Thames Technology: Company Market Research Report
Company Overview
Name: Thames Technology
Mission: Committed to providing a world-class service with key values of integrity, quality, and responsiveness, Thames Technology aims to be a strategic partner of choice in the card issuance sector.
Founded: 1994
Founders: No information is available.
Key People: Che Colford, General Manager.
Headquarters: Thames House, Arterial Road Rayleigh, Essex SS6 7UQ, England
Number of Employees: No information is available.
Revenue of the Company: No information is available.
Known For: Thames Technology is recognized as one of Europe’s largest and most trusted card issuing partners, known for developing, manufacturing, personalizing, and distributing payment, gift, loyalty, and commercial cards.
Products
1. Metal Payment Cards
- Description: Offers a sophisticated and premium quality experience.
- Features:
- Laser engraved personalisation
- Dual interface with contactless functionality
- Certified by Mastercard and Visa
2. Gold Cards
- Description: Luxurious 18 karat solid gold cards.
- Features:
- Exclusivity and hand-crafted precision
- Premium and opulent design
3. Financial Cards
- Description: Provides a full service from design to fulfillment.
- Features:
- Includes biometric cards for security
- Dynamic CVV technology
4. Gift Cards
- Description: A range of cards for membership and loyalty purposes.
- Features: Customizable for various client needs
5. Biometric Cards
- Description: Offers advanced security feature cards.
- Features: Integrated biometric sensors for enhanced payment security
6. Pre-Paid Paperboard Cards
- Description: Sustainable cards made with recyclable materials.
- Features: Mastercard-approved, made with 100% recyclable materials
Key Materials and Options
- Metal: Heavyweight, luxurious feel
- Paperboard: Eco-friendly, compostable options
Recent Developments
- Mastercard-Approved Pre-Paid Paperboard Cards: Thames Technology introduced one of the first eco-friendly pre-paid paperboard financial cards approved by Mastercard.
- EnviroWrap: Launched as a sustainable and compostable packaging solution, approved by industry giants InComm Payments and Blackhawk Network.
- Thames Technology's Expansion: Expanded local manufacturing capabilities in Australasia through Paragon ID's integration of CardServ.
New Partnerships:
- Partnered with Ellipse for battery-free Dynamic Card Security Code technology.
- Collaboration with IDEX Biometrics to enhance the distribution of biometric cards.
Awards:
- Thames Technology received the Manufacturer of the Year award at the GCVA Hall of Fame Awards.
Environmental Initiatives:
- Commitment to eliminating virgin PVC, promoting recycled PVC (rPVC), and using sustainable materials.
Note: Detailed financial data and specific employee numbers were not available from the provided information.