The KURZ Group (www.kurzusa.com / www.kurz.de) is the global leader in hot stamping technologies, producing stamping and security foils for a wide range of decorative and functional applications. The company has more than 6,000 employees, as well as 11 production facilities located throughout Europe, the United States and the Pacific region. KURZ also has over 30 international branch offices and 70 distributors and sales offices located throughout the world, providing full-service solutions that meet and exceed the requirements of individual customers in local markets. The KURZ customer support team is on standby at all times to respond to the needs of customers around the globe. KURZ hot stamping foils are utilized on a wide assortment of products including labels, folding cartons, greeting cards, automotive parts, payment/gift/loyalty cards, electronic devices, household appliances, cosmetics, textiles, furniture and numerous other items. KURZ security portfolio includes the KINEGRAM for financial instruments such as banknotes and financial cards, identification documents including passports, driver licenses and other government-issued documents; and TRUSTSEAL AND TRUSTCODE Brand Enhancement solutions, providing the ultimate in authentication and counterfeit-deterrence, aesthetic design appeal and brand communications. In addition to foils, KURZ offers a wide range of other products such as stamping tools and application machines. KURZ Transfer Products, L.P. (KTP) is the U.S.-based subsidiary of The KURZ Group (www.kurzusa.com). Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, KTP has manufacturing facilities in Charlotte and Lexington, North Carolina and regional finishing and distribution centers in Charlotte NC, Lexington NC, Chicago IL, Corona CA, New York NY, and Toronto, Ontario. inspire / create / / decorate / / / KURZ