Due to a sustained growth in sales, Ultra Electronics Card Systems has invested in a major new production facility for its Magicard ID card printers. Built as a new mezzanine floor within the Weymouth, United Kingdom factory, the 4,000 sq. feet facility represents an investment of over £270,000 ($500,000). Peter Macfarlane, Chairman of parent company Ultra Electronics Holdings, opened the new facility, which is now in full operation.

Ray Coles, Managing Director of Ultra Electronics Card Systems, welcomed the new facility, “2004 has been a fantastic year for us, with sales of both printers and consumables hitting record levels in recent months. This new Magicard production area is not just about more space and capacity, but also means the introduction of new techniques like lean manufacturing and new quality systems, allowing us to continue to deliver on our promise of quick delivery, quality products, and the best support.”

In addition to the new production floor, 2004 has seen continued investments in a third PCB production line. The 65,000 sq. feet facility employs over 200 people.

Magicard secure ID card printers include the entry-level Opera and Avalon, the compact Alto, and the high-security, high-throughput Rio 2 and Tango 2 models, as well as the top-of-the-range reverse transfer Prima. All printers feature advanced card security options.

About Ultra Electronics

Ultra Electronics Card Systems is part of the international defense, aerospace and security group Ultra Electronics, with a worldwide workforce of 3,000 employees. Card Systems has been designing and manufacturing its Magicard range of secure ID Card Printers since 1993, and is now recognized as one of the world’s leading manufacturers. The high technology Magicard printers are used in a wide variety of portrait ID and access control applications, and incorporate innovative HoloKote™ anti-counterfeiting technology, developed and patented by Ultra, which puts a watermark across the printed card surface.

For further information, please contact:

Andy Matko, Marketing Manager
Ultra Electronics Card Systems
Tel: +44 (0) 1305 784738
Fax: +44 (0) 1305 777904
marketing(at)ultra.co.uk
www.ultramagicard.com