ICMA 2003
The International Card Manufacturers Association’s EXPO currently
being held this week in Vancouver announced it will hold next year’s event
in Cancun, Mexico. The “12th Annual Card Manufacturing EXPO” will be held
November 9 – November 12, 2003 at the Fiesta Americana Grand Coral Beach.
The EXPO will include a full conference program consisting of both
management and technical topics, and will feature an exhibition of
suppliers of card manufacturing and personalization equipment, materials,
components and services. The “Fifth Annual Global Market Survey” results
will be announced, which unveils how the card manufacturing industry has
grown or changed and reveals major trends for the future. Additionally, the
“Second Annual ICMA Spiritus Award” will be presented to an ICMA member
company that has implemented outstanding programs that have had significant
impact on society or their own community. The EXPO will conclude with the
“Final Night Awards Dinner” featuring the presentation of the “Seventh
Annual Elan Awards” for “Card Manufacturing Excellence” recognizing card
manufacturing achievement for both “Outstanding Card Design” and “Technical
Achievement.”