News & Events : 2009 News
22/12/2009 : ID Data joins the TALL Group of Companies
The business and assets of Card Data Management Limited, which trades as ID Data, have been acquired by The TALL Group of Companies.The TALL Group of Companies, which comprises TALL Security Print Limited of Runcorn, Cheshire and Checkprint Limited of Hinckley, Leicestershire is the leading provider of specially printed cheques, credits, encoded documents and secure payment solutions. The Group enjoys longstanding contractual relationships with many UK and International Banks and Financial Institutions, including Barclays, RBS Group, HBOS, HSBC, Nationwide Building Society etc.
The acquisition of ID Data, which operates from MasterCard and APACS accredited premises in Petersfield, Hampshire, substantially broadens the scope of the TALL Group, enhancing the existing paper and electronic payments products and services with a full range of secure payment cards, retail, identity and access cards and card payments technology services.
Commenting on the acquisition, Martin Ruda, TALL Group of Companies Managing Director, said "We have been looking into the secure card sector for some time, and the opportunity to acquire ID Data has come at a very good time for both parties. We are pleased to welcome to the Group an excellent team of people at ID Data, whose capabilities and quality products and services have been well proven over many years.
TALL Security Print and Checkprint have established themselves as the leading providers of special cheque products and services, and in addition to the growing range of electronic payment solutions we can now bring secure card systems into the line-up.
We believe there is an excellent fit in terms of technology, customer relationships and culture, and we are very excited about future opportunities, both in the UK and overseas".
Peter Cox of ID Data, said "I am delighted that the business has found a solid home for the future. I am confident that the acquisition by the TALL Group will be a great success".
The TALL Group of Companies currently turns over around £10million and has been significantly and consistently profitable over many years.
For further information contact:
The TALL Group: Mr. M J Ruda Tel: 01455 623700
www.tallgroup.co.uk
ID Data
www.iddata.com