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Card Manufacturing
Bespoke cards, designed for durability
Cards are the physical embodiment of your organization. The weight, look, and feel come together to create a one-of-a-kind experience for cardholders.
Our team of experts guide each and every client through the process of crafting their cards, from eye-catching designs to elevated printing treatments.
Why Choose Us?
Leverage ABCorp’s storied history for secure card manufacturing, from technology-powered payment cards and transit media to official identification.
We collaborate with our customers to select quality construction materials, features, and finishes to craft cards as unique as each organization.
Construction Materials
Choose from an array of card construction materials including traditional PVC, polycarbonate, eco-friendly materials, and paper-based selections.
Finishes and Features
Metallic inks, textured finishes, metal inlays, color core, foil treatments, notch cards…imagine it and we can create it with our custom design services.
Card Technology
Construct dual interface cards that support contact and contactless transactions with embedded antennas and EMV® chips. Contactless-only options are also available for use cases including transit and secure access cards.
Full-Service Manufacturing for High-Impact, Quality Cards
A successful card program begins with premium construction.
Our team of experts is here to facilitate the selection of materials, finishes, and features to make your card stand out.
from Concept to Delivery
Card Manufacturing: Customization Options
Prepress
- Complete prepress services include artwork preparation, proofing, and quality control
Printing Techniques
- Digital offset, silk screen, and lithographic printing
- Horizontal and vertical orientation
Core Construction
- Extensive selection of core construction materials including:
- Virgin or eco-friendly materials
- White core
- Color core using library (standard) color selections or PMS spot color
- Transparent core
- Metal inlay for added weight and rigidity
- Notch option to easily identify card in wallet
Embellishment
- Pre-lamination with metallic inks, pearlescence, and other custom treatments
- Matte, polish, satin, and custom lamination finishes
- Post-lamination textured finishes and varnishes
- Full face or hot stamped foil treatment
- Brand mark (hologram) – basic or elite/premium
- Custom holograms
Magnetic Stripe
- Black or color
- Standard or full bleed
Signature Panel
- Basic, premium, or bespoke
Card Technology
- Strategic partnerships with key vendors provide access to a wide range of EMV® chip technology
- Embedded antenna for contactless transactions
Card Resources
Explore the eight key components used by credit card manufacturers to construct debit cards and credit cards.
Our Eco-Forward Manufacturing Approach
As demand for greener solutions grows, ABCorp leads the industry in environmentally sound card production. From recycled materials to capital investments in sustainable manufacturing practices, we deliver secure, eco-conscious cards without sacrificing quality.
We leverage a multi-pronged approach to reduce the environmental impact of the cards we manufacture for our customers. From recycled materials and sustainable manufacturing practices to our innovative partnership with Plastic Bank, ABCorp is at the forefront of environmentally-sound card manufacturing.
Eco-Friendly Card Construction Materials
We offer a wide variety of eco-friendly card construction materials including recycled plastics, renewable plant-based materials, and responsibly sourced recycled paper.
Sustainable Manufacturing Practices
Our global manufacturing model delivers efficiency at scale. Investments in solar power, electric-powered machinery, and non-solvent based inks help reduce the environmental impact of card production.
Partnership with Plastic Bank
We partner with Plastic Bank to offer plastic net-zero card products, backed by transparent reporting and blockchain technology.
A Greener Future
Eco-Friendly Card Materials
Make a lasting impression with less environmental impact. We are committed to sustainability by offering eco-friendly card solutions that align with your organization’s environmental goals. Our durable, high-performance cards are crafted from responsibly sourced and recycled materials, combining sustainability with security and quality.
We offer the following recycled plastics for card construction:
- Recycled PET (rPET from recycled bottles)
- Recycled PETG (rPETG)
- Recycled PVC (rPVC)
- Polyactic (PLA) and biodegradable materials
Our extensive partnership network also allows us to offer greener chip options. This includes an encapsulated module that eliminates the need for an embedded antenna in the card body, reducing material usage and promoting sustainability.
Our Partnership with Plastic Bank
Offset the environmental impact of card plastic through our partnership with Plastic Bank. Plastic Bank is a social fintech with a global bottle deposit program that supports financial inclusion and reduces plastic pollution. Traceable collection, secured income, and verified reporting is delivered through Plastic Bank’s blockchain-secured platform that tracks the following sample metrics:
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