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OpSec invest £250k to grow Sunderland manufacturing

Sunderland anti-counterfeiting technology specialists OpSec Security Group have spent £250k on new equipment.

The investment will help production of holographic products sold to more than 40 governments and 100 firms.

Washington-based OpSec employ 100 people in the North East and produce the holographic protection for use in passports, concert and sports tickets, banknotes, driving licences and national ID cards.

Sunderland City Council provided a capital equipment grant to the firm.

Councillor Paul Watson, Leader of Sunderland City Council, said: “OpSec’s exporting figures are excellent, and we’re delighted that with this equipment the group can now support future growth at its plant in Sunderland.

“The news of new contracts and successful acquisitions at OpSec gives grounds for optimism. It strengthens the city’s positive manufacturing sector performance.”

Michael Currie, European financial director at OpSec Security, said: “This has been a good year for OpSec at Sunderland, with new contracts won and in the pipeline. The new equipment is a major step forward for the company, as it will improve the speed of our supply times, and boost productivity of our excellent employees.

“Sunderland City Council has been a great support to the company, advising and assisting us practically and strategically for many years, which we really appreciate.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Tom Keighley .