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HID acquires IXLA to expand card and passport portfolio
November 19, 2024 By SP&T Staff
HID announced it has acquired IXLA, an Italian manufacturer of advanced laser and colour personalization systems for cards and passports.
“Welcoming IXLA into the HID family demonstrates our commitment to providing convenient and efficient document personalization solutions across a variety of industries,” said Björn Lidefelt, EVP and head of HID in a statement. “With IXLA’s technology and expertise, we are better positioned for geographic expansion, particularly in the government and financial institution space.”
The IXLA portfolio offers laser and inkjet personalization systems for government and payments. The offering specializes 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 personalization 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.