Paul Cooper appointed to lead Sun Chemical security division

Suppliers of the latest in security ink technological developments to governments and security printers in more than 100 countries, Luminescence manufactures security inks suitable for offset, intaglio, flexo, gravure, screen, numbering and inkjet processes and security threads.

Luminescence will remain a standalone business, guaranteeing the confidentiality and strict protocols followed in the security inks business. This will be headed by Paul Cooper who has more than 30 years of experience in the security market. The business specializes in customized, ink-based solutions for banknotes, tax stamps and secure documents, such as passports and ID cards, the new business offers customers an unsurpassed combination of technology, production and R&D capabilities, global reach and financial stability.

Luminescence is headquartered in the UK, with R&D facilities in the UK, France and the US and with secure, European bank accredited manufacturing sites in UK, France and the Netherlands. Further investments are planned to support the growing business.

‘I’m delighted to have been entrusted with leading Sun Chemical security and will ensure that the Luminescence philosophy of giving our customers the highest levels of innovation, security, discretion and confidentiality continues to be fundamental to our business approach,’ Cooper said. ‘Previously Luminescence may have had a limited ability to scale operations to meet the needs of the largest printers and banks, just as Sun Chemical might not have had the technology to meet the demands of every printer and bank in the market. Together, however, in the new combined organization, we now have the capabilities to satisfy the requirements of every security printer and central bank.’

‘With our broad range of capabilities and our vast experience, we’ve already proved that Sun Chemical can add significant value for customers in other print markets and are confident that Sun Chemical Security, led by Paul Cooper, can do the same by making security printing more productive and cost-effective,’ said Felipe Mellado, chief marketing officer and board member, Sun Chemical. ‘We’re 100 percent committed to the security printing market. With the combination of Luminescence’s proven technologies and Sun Chemical’s global reach, resources and R&D capability, we can provide the security printing industry with a highly competitive and innovative partner.’