HID Acquires IXLA to Enhance Card and Passport Personalisation

HID, a worldwide provider of trusted identity solutions, has announced it has acquired IXLA, an Italian manufacturer of advanced laser and color personalisation systems for cards and passports. The addition of IXLA expands HID’s card and passport personalisation portfolio, particularly in European markets and emerging economies.

“Welcoming IXLA into the HID family demonstrates our commitment to providing convenient and efficient document personalisation solutions across a variety of industries,” said Björn Lidefelt, EVP and Head of HID. “With IXLA’s technology and expertise, we are better positioned for geographic expansion, particularly in the government and financial institution space.”

IXLA specialises in the design, development, and implementation of advanced laser and color personalisation systems in three core categories:

• Card printers: Laser desktop and mid-range solutions for the secure personalisation of security documents such as identification cards, driver’s licenses, health cards and other government-issued credentials
• Passport printers: Low-mid-volume printers with laser and inkjet-based color personalisation that offer precise printing solutions for personalising passports
• Application software: Machine management software that ensures all personalisation processes meet stringent security requirements to safeguard sensitive data
The IXLA portfolio offers laser and inkjet personalisation systems for government and payments. The offering specialises in card printing and flexible issuance for driver’s licenses, ID cards, police and military IDs, high security government cards and passports and more.

Craig Sandness, SVP and Head of Secure Issuance, HID, said, “We look forward to incorporating IXLA into our growing printer and credential personalisation offering. This addition helps increase our relevance in both the government and finance space, as well as better serve users in emerging markets across the globe.”

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Romano Canavese, Italy, IXLA is now part of HID’s Secure Issuance Business Area. Together with the 2015 acquisition of IAI Industrial Systems B.V., IXLA will benefit from HID’s sales and other global functions to support its offering.

“At IXLA, we are proud of our achievements spanning 20+ years of designing, developing, manufacturing and selling advanced personalisation systems,” said Ettore Ghirlanda, CEO, IXLA. “Now, we are thrilled at the opportunity to combine forces with HID to expand our reach and further meet growing customer needs.”

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