Phil Holland

Phil Holland has worked in the printing industry for over 37 years and has been with the Komori Corporation for the last 19 years. Beginning his career in the commercial print sector, Phil studied all aspects of print from pre-press, press, through to finishing before progressing into print management in the public sector before moving into sales. In recent years, Phil was General Sales Manager at Komori UK with responsibility for the sales of sheet fed presses and ancillary equipment in the UK and distributors in countries such as South Africa. Phil joined Komori Currency Technology in 2009 to implement the new sales drive and promote the new and innovative products manufactured by Komori. With a strong technical background, Phil has been able to contribute to the recent successes enjoyed by the Komori organisation world-wide, and will strive to continue to raise the company’s profile within state print works and commercial banknote printers.

Banknote Security as a Complete System

by Karl Strasser

For the security of banknotes a Central Bank not only needs secure features that can be detected on different opportunities during the cash cycle. It is also important that the security features work for the whole lifetime of a banknote and provide reliable information and signals. Therefore, not only the right selection of security features is important, but also a complete and reliable quality control along the complete production chain of a banknote. Especially in the area of Level 3 features systems, G+D has set the standard for banknote security.

As the technology leader, G+D continuously innovates the functionalities of its systems. Enhanced capabilities, anti-counterfeiting, efficiency or robustness: Everything that matters at Level 3 is permanently checked and improved. G+D’s M-Feature systems can adapt to the Central Bank’s needs and it can be added even into a running banknote series.

The M-Feature® is the most powerful and flexible Central Bank security feature. The invincible barrier for counterfeiters.

No matter which functionality a Central Bank prefers, there’s an M-Feature® solution for it. Whether printed, embedded or both, whoever is printing and whatever high speed machines are used for processing, the M-Feature® just works perfectly. The sensors perform consistent authentication and generate sorting efficiency for all banknote conditions.

Karl Strasser

English:
Karl Strasser has been responsible for worldwide sales and business development of banknote authentication systems of Giesecke+Devrient Currency Technology GmbH since 2010. In this position he creates, together with Central Banks, individual, innovative security solutions for the reliable protection of banknotes and payment transactions as well as for the smart processing of the banknotes in Central Bank cash centers.

Between 1998 and 2010 he worked in strategic marketing and sales of Giesecke+Devrient banknote processing systems. During this time he acquired worldwide experience in currency automation systems and cash handling technologies of the whole cash cycle, covering cash processes in central banks, commercial banks, cash-in-transit companies as well as in the retail, vending and ticket vending areas.

Karl Strasser was born in 1964. He graduated in business administration at the University of Passau, Germany, with studies abroad at Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, Spain.

Español:
Karl Strasser es responsable de las ventas y el desarrollo comercial a nivel mundial de los sistemas de autentificación de billetes de Giesecke+Devrient Currency Technology GmbH desde 2010. En este puesto crea, junto con los bancos centrales, soluciones de seguridad individuales e innovadoras para la protección eficaz de los billetes y las transacciones de pago, así como para el procesamiento inteligente de los billetes en los centros de caja de los bancos centrales.

Entre 1998 y 2010 trabajó en marketing estratégico y ventas de los sistemas de procesamiento de billetes de Giesecke+Devrient. Durante este tiempo adquirió experiencia mundial en sistemas de automatización de billetes y tecnologías de tratamiento de efectivo de todo el ciclo de efectivo, abarcando los procesos de efectivo en bancos centrales, bancos comerciales, empresas de transporte de fondos, así como en las áreas de comercio minorista, vending y venta de billetes.

Karl Strasser nació en 1964. Se graduó en Administración de Empresas en la Universidad de Passau, Alemania, con estudios en el extranjero en la Universidad Autónoma de Barcelona, España.

Making Central Banks Free Again

by Hervé Guillerey

One of today’s concerns in people\’s lives, apart from health and safety, is freedom: freedom of speech, freedom to decide, freedom of choice. It should be no different when it comes to banknotes: Central Banks need to be able to freely choose their Security Features, their printer and should be able to change their mind if they decide to do so. During this presentation Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions will go through several solutions on to achieve all this without compromising the security of the banknote or having a negative impact on the production cost, while designing a visually attractive artwork for the public and a perfect fit for the Cash Cycle in which they will circulate.

Hervé Guillerey

Hervé Guillerey, of Swiss nationality, is currently Head of Banknote Innovation and Design Services at KBA-NotaSys SA. After completing a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Design at the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California, Hervé worked in the US for a year and a half before moving back to Europe. Following his return in Europe, he worked for about 10 years as a webmaster and creative director in different marketing teams in online companies. He joined KBA-NotaSys in 2009 as a Security Designer and is now overlooking the Design, Design Services and Anti-Counterfeiting departments as well as the development of new Security Features. He supervised the creation of the Kazakh 1000 Tenge “Kultegin” commemorative note which won the prestigious International Bank Note Society Banknote of the Year award in 2013.

An introduction to NPA and its Approach to Polymer Banknote Design

by Pilar Ruperti

After playing a crucial role in the development and industrialisation of polymer banknote substrate in the 1980s, Note Printing Australia (NPA) has printed polymer banknotes exclusively for the last over 30 years. In that time, NPA’s design and technical experts have worked continuously on improving its process to the point of making informed decisions about issues such as optimal security hierarchy, family wide designs to suit circulation conditions, and design for manufacture without having to compromise on aesthetics. This presentation provides key insights into the critical thinking at NPA, which can result in significant savings during the manufacture and life cycle of polymer banknotes.

Pilar Ruperti

English:
Pilar Ruperti has worked in the international business and government sectors for over 15 years, living and working in Spain, Ireland, France, and Australia. In her role at Note Printing Australia (NPA), Pilar liaises with Latin American central banks to meet their polymer banknote specific needs. She intrinsically knows how to connect customers with the world’s most experienced polymer printing experts to find the best solutions, from design to production and delivery.

Español:
Pilar Ruperti ha trabajado en el sector empresarial y gubernamental internacional durante más de 15 años, viviendo y trabajando en España, Irlanda, Francia y Australia. En su cargo en Note Printing Australia (NPA), Pilar se relaciona con los bancos centrales de América Latina para satisfacer sus necesidades específicas de billetes de polímero. Sabe intrínsecamente cómo conectar a los clientes con los expertos en impresión de polímeros más experimentados del mundo para encontrar las mejores soluciones, desde el diseño hasta la producción y la entrega.

Nanoengineered Optical Security Features for the Protection of Banknotes

by Petr Franc

The presentation will cover a new approach to the manufacturing of optical security features, using advanced nanotechnology. It will introduce the concept of visually unified optical features for stripes, patches and window threads for use on different denominations of one banknote family, and will highlight the latest developments in overt optical security features and their unique optical performance combining 3D, moving and morphing effects. The presentation will take the opportunity to introduce the launch of a new feature called Magnifysense.

Petr Franc

English:
Petr Franc is one of the directors and co-owners of the IQS Group, which develops and manufactures sophisticatedly designed and calculated nanostructures (from 5 nanometers) that give materials and products amazing new functions and properties. Within the group, he is directly responsible for IQ Structures, which develops security features for ID, passport, and banknote security. Peter has experience managing international companies supplying anti-counterfeiting solutions to over 60 countries worldwide. He has extensive experience in designing solutions for government institutions and private companies in the fight against counterfeiting and organized crime. He was involved in the security of the NATO summit.

Español:
Petr Franc es uno de los directores y copropietarios del Grupo IQS, que desarrolla y fabrica nanoestructuras diseñadas y calculadas de forma sofisticada (a partir de 5 nanómetros) que dan a los materiales y productos funciones y propiedades nuevas y sorprendentes. Dentro del grupo, es responsable directo de IQ Structures, que desarrolla elementos de seguridad para el DNI, los pasaportes y los billetes. Peter tiene experiencia en la dirección de empresas internacionales que suministran soluciones contra la falsificación a más de 60 países de todo el mundo. Tiene una amplia experiencia en el diseño de soluciones para instituciones gubernamentales y empresas privadas en la lucha contra la falsificación y el crimen organizado. Participó en la seguridad de la cumbre de la OTAN.