De La Rue Acquires holography company, DuPont

De La Rue has agreed to acquire the Authentication business of DuPont Electronics & Communications for a cash consideration of US $25 million. DuPont produces photopolymer holographic films and 3D holograms and associated software, used in the brand protection and identity authentication industry. Its products are based on Lippmann holography technology. DuPont Authentication, with around 40 employees, is…