Working with Thales over a 2 year period, Magnadata has been awarded this order on several merits but mainly the high reliability of the product following extensive testing by Thales at their development centre. The paper tickets incorporate an etched antenna, which has demonstrated a higher reliability in use than other technologies available, with high quality UV printing on both sides.

Mr Roy Colclough (Managing Director) added “it is a very rewarding conclusion to our extensive development and marketing of the Mifare Ultralight product since launching it with Philips at Cartes in 2001. It also demonstrates the strength of the skills, commitment and overall teamwork by employees based at Magnadata and Thales” Mr Bertrand Mathieu (Purchasing Director) of Thales Transportation Systems said “we chose Magnadata because their team has developed a competitive product which perfectly matches our needs. I am convinced that the cooperation between our two companies will be a great success and that it can lead to other common projects in the future. Magnadata, leaders in the production of fare collection tickets, has been producing low cost smart for several key projects with some of the world’s largest transportation companies. The company works closely with system integrators and prides itself on being able to provide and develop highly technical products and solutions from magnetic tickets to high memory PVC smart cards and limited use smart tickets, from two manufacturing sites. The company has a sales presence around the globe. Magnadata is a member of ITSO and has been