Identification Systems & Supplies
An effective and proven process of access control is a well planned and well managed site-wide Identification System, or ID System. Northeastern can provide several solutions to meet your needs. If a…
An effective and proven process of access control is a well planned and well managed site-wide Identification System, or ID System.
Northeastern can provide several solutions to meet your needs. If a small number of ID cards are required, Northeastern can produce the cards from our corporate office on an “as-needed” basis. If your needs require a higher volume of cards, Northeastern can provide you with an integrated ID printing system complete with all supplies required to handle your own needs in-house. Our senior managers would be pleased to discuss the options and recommend one that is best suited to your individual needs.
Northeastern carries a COMPLETE range of ID supplies including:
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A number of these supplies can be ordered with your full-color company logo imprinted.
Integration
There is always the opportunity to integrate your ID System with your Access Control system, therefore creating a totally integrated solution. This works by having ID’s directly printed, or adhered to swipe cards which are magnetically encoded or chip-enabled and act as the individual’s “key” to enter the building or facility. Our technical division will be able to integrate these solutions, whether you have an existing access control system, or whether a new system is the solution for you.
Why an ID Program Is a Security Control, Not Stationery
A photo ID program does real security work when it’s designed deliberately. It makes belonging visible — in a building where everyone wears a badge, the person without one is immediately apparent to every employee, which is a security layer no technology provides. It makes access decisions enforceable, since a challenge is easy when the standard is visible and awkward when it isn’t. And where badges double as access credentials, one object controls doors and identifies the holder, so issuing and revoking are a single action rather than two that drift out of sync.
Programs fail in predictable ways: photos so old they’re useless, badges that stay valid after people leave, contractors on permanent badges from a project finished two years ago, and cards so easily forged that nobody trusts them. All four are design and process problems rather than printer problems.
Two Ways to Run It
Designing a Badge That Does Its Job
Front. Use a recent, well-lit photograph large enough to recognize, together with the person’s name, organization and role. Colour-coding can distinguish roles or access levels at a glance.
Back. Include return instructions, a contact number and any emergency information the organization wants carried.
Expiry and visual distinction. Employees, contractors and visitors should be distinguishable across a room. A planned expiry and reissue cycle prevents outdated photographs and forgotten cards from remaining in circulation.
When the Badge Is Also the Key
When an ID card also opens doors, credential security matters. Older low-frequency formats can be cloned cheaply; encrypted modern credentials resist that risk. Issuing and revoking the badge then becomes the same action as granting or withdrawing physical access.
We supply the printing system, credentials and access control platform together, so formats match and one provider is accountable for the chain. [CONFIRM: formats supplied]
Card Types, Security Features and Supplies
Basic photo ID. Name, photo, organization, role. Visual identification only.
Access credentials. The badge is also the key, working with your access control system. Specify encrypted credential formats — older low-frequency proximity cards can be cloned with inexpensive equipment, which quietly undermines the whole program. [CONFIRM: credential formats supplied]
Visitor and contractor badges. Visually distinct, and ideally self-expiring — badges that change appearance after a set period so an old one can’t be reused. This closes the most common gap in otherwise well-run programs.
Security features. Holographic overlays, custom laminates, microtext and UV elements make casual forgery impractical. Worth it where a badge grants meaningful access. [CONFIRM: features available]
Supplies. Ribbons, blank and pre-printed cards, laminates, cleaning kits, holders, lanyards and reels — supplied on a standing schedule so reordering isn’t something you have to remember.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can our ID badges also open doors?
Yes, and that’s usually the right design. One credential identifies the person and controls their access, so issuing and revoking happen in a single step. See access control.
Can you print cards for us without us buying a system?
Yes — we produce cards from our office on an as-needed basis, which suits most smaller organizations.
Can you work with our existing printer?
Often, yes. We supply consumables for common commercial ID printers and can service or replace equipment as required. [CONFIRM]
How do we handle lost badges?
Deactivate the credential immediately in your access system and issue a replacement. This is precisely why badge-plus-credential programs beat mechanical keys — no rekeying, no locksmith.
One accountable provider, from planning to response.
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