Federal Card Services makes premium metal payment cards, combining skilled craftsmanship with EMV, contactless, and dual-interface technology. The company has spent more than a decade developing cards for payment and loyalty programs, supported by an in-house research and development center with more than 100 patents. Based in Cincinnati and operating with a global team, FCS also incorporates sustainability into its product design and manufacturing strategy.
X-Core TechnologiesX-Core Technologies bridges the gap between innovative card technologies and realistic, scalable manufacturing processes within the credit card industry. The company has an in-house laboratory and a fully operational pre-laminate production facility, capable of both R&D on new card products and producing pre-laminate card sheets for card manufacturers. X-Core is specialized in producing metal card prelams using proprietary and patented formulas and processes.WEST CHESTER, PA
OMEC Smart Card IncEstablished in 1994, OMEC Smart Card manufactures smart cards, RFID products and custom credentials from its U.S. production base in Strongsville, Ohio. Its integrated operation carries programs from printing and assembly through programming, personalization, inspection and packaging, with annual capacity of 60 million cards and support for customers in more than 20 countries. OMEC’s production is ISO 9001:2025 and Mastercard CQM certified.STRONGSVILLE, OH
Bristol ID TechnologiesFounded in 1975 as Bristol Graphics, Bristol ID Technologies manufactures custom plastic cards and identification products, including RFID credentials, secure access cards, and gift and loyalty cards. The Lima, New York company moved into a purpose-built facility in 2004 and now combines U.S.-based manufacturing with specialized card printing and materials expertise. Its offerings also include unusual applications such as foldable fundraising cards and environmentally minded degradable card materials.LIMA, NY
Metalphoto of CincinnatiFor more than 50 years, Metalphoto of Cincinnati has been known for making permanent identification that remains readable in demanding environments. The Cincinnati-based division of employee-owned Horizons Incorporated works with customers from design through production, serving industrial, defense and aerospace applications from its U.S. manufacturing operation.CLEVELAND, OH