Certus Card Group at the forefront of card manufacturing
Certus Card Group at the forefront of card manufacturing in the UK
We are a leading manufacturer and supplier of recyclable and eco-degradable plastic cards and associated services.
We offer a full end-to-end service, supporting customers throughout the entire card journey from printing, manufacturing, and card personalisation right through to the production of branded carriers and mailing packs with a variety of delivery options available.
Cards produced to the highest standards
No matter the type of card, we approach every project with the same philosophy, combining outstanding customer service with the highest technical expertise gained over decades.
We manage the entire process in-house from its purpose-built manufacturing facility in the UK, and operates to ISO 9001, 14001 and 27001 standards.
A broad range of plastic cards & stationery
We offer a range of card formats and print on a variety of materials, all using the latest print techniques to meet our customers’ expectations of quality.
Quality, flexibility & speed of service
With full in-house printing, card production and bureau facilities, we offer everything from digital and lithographic print, to card manufacturing and mailing and fulfilment.
Card production
Our dedicated digital and lithographic manufacturing facilities each house state-of-the-art card production and finishing equipment giving us the ability to add magnetic stripes and signature panels as well as enhanced finishes such as metallic and special inks, matt/gloss lamination and surface finishes including spot UV, foil print and edging.
Card personalisation
We appreciate that card scheme requirements vary enormously, which is why we offer an extensive choice of card personalisation options including embossing, encoding, barcoding, 2D codes, thermal printing, “Drop on Demand” printing, inkjet printing and thermal re-transfer.
Mailing & fulfilment
Certus Card Group offers a holistic service for your card scheme – match mounting, inserting into liveried envelopes, and mailing completed packs directly to customers. You can leave all the hard work to us!
A history of success internationally
We work with clients across multiple markets in the UK, Europe and Worldwide across a variety of sectors including retail, finance, hotels, travel and leisure, and the public sector. Operating from a purpose-built manufacturing facility in Cheshire, we produce over 160 million plastic cards each year for FTSE 100 companies and household names including Coop Denmark, Booths and Showcase Cinemas.
Go Outdoors
“PCS is a key supplier to us and we have been happily working with them since 2010 where they have manufactured several million membership cards and fobs in a range of eco-materials. They are always very helpful and provide us with excellent service as well as quality products.”
Cineworld
“The expertise of the PCS team were invaluable when we revamped our Unlimited membership packs back in 2016, and it has been a pleasure working with them since!”
Usdaw
“PCS has been managing the print, production, personalisation and fulfilment of our membership card scheme since 2007 and have always done this to an exceptional standard.”
Holland & Barrett
“We have had the pleasure of working with PCS since we launched our rewards for life programme in 2011, during which time they produced over 25 million cards for us. PCS have always provided professional and personable client care, and their technical expertise was invaluable to us when we moved through new designs, materials, and formats.”
Lakeland
“It has been a pleasure working with the PCS team since we launched our MyLakeland card pack in 2019 during which time they have produced and mailed out over 1.5 million packs.”
Coop Denmark
“Our membership scheme is one of the largest of its type in Denmark, and PCS is a highly trusted partner of ours as we know we can rely on them to personalise our eco cards and packs and mail them out direct to our Danish customers on a daily basis.”
Awards & accreditations
We are extremely proud of our awards and accreditations.
News & insights
Certus Card Group announces key leadership appointments to drive growth and innovation
Leading UK card manufacturer Certus Card Group is pleased to announce several strategic leadership appointments aimed at strengthening its executive team, and accelerating its growth trajectory. Managing Director Paul Gerrard has appointed Adam Unsworth, Karen Warner, and Matt Dowsett to pivotal roles within the organisation, effective immediately. Paul commented, “Matt, Adam, and Karen have consistently […]
Certus Card Group named by The Sunday Times as one of the best places to work in the UK
The Sunday Times, powered by WorkL, has revealed that Certus Card Group, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of gift, hotel, loyalty and membership cards, has been named as one of the best places to work in the UK. This nationwide workplace survey honours and celebrates the UK’s top employers, which number over […]
Certus Card Group receives cyber essentials plus certification
Certus Card Group is pleased to announce the successful renewal of its Cyber Essentials Plus certification, demonstrating its commitment to protecting customers’ valuable data. Cyber Essentials is a government-backed certification scheme designed to help businesses of all sizes keep their and their customers’ data safe from cyber-attacks. Offering two levels of certification, Cyber Essentials is […]
Q&A with Jonathan Elsegood
How long have you worked at Certus Card Group? 6 Years. What do you do day to day at work? Develop existing clients while looking for new business. Which famous person do you most look like? Peter Crouch or Kris Marshall. Who would you invite to your dream dinner party? Tony Blair and Stephen Fry. […]
