Precision Card Services at the forefront of card manufacturing in the UK
PCS is a leading manufacturer and supplier of recyclable and eco-degradable plastic cards and associated services.
We offer a full end-to-end service, supporting customers throughout the entire card journey from printing, manufacturing, and card personalisation right through to the production of branded carriers and mailing packs with a variety of delivery options available.
Cards produced to the highest standards
No matter the type of card, we approach every project with the same philosophy, combining outstanding customer service with the highest technical expertise gained over decades.
PCS manages the entire process in-house from its purpose-built manufacturing facility in the UK, and operates to ISO 9001, 14001 and 27001 standards.
A broad range of plastic cards & stationery
We offer a range of card formats and print on a variety of materials, all using the latest print techniques to meet our customers’ expectations of quality.
Quality, flexibility & speed of service
With full in-house printing, card production and bureau facilities, we offer everything from digital and lithographic print, to card manufacturing and mailing and fulfilment.
Card production
Our dedicated digital and lithographic manufacturing facilities each house state-of-the-art card production and finishing equipment giving us the ability to add magnetic stripes and signature panels as well as enhanced finishes such as metallic and special inks, matt/gloss lamination and surface finishes including spot UV, foil print and edging.
Card personalisation
We appreciate that card scheme requirements vary enormously, which is why we offer an extensive choice of card personalisation options including embossing, encoding, barcoding, 2D codes, thermal printing, “Drop on Demand” printing, inkjet printing and thermal re-transfer.
Mailing & fulfilment
Precision Card Services® offers a holistic service for your card scheme – match mounting, inserting into liveried envelopes, and mailing completed packs directly to customers. You can leave all the hard work to us!
A history of success internationally
PCS works with clients across multiple markets in the UK, Europe and Worldwide across a variety of sectors including retail, finance, hotels, travel and leisure, and the public sector. Operating from a purpose-built manufacturing facility in Cheshire, we produce over 160 million plastic cards each year for FTSE 100 companies and household names including Coop Denmark, Booths and Showcase Cinemas.
Go Outdoors
“PCS is a key supplier to us and we have been happily working with them since 2010 where they have manufactured several million membership cards and fobs in a range of eco-materials. They are always very helpful and provide us with excellent service as well as quality products.”
Cineworld
“The expertise of the PCS team were invaluable when we revamped our Unlimited membership packs back in 2016, and it has been a pleasure working with them since!”
Usdaw
“PCS has been managing the print, production, personalisation and fulfilment of our membership card scheme since 2007 and have always done this to an exceptional standard.”
Holland & Barrett
“We have had the pleasure of working with PCS since we launched our rewards for life programme in 2011, during which time they produced over 25 million cards for us. PCS have always provided professional and personable client care, and their technical expertise was invaluable to us when we moved through new designs, materials, and formats.”
Lakeland
“It has been a pleasure working with the PCS team since we launched our MyLakeland card pack in 2019 during which time they have produced and mailed out over 1.5 million packs.”
Coop Denmark
“Our membership scheme is one of the largest of its type in Denmark, and PCS is a highly trusted partner of ours as we know we can rely on them to personalise our eco cards and packs and mail them out direct to our Danish customers on a daily basis.”
Awards & accreditations
We are extremely proud of our awards and accreditations.
PCS news & insights
The emotional value of gift cards
It’s a symbolic gesture, shows appreciation and creates a connection with another, the act of giving a gift is part of our evolutionary history. Physical cards remain the most popular option for gift cards and vouchers, for both consumers and businesses. As we move into the gift-giving season, we look at not just the monetary […]
Louise Ray named Marketing & Communications Director of the year
Louise Ray of Precision Card Services (PCS) has been named as Marketing & Communications Director of the Year by Acquisition International Magazine in its 8th annual Influential Businesswoman Awards. The awards recognise and shine a light upon women who are a driving force for innovation, change, and empowerment. From interior design to holistic arts education, […]
Precision Card Services acquired by Woodberry Packaging
Precision Card Services (PCS), one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of fully recyclable plastic cards and associated services has been acquired by Woodberry Packaging Ltd from original PCS founder Tim Holt. Having started the business in 1993, Tim more recently bought out his co-founder Rob Nicholls, in 2021 to take sole control of the business, […]
4 benefits of gift cards for your business
Gift cards are more popular than ever, with sales of physical gift cards having increased post-pandemic. From fashion and cosmetics to subscriptions and experience days, whatever your business model, gift cards are a fantastic way to boost revenue, build customer loyalty, increase online and in-store traffic and grow your business. Here are just four of […]
