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Chander S Jeena

12 July 2026

3 min read

Pokémon Marks 30 Years With First All-Foil Expansion

To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, The Pokémon Company has announced ‘30th Celebration’, a special anniversary expansion launching worldwide on 16 September 2026. For the first time in the franchise's history, every card in the set will feature a foil finish.

Security Foils

Chander S Jeena

18 May 2025

2 min read

K Laser Factory Powers Global Sustainable Foil Ambitions

K Laser Technology has inaugurated its newest and most advanced facility in China, marking another milestone in its global growth strategy. Located in Nanchang’s High- Tech Industrial Development Zone, the new campus spans 52,000m² and will serve as the company’s regional headquarters for China.

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Francis Tuffy

17 Sept. 2023

3 min read

BOBST – Still Innovating After All These Years

Ever since surface relief replication became the preferred means of mass production for holography, hot-stamping foil has been a principal method of application – particularly for packaging and secure documents. The machines used to apply holograms at speed and in register are an integral part of the job’s final appearance. Swiss machinery manufacturer, BOBST, has been involved in providing hot-stamp presses to the holography industry for many years, and continues to innovate to this day.

Companies Security Foils Technical Features

Dr Glenn P Wood

26 Sept. 2022

3 min read

Cold Foil – Hot Topic

A revolution is currently in progress which promises to change the way in which holograms and other OVDs are delivered to packaging substrates.

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Pokémon Marks 30 Years With First All-Foil Expansion

K Laser Factory Powers Global Sustainable Foil Ambitions

BOBST – Still Innovating After All These Years

Cold Foil – Hot Topic

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