PORTLAND, Ore., July 9, 2012 — Western Graphics & Data, a division of Travel Tags, Inc., was recently granted a patent by the U.S. Patent Office for a new prepaid card packaging design specially developed to provide substantial security at a minimal manufacturing cost. This patent (No. 8,157,086) incorporates technology to securely package the card such that the activation method (mag-stripe or barcode) is only exposed at the point of sale, thus protecting against prepaid card fraud. "We proactively listen to our customers' concerns and create secure and innovative solutions to help accordingly," said Scott Mitton, General Manager for Western Graphics & Data.
Western Graphics & Data is passionate about delivering products of the highest quality. They do this by staying current on new technologies, developing new applications, and investing in new and improved equipment and processes. The Travel Tags, Inc. worldwide patent portfolio consists of over 100 owned or licensed patents (granted or pending).
About Western Graphics & Data
Western Graphics & Data, a division of Travel Tags, Inc., specializes in secure card personalization, fulfillment, and packaging. Located in Portland, Oregon, Western has been serving customers since 1946 and is certified by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express. Travel Tags, Inc. is an industry leader in plastic card printing, personalization, fulfillment, and packaging for any card program.
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