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Certus Wins at Printweek Awards
PaperBurstTech® wins Innovation of the Year at the Printweek Awards 2026, recognising Certus Card Group’s tamper-evident packaging designed to protect gift card programmes.
A Guide to Premium Paperboard Card Finishes
A Guide to Premium Paperboard Card Finishes Innovation Recognised by Industry Judges A well-designed paperboard card does more than communicate your brand. The way it catches the light, feels in the hand and highlights individual design details can all influence the customer’s perception of the finished product. Specialist finishing techniques
Certus Shortlisted for GCVA Best Innovation in Gift Card Manufacturing
PaperBurstTech® has been shortlisted for Best Innovation in Gift Card Manufacturing at the GCVA Hall of Fame Awards 2026, recognising our approach to gift card security.
Protecting ASDA’s retail gift cards with secure wrap
Learn how Certus partnered with ASDA to strengthen gift card security through Secure Wrap, protecting products while preserving merchandising impact and ease of purchase.
Creating Christmas Card Designs That Sell
Discover how Certus helps ASDA create standout Christmas gift card designs that capture seasonal demand while remaining fully optimised for production and retail success.
Securing a single piece gift card with ASDA & Fiserv
Find out how Certus worked with ASDA, Fiserv and Superior Labels to enhance gift card security through an innovative two-step activation solution.
ASDA Case Study
Discover how Certus has supported one of the UK’s largest retail gift card programmes through innovation, security and manufacturing excellence for over a decade.
From our Archive
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Can I have barcodes put on my plastic cards?
Can I have barcodes put on my plastic cards? As with almost any type of manufacturing, the plastic card industry is one that is incredibly
Can hotel keycards be reused?
Can hotel keycards be reused? When you are looking to implement a security system in your hotel there are two key things that you will
PCS produces reward cards for UK schools
PCS produces reward cards for UK schools As more and more schools look for new initiatives to raise standards and improve economic well-being, we look
Five reasons why gift cards are a great idea
Five reasons why gift cards are a great idea Buying a gift for somebody can be quite challenging, because no matter how good you think
Plastic Card Services Helps The Hippodrome Make Friends
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How am I able to protect my plastic cards from damage?
How am I able to protect my plastic cards from damage? Regardless of what you use your plastic cards for, there is nothing more frustrating