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A European company, cards-x, which supplies security ID cards and the print equipment used to create them, is significantly expanding its product and service range, after acquiring a German counterpart that specialises in access control systems for large-scale events. cards-x, which has bases in the United Kingdom and Germany, has acquired Adon Development, which is based in Ratingen, near Düsseldorf, in Germany and is one of the world’s most prominent suppliers of turnstiles, barriers, gates and electronic door systems. Browser-based event registration system Its access control systems operate alongside an advanced online, browser-based event registration system that is fully customisable, in terms of look and feel, in order to enable it to incorporate event branding and other features relevant to any event. It can also be tailored for individuals attending the event, offering everything from access to special zones through to food and drink credit in hospitality areas. The company’s products are available to lease or rent, serving clients including the Eurovision Song Contest, Ski World Cup Croatia, as well as global motor racing events. Adon Development acquisition and rebranding cards-x has quickly become one of Europe’s major suppliers of security products, ID cards, and Matica printers Adon Development’s Founder, Peter Mooshage, and its six-strong members team will all remain with the business, which is being rebranded to cards-x Development. With offices located in York, UK and Düsseldorf, Germany, cards-x has quickly become one of Europe’s major suppliers of security products, ID cards, and Matica printers. In the last 12 months, cards-x’s team has grown from six people to a team of eight at Malton, near York, with a further 20 people in Germany, following this latest acquisition. Andy Reeves, the Chief Operating Officer (COO) at cards-x, stated “cards-x is now at the forefront of the market, in terms of security ID cards and the print equipment used to create them, and this latest acquisition is a key part of our ambition to become much more than a distributor and manufacturer.” Business expansion in Europe and beyond Norman Kämmerling, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at cards-x, said “Adon Development is a world leader in access control systems, with an innovative product range that is supported by an advanced online system that can provide an array of bespoke services, to ensure sports fans, music lovers, exhibition attendees, and anyone else visiting an event, have an outstanding experience.” Norman Kämmerling adds, “It’s very exciting to be able to incorporate these products and services into our offering and the acquisition will enable us to continue growing our client base, throughout Europe and beyond.” Acquisition of Evohold at the end of 2020 This latest deal follows cards-x acquiring the world’s most eco-friendly manufacturer of ID card holders, Evohold, at the end of 2020. Following the acquisition, ‘Made in Britain’ member, Evohold, relocated from Preston to Malton, in the United Kingdom and the company now produces hundreds of thousands of card holders each week, which are exported to countries, throughout the world.

York company, cards-x, is championing British manufacturing after producing and selling more than 5 million security ID card holders in the last six months alone. The firm is now expanding its team as it launches the world’s first completely biodegradable card holder. cards-x is one of Europe’s suppliers of security products, ID cards, and the specialist print equipment used to create them. The German-based company expanded into the UK last autumn, opening a new base at Malton near York. Expanding product range In December, cards-x then acquired Evohold, which manufactures ID card holders, and the company now produces hundreds of thousands of card holders each week, which are exported to countries throughout the world. To meet this rising demand, cards-x has appointed Craig Kail to oversee the manufacturing process and Charlotte Hoggard has joined the customer services team, managing the distribution of completed products. Further investments, in both staff and machinery, are planned in the coming months as the company continues to expand its product range. Its latest product to hit the market is the fully biodegradable ID card holder. It uses innovative technology to significantly increase the biodegradation rate of polymers in anaerobic microbe-rich environments such as landfills and oceans. Biodegradable card holder The product complements Evohold’s existing range which includes recyclable and antimicrobial products The product complements Evohold’s existing range which includes recyclable, compostable and antimicrobial products, as well as detectable products that include metal particles. The UK division of cards-x, which is a ‘Made In Britain’ member, is headed up by Managing Director, Andy Reeves. He said: “Since expanding into the UK and then acquiring Evohold late last year, we’ve enjoyed a very busy six months with high demand across our product range and particularly for our card holders. As the only manufacturer of these products in the UK, we’re now on target to surpass 12 million units a year.” “The appointment of Charlotte and Craig, combined with further investment in new machinery, will support this growth. Craig brings a wealth of experience in the plastics industry to the role and Charlotte has spent more than five years working in customer services and has immediately hit the ground running.” Detectable card holders Andy continued: “Our new biodegradable card holder is proving very popular and particularly with businesses and organisations that are keen to demonstrate their green credentials. Our innovative technology means it biodegrades approximately five times quicker than conventional plastic.” “This launch also coincides with many countries banning the use of oxo-degradable plastics. Until recently these were marketed as a solution to plastic waste, but it was discovered they actually fragment into smaller pieces, known as microplastics, but don’t break down at a molecular or polymer level like biodegradable plastics, making them a major contributor to plastic pollution. This makes it a really exciting time to be adding this pioneering product to our range of recyclable, compostable, antimicrobial and detectable card holders, as well as flying the flag for eco-friendly British manufacturing.”