📍 Location:
Bureau of Engraving and Printing - Western Currency Facility Tour and Visitor Center | Fort Worth, TX
🎟 Tickets:
GACC South Members: $15
Non-Members: $25
🕔 Date + Time:
July 9, 2025 | 1:30 PM - 5:30 PM CST
🤝 Sponsor: KOENIG & Bauer
Experience U.S. Currency Production Up Close
Join GACC South and Koenig & Bauer for a behind-the-scenes tour of the Bureau of Printing and Engraving (BEP) in Fort Worth, TX — the U.S. government facility where currency is brought to life.
As a global leader in printing technology, Koenig & Bauer manufactures the presses used to produce U.S. dollar bills at the BEP. This exclusive tour offers GACC members an inside look at Koenig & Bauer’s U.S. operations and their collaboration with the BEP.
The tour will be guided by:
- Gerrit Zwergel, CFO, Koenig & Bauer U.S.
- Dominik Sladek, Project Manager, Koenig & Bauer Banknote Solutions
Following the tour, attendees are invited to join an informal networking session over drinks and snacks at Shady Oak Barbeque & Grill, 6364 Sandshell Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76137.
⚠️ Important Security Notice:
The Bureau of Printing and Engraving is a federal building. All visitors must pass through a security screening process before entering the Tour and Visitor Center.
- A magnetometer (metal detector) will be used to screen individuals
- All items permitted inside will be screened by an X-ray device
The following items are strictly prohibited and must remain in your vehicle:
- Liquids (including water), food or beverages of any kind
- Cameras
- Backpacks
- Cellphones and electronic devices
- Aerosol or nonaerosol sprays (except medical prescriptions)
- Sharp objects (e.g., knitting needles, letter openers – pens/pencils allowed)
- Weapons of any kind (e.g., guns, knives, pepper spray, stun guns, fireworks)
🔗 For full guidelines, visit the BEP website:
https://www.bep.gov/visitor-centers/fort-worth-tx-tour-and-visitor-center