GMG has announced its 40th year in business. As a pioneer and innovator in colour management, GMG remains focused on the future even in its anniversary year.
Robert Weihing, who co-leads the company with his brother Jörg, summarised the success: ‘Back in the ’80s, our software was able to accurately predict print results for the first time, eliminating the considerable guesswork and experimentation the industry was used to in those days.’
GMG’s colour management revolutionised the entire graphics art industry in the years to follow, both in terms of quality and cost. By effectively controlling relatively inexpensive inkjet printers, the company offered a solution that quickly became the global standard: GMG ColorProof. Today, GMG addresses nearly every colour-critical task in prepress with a diverse product portfolio.
‘Colour matching is our thing,’ explained Robert Weihing. He believes predictable print results are even more important today than in GMG’s founding year of 1984. The packaging industry and advancements in digital printing are only two highlights presenting various challenges, including: demanding substrates like corrugated board, quality management across multiple production sites, and the use of spot colours and a trend of fixed multicolour sets driven by digital printing. The issues extend to the overarching theme of cost efficiency.
‘Efficiency is paramount,’ emphasised Jörg and Robert Weihing. ‘GMG’s colour management solutions significantly enhance competitiveness in print production, ensuring predictable results, consistent colours and automated processes – whether in digital or analogue print.’
When asked about their wishes for the company’s milestone anniversary, the two owners said, ‘We have always preferred to focus on the wishes of our users. That hasn’t changed in 40 years.’
