Transforming card production for a sustainable future
Plastkort.nu combines in-house UV printing, a scalable web-to-print platform and a phased transition to plastic-free materials to become the operating system of the card industry.
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Executive Summary
A recurring market, ready for disruption
The global demand for physical cards — ID badges, membership cards, loyalty cards, access cards, event passes — remains strong. Every new term, hire and loyalty programme generates recurring need for secure, personalised cards.
Yet the industry has been stagnant: most cards are still PVC, and ordering is largely manual. Plastkort.nu, a unit of Cixma Group AB, is building a technology-enabled, sustainable alternative — with recurring revenue, higher margins and the potential to disrupt a fragmented market.
The Problem
A stagnant industry on an unsustainable path
Environmental impact
Most cards are made from PVC, a petroleum-based plastic. EU regulation and customer expectations are pushing the industry toward a circular, plastic-free future.
Manual workflows
Quoting via email, spreadsheets for data, offline proof approvals and disconnected billing systems limit scalability and increase production errors.
Lack of innovation
Traditional print suppliers offer static services, low-cost vendors lack enterprise features, and few players invest in materials or high-quality UV printing.
Market Opportunity
Essential across sectors, expanding through smart cards
Schools, gyms, employers, retailers, event organisers and public agencies all rely on physical cards. While digital credentials are replacing some use cases, high-trust environments still require secure, tamper-resistant cards.
RFID and NFC adoption is expanding the role of smart cards in access control and cashless payments. Plastkort.nu targets this broad demand with a platform built for variable data, secure authentication and enterprise integration.
Sectors served
Education, healthcare, events, gyms, retail, public sector
Market shape
Fragmented — many small print shops and resellers
Growth driver
RFID / NFC smart card adoption
Target buyer
B2B enterprise, resellers, white-label partners
Product Portfolio
Built to serve every card use case
Core card products
Accessories
Use cases
Our Solution
A digital platform and sustainable production
Hardware, software and materials innovation — combined into a superior customer experience.
In-house production in Gävle
Modernised facility with UV printing and ArtisJet Proud equipment for faster lead times, quality control and supplier independence.
UV-based printing
Material flexibility, faster curing, premium visual quality and 8000+ CR80 cards per ink set — laying the foundation for sustainable substrates.
Digital platform
Secure web-to-print portal: templates, variable data, real-time proofing, Mobilt BankID authentication, order tracking and self-service reorders.
ERPNext / Frappe backbone
Operational core for customers, quotes, production, invoicing and support — integrated with BarTender for production and Billecta for billing.
Variable-data workflows
Unique names, photos, IDs, QR/barcodes, RFID/NFC and validity per card — imported from spreadsheets, validated and previewed before production.
White-label & resellers
Neutral packaging, partner pricing and API ordering let resellers offer cards under their own brand while Plastkort.nu handles production.
Business Model
Five reinforcing revenue streams
Direct production revenue
Digital, offset and UV printed cards, sustainable alternatives, RFID/NFC and magnetic stripe cards plus accessories.
Service revenue
Design assistance, file preparation, express production, variable-data handling, proof management and template setup.
Platform revenue
Secure customer portals, enterprise API setup, recurring account agreements, digital verification and premium support.
Reseller revenue
White-label fulfilment, reseller portals, commission reporting and volume-based agreements across multiple verticals.
Future hardware revenue
Sale or leasing of the planned proprietary printer, consumables, service agreements and software licences.
Traction & Roadmap
A clear path from MVP to international scale
Q1–Q2 2026
- Finalise investor documentation and operational data room.
- Validate current production capacity.
- Launch MVP of the platform and begin customer portal rollout.
- Finalise white-label model and start sustainable material testing.
- Prepare Sweden-focused customer acquisition campaigns.
Q3–Q4 2026
- Expand UV production workflows and complete BarTender automation.
- Complete Billecta billing integration and launch reseller pilots.
- Launch enterprise API pilots.
- Receive first proprietary printer unit and produce validation samples.
Q1–Q2 2027
- Scale Swedish B2B sales and expand the reseller network.
- Launch pilots in Denmark, Finland and Norway.
Q3–Q4 2027
- Build a hardware commercialisation plan.
- Strengthen the enterprise API offering and expand the white-label partner network.
Q1 2028
- Evaluate Nordic traction and prepare Germany launch.
- Present validated production, platform and material metrics.
- Plan next funding round or strategic partnership.
Competitive Landscape
Differentiated on every axis
Integrated workflow
Seamless journey from order to production, billing and support — eliminating the manual handoffs that constrain traditional printers.
Enterprise functionality
Secure portals, variable-data handling, API ordering and reseller logic — capabilities low-cost vendors cannot easily replicate.
Hardware plus software
Full-service production today and a planned proprietary printer tomorrow — beyond what desktop printer vendors offer.
Card-specific expertise
RFID/NFC encoding, variable-data workflows and reseller logic purpose-built for card production — not generic web-to-print.
Team
Backed by Cixma Group
An entrepreneurial group building brands across digital business, printing technology, software, automation, e-commerce and customer experience.
Plastkort.nu
Card production, e-commerce capability and recurring B2B demand — the focus of this investment case.
WEBBAB
Digital production company specialising in websites, webshops, apps and animation. Software and execution capacity.
Recensioner.app
Review management SaaS platform — adds automation know-how and subscription experience.
Risk Factors & Mitigation
Risks identified, mitigations in place
| Risk | Mitigation |
|---|---|
Hardware development delays or underperformance The proprietary printer may not achieve the targeted output or cost reduction. | Present as development targets subject to validation. Maintain production growth independent of proprietary hardware and validate through staged testing. |
Sustainable materials underperform New substrates may not match PVC's durability. | Begin with short-lifecycle applications and expand only after material tests confirm print quality, durability and certification. |
Platform scope and launch delays Building a comprehensive platform could slow time to market. | Start with high-value pilot customers, provide robust documentation and support, and allow manual ordering in parallel. |
International expansion slower than planned Cultural, regulatory or logistical hurdles may delay Nordic or German entry. | Phase entry market by market, use localised partners and validate traction before scaling. |
Partner quality in white-label model Resellers may not meet service standards. | Implement partner onboarding, SLAs and controlled product catalogues to maintain quality. |
Over-reliance on AI support AI-assisted support could reduce service quality if used in isolation. | Use AI as an assistive layer with human escalation; train models on card-specific workflows. |
Investor FAQ
Questions investors ask
Straight answers to the most common questions and objections.
Conclusion
A scalable investment at the intersection of production, sustainability and automation
Request the full investor brief or get in touch with Johan Lindberg to discuss the opportunity.
Cixma Group AB · Johan Lindberg · johan@cixma.se