Re-Engineering Spot Color Management for Global Brand Consistency
Consistent brand color is no longer a differentiator in packaging—it is a baseline expectation. CMYK workflows have largely achieved this baseline through decades of standardization, device characterization, and closed-loop control. Spot and brand colors, however, remain a persistent source of variability, even inside otherwise disciplined color-managed environments.The issue is not
- The smart use of inks and coatings can contribute to a circular economy and help reduce material use, enable packaging reuse, and facilitate recycling. Regulatory policies,
- The sustainability of packaging is increasingly important to a product brand’s success in today’s competitive market. Consumers expect packaging to inform them about its
- Sustainability and food safety concerns in the food packaging industry is a hot topic and is driving the use of functional materials to improve recycling and preserve food.
- The art of textile and fabric printing is an intricate process. It requires precision, attention to detail, and an eye for the latest trends to produce high-quality custom
- Overview of four product and packaging drivers of brand owners and the specialty and functional inks and coatings that can help them address those drivers. The visual appeal
- Brand owners and packaging leaders who partner both inside and outside their organization increase the value provided to their customers and their bottom line. While market
- Inks are often not the first priority when a company thinks about achieving its sustainability goals and realizing a circular economy, but they play an important role. If you
- It’s second nature to check nutritional information on packaging, so why not check the carbon footprint too? Using eco-friendly inks and collaboration between material
- Besides eye-catching features, there are cold foil solutions for brand protection, premiumization, and sustainability goals. The shiny, glossy, metallic effect from using


