Welcome to Card Technology Services (Pty) Ltd
Plastic card manufacturing in South Africa, since 1989
Custom card manufacturing, ID card printers, ribbons and accessories—with expert support for your organisation.
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Manufactured locally in Isando, Gauteng. From student and membership cards to secure RFID transport cards, we help you choose the right solution for your project.
Cards produced in our own factory.
Local manufacturing and support
Of our electricity generated on site in 2025
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ID Card Printers & Ribbons
Desktop printers and consumables for in-house card printing.
RapID
Cloud ID Card Printing
Capture photos and details, then print ID cards from your browser.
USED · DEMO · REFURBISHED
More printers. Less spend.
Explore used card printers with as-new guarantees, including SMART 31S units with very low print counts. A practical way to save when equipping several sites.
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Responsible local manufacturing
Our on-site solar generation supplied 75% of our electricity in 2025 and reduced CO₂ emissions by 125 tonnes.
Our SAVA Green Tick certificate is valid from May 2026 to May 2027. View the certificate for the certification details.
Cards for your organisation
Plan your card requirements with guidance for your application.
Student ID cards
Plan artwork, personalisation, campus-system requirements and student intake quantities.
RFID transport cards
We manufacture secure RFID transport cards, including CIPURSE-compatible and MIFARE cards. Discuss ticketing compatibility and phased rollout quantities.
Expert support for your card project
Get personal guidance on card manufacturing, printer selection, ribbons, accessories and card printing software. Tell us what you need, and our team will help you choose a solution that fits your project.
Your cards. Your business. Your privacy.
We respect the privacy of our customers and the card products we manufacture for them. We do not disclose customer identities or showcase their card projects.
There is no strict minimum order quantity, although we recommend 500 or more cards for cost-efficient custom or bulk production. Use the form below to share your requirements. A sales specialist will review your enquiry and contact you to discuss the next steps.