"Expiring badges bring a higher level of security to visitor management and people/personnel identification," says Eddy Willems, European business manager, CIPI Europe B.V. "This has become an increasingly important first line of protection, and security professionals are looking for more efficient and integrated ways to manage and monitor who enters and exits a facility. Issuing plain, hand written paper badges at a reception desk simply does not provide adequate protection or information for tracking visitors, temporary employees and contractors."

Unlike conventional badges, TEMPbadge expiring badges change colour from white to red after a specific length of time (expiry times available are half day, full day, one week and one month) providing security personnel with instant visual indication of a user's status. As a result, they cannot be reused, altered or transferred like conventional paper badges. In addition, TEMPbadge expiring badges can be used with any visitor management software and can be printed using a variety of printers, including direct thermal, inkjet and laser, to deliver the highest levels of visual security.

TEMPbadge offers a full range of expiring badge products, including:

TIMEbadge manual or direct thermal printable badges, with the patented gradual colour change which is highly visible even from a distance. Available in four expiry time frames, TIMEbadge is available in a variety of designs including visitor, vendor, temporary and contractor.

ONEstep TIMEbadge, the fastest way to issue secure badges. The user simply writes on the badge, peels away the liner, presses together and issues to the visitor. ONEstep is ideal for high volume visitor traffic, expiring in one day to prevent badge reuse.

TIMEjet computer printable expiring adhesive badge, the only fully expiring ID badge that prints directly from an inkjet or laser printer. Quick and easy to use, TIMEjet can be printed in colour or black and white, and customized with text, photo or graphics for enhanced security.

TEMPcard expiring single-use PVC ID badge, a single use badge that prints from any PVC card printer. Ideal for outdoor use or anytime a plastic badge is preferred; TEMPcard can be worn in a badge holder or as a clip-on.

TIMEspot and TIMEtoken expiring indicators, an easy way to add expiry technology to any badge or photo ID. Choose from direct thermal printable or computer printable versions; either way they are a convenient, customizable and affordable way to add security to badging.

CIPI also offers a wide variety of badge attachments including lanyards, clips, badgeholders and much more, to meet all visitor management, employee, and other badging needs.

"We will be offering TEMPbadge products exclusively via CIPI Europe Key Partners," says Willems. "Interested prospects should contact CIPI Europe for a key partner in their area."