A Partnership for Security Papers

On 13 January 2025, DREWSEN SPEZIALPAPIERE, a German leader in the production of specialty and security papers, announced the acquisition of UK-based PORTALS PAPER Ltd, a well-known producer of high-security papers for passports and identity documents. This union merges the complementary strengths of two companies with rich traditions in secure papermaking, marking a significant development in the field of identity and counterfeit protection.

DREWSEN, with its expertise in manufacturing high-quality security substrates under its PROSECURA brand, brings advanced production capabilities, including Fourdrinier and Cylinder Mould paper machines. These technologies enable the creation of security papers with embedded anti-counterfeiting measures such as watermarks and security threads. PORTALS, recognised for its specialised passport papers and extensive expertise in secure substrates, contributes its long-standing reputation for reliability and technical innovation. Together, these firms are poised to address the evolving demands of the identity ecosystem by offering a wider array of solutions while maintaining the high standards their customers have come to trust.