Cartamundi, a leader in the manufacture of games and playing cards, is building a new Global R&D Center in Turnhout to work closely with Cartamundi’s R&D departments around the world. The new center, the firm states, will be ‘crucial for Cartamundi’s strength and digital transformation,’ and will act as the …
Read More »Cartamundi appoints Ann Viaene as its first global Chief Marketing Officer
Cartamundi has appointed its first global Chief Marketing Officer in the form of Kraft Foods’ former director of chocolate brands in Benelux, Ann Viaene. The move has been made as Cartamundi continues to grow its global position as a leader in playing cards, card games, and children’s games. Viaene made …
Read More »Cartamundi on track for global growth with United States Playing Card Company acquisition
Cartamundi is getting in on the New Year’s acquisition action, having detailed the completion of its incorporation of The United States Playing Card Company. The latest move from the Belgian playing card and game specialist is in line with its ongoing strategy to strengthen its role as a key player …
Read More »Cartamundi turns to Import Services in search for “pre-Brexit edge”
The playing card and board game manufacturer, Cartamundi, has tapped up Import Services as its retail logistics partner for the UK and Ireland, while looking for a “pre-Brexit edge.” With historic Belgian roots, Cartamundi is particularly well known for producing playing cards and household brand games, with products manufactured at …
Read More »Cartamundi to launch The Gruffalo games compendium in UK inventor talent first
Magic Light Pictures has turned to the expertise of the UK’s toy and game design community for the development and launch of a new compendium of family and children’s games based on the now iconic Gruffalo IP. Produced under license by Magic Light Pictures and put into production by Cartamundi, …
Read More »Cartamundi to grow international footprint with United States Playing Card Co acquisition
Cartamundi, the Belgian toy and playing cards specialist, it to purchase The United States Playing Card Company from its parent company Newell Brands, in a bid to build out its international portfolio. USPC is an acclaimed playing cards manufacturer across the US and Spain. This acquisition will now allow Cartamundi …
Read More »Cartamundi names Stefaan Merckx as new CEO
“I am excited at the prospect of joining a talented team that has displayed the capacity to innovate and grow with customers,” said Merckx.
Read More »Cartamundi CEO Chris Van Doorslaer passes away
Van Doorslaer has been the firm’s CEO since 1997 and was the driving force behind the success of the company. Under his leadership, Cartamundi grew to become the leader in cards and games it is today.
Read More »Shuffle Go rolls out new Operation card game
Shuffle Go Operation will launch in August with a price of £6.99.
Read More »Cartamundi adds Matching Numbers to its Fundels range
The educational game aims to help pre-school children with ranking, recognising and writing numbers 1-10.
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