# Long-Lasting Steel Receipts IKEA Austria Creates a Hardy Proof of Payment for Lifetime Products By Meghan Young | Published 2016-04-08 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-austria References: [designtaxi](http://designtaxi.com/news/385573/IKEA-Austria-Creates-A-Stainless-Steel-Receipt-That-Lasts-As-Long-As-It-Products/) & [ikea](http://www.ikea.com/at/de) When it comes to lifetime products, or products that simply have a long warranty, capitalizing on that can often be problematic because proof of payment doesn't often last as long -- not so at [IKEA Austria](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patent-pledge). At least, not anymore. This branch has decided to create steel receipts to accompany products that have warranties as long a 25 years. Dubbed Stål Kvitto, the steal receipts boast an impact-resistant coating and the words on it are permanently inscribed by laser. Although its unclear whether IKEA Austria will be using these steel receipts for a while, it is clear that they take their warranties very seriously. At the end of the day, it's a great way to highlight this existed service as well as IKEA Austria's enduring commitment to its [loyal customers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-rewards-program). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 45% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/furniture) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Durable Documentation:** Opportunity for businesses to create long-lasting proof of payment and warranties for their products using durable materials like steel. - **Laser Inscription:** Widespread adoption of laser inscription technology to permanently inscribe important information on receipts and other documents. - **Extended Warranties:** Increasing trend of businesses offering extended warranties as a value-added service to build customer loyalty and trust. ### Who This Affects Most - **Retail:** Retailers can explore the use of durable materials like steel to create long-lasting receipts and warranty documents for their products. - **Printing & Engraving:** Printing and engraving businesses have an opportunity to provide laser inscription services that offer permanent and high-quality markings on various materials. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can differentiate their products by offering extended warranties and utilizing durable proof of payment materials for enhanced customer satisfaction. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Safety Patent Pledges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/patent-pledge.md) - [Retail Advertising Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-hides-price.md) - [Unbreakable Metallic Cryptocurrency Cards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-bitcoin-card.md) - [Lifetime Furniture Guarantees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lifetime-furniture-guarantee.md) - [Receipt-Inspired Graphic T-Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/made-to-order.md) - [NFT-Connected Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nftconnected-furniture.md) - [Circular Furniture Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/buy-back-and-resell.md) - [Allen Key-Inspired Rewards Programs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-family-loyalty-program.md) - [Furniture-Honoring Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wherever-life-goes.md)