Evolis, global supplier of identification solutions

About us

Evolis, global supplier of identification solutions

To be and to continue to be the global leader in decentralized printing of personalized cards: That’s been our ambition for 20 years. And tomorrow? We will be extending the field of possibilities to…

Let’s identify what matters

Making it possible to identify people and assets that matter – that means opening up endless possibilities. It means helping to create a more open and secure world. It means making it possible for everyone to fully enjoy their freedom, enjoying more flexibility, ease and harmony.

The President’s words

For 20 years, we’ve empowered millions of organizations and businesses to identify what matters to them. Being recognized opens doors and creates opportunities – all with complete security. At the beginning of this new decade, we are making this our new mission.
Emmanuel Picot, Chairman and CEO, Evolis

World leader in the instant issuance of ID cards

Evolis has developed a recognized expertise in instant and decentralized card and badge issuance, thanks to a wide range of plastic card personalization systems.

These card printers are recommended depending on the particular requirements: type of printing required, encoding features, card life, security level and volume of cards to be printed.

In addition, Evolis has extended its range with several printers designed for specific projects, including print modules dedicated to self-service terminals.

The Evolis range covers all requirements, from simple printing in small batches to the complete customization of secure technological cards in large volumes.

A complete offer for identification purposes

To meet all card personalization needs, we have initiated a diversification strategy by developing an additional offer around card printers, which are Evolis’ core business.

We offer a complete range of consumables, specially developed to ensure optimal print quality with our printing systems. Easily recognizable under the Evolis High Trust® brand name, these consumables offer a wide variety of options and some of the lowest costs per card on the market.

To facilitate the creation of cards, from the simplest to the most elaborate, we provide intuitive and powerful card personalization software that incorporates the best options and encoding features for the creation of all types of badges.

Signature pads in conjunction with an Evolis card printer and a computer let you integrate a signature directly into the card design and so increase the level of card security.

And in order to protect cards or to facilitate the wearing of a badge, our offer includes many identification accessories: badge holders, zips, clips, lanyards, etc.

Did you know?

The Evolis Group was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Beaucouzé, near Angers (France), where its only production center is also located. The proximity of our design office to our production unit allows us to offer customized solutions in the best possible timeframe and with the most favorable conditions, while guaranteeing maximum quality control.

To strengthen its international development, Evolis has several subsidiaries around the world. In 2005, the first one was created in the United States (Miami), followed the year after by the one in Singapore. In 2012, Evolis acquires Sogedex Accessories (Paris), specialized in the distribution of identification accessories. The Group expanded its development in Asia with the opening of subsidiaries in India (Mumbai) in 2013, and in China (Shanghai) in 2014. In 2017, Evolis set up a sales office in Boston.

With 7 major locations and a presence in 140 countries, Evolis continues its international development and is able to meet the standard and specific requirements of its customers and partners.


Key figures:

  • 360 employees (15 nationalities)
  • No. 1 in the world for instant payment card printing
  • Exports account for 90 % of sales
  • 400 official distributors in 140 countries
  • Number of printers installed: 385,000
  • 43,500 printers produced in 2020
  • + 600 million cards per year personalized with Evolis systems • ISO 9001 certified company

Evolis’ know-how is recognized by system integrators, key accounts and end-users for small to large-scale projects in a wide variety of markets.

You too can benefit from Evolis’s leadership, the tried-and-tested quality of its solutions, and its international expertise!

Evolis is part of HID Global, an Assa Abloy Company

In September 2023, Evolis has been acquired by HID Global, part of Assa Abloy, and leader in trusted identity solutions.

This strategic move brings together the strengths of both entities, enhancing our ability to serve with excellence all our clients globally.

By combining HID Global’s market presence and expertise with Evolis’ reputation and dedication to innovation and customer-centric solutions, we are committed to push the boundaries of what is possible in secure identification solutions and ensure that Evolis remains a trusted brand and partner for organizations worldwide.