HID Expands Secure Credential Issuance with IXLA Acquisition

HID, a global leader in trusted identity solutions, has announced the acquisition of IXLA, an Italian company specializing in advanced laser and colour personalization systems for cards and passports. This strategic acquisition enhances HID’s offerings in the card and passport personalization market, with a particular focus on expanding its reach in European markets and emerging economies.

“Welcoming IXLA into the HID family demonstrates our commitment to providing convenient and efficient document personalization solutions across a variety of industries,” said Björn Lidefelt, EVP and Head of HID. “With IXLA’s technology and expertise, we are better positioned for geographic expansion, particularly in the government and financial institution space.”

About IXLA's Expertise

IXLA is renowned for its innovative approach to developing and implementing laser and colour personalization systems. The company’s solutions are divided into three primary categories:

> Card Printers: IXLA designs and manufactures laser-based desktop and mid-range printers for securely personalizing security documents, such as identification cards, driver’s licenses, health cards, and other government-issued credentials.

> Passport Printers: IXLA’s low-to-mid-volume printers offer high-precision laser and inkjet-based colour personalization systems, ideal for personalizing passports with exacting standards.

> Application Software: The company also provides software solutions for machine management, ensuring all personalization processes meet rigorous security protocols to protect sensitive data.

Advanced Personalization Systems for Government and Payments

IXLA’s portfolio is focused on delivering cutting-edge laser and inkjet personalization systems designed for both government and payment sectors. Their solutions cater to a wide range of security documents, including driver’s licenses, ID cards, police and military IDs, high-security government cards, and passports, offering flexible and secure printing and issuance capabilities.

Craig Sandness, SVP and Head of Secure Issuance, HID, said, “We look forward to incorporating IXLA into our growing printer and credential personalization offering. This addition helps increase our relevance in both the government and finance space, as well as better serve users in emerging markets across the globe.”

IXLA’s Background and Integration with HID

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Romano Canavese, Italy, IXLA is now a part of HID’s Secure Issuance Business Area. The acquisition strengthens HID’s position in the secure issuance space. With IXLA joining HID’s ranks, it will benefit from the global sales and operational support that HID provides. Additionally, IXLA will complement HID’s 2015 acquisition of IAI Industrial Systems B.V., further enhancing its offerings in secure document personalization.

“At IXLA, we are proud of our achievements spanning 20+ years of designing, developing, manufacturing, and selling advanced personalization systems,” said Ettore Ghirlanda, CEO, IXLA. “Now, we are thrilled at the opportunity to combine forces with HID to expand our reach and further meet growing customer needs.”