10 February 2006
One of X-Rite and GretagMacbeth's key European partners, Geoffrey Clements, Managing Director of Colour Confidence commented: "These are the two leading companies in the world of colour. The combination of both product ranges creates an outstanding portfolio, from the all new consumer orientated huey through to the Pulse and the Eye-One Photo..."
"By pooling their investment in Research and Development, improved economies of scale and resources the potential benefits are huge. It is incumbent upon the merged company to appreciate their position of responsibility and ensure that the benefits are passed onto customers and they continue to innovate and drive progression in the industry.
"Without doubt, I would expect to see rationalisation in their product ranges; however customers can continue to invest in colour management with confidence following the news that both companies have pledged to retain support for all current products for at least 7 years.
"These are exciting times for the colour management industry and at Colour Confidence we are committed to continually providing our customers with the same independent and impartial advice we have always done."