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Toppan Growth Strategy: Acquisitions, Innovation, and Start-Ups

Japan-based Toppan Holdings, a global player in printing, packaging, and security features, is advancing its growth strategy through acquisitions, innovation, and support for startups. According to the company, it is reshaping its international presence, with a strong emphasis on sustainable packaging and security technologies, while investing in next- generation materials and systems.

Strategy - May 19, 2025 midnight

Pokémon Turns 30 with Optical Security at Heart

If you’re a Pokémon fan, you’ve probably heard that ‘Pokémon TCG: Journey Together’ has been released recently and is now available at the Pokémon Centre (the official website), local card shops, and select retailers in themed boxes, bundles, and booster packs.

Free - May 19, 2025 midnight

KURZ SCRIBOS Debuts as New Face of Brand Protection

LEONHARD KURZ, a market leader in security and surface finishing technologies, has announced the integration of its subsidiary SCRIBOS, a digital platform provider which it acquired in 2021 (see HOT News August 2021), under a new unified brand identity – KURZ SCRIBOS.

Brand Protection - May 19, 2025 midnight

K Laser Factory Powers Global Sustainable Foil Ambitions

K Laser Technology has inaugurated its newest and most advanced facility in China, marking another milestone in its global growth strategy. Located in Nanchang’s High- Tech Industrial Development Zone, the new campus spans 52,000m² and will serve as the company’s regional headquarters for China.

Security Foils - May 19, 2025 midnight

De La Rue Goes Private in £263M Atlas Deal

De La Rue, the 211-year-old British icon known for printing some of the world’s most secure banknotes, is turning the page. In a move that marks the end of its public market journey, US- based Atlas Holdings (through its vehicle ACR Bidco Limited) will acquire the company for £263 million in an all-cash deal.

Companies - May 19, 2025 midnight

A New Unified Force in Security and Brand Protection

Crane NXT recently announced the launch of a new brand identity: Crane Authentication. This unified brand consolidates the strengths of De La Rue Authentication (the recently finalised acquisition made in May 2025), the Smart Packaging assets of TruTag Technologies, and OpSec Security (purchased last year).

Mergers & Acquisitions - May 19, 2025 midnight

News in Brief

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) achieved record revenue in 2024, continuing its growth trajectory.

News - May 19, 2025 midnight

News In Brief

Researchers at the University of Massachusetts (UMass) Amherst have developed a new method for aligning 3D semiconductor chips by shining a laser through concentric meta lenses patterned on the chips to produce a hologram.

News - April 22, 2025 midnight

TOPPAN Digital Launches Colour Version of Illumigram™

TOPPAN Digital Inc, a subsidiary of TOPPAN Holdings Inc, has developed a new colour version of its innovative Illumigram™ hologram. Originally available only in white, the enhanced version now presents multi-colour 3D text and images that respond to strong light sources, such as a smartphone torch.

Optical Security - April 22, 2025 midnight

De La Rue Goes Private in £263M Atlas Deal

De La Rue, the 211-year-old British icon known for printing some of the world’s most secure banknotes, is turning the page. In a move that marks the end of its public market journey, US-based Atlas Holdings (through its vehicle ACR Bidco Limited) will acquire the company for £263 million in an all-cash deal.

Mergers & Acquisitions - April 22, 2025 midnight