July 25, 2002
CONTACT: CONTACT: Anu Veluchamy, VP VCT
(630) 852-5600

New Card Technology For Mexico
Downers Grove, IL

Versatile Card Technology, Inc. (VCT), an internationally renowned plastic card manufacturer, classified by MasterCard and Visa, announced the opening of its new facility in Mexico City, Mexico. Versatile Card Technology, Inc. (VCT) which produces bank, loyalty, membership and chip cards opens its office operating under the direction of Adriana Clavijo Gómez, whose work in the card industry expands several years.

Nick Cooney, President of VCT said, “The knowledge base of our employees in Mexico is what prompted us to open a facility there, we know our representatives can work with our existing client base and provide superior customer service to new clients. Our manufacturing plants have the finest security systems and facility in the plastic card industry, and meet or exceed the standards set by the worlds largest financial institutions. Security features include card access controlled plant, closed circuit cameras, and secure steel vaults. We are now able to focus on our existing customers in Mexico while offering a new concept to potential buyers.”

Adriana Clavijo Gómez, VCT’s Mexico Director said, “VCT produces 800 million cards a year and also serves as a personalization bureau. VCT is a branch of a vertically integrated direct mail marketing structure and is ready to provide Mexico an alternative to their loyalty, membership and credit card needs.”

As a globally recognized leader, and the largest American manufacturer of plastic cards, Versatile Card Technology produces cards for every application and offers complete fulfillment services and turnkey solutions. VCT also offers a high level of security and is certified by both MasterCard and Visa for Bank and Credit Card printing. Our product line also includes cards for Retail Credit Cards, Loyalty Programs, Phone Cards of all types, Direct Mail and other specialty cards, as well as baggage and key tags. Our Smart Card technology offers applications for a range of industries and includes product interfaces, software, card readers, and instruction. With its' recent facility addition in Mexico, VCT has now increased its customer focus throughout Mexico and South America.