The Mühlbauer Technology Group, global system and technology provider of ID projects, has been selected by De La Rue Identity Systems for the provision of personalization equipment to support the production of biometric passports as part of specific, ongoing contracts.

De La Rue selected Mühlbauer following a structured competitive tender process. Mühlbauer will be responsible for providing personalization equipment valued at nearly EUR 10 million for producing next generation biometric passports that will meet the highest of international standards for travel documents. Mühlbauer will alsoprovide appropriate systems service and support valued at up to €6 million.

“We are delighted that Mühlbauer has been successful in this procurement process – it is a credit to their capability,” James Thorburn, managing director, De La Rue Identity Systems, said. “We look forward to developing a strong working relationship.”

“We are proud to demonstrate our competence and to provide such an important role with these projects,” said Josef Mühlbauer, CEO and founder of the Mühlbauer group. “De La Rue’s decision to select Mühlbauer above the competition is a reflection of Mühlbauer’s ongoing commitment to deliver reliability and quality.”