Bee Macau has entered full-scale production of a casino-grade playing card manufacturing facility, adding local supply capacity to a market that has long relied on imported cards.
The factory is a joint venture between Belgium-based card manufacturer Cartamundi Group and Hong Kong-listed Macau gaming supplier Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings Ltd (APE). Backed by an investment of around HK$500 million ($64.1 million), the facility produces Bee casino-grade playing cards locally for Macau’s six gaming operators and overseas markets.
According to the company, the facility has already completed test runs and early exports to regional Asian gaming operators before entering full-scale production.
Herman Ng, Executive Director and CEO of APE, said the launch introduces a local manufacturing option for the gaming industry.
“With Bee Macau, the market finally gains a local choice in playing card manufacturing, opening the door to true greater diversity,” Ng said. “As a Macau-based company, we are proud that Cartamundi has entrusted us with world-class technology and training, bringing global expertise to Macau.”
The Bee brand dates back to 1892 and was acquired by Cartamundi in 2019. Cartamundi said the Macau venture combines the company’s more than 200 years of card-making expertise with local market knowledge.
The facility is equipped with automation, artificial intelligence technology and robotic systems operated by a local workforce. Jason Pearce, Managing Director of Cartamundi Asia Pacific, said the factory would help reduce supply chain risks associated with imported playing cards in Macau.
Bee Macau will showcase its products, including its “Made in Macau” casino-grade playing cards and BEE TEK smart shoe, at G2E Asia from May 12th to 14th at The Venetian Macao, booth A922.
