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9 April 2001
Stand No F101, Ifsec 2001, 21 to 24 May, NEC Birmingham
The Databac Group, specialist provider of identification solutions, will be unveiling the prototypes of an exciting new family of PET card products suitable for direct printing, at Ifsec 2001. Developed using Dupont Teijin Films' latest Melinex® polyester film range, the new card boasts all the advantages of PET - durable, flexible, recyclable and less harmful to the environment - and combines it with the robustness of a manufacturing process traditionally used for PVC cards.
Platen pressing ensures a molecular bond between layers of Melinex® PET, creating a strong, solid, ISO-standard card, unequalled in the industry. Its unique properties make it suitable for all applications, from driving licences, access control, identification and transport, to military, government and loyalty.
Databac claims its new card is vastly superior to any PVC or composite card product on the market, in terms of temperature stability, flexibility and durability - with a lifespan estimated to exceed 10 years. The new material offers greater print quality from direct card printers, giving more photographic realism and sharper, brighter images.
"Our Melinex® polyester film range is designed specifically for the laminated cards market and Databac's knowledge and experience has been of tremendous value in testing this material. Databac has a proven track record in polyester film cards and we were keen to have its support with our next generation of films," said Debbie Stephenson, DTF European marketing manager.
Databac can produce the cards either plain unprinted - for full personalisation by using a direct card printer - or can offer customisation by preprinting with corporate graphics, security backgrounds and other information. Additional security options can also be included during manufacture such as preprinting with ultra-violet and other security inks or the application of 2D/3D holograms and other optical variable devices. The new cards can include most reading technologies such as magnetic stripe, smart chip, and barcode.
Databac's new card is positioned between the company's flagship product, the market-leading all-polyester TOUGH card™, and Duracard, Databac's PVC/polyester composite card.
Visitors to Databac's stand (no. F101) at Ifsec will also be able to see the company's full range of ID solutions, including its systems for card printing, visitor control and event registration, a host of card wearing accessories and Databac's complete family of cards and badges.
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About Databac Group
Databac Group is a specialist provider of complete solutions for identification. Established in 1970, it manufactures computer-compatible ID cards and develops and supplies systems for photo ID, badge printing, events registration, visitor management and room booking. Databac's cards can incorporate one or more reading technologies, including high- and low-coercivity magnetic stripe, Watermark Magnetics®, Wiegand Wire, barcode, proximity / radio frequency (RF) and integrated chip. In addition, Databac manufactures and supplies lamination pouches, badge display holders, necklaces, clips, pins and vehicle ID passes. Databac supplies plastic card printers, thermal print ribbons, digital, CCD and instant cameras, instant film, video print media, magnetic stripe encoders, Wiegand, proximity, smartchip, barcode and magnetic stripe badge readers, die cutters and ancillary ID supplies.
Visit www.databac.com for more information.
About DuPont Teijin Films
DuPont Teijin Films, leading supplier of PET and PEN polyester films, specialises in films and related products for the specialty, industrial, packaging, electrical, electronics, advanced magnetic media and photo systems markets. The joint venture between DuPont and Teijin Limited, established January 1, 2000, creates a world-class, integrated global platform for supplying differentiated, value-added film products to customers. With anticipated sales of $1.4 billion and a production capacity of 300,000 metric tons, the company leads the industry through its unmatched product and process technology platform, and a portfolio of specialty and differentiated products offered in every major region of the world. Brand names include DuPont Teijin Films' Mylar® and Melinex® polyester films, Teijin® Tetoron® polyester film, Teonex® and Kaladex® PEN polyester films, and Cronar® polyester photographic base film.
About TOUGH card©
TOUGH card™ is constructed of layers of polyester/polyethylene for ultimate flexibility, unlike the rigid, homogenous structure of PVC which is prone to cracking and breaking. This unique polyester has an amorphous surface which opens out to allow the thermal dyes to penetrate the outer coating of the card. The surface then closes up and forms a protective coating over the printed area. TOUGH card™ is highly resistant to warping, abrasion and temperature extremes and has a longer flex life than ordinary vinyls.
Photographs of Databac employees, products and applications are available on request.
For further information
Visit www.databac.com or contact:
Mariam Khan
Summit Media Services
Independencia 253-255, 3o 2a
08026 Barcelona
Spain
Tel (direct): +34 93 265 0084 / Tel (switchboard): +44 (0)20 8546 9826
Fax: +34 93 265 4463
Email: summit_media@compuserve.com
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