News & Press https://members.icma.com/news/default.asp Sat, 2 May 2026 02:59:25 GMT Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:08:00 GMT Copyright © 2025 ICMA The January/February 2025 CM Issue is Available Now https://members.icma.com/news/news.asp?id=693514 https://members.icma.com/news/news.asp?id=693514 To read the entire issue, click here.

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Redefining Payment Cards for a Sustainable Future

By Traci Skala, Market Segment Director, Giesecke+Devrient

As concerns about the environment gain traction, the payment card industry is not only adapting to these values, but also responding to increased consumer expectations. 
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The Rise of Biometric Access Control Cards: Enhancing Security and Convenience

Jennifer Kohlhepp, ICMA Managing Editor

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Reduce. Reuse. Rethink Gift Cards.
Jennifer Kohlhepp, ICMA Managing Editor


Monadnock Paper Mills sheds light on key trends in this market and how rethinking loyalty and gift card strategies can enhance retention and sustainability.

]]> Mon, 24 Jun 2024 17:08:00 GMT The April/May 2024 CM Issue is Available Now https://members.icma.com/news/news.asp?id=671543 https://members.icma.com/news/news.asp?id=671543 The Apil/May 2024 issue of Card Manufacturing Magazine is now available!

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Sustainable Card Efforts Accelerate
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA

Mastercard recognizes the opportunity for the industry to move forward and reduce the demand for first-use PVC. Simultaneously, it recognizes that without a strong direction and leadership, change would occur slowly and sporadically. Mastercard taking a leadership role has given clear direction to the industry, which boosts confidence, helps to accelerate growth and reduces cost for everyone.]]> Thu, 2 May 2024 14:42:00 GMT The January/February 2024 CM Issue is Available Now https://members.icma.com/news/news.asp?id=664363 https://members.icma.com/news/news.asp?id=664363 The January/February 2024 issue of Card Manufacturing Magazine is now available!

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2024 Industry Outlook: A Guide To The Future
By Jennifer Kohlhepp, Managing Editor, ICMA

The card manufacturing industry outlook for 2024 is one of opportunity. Despite some headwinds leading into the year resulting from 2023's softer-than-expected card production trends and constrained consumer spending, developments in certain areas will offer card manufacturers new avenues for innovation and differentiation.

]]> Tue, 6 Feb 2024 19:23:00 GMT The December 2023 CM Issue is Available Now https://members.icma.com/news/news.asp?id=660875 https://members.icma.com/news/news.asp?id=660875 The December 2023 issue of Card Manufacturing Magazine is now available!


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Metal Cards and Biometrics: Enhancing Payment Experiences
By Jesper Domargård, Marketing Directory, Composecure


The union of biometric authentication and metal cards propels both toward an increasingly sophisticated future, harmonizing elegance and high-tech innovation. This convergence marries convenience with top-notch security, ushering in a new era of personalized and fortified payment experiences.

]]> Tue, 19 Dec 2023 21:55:00 GMT The October 2023 CM Issue is Available Now https://members.icma.com/news/news.asp?id=654577 https://members.icma.com/news/news.asp?id=654577 The October 2023 issue of Card Manufacturing Magazine is now available!
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Featured Articles

  • COVER STORY:3 Ways Card Manufacturers Can Stand Out in Helping Issuers Adopt Sustainable Payment Cards
  • Creativity Afoot in Card Technology Elements
  • Network with the "Who's Who" of Card Manufacturing
  • When Design Meets Security
]]> Fri, 6 Oct 2023 17:50:00 GMT The August 2023 CM Issue is Available Now https://members.icma.com/news/news.asp?id=651454 https://members.icma.com/news/news.asp?id=651454 The August 2023 issue of Card Manufacturing Magazine is now available!
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Featured Articles

  • AUGUST COVER STORY: Smartcard Innovations Build Trust While Boosting the Digital Economy
  • Biometric ID Cards Gain Momentum
  • Unique Innovations Guide the Global Card Industry
  • How to Generate Top-of-Wallet Behavior with Payment Cards
 
]]> Wed, 13 Sep 2023 20:21:00 GMT The June 2023 CM Issue is Available Now https://members.icma.com/news/news.asp?id=646149 https://members.icma.com/news/news.asp?id=646149 The June 2023 Issue of CM Magazine is available now and features:

  • Card Durability Standards Revision
  • ICMA Elan Award Winners
  • Serving the Aging Population: Providing and Advanced Payment Card Experience
  • 3 Reasons Now is the Time for All Financial Institutions to Switch to Dual Interface Contactless Cards
  • Member & Product News
  • Industry News

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