Authentix Acquires Security Print Solutions Limited

ASSA ABLOY Acquires NSP Security

February 9, 2026

Electrical Services

ASSA ABLOY has acquired NSP Security, a UK provider of electronic access control design, manufacturing and installation focused on student accommodation. NSP (founded 1993, ~20 employees, Borehamwood, Hertfordshire) will be integrated into ASSA ABLOY's Global Solutions business area within Hospitality to expand access control capabilities and be accretive to earnings.

Spectra Systems Corporation Acquires Cartor Security Printers

December 22, 2023

Manufacturing

Spectra Systems Corporation completed the acquisition of Cartor Security Printers on 22 December 2023. The purchase expands Spectra's presence in the polymer banknote substrate market and gives Spectra new channels to sell its banknote authentication and brand-protection technologies through Cartor's customer base across the UK, France and more than 180 postal and government administrations.

NEC Software Solutions UK Acquires Capita Secure Solutions and Services

October 1, 2021

Government & Public Sector

NEC Software Solutions UK (part of NEC Corporation) agreed to acquire Capita Secure Solutions and Services (SSS), a Chippenham‑based provider of public‑safety software, radio managed services and support services, from Capita plc in a transaction announced October 1, 2021. The deal (reported at £62 million) is intended to expand NEC’s emergency‑services and justice sector offering and combine complementary technology and service capabilities, subject to customary approvals.

Authentix Acquires Strategic IP Information Pte Ltd (SIPI)

July 15, 2021

Cybersecurity

Authentix has acquired Singapore-based Strategic IP Information Pte Ltd (SIPI), a provider of online brand protection, IP monitoring and anti-counterfeiting enforcement services. The acquisition expands Authentix’s digital security and brand-protection capabilities by adding SIPI’s Veri‑Site platform, regional investigation and offline enforcement capabilities, while SIPI will remain a stand-alone operating entity within the Authentix group.

Authentix Acquires Traceless Authentication Group from Bibliotheca

September 30, 2020

Professional Services

Authentix, a provider of authentication and brand protection solutions, acquired the Traceless Authentication Group from Bibliotheca, Inc. The acquisition adds Traceless's covert marking hardware, vision inspection systems and its cloud-based Traceless Brand Protection Cloud track-and-trace software to Authentix's product portfolio to expand its brand protection and digital tracking capabilities.

Bristol ID Technologies Acquires Plastic Printing Professionals (P3) from Document Security Systems

August 7, 2020

Manufacturing

Bristol ID Technologies, a Lima, New York-based card manufacturer, has acquired Plastic Printing Professionals, Inc. (P3), a plastics/card-printing division of Document Security Systems (DSS) headquartered in Brisbane, California. The deal (announced by Pillsman Partners, a private investment firm associated with Bristol ID) expands Bristol ID's plastics production and advanced security-feature capabilities, integrating P3's equipment and expertise into Bristol ID's R&D and manufacturing roadmap.