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28 June 2021
The Uses and Benefits of Integrated Labels & Cards
Integrated Labels. Integrated labels have a self-adhesive laminate patch affixed to the reverse of the sheet with a precision die-cut. This creates a document (usually A4 but it can be any other size), which can be laser or inkjet personalised on the letter section and the label in one process. Integrated labels are also referred… Continue reading The Uses and Benefits of Integrated Labels & Cards
23 June 2021
Barclays Makes Image Survivable Features Compulsory on Cheques
For the past 12 months, major banks have been requesting that an Image survivable Feature (ISF), such as a UCN, be included on all cheques as soon as possible to help reduce the incidence of fraud. Barclays has recently declared that ISF’s are now compulsory on all their cheques. This has been implemented as of… Continue reading Barclays Makes Image Survivable Features Compulsory on Cheques
8 April 2021
Xerox Versant 4100 investment proves to be the best fit for A1 Security Print’s Complex Printing Projects.
A1 Security Print has recently continued its investment in its digital printing capacity with the installation of a Xerox Versant 4100. This latest investment underpins a strategy to grow their variable data and colour digital offering in the security print sector. Over recent years, data has become increasingly important in the fight against fraud. Clients’… Continue reading Xerox Versant 4100 investment proves to be the best fit for A1 Security Print’s Complex Printing Projects.
22 February 2021
A1’s Digital Technology Journey
Q&A with Wayne Thompson, IT Manager IT has long played an important part in our own internal production control methods and internal verification requirements. Now our clients can experience the benefits of these systems to assist in the management of customer print projects. We conducted an interview with Wayne Thompson, A1 Security Print’s IT Manager,… Continue reading A1’s Digital Technology Journey
22 January 2021
A1 Security Print Achieves Cyber Essentials ‘Plus’
A1 Security Print is pleased to announce the achievement of Cyber Essentials Plus during its re-accreditation audit; the highest level of certification offered under the Cyber Essentials Scheme Cyber-crime continues to rise in scale and complexity, affecting essential services, businesses, and private individuals. It costs the UK billions of pounds whilst threatening national security. Cyber… Continue reading A1 Security Print Achieves Cyber Essentials ‘Plus’
7 January 2021
A1SP Invests in a Greener, More Efficient Solution with New CTP System
Following a period of extensive market research, A1SP agreed an investment of £68k in January 2020 for the acquisition of the new Fujifilm Lo-Chem FLH-Z 85 Processor and Screen PlateRite 4600S Thermal Plate Recorder. The installation of the new CTP system was originally scheduled for March 2020. However, due to site access restrictions imposed as… Continue reading A1SP Invests in a Greener, More Efficient Solution with New CTP System
29 September 2020
Business Development Manager Celebrates a Remarkable 1st Year at A1SP
This month, our Business Development Manager Dave Bissell has been celebrating his twelve-month anniversary at A1SP. Celebrating one year at a new job wouldn’t typically be newsworthy, however, considering Dave’s achievements in such a short period of time, we couldn’t let this one go! Dave joined A1SP to set up a new short run forms… Continue reading Business Development Manager Celebrates a Remarkable 1st Year at A1SP
24 August 2020
Case Study: National Industrial Training Authority “NITA”
Trade Test Certificates and VeriSecure Smartphone App Our Client: NITA NITA is a trade qualification awarding body in Kenya which is mandated by the State Department of Labour to promote and certify the highest standards of Industrial Training across a vast range of disciplines. Training and testing takes place across 3 sessions each year, at… Continue reading Case Study: National Industrial Training Authority “NITA”
31 July 2020
The Mongolian Wayne Rooney
A1SP’s business acquaintance makes international news in a sensational story about a young football prodigy, and his fight against the scammers who almost destroyed his dreams. A1SP has customers all over the world – from the UK and Europe to Africa and outer Mongolia. In November 2019, our Commercial Manager, Nick Smith travelled to China… Continue reading The Mongolian Wayne Rooney
17 July 2020
What Is An Image Survivable Feature (ISF)?
Major banks have now all requested that an Image Survivable Feature (ISF), such as a UCN, be included on all cheques as soon as possible to help reduce the incidence of fraud. But what is it? CHEQUE FRAUD Since the introduction of the new Image Clearing System (ICS) by UK banks in October 2017,… Continue reading What Is An Image Survivable Feature (ISF)?
10 July 2020
Unsung Heroes
In recent weeks, the entire nation has been united in celebrating the key workers who have looked after us during the coronavirus pandemic. NHS staff have saved our lives; delivery drivers have made sure that those in isolation can still get the supplies they need; supermarket workers have kept our shelves stocked; carers have worked… Continue reading Unsung Heroes
29 April 2020
COVID-19 Update – Fully Operational
We would like to confirm that A1 Security Print is still fully operational. As we manufacture and supply products for Government, the NHS and the pharmaceutical sector remaining fully operational is key for our support of these front line services. While we now have furloughed a number of staff, our production capability remains in line… Continue reading COVID-19 Update – Fully Operational