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Oberthur Technologies 
Industry Electronics Founded 1984 Headquarters France Key people Jean-Pierre Savare (Chairman of the board), Thomas Savare (CEO) Products Smart cards, security printings and related services Employees 6000 (2008)[1] Website www.oberthur.com Oberthur Technologies is a French secure technology company, providing security services in smart cards, printing, identity, and cash protection.[2] As of 2008, Oberthur's revenue was €882 million.[1]
Contents
History
In 1842, Oberthur Printing was founded by printer and lithographer, François-Charles Oberthür.
In 1984, Jean-Pierre Savare took over the security printing activity and founded Oberthur Technologies.[3]
In 1993 Oberthur Technologies has acquired Axytrans, French manufacturer of Intelligent Banknote Neutralisation systems.
In 1993 Oberthur Technologies has acquired De La Rue Card Systems and created Oberthur Card Systems.
In 2007 activities were consolidated to create Oberthur Technologies.
Divisions
Card Systems
The Card Systems Division is specialized in security based on smart card technology and associated services. The clients are mobile operators, financial institutions, transport operators and conditional access system providers.
Security Printings
Since 1842, Oberthur Technologies Fiduciary Division is the world’s third largest private banknote producer, specialized in printing and personalization of secure documents for government applications.[4]
Identity
The Identity Division specialized in documents such as passport, identity card, driving license or health care card and associated services for both governmental and corporate markets.[5]
Cash Protection
Previously known as Axytrans, Cash Protection division is a provider of intelligent security systems and solutions to protect people and valuables.
Outside activities
In June 2011, Jean-Pierre Savare purchased a controlling interest in the Paris rugby club Stade Français, rescuing it from a potential bankruptcy filing. His son Thomas became club president as part of the deal.[6]
References
- ^ a b "Oberthur key figures". http://www.oberthur.com/content/171/key_figures. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
- ^ "Evolution of Oberthur". http://www.secureidnews.com/2008/10/09/the-evolution-of-oberthur-technologies-from-printer-to-security-leader?tag=TWIC. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
- ^ "Oberthur history". http://www.oberthur.com/content/176/history. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
- ^ "Bank note conference". http://www.banknoteconference.com/sponsors_page.html. Retrieved 10 March 2010.[dead link]
- ^ "Identity Division Brochure". http://www.oberthur.com/UserFiles/File/ID_global_1008.pdf. Retrieved 10 March 2010.
- ^ "Stade Francais secure top flight status". ESPN Scrum. 27 June 2011. http://www.espnscrum.com/francetop14-2010-11/rugby/story/142372.html?e=headline. Retrieved 27 June 2011.
External links
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