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Depuis bientôt 40 ans, EKA protège durablement vos cartes et badges

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The EKA story

Since 1988, we've been helping you develop your card protection projects.

1988

Founding of EKA - Erich Kräml et Associés

Specializing in the design and marketing of rigid cases to extend the life of smart cards over the long term

1990

Anti-Forgetting" card cover - Patent N°9014402

1995

EurEKA™" mnemonic card cover - Patent N°9511241

1996

Lancement du protège-carte ultra plat référence PUC™

1997

Lancement des étuis à poussoir : référence S5 et protège-carte à conversion Francs/Euros – Brevet n°9713741

1998

Lancement des porte-badges références CLL et CLP sécuritaires avec clip de fermeture amovible grâce à une clé d’ouverture

2007

Innovation d’un nouveau système de protège-carte avec extraction coulissante : le ClickCarte™ Brevet n°1954159 – Marque n°3523509

2009

Création de l’étui blindé pour carte de crédit : le ClickCarte™ anti-rfid/nfc – Brevet n°0953947

Company taken over by daughter Marina Kräml

2011

Développement de la gamme Security, variante sécuritaire du modèle ClickCarte™ – Brevet n°1157612

2012

Modernisation du logo historique : plus arrondi et toujours inscrit dans une forme losangée

EKA : précurseur avec l’injection des protège-cartes en un nouveau bioplastique à base d’algues brunes : l’Algoblend™

2013

Lancement de l’étui pliable : le ClipsiCarte™ – Modèle n° 20132172 – Marque n°4004241

2015

Développement d’une nouvelle gamme de porte-badges : le ClipsiBadge™ – Modèle n°20150616 – Marque n°154150216

2018

Lancement du nouveau porte-carte muni d’un blindage anti-rfid/nfc référence CLRF – Marque n°18 4 493 371

2021

Naissance du KeepCarte™, notre nouveau protège-carte en PLA – Modèle n°008676480-0001- Marque n°21 4 780 803

2022

Innovation through the use of new eco-friendly materials

Le “Régénéré” : matière 100 % recyclée et 100 % recyclable

2023

New visual identity: the smart-card logo illustrates EKA's commitment to its core business

EKA CSR policy - Creating sustainable card cases Made in France for 35 years

Plastic injection workshops in Brittany

Case production in ISO 9001 Version 2015 certified workshops

All our models are manufactured to ergonomic standards and high quality criteria, in compliance with REACh - Registration, Evaluation and Authorization of Chemicals. Our card protectors are fully recyclable (excluding PLA and rfid-nfc shielding labels).

Our cardholders are protected by international patents, trademarks and/or registered designs.

Our plastic injection workshops are ISO 9001 v. 2015 certified.
Assembly and packaging of parts, as well as part of the printing process, are carried out in sheltered workshops (ESAT-ADAPEI) or prison centers.

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EKA has become a reference in the professional card sector.

Designer and manufacturer of protective cases since 1988, the EKA range is at the cutting edge of design and technical innovation.

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Manufacturing in France and a historical part in Germany ensure the impeccable quality that has made EKA such a success.

Les procédés de fabrication de nos étuis vous permet de protéger vos cartes durablement.
La production en France et en Allemagne est rigoureusement contrôlée tant au niveau de la qualité de la matière première que des process normés de fabrication, à la différence des pays low-cost (par exemple en Asie).

CSR policy

We're convinced that our cases need to be stylish as well as strong and practical.

We offer a wide range of cases, each with its own special features to meet your needs as closely as possible.
Thanks to our different ranges, discover the protective case that's right for you.
Personalization to your image combines protection and communication: print areas are available by clicking on the "Personalization" button.

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EKA card and badge holders protect all types of cards in 85 x 54 mm iso format. Fully recyclable, the cases are manufactured to ergonomic standards and high quality criteria. Our ISO 9001 version 2015-certified production facilities guarantee conformity, lead times and traceability.