About Laxton
Identity System Integrator
For more than 20 years, Laxton has helped governments register, verify and authenticate their citizens.
400M+
20+ years
20,000 m²
Laxton facilities
Designed and built under one roof
With 20,000 m² of in-house R&D, manufacturing, and software development, we manage products from concept to delivery, ensuring quality and timely completion.
Certifications
Certified to international standards
ISO 9001, ISO 27001 and ISO 14001, plus FBI-certified scanners and MIL-STD-810H rugged devices.
Our commitment
Corporate responsibility
Laxton holds itself to high standards of ethics, fairness and transparency, and rejects bribery and corruption in every form. We comply fully with the UK Bribery Act 2010 and the US Foreign Corrupt Practices Act 1977.
What we do
Identity programmes, end to end
Laxton designs, builds, integrates and services identity systems for governments worldwide.
We make hardware
Registration and verification hardware, printers, cards, and accessories designed and built in-house.
We write software
Intuitive client applications and robust identity management software built for national scale and security.
We deliver in country
Local teams handle deployment, training, maintenance and spares, and stay after go-live.
Part of DNP
Backed by a global conglomerate
DNP (Dai Nippon Printing) is a Japanese group specialising in secure printing, smart cards and digital solutions.
Secure production at scale
Secure printing capacity for cards, booklets and document security features.
Long-horizon stability
National programmes run for decades. Group backing means the supplier is still there at renewal.
The same teams in the field
Ownership changed; the engineers who deploy and support the programmes did not.
Leadership Team
Lyle C. Laxton
Chief Executive Officer
Warren Dingwall
Chief Financial Officer
Greg Da Silva
Chief Legal Officer
Nick Perkins
Chief Sales Officer
Hennie Meeding
Chief Operating Officer
Rocky Hattingh
President, China operations
What we stand for
Company values
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Customer obsession
Always start with the customer and work backwards in every strategic and operational decision. Work vigorously to earn and keep a customer through value, service and trust.
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Highest standards
Leaders have relentlessly high standards, which many people may think are unreasonably high. Continue raising the bar for the delivery of high-quality products, services, and processes.
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Decisive action
Leaders have strong judgment and consistently make good decisions using a combination of data, experience, and intuition. Make the call and own the outcome. Speed matters. Many decisions and actions are reversible. The greater risk is standing still in fear of failure.
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Candid communication
Respectfully challenge decisions when there is disagreement, even when doing so is uncomfortable or exhausting. Have conviction and be tenacious. Do not compromise for the sake of social cohesion. Once a decision is determined, commit wholly.
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Think big and be curious
Thinking small is a self-fulfilling prophecy. Leaders create and communicate a bold direction that inspires their teams to deliver results. Think differently and relentlessly and find innovative ways to serve customers better.
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Cost conscious
Strive to reduce costs and increase value by being frugal, smart, and responsible in the way company assets are deployed. Accomplish more with less, even in small, everyday things.
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Hands-on, entrepreneurial culture
Leaders are “hands-on” with their teams, lead from the front, and lead by example. They believe in earning respect by how well they play their position and how they help their people achieve their goals rather than through hierarchy. No task is beneath them.
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People and relationships
Create an environment with a collaborative “can do” culture that serves customers, employees, and suppliers with passion, professionalism, and care. Centre strategic decisions around customer experience and create a company that employees are proud to work for. Treat valued strategic suppliers the same as customers.
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Invent and simplify
Relentlessly drive disproportional leaps of innovation in all areas of the organisation. Innovate for the customer and do not get distracted by competitor benchmarking. Push the boundaries to achieve the most simple and effortless customer experience.
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Responsive and personal
Be responsive and move customers to their desired outcome in the shortest time and in as few steps as possible. Work hard to ensure an effective and effortless customer experience.
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Ownership
Leaders are owners and think long-term. They don’t sacrifice long-term value for short-term results. They act on behalf of the entire company, beyond just the immediate team or goal. They never say, “That’s not my job.”
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Delivery and performance
Be performance-driven and aim to deliver products, solutions, and services to customers at the highest standards and professional levels. Be respectful and candid about where improvement is required. Leaders hold themselves and their teams accountable for results.
