DGAP-News: SMARTRAC selected by De La Rue to provide eCovers
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08.03.2010 18:21
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Amsterdam, March 08, 2010 - SMARTRAC N.V., a leading developer,
manufacturer and supplier of eCovers, today announced that is has entered
into a framework agreement with De La Rue Identity Systems for the
provision of eCovers a component part of biometric passports, for certain
ongoing contracts.
De La Rue selected SMARTRAC following a structured competitive eTender
process.
James Thorburn, Managing Director De La Rue Identity Systems said 'We are
delighted to further develop our working relationship with SMARTRAC. Their
success in this procurement process is credit to their capability'.
Dr. Christian Fischer, CEO of SMARTRAC, added:' We are honored to supply De
La Rue. The decision to select SMARTRAC is another proof of our technology
leadership, the high quality standards of our products and the reliability
of our global high security manufacturing network. De La Rue will benefit
from SMARTRAC's long term experience and proven track record as trusted
partner for ePassport projects worldwide.'
SMARTRAC's high security eCovers for electronic passports are manufactured
with the company's proprietary, patent protected wire-embedding technology
that has proven to be best suited for high-profile applications. The
ICAO-compatible eCovers fulfill the highest requirements regarding
security, reliability, durability and mechanical robustness.
SMARTRAC supplies over 30 ePassport projects worldwide. The company's
patent-protected wire-embedding technology has been the technology of
choice in almost every ePassport project around the world.
About SMARTRAC N.V.
SMARTRAC is a leading developer, manufacturer and supplier of radio
frequency identification components for a broad bandwidth of applications
in all current frequency standards. The company produces ready-made as well
as customized transponders for public transport, access control, animal
identification, industry and logistics.
SMARTRAC is a global leader in high-quality eCovers for passports with
integrated, contactless chips (ePassports), contactless credit cards
(ePayment) as well as for public transportation applications and car
immobilizers. SMARTRAC was founded in 2000 and since going public in July
2006 has been trading as a stock corporation under Dutch law with its
registered headquarters in Amsterdam. The company currently employs some
2.600 employees and maintains a global research and development, production
and sales network.
De La Rue
De La Rue is the world's largest commercial security printer and
papermaker, involved in the production of over 150 national currencies and
a wide range of security documents such as passports, authentication labels
and fiscal stamps. The Company is a leading provider of cash sorting
equipment and software solutions to central banks, helping them to reduce
the cost of handling cash. De La Rue also pioneers new technologies in
government identity solutions for national identification, driver's licence
and passport issuing schemes. De La Rue employs over 4,000 people worldwide
and is a member of the FTSE 250. Its ordinary shares are listed with the UK
Listing Authority and trade on the market for listed securities on the
London Stock Exchange under the symbol DLAR.
De La Rue Identity Systems is a trusted partner and advisor of Governments
the world over, working closely with them to design, implement and manage
secure identity systems and solutions. Pioneers of new technologies and
innovation, De La Rue have successfully implemented over 50 identity
management projects across the globe. With more than 27 million secure
documents issued each year as a result of De La Rue's know-how and
expertise, De La Rue Identity Systems are world experts in delivering
quality and high performance solutions for passport, ePassport, visa,
national ID and eID, driving licence and voter registration systems.
For further information visit De La Rue's website at www.delarue.com
Forward-looking statements
To the extent that this press release contains forward-looking statements,
such statements are based on assumptions, planning and forecasts at the
time of publication of this press release. Forward-looking statements
always involve uncertainties. Business and economic risks and developments,
the conduct of competitors, political decisions and other factors may cause
the actual results to be materially different from the assumptions,
planning and forecasts at the time of publication of this press release.
Therefore, SMARTRAC N.V. does not assume any responsibility relating to
forward-looking statements contained in this press release. Furthermore,
SMARTRAC N.V. does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking
statements contained in this press release.
Tanja Moehler
Head of Corporate Communications
SMARTRAC N.V.
Phone: +31 20 30 50 157
E-mail: media.relations(at)smartrac-group.com
Internet: www.smartrac-group.com
Claire Burrows
Marketing Manager
De La Rue Identity Systems
Tel: +44 (0)1256 605000
E-mail: Claire.c.burrows(at)uk.delarue.com
Internet: www.delarue.com
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Language: English
Company: SMARTRAC N.V.
Strawinskylaan 851
1077 XX Amsterdam
Niederlande
Phone: +31 20 30 50 156
Fax: +31 20 30 50 155
E-mail: investor.relations(at)smartrac-group.com
Internet: www.smartrac-group.com
ISIN: NL0000186633
WKN: A0JEHN
Indices: TecDAX
Listed: Regulierter Markt in Frankfurt (Prime Standard); Freiverkehr
in Berlin, Düsseldorf, München, Stuttgart
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