Georgios Tziovaras is the Global Business Development Manager at Covestro (Identification, Specialty Films), supporting the global business development of products which Covestro offers in the market of security document manufacturing. Georgios has been in the secure identification industry for over 20 years. Prior to joining Covestro, Georgios was the regional business development manager for Bayer Material Science (Identification, Specialty Films) where he was responsible for product and application development in the ID document films solutions. Georgios Tziovaras holds a diploma in manufacturing engineering on polymers processing industries.
This presentation explores innovative thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) substrate technologies designed specifically for security printing applications. We introduce next-generation polymer substrate with enhanced printability and security features, offering new possibilities for secure document and identification solutions. The advanced substrate formulation features improved mechanical properties and exceptional process stability during offset and intaglio printing process. These developments address growing market demands for sophisticated anti-counterfeiting measures while maintaining material durability and processing efficiency. The presentation will highlight key material properties, processing advantages, and potential applications in the evolving security printing sector.