Why Cards Plus?

With a growing number of companies in South Africa who having offerings to the Plastic Card industry, perhaps you are wondering why you should buy from Cards Plus.

What would be the advantage you would have in our being your supplier?

1. We are a South African Manufacturer of Plastic cards -we do not bring our preprinted
cards from China or the United States -we print and manufacture our own at our factory in Johannesburg. What is the advantage to you, the client?

a. Speedy service – our standard turnaround time, express and next day service all have set new benchmarks in South Africa
b. Flexibility – need to check if your colour looks the way you want on your card? You can
run a sample – or better yet, utilize our standard and speedy Hard Copy Proofing service –
then make adjustments if it isn’t the way you had dreamed.
c. Quality Control – if there should be any issues with your cards after approval of the hard copy, you have immediate recourse for addressing the issue - and (see point 2b) we will stand by our product and if we have made a mistake, we will fix it!
d. We are creating jobs in South Africa and keeping your money in our economy
e. Come and visit us for a tour!

2. We only represent the best quality products

a. From our equipment to the type of plastic we print on – we do not buy junk! What we
offer our clients is tried and tested by us to be of excellent quality. We don’t cut corners to
increase our margins or decrease our pricing.
b. We believe so strongly in our product that we offer our own guarantees on our products.

3. We have a variety of solutions to meet every need – are you budget sensitive, time critical or need a flexible solution? We have products and services to meet each of these.

4. We offer full support and training if needed
Having trouble getting your software to work? Does your printer need to be serviced? We
can help. Perhaps you need a new printer but don’t know how to work it? We will be very
happy to train you.

5. Our Brain Trust – a great resource for consultation

With over 23 years in the auto ID industry, and a vast amount of experience and knowledge, we have trained up knowledgeable staff and have the resources to assist you with deciding what the best solution is for your requirement.

We believe strongly that you deserve the best, and we strive to offer you what you need.

Please feel free to contact us if there is anything we can do to assist you
0861 16 CARDS (22737) or +27 11 894 2914 www.cardsplus.co.za

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The Answer to Your Problem: The Cards Plus Solution

Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines the word solution as:

a: an action or process of solving a problem
b : an answer to a problem : explanation; specifically : a set of values of the variables that satisfies an equation.

This term is the newest buzzword in our industry - it is appearing more and more in advertising and marketing campaigns and popping up in websites and blogs. Its definition however it can mean different things to different people.

At CardsPlus, we have modeled ourselves from the beginning to be a solution-based company.

First, we believe that knowledge is power in the hands of our clients - therefore, we do our best to educate through our website, newsletters and consultation regarding the technology, terminology and products. Providing our clients with this makes them a more informed consumer and gives them the ability to choose what they need without having to blindly trust a salesperson who may have only one agenda.

Second, we have positioned ourselves with a full range of products offering many different ways to approach a project.

If you are budget conscious, we have a perfect option to print for you or provide you with your own card printer;

If you are time restrained, we have excellent service offerings including Quickcards and Just in Time service;

If you require high level technology, we have products specifically designed and uniquely positioned as well as trained and certified staff who can consult, train and install for you.

(click here for an overview of the services and products we offer)

Third, we can offer you educated advice if you require. We have years of experience in this industry including implementation of many different types of solutions into many different applications, including high end government solutions, retail environments and membership platforms.

We feel that our approach to the term "Solution" is a full rounded approach - offering not
just one angle, but many - giving you the result you require.

We would love the opportunity to discuss with you the project you are working on - be it a straightforward implementation, or a complex multifaceted project - to help you to determine what you require to complete your goals and get your project rolling.

Contact us at 011 894 3914 or 086 16 CARDS or email us at moreinfoplease@cardsplus.co.za to speak to one of our helpful team.

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The CardsPlus Approach to Environmental Concerns

A rising awareness is taking hold in South Africa regarding our responsibilities in relation to the beautiful land we have been blessed with. Terminology such as "carbon footprint", "eco-efficiency" and "biodiversity" is becoming more and more a part of our language.

At CardsPlus we believe that the correct approach to being environmentally conscientious involves taking into account the entire picture - and finding a solution that addresses the entire requirement. We believe this is the environmentally responsible way to loving our planet.

It is a general consensus that the methodology of "reduce, reuse and recycle" is the model to follow.

Consider these thoughts:

• Is the use of a "biodegradeable plastic" going to reduce the number of cards needed? Most biodegradable products do not last as long as alternatives such as PET plastic or even PVC.
• Is the plastic of choice going to accomplish the requirement we have for the use of the card - ie branding? strength? security? Different plastics offer different benefits
• Is the plastic of choice able to be reused in a different form? Or alternatively can it safely be disposed of? PLA or Biodegradeable plastic cannot be reused by design, but is meant to "compost", however there are no correct composting landfills in South Africa. PVC produces an emission which is not good for the environment in general, however it is the most easily recycled into other products. PET however, has a longer life and is a carbon based plastic - having less of an impact on the environment.

In light of the "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle" methodology, CardsPlus has implemented the following in its offerings and practices:

• We recycle our plastic, and offer a recycling option to our local clients. For those outside of the Johannesburg area, we are in process of developing a network of recycling stations where our clients can organize for their used plastic cards to be recycled into new products such as field pipes.
• We offer a variety of plastics to our clients to enable them to address the best solution for their requirements
• We offer services, such as a Just In Time service, which enables our large volume clients to reap the benefits of ordering just as they need - reducing the number of out of date cards on the floor.

Feel free to contact any of our helpful team at CardsPlus to discuss which solution best fits your requirement. +27 (0)11 894 3914 or email moreinfoplease@cardsplus.co.za

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