The cp³-Certification ("certified protected at print - provider")

The cp³-Certification ("certified protected at print - provider") confirms the proven expertise of a printing company in product protection. This distinction assures their clients that their products are optimally protected.

The certification encompasses various technologies (such as aegis and atheneum) as well as different protection levels, which allow for precise adaptation to specific security requirements.

The certification serves as the basis for a stable, long-term partnership and verifies compliance with important standards in this specialized field.

cp³ aegis partner

Company Name Website Active Territory Active Markets Certification Class Certified since Number of certified machines
Eurpack S.r.l. eurpack.it Italy Pharma aegis base & aegis + October 2025 1
Curtis Packaging Corp. curtispackaging.com US Luxury aegis base & aegis + January 2026 1
Editorial Matro S.A. de C.V. matro.mx Mexico Packaging aegis base April 2026 1
CO&IN S.r.l. www.coein.com Italy Luxury aegis base & aegis + April 2026 1
McLaren Presentation mclarenpresentation.com Scottland Premium Packaging aegis base & aegis + June 2026 1

cp³ atheneum partner

Company Name Website Active Territory Active Markets Certification Class Certified since Number of certified machines
Eurpack S.r.l. eurpack.it Italy Pharma atheneum base & atheneum + October 2025 1
Curtis Packaging Corp. curtispackaging.com US Luxury atheneum base & atheneum + January 2026 1
3S Group GmbH 3s-group.com International Security atheneum base & atheneum + January 2026 1
Editorial Matro S.A. de C.V. matro.mx Mexico Packaging atheneum base & atheneum + April 2026 1
CO&IN S.r.l. www.coein.com Italy Luxury atheneum base & atheneum + July 2026 1

Certification in progress

Company Name Website Active Territory Active Markets      
PARKSONS CARTAMUNDI PVT LTD parksonscartamundi.com India Playing Cards      
Ajanta Print Arts ajantaprintarts.com India Packaging      

Partners at Launch

Company Name Website Active Territory Active Markets Certification Class Certified since Number of certified machines
Schelling AG schelling.ch Switzerland Pharma, Luxury Packaging Launch Partner - -
Schwarz Druck GmbH schwarz-druck.de Worldwide Security Launch Partner - -

Certified aegis Provider

Company Name Website Adress Product Portfolio Collaboration since
Birkan GmbH birkan.de Painhofener Str. 11, 82279 Eching am Ammersee aegis / aegis+ 2025

Structure and Verification of the cp³-Certificate

The Certificate

This page is the "certificate of achievement" which recognizes the company (e.g., Phantasia Packaging Ltd. ) as a "certified protected print provider" for a specific technology grade (e.g., "aegis pro" ). Authenticity is established by the signatures of the Managing Director and the Stegano Technology Manager on behalf of Koenig & Bauer Vision & Protection.

    The Details

    This sheet, the "record of details" , lists the certified company and details the "certified equipment" (e.g., Machine Model: "Koenig & Bauer Rapida 106 X" ). It also includes the "date of issue" and "valid until" dates for the certificate.

      Frequently Asked Questions

      It refers to the printing company's ability to integrate special, forgery-proof elements, such as varnish protection ("aegis") and image protection ("atheneum"), into the printed product to prevent counterfeiting and product piracy.

      Yes, the certificate's validity is limited to 18 months and requires a regular technical review of processes and equipment to permanently ensure the high standards.

      The cp³-Certification is available to all printing companies, regardless of their machine park or the specific type of printing equipment they use.