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HID Global announces ID accessories

Wednesday, April 2, 2008

Secure ID provider HID Global is adding a line of accessories, including five types of badge holders, lanyards and vinyl strap clips, to go along with its ID card printers and encoders. The new lines, showcased at ISC West, are expected to be available by early summer.


LAS VEGAS– HID Global, the trusted leader in providing solutions for the delivery of secure identity, has announced a new line of ID accessories at the ISC West International Security Conference and Exposition. This new line will include a wide selection of lanyards, retractable reels, badge holders and strap clips that complement HID’s line of ID card printer/encoders, software and materials.

Included in the line are: Lanyards – five different types including woven and flat styles are available in seven colors and five attachment styles.

Retractable reels – four reel styles, sixteen colors and two clip options offer convenient options for presentation of cards to proximity or magnetic stripe readers.

Badge holders – five styles clearly display IDs while protecting them during use.

Strap clips – five types of vinyl strap clips provide dependable attachment for badges.

“By adding accessories to our line of ID products, we’re offering our distribution partners everything they need for a total card solution from one source,” said Alan Fontanella, vice president of market strategies for HID Global’s secure issuance business. “We want to make accessories an easy add-on sale that will simplify their business while building revenue.”

With other sources for accessories available, why HID Global? For distributors like ADI, a global wholesale distributor of security and low voltage products, sourcing ID accessories through HID Global can enhance their business. “Our business model is based on providing a wide range of high-quality products that are available when our dealers need them,” says Stacy Deveraux, ADI product manager. “Suppliers like HID Global, who provide high quality products and responsive customer service, are critical to the success of our model.”

HID ID accessories will be available early summer, 2008.

About HID Global HID Global is the trusted, worldwide leader in providing solutions for the delivery of Secure Identity. The company is focused on creating customer value with product, service and know-how solutions for access and identification-related applications. Headquartered in Irvine, California, HID Global has over 2,000 employees worldwide supporting customers in more than 100 countries. HID Global is an ASSA ABLOY Group brand. To learn more, please visit www.hidglobal.com[end] 

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