In 1999, Cartamundi took over Swiss AGMüller as its first acquisition. Later in 2001, it was integrated with Urania Verlags AG (its parent company) which enabled Cartamundi to strengthen its position on the world market of Tarot cards. In addition, Cartamundi Nordic was also founded in 1999.

In 2000, the German company Altenburger und Stralsunder Spielkarten was integrated into Cartamundi. Also in that year, Cartamundi Hungary Kft. was established in Budapest, Hungary.

In 2002, in order to further strengthen Cartamundi’s position on the German market, Spielkartenfabrik Altenburg was acquired. In the same year, Cartamundi Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. and Cartamundi España were established to give a better service to the regional customers.

In 2003, Cartamundi gained control of Games & Print Services, Ltd., an important player in the U.K. print services and games assembly business.

In 2005, Cartamundi acquired 50% shares of Copag, the world renowned manufacturer of 100% plastic playing cards. Cartamundi also expanded to Poland by acquiring Dertor Poland.

In 2006, as a result of the tremendous growth in the U.S. market, Cartamundi acquired Yaquinto Printing Company. Established in Dallas, Texas in 1961, Yaquinto provides a complete turnkey service from prepress through fulfillment and delivery. Specializing in UV & plastic printing, trading cards & collectibles, card games, POS/POP items and folding cartons, Yaquinto is the largest acquisition in Cartamundi’s history!

In mid-2007, Cartamundi USA Headquarters was relocated from Kingsport to the Yaquinto facility in Dallas. To accomodate the growth, a new state-of-the-art building is in development for 2008.

Renovation of a new 300,000 sq. ft. facility in Dallas began in September 2008. By January of 2009, after more than a year of engineers, contractors, inspectors and movers, Cartamundi USA fully occupied its new home.

2010 sees Cartamundi expanding in new and exciting directions, including expanding commerical packaging capabilities. The addition of a KBA Rapida 106 41-inch 10-color full-UV perfecting press has dramatically expanded print offerings and improved the overall workflow. The future is bright for Cartamundi USA!

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