The World Leader in Passport Finishing Machinery

Sadek Group: Your Exclusive Partner for World-Class Passport Finishing Solutions in Egypt As the authorized representative and sole agent for BW Papersystems in Egypt and the Arab region, Sadek Group proudly delivers the industry’s most advanced passport production technology. With decades of expertise in paper converting, book finishing, and secure document machinery, we bring proven global solutions directly to Egyptian and regional producers — backed by full local support, installation, training, and after-sales service.

The Value Proposition

  • “Sadek Group proudly brings you the pinnacle of German engineering: BW Papersystems’ world-leading passport finishing machinery.”

  • “Elevate your production standards with the global leader in security printing, exclusively represented by Sadek Group.”

  • “Precision, Security, and Longevity—Sadek Group delivers the future of passport manufacturing today.”

PassPort 1 Machine

The PassPort 1 Machine binds passport or saving books by collating and sewing together different components. The Machine is equipped with sewing machines for chain and/or interlock stitching.

PassPort 2R Machine

The PassPort 2R Machine laminates covers/e-covers/chip-inlays onto sewn layers and/or covers on inlays to produce e-covers.

Lamination with cold and/or PUR Hot melt glue.

PassPort 3 Machine

The layers which have been sewn and laminated in PassPort 1 and 2R machines are separated into single ups, folded and cut to size in a die cutting station using the PassPort 3 Machine.

The passport covers can be gold embossed.

PassPort 4 Machine

After the books have been sewn, laminated and cut to size using the Passport 1, 2R and 3 machines, the PassPort 4 numbers the books with a gothic number and/or a laser perforation. Alternatively, a barcode of the passport number can be applied into the book or printed onto a label.

Optionally chips can be simultaneously verified and initialized for e-passports.

Productivity and Technology

  • High productivity and reliable production in terms of quality and output.
  • Sophisticated technology for easy operation and maintenance

Design and Modularity

  • Rigid design for increased life expectancy (>30 years).
  • Modular layout in order to accommodate various types of passports and future upgrades.

PassPort 1 Basic Equipment

  • Variable number of feeders
  • Alignment of layers
  • Reinforcing tape application
  • Feeder for security film or polycarbonate cards with or without chip
  • Trimming
  • Sewing station for chain stitch and/or interlock stitching
  • Delivery

PassPort 2R Basic Equipment

  • Flat feeder for sewn layers.
  • Rotary feeder for chip-inlays.
  • Feeder for cover material, e-covers and/or chip-inlays.
  • Delivery in shingles.

PassPort 3 Basic Equipment

  • Feeding of sewn and laminated layers.
  • Separating cut into single ups.
  • Creasing station with optional heating.
  • Spine pressing station with optional heating.
  • Die-cutting.

PassPort 4 Basic Equipment:

  • Opening of cover and pages according to passport layout.
  • CRN impact number/barcode 39 printing.
  • Camera control of printed numbers/bar codes.
  • Registration of Chip-UIDs and passport numbers.
  • Opening of additional pages.
  • Laser perforation of the number with round or shaped holes (square, triangle, oval, star).
  • Offset transport for optimum utilization of laser cycles.
  • Camera control of perforated numbers.
  • Vertical delivery.

CRN impact number/barcode 39 printing

Laser numbering

Partner with Sadek Group — Egypt’s leading provider of BW Papersystems solutions — to access the world’s most reliable passport finishing technology. Benefit from our comprehensive local expertise, rapid response times, customized configurations, and proven track record in secure document production. Whether you’re a government printer, security document producer, or specialized converter, we’re here to ensure your success with ICAO-compliant, high-security systems built to last over 30 years.

Contact Sadek Group today to discuss how the PassPort series can elevate your production. Request a quote, schedule a demo, or download technical brochures — we’re ready to support your next project!