Plastek Cards Inc

What Plastek Cards Inc does

Plastek Card Solutions, Inc. (DBA Plastek Cards) is a US-based custom plastic card manufacturer founded in 2005 and headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada, with three additional US sales offices and international sales offices in Hong Kong and Australia. The company produces a broad catalog of plastic card products including casino player loyalty cards, hotel key cards and RFID access cards, gift cards, membership and loyalty cards, plastic and metal business cards, smart cards, NFC cards, wooden RFID key cards, fundraising cards, and promotional and discount cards, plus accessories such as door hangers, lanyards, table tents, lock inserts, and RFID blocking sleeves.

Core manufacturing is anchored by an HP Indigo 7900 Digital Press at the Las Vegas facility, with PVC substrates conforming to ISO/IEC 7810 and capabilities spanning magnetic stripe encoding (HiCo/LoCo), RFID/NFC chip embedding, embossing, foil stamping, holograms, scratch-offs, variable data printing, and specialty finishes including scented matte. Hotel key cards are qualified for major access control platforms (Onity, Saflok by dormakaba, VingCard by ASSA ABLOY, SALTO, HID Prox, iCLASS, MIFARE, Betech, Acculock), and retail/loyalty cards are positioned for compatibility with major POS providers.

The business model combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce (plastekcards.com with online quoting and a $55/hour in-house design service), a 100+ reseller/dealer channel, and inside sales teams handling enterprise accounts. Revenue streams include one-time product sales, professional design and print production services, and managed fulfillment/warehousing. The customer base spans major enterprise brands (MGM Resorts, Nike, AAA, Macy's, Marriott, Sprint, Elite Casino) and an SMB long tail across casinos, hospitality, retail, member organizations, and corporate end markets. The company is privately held, MBE certified, and a past Inc. 5000 honoree.

Name

Plastek Cards Inc

Legal name

Plastek Card Solutions, Inc.

Website

https://plastekcards.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2005

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Plastek Cards is a US-based custom plastic card manufacturer (founded 2005) producing gift cards, hotel key cards, casino player cards, membership cards, and RFID access cards via HP Indigo digital printing, serving enterprise brands and SMBs through direct e-commerce, a 100+ reseller network, and international sales offices.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Causapscal

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Custom Plastic Card Sales: One-time product sales of custom plastic cards including gift cards, membership cards, loyalty cards, casino player cards, hotel key cards, business cards, and promotional cards. Cards are sold directly to businesses and through reseller network.
2. Design Services: In-house design services for custom card creation at $55/hour. Professional design consultation, proofing and approval, and brand integration services.
3. Print Production Services: Lettershop services, mailing services, and fulfillment services including thermal printing of variable data, encoding, and warehousing for delivery as needed.
4. Fulfillment Services: Manufacturing and warehousing of PVC cards with delivery as needed. Thermal printing of barcodes onto existing cards.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Plastek Cards is a custom plastic card manufacturer producing gift cards, membership cards, loyalty cards, hotel key cards, casino player cards, plastic business cards, promotional cards, smart cards, NFC cards, wooden RFID key cards, and metal business cards. It offers custom design, printing, encoding, fulfillment, mailing, and lettershop services, with products compatible with major POS systems and hotel door lock systems.

Product overview

Plastek Cards is a custom plastic card manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of card products and printing services. The core product lineup includes Casino Players Cards, Hotel Key Cards, Gift Cards, Membership Cards, Plastic Business Cards, Customer Loyalty Cards, Promotional Cards, Custom Wooden Key Cards, and various specialty cards (NFC, Smart, USB, Metal, VIP, Phone, Rolodex, Fundraising, Discount, and Fabrek screen-cleaner cards). Supporting accessories include gift card carriers and holders, door hangers, lanyards, luggage tags, parking permits, table tents, RFID blocking products, lock inserts, and magnets. The company provides complementary services including design services, lettershop/fulfillment, mailing, and print production. Card customization options span embossing, foil stamping, holograms, magnetic stripe encoding, variable data printing, and various finishes (frosted, matte, gloss, canvas, laced, soft touch, scented). Products serve industries including retail, hospitality, member organizations, corporate, and casinos.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Casino Players Cards Custom plastic player loyalty cards for gaming operations to track play, manage rewards programs, and identify enrolled players. Supports barcodes, magnetic stripes, and variable data printing.
• Hotel Key Cards (RFID & Magnetic Stripe) Hotel key cards and RFID access cards compatible with major door lock manufacturers worldwide. Available in plastic with magnetic stripe, RFID, and embedded chip options. Used by hotels and resorts.
• Custom Gift Card Printing Custom plastic gift cards for retail, hospitality, and service-based businesses. Compatible with POS systems supporting barcode scanning or magnetic stripe reading.
• Membership Cards Custom plastic membership cards for organizations, clubs, gyms, and member-based businesses with options for barcodes, magnetic stripes, embossing, and variable data printing.
• Plastic Business Cards High-quality plastic business card printing options including clear, solid, or tinted stocks with various finishes for professional networking.
• Customer Loyalty Cards Custom loyalty cards for customer reward programs compatible with nearly all major POS providers including retail, restaurants, salons, and fitness centers.
• Promotional Cards Promo and discount cards for grand openings, marketing campaigns, and special promotions. Supports barcodes, QR codes, and variable data for tracking.
• Custom Wooden Key Cards Premium wooden RFID key cards made from real wood (walnut, bamboo, cherry, maple, birch, beech, basswood, sapele) with embedded RFID chips. Biodegradable and recyclable, positioned for boutique and luxury hotel properties.
• Digital Metal Cards Metal business cards available in stainless steel, black metal, brass and copper with various finish options for premium corporate identification.
• Smart Cards Chip cards with embedded microprocessors for enhanced security and functionality, available in 34mil thickness and credit card size.
• NFC Cards Plastic NFC cards for business cards, gift cards, membership cards, access control cards, and fare payment cards.
• ID Badges Personalized plastic ID badges for workplace, school, hospital or other security-required environments with variable data capability.
• Custom Fundraising Cards Plastic fundraising cards for schools, nonprofits, and organizations to support donation campaigns, promotional offers, and community initiatives.
• Discount Cards Plastic discount cards for brand promotion and customer lifetime value enhancement.
• Fabrek Cards (Screen Cleaner Cards) Dual-purpose cards featuring dry cleaning fabric on one side for screen cleaning and print area on the other for logos and promotions.
• Hanging Gift Cards Break-away card hangers with extra promotional space, perfect for retail wall displays and gift card loyalty programs.
• VIP Cards Custom VIP cards and club cards for exclusive member programs and high-value customer identification.
• Shieldtek RFID Protection Cards RFID blocking cards that allow storing RFID cards in existing wallet for protection against unauthorized scanning.
• USB Cards Wafer USB business cards with logo, contact information, and messaging printed on both sides.
• Keychain Cards & Combo Cards Combo cards with standard-sized cards and break-off key tags, or key tags alone, for membership and loyalty programs.
• Phone Cards Customized plastic phone cards for prepaid, single-use and rechargeable applications.
• Rolodex Cards Custom rotary cards and index cards imprinted with name, company, and contact information using PVC card printing.
• Design Services Professional card design services turning logos and brand identity into custom cards for gift cards, loyalty cards, membership cards, and business cards. Billed at $55/hour.
• Print Production Services Full-service plastic card printing and manufacturing using offset and digital printing technology, including thermal printing of variable data, encoding, and warehousing for delivery as needed.
• Mailing Services Direct mail services for card distribution to end recipients.
• Lettershop Services Fulfillment and mail processing services for card distribution.

Quantifiable outcome

• Cards are quality tested to ensure resistance to bending, chemicals, temperature and humidity
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration9 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• AlaCard OneminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 November 2018Plastek Cards acquired Nashville-based AlaCard One in a cash transaction. The purchase included all physical and proprietary assets of the company, including inventory, production equipment, and customer database.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• ID Wholesaler: ID Wholesaler is a US-based direct-to-consumer plastic card manufacturer and reseller offering custom gift cards, loyalty cards, membership cards, and ID badges via online ordering - directly comparable to Plastek's core small-batch and reseller business model.
• Discount Cards International: Discount Cards International is a US manufacturer of custom plastic cards (gift, loyalty, membership, fundraising, casino) sold direct-to-consumer and through resellers - directly comparable to Plastek's go-to-market model and product range.
• 4AllPromos: 4AllPromos is a US promotional products manufacturer and distributor whose plastic card line (gift cards, loyalty cards, fundraising cards) competes directly with Plastek in marketing/promotional procurement channels and SMB volume.
• PLI Card (Plastic Printing Industries): PLI is a long-standing US custom plastic card manufacturer producing gift cards, loyalty cards, hotel key cards, and membership cards for retailers and hospitality - overlapping heavily with Plastek's value proposition, target verticals, and custom-print positioning.
• Allcard Systems: Allcard Systems produces custom plastic cards including gift, loyalty, membership, smart, and RFID cards for retailers, hospitality, and member organizations - overlapping with Plastek's product mix, ISO-compliant card materials, and customer base.
• Plasticard: Plasticard is a US plastic card manufacturer specializing in gift, loyalty, membership, hotel key, and RFID cards for retailers, hotels, and resorts - directly competing with Plastek in production capacity, materials, and enterprise hospitality/retail accounts.

Broad incumbents

• Zebra Technologies: Zebra Technologies is a broad incumbent in card and barcode printing hardware and supplies, with deep overlap on card-printer consumables and on-demand card issuance into Plastek's verticals (retail, hospitality, casino).
• Brady Corporation (BradyID): Brady/BradyID is a broad incumbent in identification and safety solutions, with overlap on ID badges, membership cards, and custom card printing serving corporate and member-organization verticals comparable to Plastek's.
• Evolis: Evolis is a global manufacturer of card personalization printers and consumables for plastic card issuance - adjacent to Plastek's manufacturing category and competing for on-site plastic card production budgets at retail, hospitality, and corporate customers.
• HID Global: HID Global (an ASSA ABLOY company) is a broad incumbent in secure identity and access credentials - overlapping with Plastek on RFID/smart/HID-compatible hotel key cards and ID badges, but operating at much larger scale with bundled hardware/software platforms.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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