Valid is present in 18 states in Brazil, as well as in Argentina and Spain. In all there are 7 plants and 54 customization sites serving major financial institutions and government agencies. Valid's advanced information technology systems, capacity to print high security documents and long-term relationships with clients give it an unparalleled position in the Brazilian market. The numbers corroborate Valid's leadership in its markets. In 2009, Valid sold 535.7 million cards, 15.4 million driver's licenses and ID cards, and processed 18,100 tons of paper.