IHMA Excellence in Holography Awards 2020 Cancelled
16 Jun 2020 | Press Release
The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) has cancelled the 2020 Excellence in Holography Awards due to the current coronavirus pandemic. The annual awards have been a regular event for over 20 years and showcase the leading developments in holography technology worldwide whilst recognising innovation in this ever-changing field. The IHMA …
Reports Highlight COVID-19 Anti-Counterfeiting Investment
7 May 2020 | Press Release
An international trade body says new reports about criminals cashing in on the COVID-19 crisis highlight the urgent need for more investment in anti-counterfeiting technologies. The message from the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) comes as Europol and EUIPO issue a fresh warning* over counterfeit goods, particularly the international trade …
Report Highlights Growth for Packaging Holography
2 Apr 2020 | Press Release
An international trade body says latest industry reports indicate continued growth for anti-counterfeiting packaging technologies. According to the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), the ‘Anti-counterfeiting, Authentication and Verification Technologies’ report signals the added expertise holography brings to the authentication of packaging products. Coming at a time when international business is struggling with the …
New 2020 Board for International Trade Body
10 Jan 2020 | Press Release
The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) has announced a new-look executive board for 2020. The move comes as the global trade body forecasts continued integration of holograms alongside other authentication and track and trace technologies will drive growth in the next 12 months, underpinning moves to support overt and covert …
Holography Trade Body Looks Forward to ‘New Growth and Opportunity’ in 2020
3 Dec 2019 | Press Release
Rising global demand for ID and packaging security and authentication devices will strengthen the market for holography in 2020, according to the sector’s international trade body. The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) sees continued integration of holograms alongside other authentication and track and trace technologies driving growth in the next …
Winners Reflect Holography’s Continued Global Success and Reach
20 Nov 2019 | Press Release
An international industry going from strength-to-strength is reflected by the outstanding winners of this year’s Excellence in Holography awards, organised by industry trade body International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA). Recognising unparalleled sector achievement, the awards mark the pinnacle of success for those who have been at the forefront of developing …
Holography Industry Awards Open for New Entries
6 Jun 2019 | Press Release
New entries are being welcomed for the Excellence in Holography Awards 2019, which recognises advancement and technical achievement in commercial holography. The awards are organised by industry trade body International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) and will be presented this year at the Holography Conference, which takes place on 14 – …
New Role for Holograms in Protecting Fishing Vessels
15 May 2019 | Press Release
Paul Dunn, chair of the International Hologram Manufacturers Association considers how holography is finding a new role in the battle to protect fishing. Against a global backdrop, holograms continue to be widely deployed as an effective weapon in the fight against counterfeiting and anti-tampering, offering product authentication benefits to business …
New Leadership for International Holography Body
15 Jan 2019 | Press Release
The International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA), which represents the global hologram industry, has appointed a new chairman and Board. Opsec’s Dr Paul Dunn comes in to lead the IHMA as it continues to promote the advantages of holographic technology, particularly in the authentication of products and ID documents, as well …
The IHMA
10 Jan 2019 | Press Release
A reflection on 25 years of the industry trade body by Manoj Kochar In 1993, the International Hologram Manufacturers Association (IHMA) was established, the organisation that supports producers and converters of holograms for banknote security, anti-counterfeiting, brand protection, packaging, graphics and other commercial applications around the world. Since its foundation, …
