, GP/Java and Native, supporting multiple applications like PKI, Biometric… TAG Systems' product portfolio integrates an extensive choice of state-of-the-art card bodies with innovative production techniques. The Group offers regional personalization services and consultation on EMV migrations and smart card projects in general. The headquarters and production site of the Group are located in Andorra; its regional service centres and sales offices are in Spain, Finland, Poland, Baltics and Norway. | ||
Company: | Toppan Printing Company | |
Booth: | 4H021 | |
Web: | www.toppan.co.uk | |
Since its foundation in 1900, Toppan has been providing its worldwide customers with a range of highly secure identity documents and card solutions. | ||
More than 15 countries use Toppan's passport personalisation systems with in-house originated and manufacture holographic laminates, and a growing number of customers are switching to Toppan's etched aluminium antenna eCover. | ||
Combining our experience in display technology with our know-how in card manufacture has resulted in unique developments such as our full-colour LCD display card. | ||
With group sales of $18 billion and over 48,000 employees, Toppan can offer both stability and unsurpassed access to a wealth of technology. | ||
Company: | Trüb AG | |
Booth: | Hall 4, Booth L 068 | |
Web: | www.trueb.ch | |
Trüb is among the world’s leading suppliers of national identity documents such as identity cards, datapages for passports and driving licences, as well as EMV compliant bank cards, customer loyalty cards and solutions for logical and physical access. | ||
Trüb’s customers in the Finance sector include in Switzerland UBS, Cornèr Bank, PostFinance and the entirety of Switzerland’s cantonal banks as well as more than 40 banks in 20 countries. | ||
Over 30 countries on four continents – including Switzerland, the UK, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Poland, Estonia, Hong Kong and South Africa, are among the company’s governmental clientele. | ||
The Trüb Group comprises a number of companies in Europe. | ||
Company: | Uniform Industrial Corp. (UIC) | |
Booth: | 3B106 | |
Web: | www.uicworld.com | |
Since 1985, UIC (Uniform Industrial Corporation) has been a leader in payment industry. UIC designs, develops, and manufactures easy to use products that combine affordability, Security and reliability with high quality and performance. UIC produces MSR, ICC, Contactless NFC reader, Multi-lane Terminal, Signature PIN Pad, Countertop Terminal and Unattended solutions. In summary, UIC is professional in product development, procurement process, Manufacturing and logistics. Headquarter is in New Taipei City, Taiwan. Oversea offices locate in Fremont, CA; Frankfurt, Germany, UIC also has a worldwide network of Clients, Resellers and Distributors. | ||
Company: | VFP Ink Technologies | |
Booth: | 4K138 | |
Web: | www.vfp-ink.com | |
VFP Ink Technologies is a subsidiary of Tripette & Renaud group, established in France since 1836. | ||
VFP Ink Technologies is specialized in the screen-printing UV inks and varnishes for safety card, smart card, GSM, etc, and promoting solutions for large and very large format digital printing. | ||
As an exhibitor at the CARTES show (Booth 4K138), VFP Ink Technologies will be introduce UVICARD®, a range of mono-component UV inks for screen-printing, developed specifically to meet the needs of the card-printing industry (credit cards, sim cards, etc). | ||
Company: | Wuhan Wenlin Technology Co., Ltd | |
Booth: | 4J145 | |
Web: | www.wangwenlin.com | |
Wuhan Wenlin Technology Co., Ltd is hi-new technology enterprise, ISO9001 certificated, laminator machine and punching machine are CE certificated, Wenlin brand was certificated as Hubei Famous Mark. | ||
Wenlin is committed to R&D, production and sales: Smart card, RFID equipment and production line; Internet of Things and relative equipment, software; Smart card , RFID label solutions and consumables; pressure machines and hydraulic products; pre-printed card and Smart card RFID label. | ||
Industrial factory building, sales and rent; Importing and exporting trading agent our products have been sold to over 60 countries and areas all over the world. | ||
Company: | Zebra Technologies Europe Limited | |
Booth: | Hall 3 - E112 | |
Web: | www.zebra.com | |
A global leader respected for innovation and reliability, Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA) provides enabling technologies that allow customers to take smarter actions. Our extensive portfolio of bar code, receipt, card, kiosk and RFID printers and supplies, as well as real-time location solutions give a digital voice to assets, people and transactions that provides greater visibility into mission-critical information. For more information about Zebra’s solutions, visit http://www.zebra.com. | ||
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