BEE Macau opens first playing card factory in Macau
BEE Macau has opened at the Grand Lisboa Palace in Macau, marking the city’s first playing card manufacturing plant and one of Belgium’s largest business investments in Macau in recent years. The joint venture between Cartamundi and APE is now producing Bee® cards locally for Macau and the Asia-Pacific region.
Why it matters: - BEE Macau gives Macau its first local playing card manufacturing base. - The project adds a new industrial foothold for Belgian investment in Macau. - Locally made Bee® cards can now carry a “Made in Macau” mark on selected products. - The plant is designed to serve Macau and broader Asia-Pacific integrated resorts.
What happened: - BEE Macau held its opening ceremony at the Grand Lisboa Palace integrated resort in Macau on October 14, 2026. - The project is a joint venture between Belgium-based Cartamundi and Macau’s Asia Pioneer Entertainment Holdings, or APE. - Guests included the Belgian Consul General in Hong Kong and Macau, Macau lawmakers, Macau government representatives, and executives from Cartamundi and APE. - Commercial production began in May 2026 after five years of planning, research, testing, and trial runs.
The details: - The facility runs fully automated production lines, AI quality monitoring, industrial robots, and high-security manufacturing processes. - The plant uses product authentication and end-to-end traceability systems. - BEE Macau introduced sustainable packaging and green logistics to reduce single-use transport materials. - The dedicated card shoe uses an innovative cartridge design to improve transparency and security while reducing waste. - The factory combines international manufacturing technology with local market experience. - Cartamundi CEO Stefaan Merckx said the company’s strategy is to combine global expertise with local partnerships and deliver higher efficiency, quality, security, and reliability. - APE CEO and executive director Ng Man Hou said the project marks a milestone in Macau’s industrial transformation and that Macau-made playing cards will be exported worldwide.
Between the lines: - The opening signals a shift from Macau as a gaming and resort market to a place with more advanced, technology-driven manufacturing. - The focus on anti-counterfeiting, traceability, and environmental standards reflects rising expectations from casino and resort operators. - The Made in Macau label is also a branding move, linking local production with international quality requirements.
What’s next: - BEE Macau plans to supply integrated resorts in Macau and the Asia-Pacific region. - The company is positioning the facility to meet demand for secure, traceable, and more sustainable card production. - The joint venture is expected to use Macau as a production base for exports to global markets.
The bottom line: - BEE Macau is more than a factory opening. It is a new industrial test case for Macau, combining Belgian manufacturing know-how with local production and export ambitions.
Disclaimer: This article was produced by AGP Wire with the assistance of artificial intelligence based on original source content and has been refined to improve clarity, structure, and readability. This content is provided on an “as is” basis. While care has been taken in its preparation, it may contain inaccuracies or omissions, and readers should consult the original source and independently verify key information where appropriate. This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, investment, or other professional advice.
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