GMG, a pioneer and innovator in color management, is in its 40th year. Even in its anniversary year, the Germany-headquartered company remains focused on the future. Robert Weihing, who co-leads the company with his brother Jörg, summarizes 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 color management revolutionized the entire graphics art industry in the years to follow, both in terms of quality and cost. By effectively controlling relatively inexpensive inkjet printers, it offered a superior solution that quickly became the global standard – GMG ColorProof. Today, GMG addresses nearly every color-critical task in prepress with a diverse product portfolio.
“Color matching is our thing,” explains Robert Weihing, looking optimistically into the future. He believes predictable print results are even more important today than in GMG’s founding year of 1984. The packaging industry for one, but also advancements in digital printing are only two highlights presenting various challenges including: demanding substrates such as corrugated board, quality management across multiple production sites, and the use of spot colors and a trend of fixed multicolor sets driven by digital printing. The issues extend to the overarching theme of cost efficiency.
“Efficiency is paramount,” emphasize Jörg and Robert Weihing. “GMG’s color management solutions significantly enhance competitiveness in print production, ensuring predictable results, consistent colors, and automated processes – whether in digital or analog print.”
Asked about their wishes for the company’s milestone anniversary, the two owners respond in typical GMG fashion, “We have always preferred to focus on the wishes of our users. That hasn’t changed in 40 years.”
GMG is the leading developer of high-end color management solutions. The company was founded in 1984 in Tübingen, near Stuttgart, Germany, where its headquarters remain to this day. With 40 years of experience in color management, GMG’s focus is on delivering complete solutions to standardize color management workflows across various printing methods and varying substrates.
GMG has more than 12,000 color management system installations globally. The company’s clients include creative agencies, prepress companies, offset-, flexo-, packaging- and digital- as well as gravure- and large-format printers. GMG is globally represented both through its own subsidiaries and via an extensive network of partners.
