Founded in 1981 in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania, family-owned The IRIS Companies supplies secure identification and credentialing systems, including custom ID badges and the printers used to produce them. Its in-house manufacturing, large inventory and same-day nationwide shipping support organizations that need credentials without a long wait, while its technical team provides ongoing help for the equipment and programs it sells. With more than 40 years in the field, IRIS also handles on-demand card printing and fulfillment for customers that prefer to outsource issuance.
Identity Systems, IncFounded by Judy and Pat Anderson in 1987, Columbus-based Identity Systems manufactures custom name badges and other printed identification and branding products. The woman-owned, family-operated company serves high-volume corporate rollouts from a 40,000-square-foot American manufacturing facility and has supplied Walmart for more than three decades. Its distinctive badge add-ons are an original offering designed to give employee name tags extra shape, color and visibility.COLUMBUS, OH
InstantCardFounded in 2007, InstantCard produces employee photo ID badges through what it describes as America’s first fully cloud-based ID card service. Based in Rockville, the company handles online personalization and printing for orders of any size, including single cards, and has developed its own ordering software and API so organizations can connect badge production to their existing systems. InstantCard also supports advanced credentials and access-control applications while keeping card production out of the customer’s office.ROCKVILLE, MD
QuickIDCard.comFor more than 15 years, QuickIDCard.com has focused exclusively on designing and printing durable PVC photo ID badges and cards for businesses, schools, and organizations. Its online designer, artwork-upload service, and free batch processing let customers order a single replacement or coordinate large employee badge programs without buying an in-house printer. Most approved orders receive next-business-day processing, and organization tools include an HR portal and REST API integration.NEW HYDE PARK, NY
ID Card ConsultantsWith more than 20 years of experience, ID Card Consultants produces custom-printed plastic cards, RFID cards and tags for businesses and organizations. The Lima, New York company also handles employee identification badges for smaller companies that prefer not to print cards in-house, typically shipping finished badges within two to three business days. ID Card Consultants merged with Wanda-lam in 2017, expanding the card-making capabilities it offers customers.HONEOYE FALLS, NY