What Any Security Printing Company does

ANY Security Printing Company (ANY Biztonsági Nyomda Nyrt.) is a Budapest-headquartered, publicly traded security printing conglomerate that produces identity documents, secure payment cards, tax stamps, and election forms for government agencies and financial institutions. Founded in 1851 as the Hungarian State Printing House, the company has operated continuously for over 170 years and listed on the Budapest Stock Exchange Premium category in 2005. It operates through nine group companies across Hungary (3), Romania (2), Slovakia (1), and Moldova (1), with a workforce of 1,600+ employees. The company is the sole Hungarian producer of electronic identity documents and personalizes Hungarian biometric passports.

The company's core product portfolio is organized into three layers: (1) core document products including e-ID cards, biometric passports, tax stamps, election forms, EMV-compliant Mastercard/Visa bank cards, transport tickets, and value documents; (2) a Document Security Solutions platform encompassing security inks, paper additives, document printers, and verification devices, supported by the in-house Document Security Laboratory established in 1999; and (3) specialized services including ID Project Management, Digital Citizen, ImmPass®, and the eIDAS Qualified Time Stamp Service offered through Romanian subsidiary Zipper Services. Proprietary technologies include ANYSilhouette, Mark Advanced (MA) solution, bi/tri/quadro/pentafluorescent inks, security fibres, and ANYScan/VLQR verification, with cumulative production exceeding 500 million cards.

The business model is primarily B2B/B2G with quote-based, long-term contractual sales to government agencies, central banks, financial institutions, and transport operators. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware/document sales, hardware-and-consumables (security inks, paper additives), and recurring subscription services (eIDAS time stamps). The company holds an extensive certification stack including NATO 'Secret!' and National 'Top Secret!' facility security certificates, ISO 14298 at Government and Central Bank levels, ISO 27001, EMV certifications, and AQAP 2110, collectively creating a high regulatory barrier to entry. Geographic reach spans Central-Eastern Europe and Africa, with marketing conducted via bilingual website, company blog, social media presence, and industry awards.

Name

Any Security Printing Company

Legal name

ANY Biztonsági Nyomda Nyrt.

Website

https://any.hu

Company type

Public

Founded year

1851

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

ANY Security Printing Company is a publicly traded Budapest-based security printing conglomerate that produces biometric passports, e-IDs, EMV bank cards, tax stamps, and election forms for governments, central banks, and financial institutions across Central-Eastern Europe and Africa.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Security Printing and Secure Document Manufacturing

NAICS

Printing and Related Support Activities (3231), Commercial Printing (except Screen and Books) (323111), Converted Paper Product Manufacturing (3222)

SIC

Commercial Printing (2750), Book Printing (2732)

akta.pro primary industry

Security & Specialty Print (Anti-Counterfeit, Secure Docs, Watermarks) (MPAJALAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Security, Tamper-Evident & Track-and-Trace Printing (IMALAKAJ), Printing & Business Forms (continuous forms, checks, tickets) (IMAMAHAH), Variable Data & Personalized Print (ID Cards, Mailers, Certificates, Labels) (EDAEAJAF)

Keywords

• Security printing services
• Biometric passport production
• EMV bank card manufacturing
• Identity document solutions
• Secure document manufacturing

Headquarters

HQ city

Budapest

HQ country

Hungary

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Security Document Manufacturing: Manufacturing of identity documents, biometric passports, e-ID cards, tax stamps, election forms, and security printed forms for government clients.
2. Bank Card Production and Personalisation: EMV-compliant Mastercard and Visa card manufacturing and personalisation, including contact and contactless cards, mobile bank cards, and PIN card delivery.
3. Business Form Printing and Mailing: Business letter printing, personalisation, enveloping and mailing, cash transfer orders, and PIN card delivery services for financial institutions.
4. Document Security Solutions: Sale of document security products including security inks, paper additives, document printers, and verification devices.
5. Value Documents: Meal vouchers, stamps, and other value documents printing.
6. Loyalty Card Programs: Loyalty card program design and execution with proprietary loyalty system.
7. Stamp Production: Production of collectible and postal stamps for Magyar Posta and international clients.
8. NFC Tags and Digital Integration: NFC-based validation stickers for public transport and other digital integration products.
9. eIDAS Qualified Time Stamp Services: Electronic time stamping services through Zipper Services subsidiary.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

ANY Security Printing Company manufactures secure identity documents and payment cards for government agencies and financial institutions. Its core offerings include biometric passports, electronic ID (e-ID) cards, EMV Mastercard and Visa bank cards, tax stamps, election forms, security labels, transport tickets, and value documents such as meal vouchers. The company also sells proprietary document security solutions including security inks, paper additives, document printers, and verification devices developed at its in-house Document Security Laboratory.

Product overview

ANY Security Printing Company is a security and business printing conglomerate offering a comprehensive portfolio of products and services focused on secure personal identification, document production, and payment solutions. The product architecture consists of core document products (e-ID cards, passports, bank cards, tax stamps, election forms, printed forms, value documents, security labels, and transport tickets), a document security solutions platform (encompassing security inks, document printers, paper additives, and verification devices), and specialized services (ID project management, digital citizen services, and the ImmPass® solution). The company operates across government administration, financial sector, retail, and transport business areas, with facilities in Hungary, Romania, Slovakia, and Moldova.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Document Cards and e-ID Electronic identification cards and document cards for government identification systems, including the new Hungarian eID. The company has produced over 500 million cards for domestic and international markets.
• Biometric Passport and Visa Biometric passports and visa documents for international travel identification, personalised for the Hungarian government and international clients. First globally to issue passports with colour graphic covers.
• Bank Card (EMV Mastercard and Visa) Contact and contactless EMV Mastercard and Visa payment cards, including the rapidly biodegradable ANY ECOcard, mobile bank card personalisation, and a proprietary loyalty system.
• Tax Stamps Tax stamps and revenue stamps for government tax control and anti-counterfeiting, manufactured at a capacity of billions of units.
• Election Forms Ballot papers and election documentation for government voting processes.
• Printed Business Forms Business forms, invoices and notifications with full-service capabilities from printing through personalisation, enveloping and mailing. Includes lottery tickets and value documents.
• Value Documents (Meal Vouchers and Stamps) Meal vouchers, stamps and other value coupons for corporate and retail use.
• Security Labels Security labels for product authentication and anti-counterfeiting protection across various industries.
• Transport Tickets Transport tickets and passes on security thermal paper, contactless cards and mobile applications, including NFC-enabled validation stickers for public transit.
• Document Security Solutions Platform Comprehensive document security product line including document printers, security inks, paper additives, and verification devices for anti-counterfeiting protection, all developed in-house.
• ID Project Management Full-service ID project management from concept design through execution for government identification programmes.
• Digital Citizen Digital citizen services and solutions for government administration and identity management.
• ImmPass Immunity Pass Solution Immunity pass and health credential solution for verifying vaccination or health status.
• NFC Validation Stickers for Public Transport NFC-based ticket validation stickers for public transport systems. Enables one-step validation with 4 fewer steps and 10 seconds faster scanning for mobile ticketing apps.
• eIDAS Qualified Time Stamp Service Qualified time stamp certificate service provided by Romanian subsidiary Zipper Services for credible verification of document issuance dates under EU eIDAS regulation.
• Postage and Commemorative Stamps Production of collectible and postal stamps for Magyar Posta and international clients, including special commemorative issues such as the Hungarian-Japanese diplomatic relations anniversary.

Quantifiable outcome

• Produced more than 500 million cards for domestic and international markets
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability6 records

Feature9 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• BKK (Budapesti Közlekedési Központ)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2023ANY provides NFC-based ticket validation stickers integrated with BudapestGO app for Budapest public transport. The stickers enable faster 4-step, 10-second quicker mobile validation compared to previous QR-based solutions. Available on all metro lines from October 2023.
• Zipper Services (Romanian Subsidiary)coreOthers · 1 October 2022ANY's Romanian subsidiary Zipper Services launched eIDAS qualified time stamp service, enabling credible verification of document issuance dates across the EU. Part of document management and archiving services expansion.
• Gránit BankcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021Gránit Bank was the first customer for ANY's eco-friendly bank card (ANY ECOcard) made from rapidly biodegradable material certified by Mastercard. Cards delivered in recycled paper envelopes. Represents first commercial application of sustainable bank card technology.
• MastercardcoreTechnology or IntegrationEMV bank card manufacturing and personalisation certified by Mastercard. ANY holds CQM (Card Quality Management) certification and is listed in Mastercard's Global Registry of Service Providers.
• VisacoreTechnology or IntegrationEMV bank card manufacturing and personalisation certified by Visa. Listed in Visa Global Registry of Service Providers.
• Magyar PostacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-standing partnership for stamp production including special commemorative issues (e.g., Hungarian-Japanese diplomatic relations 150th anniversary, Romanian Hall, HUNFILEX 2022).
• Gyomai Kner Nyomda (Subsidiary)coreOthersANY's largest domestic subsidiary with 140-year history in book and printing. Located in Gyomaendrőd, Hungary. Produces books, calendars, and general printed materials. Won multiple Best Print Hungary and Green Printing awards.
• Reflex Kft.minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerReflex Kft. (1122 Budapest, Magyar jakobinusok tere 2-3. I/6.) provides website maintenance services for any.hu under data processing agreement.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights10 records

Regional players

• Polska Wytwórnia Papierów Wartościowych (PWPW): PWPW is the Polish state security printer producing passports, banknotes, ID cards, and tax stamps. It is a regional peer to ANY serving the adjacent Polish and CEE market with a similar product portfolio focused on government security printing.

Direct peers

• Veridos: Veridos is a German identity solutions joint venture between G+D and Bundesdruckerei producing e-passports, e-IDs, and related personalization systems. It directly competes with ANY for national eID and biometric passport tenders internationally.
• Cartor Security Printing: Cartor is a UK-based security printer specializing in passports, postage stamps, and certified documents for governments and philatelic authorities. It is directly comparable to ANY's stamp and passport production capabilities, particularly for smaller international tenders.
• Mühlbauer Group: Mühlbauer is a German provider of ID card and passport production systems, including document personalization equipment and security features. It is directly comparable to ANY's ID project management and document security solutions businesses.
• De La Rue: De La Rue is a UK-headquartered security printer producing banknotes, passports, tax stamps, and identity documents for governments worldwide. It is one of the closest direct competitors to ANY in passports, visas, and government security printing.
• Bundesdruckerei: Bundesdruckerei is the German federal security printer producing passports, ID cards, and secure documents for the German government. It is comparable to ANY in product scope (secure identity documents, bank cards) and in serving as a state-affiliated security printing specialist.

Broad incumbents

• Giesecke+Devrient (G+D): G+D is a German global leader in security printing, banknotes, and digital identity. Both firms produce secure identity documents, bank cards, and passports under government and central bank mandates, though G+D operates at materially larger scale and across more geographies.
• IDEMIA: IDEMIA is a French-based global leader in identity and security solutions, including biometric passports, e-IDs, and secure card manufacturing. It operates at significantly larger scale than ANY but competes for the same government and financial-sector identity contracts.
• Toppan Printing: Toppan is a large Japanese printing and information communications company with a security printing business producing passports, bank cards, and identity documents. It is comparable to ANY in secure documents but operates far more broadly across printing and packaging.
• Thales (Digital Identity & Security): Thales' Digital Identity & Security business provides biometric passports, e-IDs, border management, and secure payment solutions. It competes with ANY in government ID technology and is a much larger incumbent with broader cybersecurity offerings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/anyplc
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/AllamiNyomdaBlog
• Facebookfacebook.com/any-biztons
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/any-security-printing-company-plc

Compliance12 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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