3M to Acquire Security Printing and Systems Limited -- Acquisition Broadens 3M's Secure Document and Issuance Platform.ST. PAUL St. Paul as a missionary he fearlessly confronts the “perils of waters, of robbers, in the city, in the wilderness.” [N.T.: II Cor. 11:26] See : Bravery , Minn. & BRACKNELL, England -- 3M announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement with authentos GmbH, Germany, to acquire Security Printing and Systems Limited (SPSL SPSL Special-Purpose Simulation Language SPSL Steam Pressed Scrim Lumber ), a leading producer of finished, personalized per·son·al·ize tr.v. per·son·al·ized, per·son·al·iz·ing, per·son·al·iz·es 1. To take (a general remark or characterization) in a personal manner. 2. To attribute human or personal qualities to; personify. passports and secure cards headquartered in Manchester, U.K. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed. SPSL has provided passports to the U.K. Government for more than four decades. SPSL's position as a trusted source for security document expertise and biometric passports incorporating RFID (Radio Frequency IDentification) A data collection technology that uses electronic tags for storing data. The tag, also known as an "electronic label," "transponder" or "code plate," is made up of an RFID chip attached to an antenna. technology complements 3M's own expertise in RFID, security laminates for passports and secure document issuing systems. "The addition of SPSL to our line of products for secure documents such as passports, ID cards, driver's licenses and visas, and secure document issuance systems will allow us to deliver a full range of border and civil security solution products," said David Cook The name David Cook may refer to:
Supported by SPSL the Identity and Passport Service The Identity and Passport Service is an Executive Agency of the Home Office in the United Kingdom which became operational on 1 April 2006 after the passing of the Identity Cards Act 2006. in the U.K. is currently in the process of transitioning from digital passports to biometric passports with personal data integrated in an RFID chip, which provides significant additional protection against fraud and forgery forgery, in art forgery, in art, the false claim to authenticity for a work of art. The Nature of Forgery Because the provenance of works of art is seldom clear and because their origin is often judged by means of subtle factors, art . "3M's global presence, technical innovation and strong customer focus in the secure document marketplace will expand SPSL's global reach," said Mike Delkoski, division vice president, 3M Security Systems Division. "The Identity and Passport Service is at the forefront of biometric and identity document technology and we remain committed to providing technical expertise and high quality service which will support all our customers' strategic requirements," said Frank Toner, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of SPSL. "In addition, we look forward to the possibilities of expanding our business through 3M's global reach." The transaction is expected to close by the end of the month, subject to customary closing conditions. About authentos GmbH authentos GmbH, is the holding company of SPSL and Bundesdruckerei GmbH, the German manufacturer of electronic passports, security documents and bank notes. authentos GmbH, Oranienstrasse 91, 10958 Berlin, Germany Tel.: + 49 - 30 - 25 92 98 - 44 www.authentos-group.com About 3M -- A Global, Diversified Technology Company Every day, 3M people find new ways to make amazing a·maze v. a·mazed, a·maz·ing, a·maz·es v.tr. 1. To affect with great wonder; astonish. See Synonyms at surprise. 2. Obsolete To bewilder; perplex. v.intr. things happen. Wherever they are, whatever they do, the company's customers know they can rely on 3M to help make their lives better. 3M's brands include Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti. Serving customers in more than 200 countries around the world, the people of 3M use their expertise, technologies and global strength to lead in major markets including consumer and office; display and graphics; electronics and telecommunications; safety, security and protection services; health care; industrial and transportation. Scotch, Post-it, Scotchgard, Thinsulate, Scotch-Brite, Filtrete, Command and Vikuiti are trademarks of 3M. |
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