Kurz was established in the late 1800's, in Germany, and has grown into one of the major international suppliers of hot stamping technology in the world. With production facilities in Europe, The United States, and the Pacific, 17 international branch offices, it employs more than 2,600 people worldwide. Kurz is renown for its high quality management system which is based on DIN EN ISO 9001. Development of new products such as, magnetic and hologram foils and thermal transfer tapes is ongoing and Kurz leads the field in these areas. The Kurz products are used in a wide range of industries, such as, packaging, greeting cards, electronic devices, household appliances, cosmetics, textiles, automotive parts, and numerous other industries.