SICPA is a provider of secured authentication, identification, and traceability solutions and services. Founded in 1927 and headquartered in Lausanne, the privately-owned Swiss company has been a long-trusted advisor to governments, central banks, high-security printers, and industries for more than 70 years. SICPA has been at the forefront of research and innovation in security inks, which are at the core of the company's expertise. These inks and special features protect the majority of the world's banknotes, security, and value documents from counterfeiting and fraud.