
Repurposing old banknotes through BFE®
Banknote fiber extraction (BFE®) has real-world applications that banks can turn to in an era of increasing environmental responsibility.
From printworks to ATMs, a resilient cash cycle safeguards availability and confidence while reducing cost and environmental impact. We examine how automation, logistics, and quality standards keep cash robust and secure in an increasingly digital economy.

Banknote fiber extraction (BFE®) has real-world applications that banks can turn to in an era of increasing environmental responsibility.

Cash operations today must be efficient, resilient, and sustainable. Service digitalization ensures all three – securely.
Caches of cash: why people across all generations now want to keep more money on tap.

A new banknote like the redesigned US $10 bill in 2026 isn’t just a challenge to your existing infrastructure: it’s an opportunity for a strategic reset.

In our latest Q&A, Kai Götzelmann discusses building world-class teams and leading major security infrastructure projects.

A state-of-the-art cash center in Luanda, Angola, illustrates the central bank’s commitment to securing the cash cycle and modernizing the nation’s economy.

Lower carbon footprint. Higher bio-based content. Discover how the cash industry is rethinking what sustainable banknotes really look like in practice.

Creating highly secure, innovative, and sustainable banknotes is a demanding mission. The right people and culture are vital, says Alfred Kraxenberger.

How can a banknote be secure, visually appealing, and represent the pride a nation’s citizens carry in their hearts? Let Bernd Kümmerle explain.