Hologram Industry News

India, New Delhi, March 7, 2009: With the invention of a banknote, arose another problem-that of counterfeiting. Counterfeiting is probably as old as money itself. Before the introduction of paper money, the main way of doing it was to mix base metals in what was supposed to be pure gold or silver. Modern counterfeiting begins with paper money. Nations have used counterfeiting as a means of warfare. The idea is to overflow the enemy’s economy with fake bank notes, so that the real value of the money plummets.
With last year, the number of fake currency seized in India till October 2008 is Rs 5.6 crores (50 million), three times more than in 2007. In an attempt to reduce counterfeiting, The Indian government has invited global tender for participation in the process of short listing of Security features for bank notes. The last date for submission of application is 31st March 2009. Government of India is keen to consider such security products for bank notes which have been developed and tested in at least three major circulation Bank notes in the world in efforts to make counterfeiting difficult.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: New Delhi, February 16, 2009 - Hologram Manufacturers Association of India (HOMAI), recognized as Asia only and world’s 2nd professional society dedicated to advancing the holographic technology is now accepting entries for its 2009 Holography Innovation Awards.

First started in year 2002, the Holography Innovation awards are given to encourage and honor high standards, innovations & techniques in origination, manufacturing and new applications. The competition contributes to the health of the holographic industry and brings recognition to the innovators who are developing tomorrow products.

There are five entry categories – new application (industry segment), new innovative technique in origination, new innovative technique in holographic product, Authentication / security, holographic packaging. HoMAI also give’s an award “ACHIEVER OF THE YEAR” to manufacture for highest growth in holographic product / sales. A committee of judges will evaluate the entries in the aspects of design quality, creativity, mastering technique, user friendly capabilities and the entry’s ability to meet marketing objectives.

As required, all entries must abide by the following:
• Applicant is a HoMAI member
• All hologram should have been produced at applicant’s own works
• All must have the artwork details & registered in Hologram Image Registration
• All must have been produced for a production run of an actual market product.
• All must have the customer’s approval for entry.
The deadline to submit entries is Tuesday, March 31, 2009. Entries must have been created between April 1, 2008 to March 31, 2009. The entry fee is Rs 3000.00 per entry. Winners will be announced at HoMAI Annual General Meeting and will also be featured in THE HOLOGRAPHY TIMES – the newsletter of Indian Hologram Industry.

For more information, contact:
C S Jeena
Secretary-HoMAI
+91-9818281116
info@homai.org

About HoMAI:Hologram Manufacturers Association, established in 1998, is a professional society dedicated to bringing all members of the holographic community-manufacturers, suppliers, consumer product companies, institutions and others–together by providing opportunities for the free exchange of technical ideas and discussion of mutual concerns. For more details please visit us at www.homai.org

Download: Application form
application-form.pdf

January 16, 2009[Vrindavan, U.P., India] - Giriraj Foils announced today the introduction of a new range of Hot Stamping Foil for the hologram industry & film for making holographic tape. The new foils are designed specially for the hologram industry, available in thickness of 19 & 23 microns. The foil is suitable for spot holography & continuous Strip transfer applications and gives effective result for scratchable & non-scratchable applications. The company has launched its new product with an eye to attract security hologram industry, which requires new & innovative product line to keep themselves ahead against counterfeiters. According to Ashish Narula, General Manager (Marketing) “Beside this GFPL have also specialized in producing sophisticated security featured film for making holographic self adhesive tape. The newly developed holographic tape provides” two tier security” features to brand owners. With this film ,making of holographic tape becomes very easy as no separate release paper is required. To begin with, introduction is being made in 24 micron thickness & 170 mm width, but the same can be made as per need of the customer also.

For further technical and pricing information on Giriraj Foils New product line, please contact at (91) 565 – 2443822 , 2442276, 6534422 FAX (91) 565 2455822 or giriraj_vbn@rediffmail.com / ashish@girirajfoils.com.

About Giriraj Foils Pvt Ltd
Incorporated in 1993, GFPL is India’s leading manufacturer of premium grade films for holograms. GFPL specializes in manufacturing of a broad range of specialty coated films and foils.

Indian hologram Industry has reached new heights during conference HOLOPACK-HOLOPRINT held in Toronto, November 19-20, 2008 . As the President of HoMAI & CMD of Holostik India Ltd Mr. U K Gupta received the Brian Mogahan Award 2008 for business innovation. He is the first Indian national to be bestowed with such a prestigious international honor. According to the IHMA, the Indian hologram industry owes much to his vision and energy and probably wouldn’t exist in its current vigorous form without his contribution.

Two other HoMAI members are elected on IHMA board. Mr. G S Dhillon, MD of Alpha Lasertek India Ltd was re-appointed in the position of IHMA Asia Director. Mr. Manoj Kochar, Director of Holoflex, Kolkatta was also appointed as the IHMA Asia Deputy Director. The Indian Supplier of Hologram industry also makes a strong presence during at HOLOPACK-HOLOPRINT, as Giriraj Foils & Rasik Products successfully exhibit at HOLOPACK-HOLOPRINT 2008. Mr. Rasik Khandelwal, Director of Rasik Products Pvt Ltd also present a paper on High Resolution Indexing film during the conference.

For more news, visit at www.ihma.org

BALANGIR: The torn and mutilated land records, which were the causes of many litigations, have undergone a metamorphosis. Balangir tehsil office has evolved a unique mechanism under which each patta would have a hologram of the district etched on it.

The patta has been developed to check tampering. Once the mutation of land is done, it cannot be forged. While the content of the patta will be the same, only the look and design have been changed, said record keeper Bidhan Naik.

Designed by a Kolkata-based firm, it is being maintained by a computer professional and two manual record keepers.

‘‘After all the records are stored in a computer, which are copied from manual records, the patta is prepared and upon demand from land owners, it is given to them for a mere Rs 35,’’ informed record keeper Bidhan Naik.

Every information is copied in a disc and sent to the Board of Revenue and also uploaded in the website bhulekh.ori.nic.in. The hologram number is recorded in computer against the Record of Right (ROR) of an individual owner over a piece of land so that it can be referred to in case of need.

Also, the hard copies, which are maintained manually kept piling in the record room. For convenience, bundles have been numbered, which is reflected in the computer records.

Balangir tehsildar Surya Narayan Das said in order to avoid double standards, this system has been evolved. It has crossed experimental stage and now the system is working well, he added.
http://www.welcomeorissa.com/orissa_news.php?opt=view&id=15733&ChosenDay=31&ChosenMonth=07&ChosenYear=2008

After much debate and delay the Ministry of Shiping, Road Transport and Highways notified the introduction of High Security Registration Number Plates (HSRNP)-touted as one of the best anti-theft systems for vehicles-the ambitious plan will finally set takes off in six months.

From this november, these number plates are going to be mandatory and fiexed on all new vehicles. The new high security number plates will nationwide, sport a uniform font and a unique hologram that cannot be counterfeited. The new number plate will also be much more durable and would not lose its attibutes for five years. These number plates are estimated to cost about Rs 2500 per vehicle and cannot be easily removed and replaced.

With features like these, they are not easy to temper;
a) Embossed registration numbers as well as chromium hologram on the aluminium plates.
b) Unique laser numbering containing the alphanumeric identification of testing agencies and manufactures.
c) Rear registration numbers plates fitted with non-reusable snap locks to make them temper proff.
d) A third chrmoium-based registration plate in the form of sticker to be attached to the windshield. It will contain the number of the engine and chasis, along with the name of the registering authority. If tempered with, it self-destructs.
e) In front and rear registration plates, the letter “IND” in blue hot-stamped to the plates.
f) A retro-reflective film, bearing a verification inscription “India” at an inclination of 45 degrees.

Sources:
http://www.indianexpress.com/story/316275.html
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com
http://www.thaindian.com/newsportal/uncategorized/tamper-proof-number-plates-for-vehicles-soon_10046574.html
http://www.businessline.in
http://pcquest.ciol.com/content/Implementationstrategies/2005/105060201.asp
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/India/High-security_number_plates_SC_gives_govt_six_months/rssarticleshow/3023392.cms

Press Release: May 6, 2008
HOLOGRAM MANUFACTURERS ASSOCIATION OF INDIA ANNOUNCES WINNER OF EIGHT ANNUAL AWARDS IN HLOGRAPHY
-Recognises excellence in Holography in 2008-

New Delhi, May 3, 2008: Hologram Manufacturers Association of India, an non-profit organisation formed to promote Holography in India announced the winners of the 8th Annual Awards in a ceremony held at Hotel Crowne Plaza, New Delhi.

The winners of the 8th Annual Awards are:

New Application:
Award - Holoflex Ltd for “TAO”
Commendation - Holostik India Ltd for “Kit-Kat”

New or Innovative Technique in Origination:
Award - Holostik India Ltd for “Hypertech”
Commendation - Holostik India Ltd for “Fotoworld”

New or Innovative Technique in Holographic Product / Conversion:
Award - Holoflex Ltd for “Duckback”
Commendation - Holoflex Ltd for “BSES”

Security / Authentication:
Award - Holostik India Ltd “Holostik R&D”
Commendation - Holostik India Ltd for “Earthquake”

Holographic Packaging:
Award - Holostik India Ltd for “Cock Fire-Crackers”
Commendation - Holographic Security Mar. Sys. Pvt Ltd for “All Out”

Highest Growth in Holographic Product Sales:
Award - Holoflex Ltd
Commendation - Holostik India Ltd

About HoMAI Awards:
The HoMAI Award is an annual award by the Hologram Manufacturers Association of India for excellence in holography in India.

About HoMAI:
HoMAI was founded in 1998 to promote the Indian holography industry as well as to fight against counterfeiting. HoMAI is the only 2nd Association in world which deals in promoting holography and anti-counterfeiting solutions. For further details, visit: http://www.homai.org/

For more information, contact:

C S Jeena
Hologram Manufacturers Association of India
Ph: +91-4161 7369
Mb:+91-98182 81116
E-mail: info@homai.org

HoMAI 5 May 2008 : The results of election of Governing Body of Hologram Manufacturers Association of India (HoMAI) were announced day before yesterday (Saturday 3rd May 2008). The election for the governing body was held during the 8th Annual General Meeting as per guidelines of HoMAI.

Elected Members of the Governing Body for (Year 2008-2010) are as follows;

PRESIDENT:
Mr. U K Gupta – CMD (Holostik India Ltd)
E-mail:ukg@holostik.com
Website:www.holostik.com

VICE-PRESIDENT
Mr. Tarun Aggarwal – Director(Kuwer Industries Ltd)
E-mail:tarun@kuwer.com
Website:www.kuwer.com

MEMBER
Mr. G S Dhillon - MD (Alpha Lasertek India Ltd)
E-mail:dhillon@alt.co.in
Website:www.alt.co.in

MEMBER
Mr. Luv D Shriram - MD (Shriram Veritech Solutions Pvt Ltd)
E-mail:info@veritechsolutions.com
Website:www.veritechsolutions.com

MEMBER
Mr. Mukesh Goel - Director (Gopsons Papers Ltd)
E-mail: mukeshgoel@gopsons.com
Website: www.gopsons.com

CO-OPTED MEMBER
Mr. Pradip Shroff - President & MD (PRS Permacel Pvt Ltd)
E-mail: pshroff@prs-permacel.com
Website: www.prs-permacel.com

About HoMAI:
HoMAI was established in 1998 to promote the Indian holography as well as to fight against counterfeiting. HoMAI is the only 2nd Association in world dealing in high security hologram and anti-counterfeiting solution.

HoMAI has announced invitation of applications for the 8th HoMAI Annual awards for Excellence in Holography 2008.

The categories for the Award are:-
New Application (Industry Segment)
New or Innovative Technique in Origination
New or Innovative Technique in Holographic Product or conversion
Security/ Authentication Hologram
Holographic Packaging
Highest growth in the holographic product/s sales

The above awards will be presented during the Annual General Meeting being held on 3rd May 2008 at Hotel Crown Plaza, New Delhi.

The last date for submission of duly completed applications for the above awards with all enclosures is 10th April 08.

For more information contact:

C S Jeena
Secretary – HoMAI
Email: info@homai.org
Tel: +91-11-30826923
Fax: +91-11-41617369

New Delhi : 13 Feb 2008
The crime of counterfeiting currency is as old as money itself. In the past, nations had used counterfeiting as a means of warfare, such as in the War Between the States in the USA in the mid-1800s and the Bernhard Operation in Europe during the Second World War. Today, the crime of counterfeiting continues to present a potential danger to national economies and financial losses to consumers. Recent developments in photographic and computer technology, as well as printing devices, have made the production of counterfeit money relatively easy, thereby increasing the potential threat. The Special Cell of Delhi Police arrested busted a an international fake currency racket.
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