Security papermill Diósgyőr Papermill (Dipa Inc

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Established in 1782, Dipa is the oldest company in Hungary dealing with the same activity at the same place in Miskolc with an environmentally friendly production in the focus. The paper mill began to produce base paper for banknotes in 1920 and has been operating as a shareholding company since 1993. The shares of the company are 100 percent owned by the Hungarian Banknote Printing Company owned by the Hungarian National Bank. In 2018 the turnover of DIPA reached €10-million and almost the half of this turnover came from export orders. With over 200 years of history, Diósgyőr Papermill (Dipa Inc.) is the only security paper manufacturer in Hungary. The firm’s slogan of ‘Tradition, security, value!’ perfectly describes a company that is continually looking for new opportunities abroad whilst maintaining stable market positions in Hungary.

Tailor-made products

The core products of Dipa Inc. are banknote and passport base papers and other official and authenticated documents such as diplomas and different certificates. Customers are mainly security printers. All products are made to meet specific needs and respond to the strict customer requirements. As a service the company offers full security product designing, holographic stripe application and preparation of watermarks. Base papers for the Hungarian forint banknotes and for Hungarian passports are being manufactured at Dipa Inc.

The factory operates with an annual capacity of 1,000 tonnes, which may sound relatively small compared to their competitors in

terms of volume, but allows Dipa to serve their customers flexibly starting from orders of even one tonne.

Focus on security

In order to meet the increasing requirements of the market and to provide the highest security for their production, Dipa Inc. lays great emphasis on the security of production and products. Due to their long traditions, production experience and modern technology Dipa Inc. has become a specialist producer of high-quality papers with different security features. In addition, one of the most important and most challenging security elements, the design of watermarks and the production of the watermark tool is being undertaken in the factory.

The armed security guards of the company monitor all stages of the production process thereby preventing any possible misuse. The entire factory area, production equipment, raw materials, protection elements and the finished products are protected by a multiple line system. The Security Department of the company coordinates and continuously develops the implemented protection system that covers all aspects of the factory operations.

It is essential to apply the highest level of safety measures while manufacturing and transporting products. The Hungarian export licensing system has an outstanding role in product safety as each and every shipment has to undergo strict control that prevents unauthorised access and counterfeiting.

Increasing foreign market presence

The main customers of the company are domestic and foreign security printing houses. Most export partners are based in Europe, but it is fair to say that Dipa Inc. products have been marketed directly or indirectly to almost one-fifth of the world. At present, export activities are carried out mainly to printing houses in EU countries, but many of the end-users of the products are located outside Europe including Africa and South East Asia. The security regulations of the company guarantee that products are manufactured in a closed system and that confidentiality and strict accounting are maintained in this trust-based industry.

Finest product design

In the factory more than half of the total 160 employees are from the Y and Z generations – innovative young enthusiasts who complement the traditional thinking of the more experienced staff.

The professional knowledge and experience of the research and development team of the company enables the firm to meet the requirements of the customers at the highest level when planning the finest product design and development processes. Dipa has regular success with product development ideas and as a result receives invites to many serious international projects.

In 2017 a new sorting and cutting machine was installed, which in addition to accelerating the production process also allows sheet-tosheet selection compared to the previous roll-to-sheet selection only. In May 2019 Dipa has made investments to implement the most modern driving system for their production line and enhance the quality and speed of production processes.

Future targets

Dipa Inc. has a highly reliable and stable ownership background and maintains a strong market position. The company has built a steady customer base which they are continuously aiming to expand.

The strategic goal of the company is to increase export sales and strengthen the existing partner relations whilst building its presence in new export markets in Europe and beyond. Dipa Inc. aims to acquire a special position in the security paper industry and intends to increase the efficiency of their operations. For more information, visit: www.dipa.hu