Covestro is excited to introduce CERTEVO®, an innovative polymeric printing substrate. It is designed for advanced security printing applications like high-secure and durable official documents, certificates, and applications demanding for advanced anti-counterfeiting measures. The launch of CERTEVO® marks a significant advancement in document security, sustainability, and printing technology, combining performance and environmental responsibility.
“The introduction of CERTEVO® marks a pivotal advancement in security printing as an innovative, recyclable polymeric substrate that combines excellent printability, durability, and sustainability,” stated Daniel Hentschel, Global Segment Manager ID & Security Printing at Covestro.
Covestro’s CERTEVO® revolutionizes security printing with several key features: It supports excellent printability via intaglio and offset processes, enabling embossing structures—surpassing traditional paper and enhancing security elements. Its hotmelt nature eliminates the need for coatings and primers, ensuring superior ink adhesion that simplifies printing and boosts durability. Additionally, advanced laser engravability allows precise micro-engravings, making counterfeiting efforts more challenging.
As a single-polymer composition, CERTEVO® is recyclable, meeting the demand for sustainable security printing materials. Its high tear resistance and ink adhesion extend the lifecycle of printed items while conserving resources. CERTEVO® thereby addresses environmental concerns and meets evolving sustainability requirements in document production.
Furthermore, its durable composition lowers long-term costs by minimizing replacements, making it an ideal choice for governments and the public sector that prioritize security and environmental responsibility.
Meet Covestro at TRUSTECH 2024
Covestro’s team will be present at the TRUSTECH trade show, held at the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles – Pavilion 5.2, from December 3-5, 2024. We invite industry professionals and stakeholders to discuss with us at meeting room 8 and discover how CERTEVO® and other advanced polymer materials can transform their security printing needs.