COUNTERACTING Counterfeiting.(forgery-proof tickets for the Euro 2000 soccer championship)(Brief Article)

From: Graphic Arts Monthly | Date: April 1, 2001| Author: | Copyright information

Forgery-proof tickets for the Euro 2000 soccer championship were printed using variable data on a Xeikon press.

Traditionally, high-profile soccer tournaments in Europe have been marred by widespread and sophisticated ticket forgery rings. Millions of dollars in annual advertising have been lost, soccer fans have been duped, and a much-loved sport's public image has been badly tarnished.

The Euro 2000 soccer championship, however, was different.

Last year, organizers of the championship chose Joos Printing, Turnout, Belgium, and its Xeikon DCP/32D digital color press ...

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