Earlier this week, the International Association of Currency Affairs (IACA) held a webinar in which our CEO, Malcolm McDowell was one of four key industry players who were invited to present their perspective on the future of high security printing. 

“For the next three years, the Board has requested that our Sustainability Strategy focus on climate action and enhancing sustainability across the value chain,” says Hiru Jayatunge, NPA’s Sustainability Manager.  “This has been prioritised as part of NPA's broader sustainability efforts which include an ESG framework.”

"It’s a global day to celebrate the progress women have made in business, in professional life and in the community," says Jodie Hill, NPA’s Chief HR Officer. “The importance for NPA is that we’ve continued to try and create an environment that’s safe, where people feel respected and valued regardless of gender.”

March 2025 has brought some hard-earned but very welcome news: NPA’s Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate – one of the main safety indicators used by the business – has returned to zero.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr spoke in glowing terms about The Philippines’ new polymer banknote series and the work of Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas in delivering banknotes that are “are simply a step forward: stronger, more durable, better suited to today’s demands”.

NPA’s new Spirit Gallery display was officially opened by company Chair and RBA Assistant Governor Christopher Kent.

NPA was privileged to have Governor Michele Bullock attend its most recent Women in Leadership session.

NPA’s Head of Quality, Luke Maguire, delivered a presentation on Expanding and Enhancing NPA's Quality Inspection Capabilities at the recent Banknote Technology Webinar event.

Four representatives of the Department of Justice and the Immigration & Passports Services Department from the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) enjoyed three days on-site participating in a series of meetings and also seeing their passport visa pages being printed first hand.  

The International Banknote Society (IBNS) was welcomed to NPA on Friday 11 October as the opening event for the IBNS National Conference which was held over the following weekend.