Oberthur Partners with Giriraj Foils in India

Oberthur Fiduciaire has partnered with Giriraj Foils, a well-respected name in India’s high-security films, stamping foils and laminates market, to deliver advanced authentication solutions tailored for the Indian market. The partnership was announced at the ASPA Traceability and Authentication Forum in New Delhi earlier this month.

Under the agreement, both organisations have established two new entities – Giriraj Oberthur Security Features India Pvt Ltd (GOSFPL) and Giriraj Bioguard India Pvt Ltd (GBIPL).

GOSFPL will focus on security printing solutions, including security threads (Anima™ and Pulsar™), security inks and varnishes (Avalon™ and Ultra+™), along with Oberthur’s Capto™ technology, developed through its subsidiary Rolling Optics, for brand protection.

GBIPL will focus on expanding applications for Bioguard™, Oberthur’s anti-virus, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal treatment that has been in use in the banknote industry for over 15 years. It reduces the risk of virus and bacteria transmission, and is currently in use on over 10 billion banknotes worldwide.