Security

Whether consumer goods, cosmetics, electronics, or luxury items: Pressure from counterfeit products, unauthorized distribution channels, and imitations is increasing in almost all industries. The risks range from loss of revenue to massive damage to reputation. Today, companies face the challenge of not only designing and marketing their products, but also protecting them reliably.

KURZ SCRIBOS, the product protection brand within the KURZ Group, offers comprehensive security solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into existing packaging concepts. The solutions combine visible, concealed, and digital security features that are customizable, highly counterfeit-proof, and verifiable at any time.

The portfolio includes:

• Security labels with VOID effect, HiddenCodes, or serialized markings
• Direct printing solutions such as ValiGate®, which can be integrated directly into the packaging design
• Holographic and optical security features such as 3D lenses, color changes, or microelements
• Seals that reveal tampering attempts

The central component is the SCRIBOS 360 digital platform. It enhances physical product protection measures with intelligent digital functions. All KURZ SCRIBOS solutions are flexibly designed, compatible with existing processes, and can be individually tailored to design, industry, and sustainability requirements.

Conversion of numerous substrates at high speed, sharp edges, and consistent print results of variable data. As a surface design expert, we have revolutionized thermal transfer printing and elevated ribbons to a new evolutionary stage. Three different security levels allow us to respond to the individual requirements of our customers in the most efficient way, and with minimal effort.

Whether tobacco packets, perfume bottles, or pharmaceuticals, counterfeit-proof tax stamps not only support a functioning economic system by protecting tax revenues, they act as a seal of authenticity, protecting end consumers from inferior imitations. Our customizable modular security system ensures added value for all parties involved: From production throughout the supply chain all the way to consumers.

• Secure tax revenue
• No chance for counterfeits
• Protection against gray market activities and refilling
• Security for your brand and your image
• Smart solution consisting of physical and digital elements
• Transparency for the tax authorities

Banknotes - the premier class for security specialists. Which security features are implemented? A hologram, a thread, a patch, full-surface, or partially metallized? There are many possibilities. There are many possibilities, and we provide all of them. After all, the security features of KURZ banknotes combine the best of all worlds. Based on our modular concept, they can be adapted to a wide range of requirements in terms of design, visual effect, depth, and integration of first-, second-, and third-line security.

• Products: Our applications, such as patches, make banknotes secure
• Metallization: We enable different metallization types
• KURZ technology: KINEGRAM® ensures highly precise and specially designed security effects
• Application and support: Our experts work with you to develop the ideal security solution

By the way: Our proprietary KINEGRAM® technology is world-leading and has proven itself on billions of banknotes around the world. Unlike conventional holograms, it enables precise directional movement and additional security effects.

Whether ID cards, passports, visas, or important certificates - authenticity and counterfeit protection are essential when it comes to authentication and the obligation to provide proof. With OVD KINEGRAM, our subsidiary in Switzerland, and its unique KINEGRAM® technology for visual effects, we are the world market leader for high-security documents such as passports and IDs. We offer you:

• Embedded patches, thin film and thick film overlays, surface patches, high-security laminates for ID documents
• KINEGRAM® sets standards in security solutions for passports, IDs, birth certificates, legal documents, visas, driving licenses, and more by means of a tilting effect
• Proprietary anti-counterfeit technology

Bank cards, credit cards, payment cards, prepaid cards, and customer cards, as well as IDs and passports can be found in every wallet and are used billions of times over. Security is essential, especially when it comes to money and authentication. We offer innovative card designs including data storage and smart security features. With our state-of-the-art technology and many years of experience, you are definitely on the safe side.

• Integrated holograms and magnetic stripe, marking, tipping, cold-indent, and scratch-off features
• Turnkey solutions and a custom overall concept for your card project
• Visual enhancement and individual designs
• Global presence with worldwide customer service
• Identical quality standards at all international locations