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Chander S Jeena

24 June 2026

4 min read

Logan’s Historic Photopolymer Era Comes to a Close

The physical landscape of the holography and authentication industry is changing once again. With the closure of its photopolymer manufacturing facility in Logan, Utah, Crane Authentication, part of Crane NXT, has transitioned the facility as part of a broader portfolio evolution while advancing its next-generation physical and digital authentication solutions.

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Chander S Jeena

24 June 2026

2 min read

Holoflex Plans New Manufacturing Unit, Targets £10 Million Revenue

Holoflex Limited, a leading provider of holograms, tax stamps, and labelling solutions in India, plans to invest around c. £2.6 million (₹30 crore) over the next two years to establish a second manufacturing facility, as demand for integrated physical and digital brand protection solutions continues to grow.

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Chander S Jeena

24 June 2026

3 min read

De La Rue Bets on the Future of Cash with New Malta Supersite

After five years and an investment of c. €60 million, De La Rue’s new factory in Malta has been officially opened in the presence of the country’s Prime Minister, Robert Abela, and Silvio Schembri, Minister for the Economy, Enterprise and Strategic Projects. Described as a ‘supersite’, it will – says De La Rue – support the creation of world class, functionally excellent banknotes for the next 50 years and beyond.

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Chander S Jeena

21 May 2026

2 min read

PWPW Scales Up R&D and Intellectual Property Investment

According to a recent social media post, Polska Wytwórnia Papierów Wartościowych (PWPW) is emphasising research and development (R&D) and intellectual property (IP) as central to its future growth strategy.

Strategy

Chander S Jeena

15 April 2026

2 min read

BRBNMPL Seeks Partners for In-House Colour Shift Pigment Manufacturing

The Bharatiya Reserve Bank Note Mudran Pvt Ltd (BRBNMPL), a wholly owned subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India, has issued an amended global Expression of Interest (EOI/010 (A)/CO/2025-26) to establish a manufacturing facility for colour shift pigments (CSP) suitable for printing banknotes/other security products at its Mysure site. The previous bid was for colour shift pigment/films and thread.

Strategy

Chander S Jeena

24 Feb. 2026

3 min read

£1 Billion at Stake: The Battle for UK Security Printing Contracts

The UK is navigating a pivotal moment in its national infrastructure, embarking on major security printing tenders totalling over £1 billion. These flagship programs, covering banknotes, passports, and excise-control stamps, will define the country’s currency, identity, and tax-enforcement landscape for the next decade.

Strategy

Chander S Jeena

20 Nov. 2025

2 min read

Hueck Folien Opens New Metallisation Facility in Austria

Hueck Folien has successfully commissioned a new high-vacuum vapour deposition facility at its headquarters in Baumgartenberg, Austria. The €8.6 million investment, announced in September 2024, includes both a new metallisation system and associated infrastructure upgrades, marking a major advance in the company’s production of high-performance coatings for the security sector (see HOT News October 2024).

Strategy

Chander S Jeena

18 May 2025

3 min read

Toppan Growth Strategy: Acquisitions, Innovation, and Start-Ups

Japan-based Toppan Holdings, a global player in printing, packaging, and security features, is advancing its growth strategy through acquisitions, innovation, and support for startups. According to the company, it is reshaping its international presence, with a strong emphasis on sustainable packaging and security technologies, while investing in next- generation materials and systems.

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Logan’s Historic Photopolymer Era Comes to a Close

Holoflex Plans New Manufacturing Unit, Targets £10 Million Revenue

De La Rue Bets on the Future of Cash with New Malta Supersite

PWPW Scales Up R&D and Intellectual Property Investment

BRBNMPL Seeks Partners for In-House Colour Shift Pigment Manufacturing

£1 Billion at Stake: The Battle for UK Security Printing Contracts

Hueck Folien Opens New Metallisation Facility in Austria

Toppan Growth Strategy: Acquisitions, Innovation, and Start-Ups

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