The cards-x Group Appointed Exclusive Distributor of SwiftPro Retransfer Card Printers in the DACH Region and the UK.
The cards-x Group is proud to announce its appointment as the exclusive distributor of SwiftPro retransfer card printers across the DACH region (Germany, Austria, and Switzerland) and the United Kingdom. This strategic partnership strengthens the Group’s position as a leading provider of advanced ID card printing solutions and brings the latest retransfer technology to customers throughout these key markets.
Luca Picardi, Executive Sales Manager at KIS Global GmbH, commented:
“We are delighted to strengthen our partnership with the cards-x Group as our exclusive distributor in the DACH region and the UK. Their deep market expertise, technical capabilities, and strong customer relationships make them the ideal partner to expand SwiftPro’s footprint. The K30 and especially the new K65 represent the next generation of retransfer technology, and we are confident this collaboration will accelerate growth across these territories.”
The agreement covers the full SwiftPro retransfer portfolio, including the SwiftPro K30 and the newly launched SwiftPro K65. The SwiftPro K30 offers exceptional 300 dpi print quality, edge-to-edge coverage, and outstanding reliability, making it ideal for corporate ID, access control, education, and retail applications. The SwiftPro K65 raises the bar further with ultra-high 600 dpi resolution, delivering superior microtext, fine detail, and enhanced security printing capabilities, making it particularly suited for government, high-security, and financial card issuance.
Andy Reeves, COO of the cards-x Group, said:
“We are extremely proud to become the exclusive distributor for SwiftPro retransfer printers in the DACH region and the UK. The K30 and the new 600 dpi K65 provide our customers with access to the latest technology in the market—delivering higher resolution, enhanced security features, and outstanding reliability. Working alongside Kanematsu GmbH and KIS Global gives us a strong foundation built on innovation, manufacturing excellence, and long-term strategic commitment. This partnership allows us to support our customers with cutting-edge solutions backed by global expertise and local service.”
In addition to the retransfer portfolio, the cards-x Group will also have access to the SwiftLaser personalisation system and the SwiftPro L10 card laminator, further strengthening its ability to deliver some of the most secure and innovative card-issuance solutions on the market. The SwiftLaser enables permanent, high-security laser engraving for enhanced anti-tamper protection and long-term durability, while the SwiftPro L10 laminator adds advanced protective and holographic laminate options to increase card lifespan and visual security. Together with the SwiftPro retransfer range, these technologies position the cards-x Group to offer fully integrated, high-resolution, and high-security credentialing solutions across the DACH region and the UK.
Kiyo Nakata, General Manager of Kanematsu GmbH, added:
“This partnership marks an important step in our European growth strategy. The DACH region and the UK are key markets for advanced identification solutions. By working closely with the cards-x Group, we are ensuring customers benefit from local expertise combined with Japanese engineering excellence and global supply chain strength.”
With an established and growing customer base across Europe and the United Kingdom, the cards-x Group has built a strong reputation for delivering advanced identification and card issuance solutions to corporate, education, healthcare, retail, and government sectors. Leveraging this extensive market reach, the Group will introduce the SwiftColor retransfer card printer range through a strictly channel-only model, working exclusively with authorised resellers and distribution partners. This approach ensures focused market coverage, strong partner relationships, and consistent technical support, while enabling channel partners to deliver high-performance retransfer solutions backed by the cards-x Group’s expertise, service infrastructure, and consumables supply network.
Norman Kammerling, CEO of the cards-x Group, commented:
“On a personal level, I am particularly excited to be working again with Luca after many successful years of collaboration in the past. Having that established trust and shared vision gives both organisations a strong head start. I am confident that by combining our experience, market knowledge, and technical capabilities, we will create significant opportunities and deliver substantial value to our customers across the DACH region and the UK.”
The cards-x Group will provide full sales, technical support, service, and consumables distribution for the SwiftPro range, ensuring customers benefit from responsive local assistance and comprehensive after-sales care.
This exclusive distribution agreement marks a major milestone for all parties and reinforces a shared commitment to innovation, quality, and long-term growth in the secure ID card printing market.
About the cards-x Group
The cards-x Group is a leading provider of ID card printing solutions, consumables, and secure identification technologies, serving customers across Europe with a focus on quality, reliability, and technical expertise.
About KIS Global GmbH
KIS Global GmbH is a specialist provider of identification solutions and part of a global network delivering advanced card printing technologies worldwide.
About Kanematsu GmbH
Kanematsu GmbH is the European subsidiary of a global Japanese trading group, supporting technology distribution, logistics, and market expansion initiatives across multiple sectors.
Kanematsu Corporation owns G-Printec, the manufacturer of the printers used in the SwiftPro K30 and SwiftPro K65 models, reinforcing the strong Japanese engineering and manufacturing heritage of the SwiftPro range and bringing you closer to the printer manufacturer.
