Customer obsessed, Agile, Relentless & never Done, we set the Standard!

About Ingenia

A second generation family business, we are a UK based card manufacturer, and ID card systems distributor. We set the standard for card production and industry integrity.

Specialising in the Identification and Access Control sectors

Who We Are

Ingenia delivers specialist expertise in Identification and Access Control, manufacturing all types of RFID credentials and ID products. As a trusted UK manufacturer, we provide cost-effective solutions for some of the world’s most forward-thinking companies.

We combine custom products with stock solutions in one streamlined package, giving resellers an agile and reliable supply chain partner.

Our goal is simple: to be a trusted partner by supplying high-quality credentials and personalisation systems along with expert advice and service that meets today’s needs and tomorrow’s challenges.

Digital printer
Octopus data management

2025

Data done better

Launched our bespoke digital card issuance and data management platform Octopus giving our customers the ability to manage credentials remotely

Hotel RFID card

2024

Checking in

Successfully secured global supply contracts with the top hotel brands in the world

Company History

2021

EMEA expansion

Acquisition of NFC Supply & ID Supply to expand our European reach and consolidate our offering on the continent

Company History

2020

Growing stateside

Established the Ingenia USA facility to extend our reach west and align with our American client base

Ingenia headquarters

2019

Growing fast

Moved to new 50,000 sqft facility in Bristol establishing our HQ, main bureau and chip programming facility

wickes card in mx

2014

Getting recognised

Ingenia invests in certifications for the future

Company History

2009

Time to accessorise

Acquired Thomas Walker to consolidate ID accessories manufacturing offering

Litho Press Modern

2005

Taking control

Developed our end-to-end manufacturing process for RFID credentials

Trade site use

2001

Exclusive access

Launched our trade only online platform giving customers the ability to order over 300,000 products for next day delivery

Card Machine

1998

New abilities

Invested in machinery for card enhancement including adding slots, punches and signature panels to cards

FOTODEK card inspection

1993

Making our mark

FOTODEK®️ the UK’s first clean blank plastic card range was manufactured and stocked for trade resellers, producing premium results and prolonging printer lifespans

Card security features

1980

Enhancing security

As a former engineer Andrew Baker Sr developed cost effective security features for cards and built automated machinery to apply secure card features

William Andrew Baker

1976

Where it all started

Company founder Andrew Baker Sr left the aerospace industry to create Ingenia (formerly Bristol Business Cards) in a Bristol basement in the UK

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Ingenia Today

Card programming bureau

Agile Card Manufacture

Ingenia operates as a global manufacturer with sites in the UK, USA and EU. We produce cards under ISO9001 manufacturing standards using a plethora of techniques including traditional Litho printing and the latest in Digital processes, supplying some of the most secure card schemes in the world employing a host of security features to make cards anti fraud with guaranteed quality.

RFID technology

RFID Supply Chain

An official partner of global chip manufacturers we craft RFID products with an end-to-end manufacturing process. Manufacturing chips from the raw chip wafer into a finished credential, we encode and print custom product and build supply chain resilience for the access control industry leaders.

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Service Excellence

With dedicated account management and technical support behind every product, we lead the industry in client service worldwide. Whether we’re manufacturing in the UK or supplying complete systems on the other side of the world, Ingenia goes beyond supply becoming a partner in time-sensitive and technically demanding projects.

Our Services

Card Manufacture, personalisation and mailing

We use Litho, Digital and Screen printing to balance speed, quality and value, supported by high-speed thermal and DOD personalisation. Our card mailing services cover everything from camera matching and attaching to folding, insertion and postage streamlined with mail sorting and direct delivery to the customer.

RFID services

Production of all types of RFID technology incorporated into cards, credentials and access control readers. Access to the largest stocks of chips through utilising direct distribution partnerships with chip manufacturers globally.

Access Control

We produce a full range of RFID technology for access control, including cards, wearable credentials and more. Through direct partnerships with leading chip manufacturers we give our clients access to a comprehensive chip inventory ensuring reliable supply, flexibility, and seamless integration into door access systems.

Ingenia Digital

The Ingenia digital range has been developed to grant you access to a solution for every possible requirement, whether it be cloud based instant ID credential issuance, licence or pass verification, or mobile access control via mobile friendly door readers.

ID Card Printer Systems and Accessories

Official distributors for multiple leading printer brands we stock everything from the printer, software to ribbons, cards, and lanyards. Our experienced technical support team are on hand to deal with any queries.

Card Design & Security

Our artwork team have over 50 years of combined experience in designing anti counterfeit features into high security card schemes. The Ingenia secure suite of security features can be utilised cost effectively to provide great value card enhancement and prevention against cloning.

Identification

Work with the ID experts for the most secure and high quality credentials

Door Access

Supporting the access control industry with our range of solutions

Print Management & Mailing

Secure mailing and fulfilment services with direct delivery globally

Transportation

Supporting the mass transit industry with a variety of RFID solutions

Delivering the Ultimate Brands with the Best Partnerships