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PCS secures new ID systems contract

Macclesfield-based plastic card manufacturer, Plastic Card Services (PCS), has secured a new contract to manufacture the ONEID4u 18+ proof of age card, for print management and plastic card functionality company, Cards 4U.

The contract will see PCS produce a new, Proof of Age Standards Scheme (PASS) standardised design - including the requisite PASS hologram of authenticity - which is endorsed by the Home Office, Association of Chief Police Officers (ACPO), Trading Standards Institute (TSI) and Security Industry Authority (SIA).

Despite the standardised look, the Cards 4U ID has unique multi-layered hidden security technology, including an image visible only under UV light, and patented, contactless card shielding technology developed by technical solutions provider, Voyager Blue, and PCS.

The Shield technology has been incorporated within the ID card to protect contactless cards from ‘skimming’ and accidental payment, and works by simply placing the ID card in the wallet or purse.

Adam Unsworth, sales director at PCS, said: “With the standardisation of the 18+ ID, Cards 4U asked us to manufacture a card that would have a differentiator in the marketplace, and drive customers to purchase their ID from Cards 4U.

“By incorporating our Shield technology, we were able to provide Cards 4U’s customers with a unique, extra layer of protection, while still complying with the new design rules set out by PASS.”

Rob Rostron, director at Cards 4U, said: “PCS offered us a solution that would help our card stand out from the rest of the market.

“The team’s collaborative approach meant they worked closely with us to ensure we were able to offer our customers a high quality product, with added value – Shield technology. In addition to the ONEID4u card delivery, we will be continuing to work together to develop the sales of the Shield technology.”

This was posted in Bdaily's Members' News section by Simon Malia .