A European company that supplies security ID cards and the print equipment used to create them, is significantly expanding its product and service range, after acquiring a German counterpart that specialises in access control systems for large-scale events.
cards-x, which has bases in the UK and Germany, has acquired Adon Development, which is based in Ratingen near Düsseldorf and is one of the world’s most prominent suppliers of turnstiles, barriers, gates and electronic door systems.
Its access control systems operate alongside an advanced online, browser-based event registration system that is fully customisable in terms of look and feel, enabling it to incorporate event branding and other features relevant to any event.
It can also be tailored for individuals attending the event, offering everything from access to special zones through to food and drink credit in hospitality areas. The company’s products are available to lease or rent, serving clients including the Eurovision Song Contest, Ski World Cup Croatia, as well as global motor racing events.
Adon Development’s founder, Peter Mooshage, and its six-strong team will all remain with the business, which is being rebranded to cards-x Development.
With offices in York and Düsseldorf, cards-x has quickly become one of Europe’s leading suppliers of security products, ID cards, and Matica printers. In the last 12 months cards-x’s team has grown from six people to a team of eight at Malton near York with a further 20 people in Germany, following this latest acquisition.
cards-x chief operating officer, Andy Reeves, stated: “cards-x is now at the forefront of the market in terms of security ID cards and the print equipment used to create them, and this latest acquisition is a key part of our ambition to become much more than a distributor and manufacturer.”
Norman Kämmerling, CEO at cards-x, added: “Adon Development is a world leader in access control systems with an innovative product range that is supported by an advanced online system that can provide an array of bespoke services to ensure sports fans, music lovers, exhibition attendees, and anyone else visiting an event, have an outstanding experience.
“It’s very exciting to be able to incorporate these products and services into our offering and the acquisition will enable us to continue growing our client base throughout Europe and beyond.”
This latest deal follows cards-x acquiring the world’s most eco-friendly manufacturer of ID card holders, Evohold at the end of 2020. Following the acquisition, ‘Made in Britain’ member, Evohold, relocated from Preston to Malton and the company now produces hundreds of thousands of card holders each week, which are exported to countries throughout the world.
For further information about cards-x visit www.cards-x.co.uk
