Precision Converting Technologies

What Precision Converting Technologies does

Precision Converting Technologies (PCT), founded in 2011 in Hudson, Wisconsin by Dan Gabrielson, Peter Freyholtz, and Dan Marek as the reconstitution of the predecessor Multi-Web Converting business, designs and manufactures security films and performs contract converting of customer-supplied secure materials for the international security industry. The company's product portfolio spans optical variable devices (OVDs) and holographic overlaminates, color-shifting and PVD films, hot stamping foils, thick film laminates (CR80/CR90/event sizes), tamper-evident pressure-sensitive labels, digital-demetallized films with QR/barcode/serial-number personalization, and a print-on-demand vehicle inspection decal system. Manufacturing is conducted at a single fully secure standalone factory at 721 Norflex Drive, equipped with custom-built converting presses (1" to 14.25" web width), a 16" slot die adhesive coater, and in-line corona treatment. The company is US Government Printing Office approved, SGS GMP certified, and a corporate member of NASPO, and claims cumulative output exceeding 1 billion patch laminates with one year of 120 million units produced at zero returns.

PCT monetizes through two interrelated revenue streams: direct sale of proprietary security film products (OVD overlaminates, color-shifting films, tamper-evident labels, hot stamping foils, thick film laminates) and contract converting/adhesive coating services on customer-supplied secure materials under 100% material accountability. Pricing is quote-based via direct contact, with multi-year contracts typical for integrator relationships; no public pricing tiers exist. The go-to-market is enterprise field sales targeting international System Integrators and material suppliers in the secure-document value chain, with end-users spanning government credential issuers (IDs, passports, driver's licenses), brand protection programs (anti-counterfeiting labels, track-and-trace), and vehicle registration authorities. In 2025, PCT was acquired by NovaVision, LLC, with the website rebranded to reflect NovaVision's identity.

Name

Precision Converting Technologies

Legal name

Precision Converting Technologies LLC

Website

https://pctsecure.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Acquired

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Precision Converting Technologies is a Hudson, Wisconsin-based manufacturer of security films, holographic overlaminates, hot stamping foils, and tamper-evident laminates serving international System Integrators in government credential, passport, brand protection, and vehicle registration programs, now operating as a subsidiary of NovaVision, LLC following a 2025 acquisition.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Film Manufacturing

NAICS

Electroplating, Plating, Polishing, Anodizing, and Coloring (332813), Plastics Packaging Materials and Unlaminated Film and Sheet Manufacturing (32611)

SIC

Coating, Engraving & Allied Services (3470), Unsupported Plastics Film & Sheet (3081), Converted Paper & Paperboard Prods (No Contaners/Boxes) (2670)

akta.pro primary industry

Security, Tamper-Evident & Track-and-Trace Printing (IMALAKAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Flexible Packaging Converting & Finishing (Slitting, Rewinding, Coating, Embossing) (IMALABAL), Finishing, Converting & Die-Cutting Services (IMALAKAN), Specialty & Functional Coatings (Anti-microbial/Anti-slip/Insulating) (IMAIAKAM), Paperboard Sheet & Roll Converting (Slitting/Sheeting/Rewinding) (IMAMAFAM)

Keywords

• Security film converting
• Hot stamping foils
• Holographic laminates
• Tamper evident labels
• Optical variable devices

Headquarters

HQ city

Hudson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Security Film Products: Sale of security films including OVD holographic overlaminates, color shifting films, PVD films, and tamper evident materials for ID cards, passports, and brand protection applications.
2. Contract Converting Services: Custom converting and adhesive coating of customer-supplied secure materials with full accountability and security. PCT specializes in highly secure material conversion for the international security industry.
3. Thick Film Laminates: Pouch-type laminates (tab or butterfly) die cut to CR80, CR90, event size, or custom sizes. Can include OVD, optical variable inks, or UV inks with personalization options.
4. Vehicle Inspection Decals: Print-on-demand solution including software and equipment for vehicle inspection and registration decals with tamper evident self-destruct labels.
5. Hot Stamping Foils: Silver, gold, demetallized, and HRI holographic hot stamping foils for transaction cards, passports, government credentials, and laser printer applications.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Precision Converting Technologies designs and manufactures thick film laminates, hot stamping foils, OVD holographic and color shifting films, and tamper evident labels for the security and brand protection industries. The company also offers contract converting and slot die adhesive coating services using proprietary converting equipment and processes, supplying secure document and authentication film components to system integrators and government agencies.

Product overview

Precision Converting Technologies (PCT) provides a comprehensive portfolio of security films and converting solutions for government identification, passport, brand protection, and vehicle registration applications. The offering spans OVD/Holographic and Color Shifting films, Hot Stamping Foils, Thick Film Laminates, and Digital Demetallization capabilities. Core products include Identification Card Solutions, Passport Solutions, Brand Protection, Vehicle Inspection Decals, and COVID-19 Solutions. These are supported by manufacturing capabilities including Slot Die Adhesive Coating and Contract Converting services for secure materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Identification Card Solutions Thick film laminates and OVD-based films used by system integrators and government agencies in the production of secure identification cards, including national ID cards and driver licenses.
• Passport Solutions Security films, laminates, and OVD holographic components supplied to passport issuers and their secure printing partners for use in machine-readable and visual security passports.
• Brand Protection OVD holographic films, color shifting films, hot stamping foils, and tamper evident labels used by brand owners and brand protection firms to authenticate products and deter counterfeiting.
• Hot Stamping Foils Metallized and pigmented hot stamping foils, including holographic and security variants, supplied for decorative and authentication applications on packaging, documents, and security products.
• Vehicle Inspection Decals Tamper evident, serialized decals supplied to state vehicle inspection and registration programs for use on windshields and license plates.
• Thick Film Laminates Custom thick film laminates produced using proprietary converting presses, used as overlay and construction layers in secure documents and cards.
• COVID-19 Solutions Specialty films and substrates developed for COVID-19 diagnostic test applications, leveraging PCT's converting and adhesive coating capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 billion clear and holographic patch laminates converted
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• IDEMIA: IDEMIA (formerly Oberthur Technologies / Morpho) is one of the world's largest issuers of secure credentials, passports, and government IDs, and a major buyer of OVD foils, color-shifting films, and polycarbonate laminates — directly comparable to PCT's end markets.
• De La Rue: De La Rue is a major global producer of secure documents including passports, IDs, and banknotes — operating as both a customer and competitor in security film and tamper-evident converting.
• Thales DIS: Thales' Digital Identity and Security business is a global leader in ePassports, national IDs, and secure credentials, and is one of the largest end-buyers of the security films and converting services that PCT supplies.
• HID Global: HID Global is a broad incumbent in secure identity solutions, including government IDs, passports, and credential personalization. It sources similar converting capabilities to PCT for secure card construction.
• Entrust (Entrust DataCard): Entrust acquired PCT's predecessor Multi-Web Converting in 2008 and is a global leader in secure ID issuance, passports, and credentialing. It competes with PCT's downstream customers and is both a historical acquirer of and benchmark for security converting capabilities.

Direct peers

• API Group (Applied Optical Technologies): API Group is a specialist in holographic and OVD security features for banknotes, ID documents, and brand protection — closely aligned with PCT's OVD, color-shifting, and tamper-evident film offerings.
• Leonhard Kurz: Kurz is a leading global manufacturer of hot stamping foils, OVDs, and security foils used in passports, banknotes, and brand protection. It is directly comparable to PCT's hot stamping foil and OVD product lines.
• NovaVision: NovaVision acquired PCT in 2025 and is its current parent. It operates in the optical effects and security products space, making it the most direct comparability point for PCT's converting and security film business going forward.
• Crown Roll Leaf: Crown Roll Leaf manufactures hot stamping foils, holographic foils, and security foils for transaction cards and government credentials, making it a directly comparable foil supplier to PCT.
• Opsec Security (Opsec Security Group): Opsec Security produces anti-counterfeiting, brand protection, and authentication solutions including holograms, OVDs, and tamper-evident labels, directly comparable to PCT's brand protection product line.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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