Perfetti Van Melle (PVM) è una multinazionale che produce dolciumi e gomme. Propone innovativi sapori locali per numerosi rinomati marchi internazionali e li distribuisce in 150 paesi. Gli imballaggi finali dell'azienda comportano un mix di materiali, tra cui etichette, lamine, carta, cartoncino e pellicole termoretraibili. Ogni stampatore, di conseguenza, deve ottenere un colore preciso su ogni substrato per garantire l’identità unitaria del marchio sullo scaffale... e quest...
Cosa succede se devi gestire più di 2.000 colori dei brand in una complessa filiera di produzione globale del packaging? Le cose si fanno complicate! Anche se al momento può sembrare più facile creare un nuovo colore che cercare nei database o nei raccoglitori di drawdown per trovare la migliore corrispondenza, il problema si ha in seguito, quando ti ritrovi con una libreria enorme, ingestibile. Uno dei nostri clienti, una nota azienda del settore FMCG (beni di largo consum...
L&E International, Ltd è fornitore globale di soluzioni innovative e sostenibili per il packaging. In quanto fornitore certificato di packaging per Adidas, Verizon, Amazon (fornitore APASS in Asia), Target e molti altri brand e rivenditori, L&E applica e preserva rigorosi standard per i colori dei brand in più paesi e sedi di produzione. Lo scorso anno, L&E ha scelto le soluzioni per il workflow del colore digitale di X-Rite per mantenere alto il livello delle aspett...
Asda brand packaging is printed globally across a variety of suppliers, print processes, and substrates. With a small team of print specialists, it was impossible and impractical for Asda to attend even a small percentage of press passes across all suppliers to validate print quality. Seven years ago, Asda adopted the X-Rite Pantone ColorCert Suite, a digital color program to help them streamline approvals and deliver brand presence and quality assurance on the shelf across their primary and se...
As the range of substrates, inks, and printing technologies has expanded, so has the challenge of maintaining color quality for brands and printers. A workflow based on digital standards is the easiest way to achieve accuracy and consistency across shifts and sites, regardless of production requirements. Adding a quality control solution like ColorCert® to your workflow can boost your bottom line even more. What is ColorCert? ColorCert is a modular, job-based solution that streamlines color ...
Stampa con gamma estesa I converter, con l’aumento della richiesta di varianti di prodotto e di una produzione snella, sono costretti a lavorare in modo più rapido e conveniente. L’implementazione della stampa con gamma estesa, detta anche stampa a palette colore fissa, è un eccellente strumento a disposizione dei brand owner e dei designer per specificare il colore realizzabile, e dei converter per ridurre i tempi di impostazione della macchina da stampa, pr...
X-Rite Pantone has been working with Asda for several years, supporting the implementation of ColorCert, a digital color program to achieve time and cost savings and deliver brand presence and quality assurance on shelf. We recently published a case study that explains how digital color has helped Asda improve color and consistency scores by 200%. We encourage you to download the case study to learn more. With a tried and proven color management model in its Food and Non-Edible categories, Asda ...
The Pantone Color of the Year announcement is always exciting. Not only does it set the stage for upcoming trends, it also provides brand owners and designers critical guidance for marketing and product development. However, those who are charged with manufacturing products and packaging with trending colors (like 2021's Ultimate Gray and Illuminating) know it doesn’t “just happen.” It takes time and effort to incorporate new colors. Whether you work in paints, plasti...
The Pantone Color Institute just announced PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating as the Pantone Color of the Year 2021. According to the Pantone Color Institute, PANTONE 17-5104 Ultimate Gray + PANTONE 13-0647 Illuminating, a marriage of color conveying a message of strength and hopefulness that is both enduring and uplifting. Illuminating is a bright and cheerful yellow sparkling with vivacity, a warming yellow shade imbued with solar power. Ultimate Gray is emblematic of...
Over the last few years, we have heard a lot about the circular economy and omnichannel marketing. While each is a trend in their own right, they are quickly converging on the print industry. To be successful in 2020, commercial printers will need to offer a wide range of print capabilities while demonstrating a commitment to sustainability and reducing waste. The Importance of Circular Economy and Omnichannel In a circular economy, the goal is to eliminate waste and maximize the con...