COLOR MANAGEMENT

Flawless, Repeatable Color Across Every Substrate and Technology

Achieving consistent, predictable color is non-negotiable for brands, agencies, and print providers—yet varying substrates, multiple suppliers, and different printing processes make it one of the biggest challenges in marketing today. Inconsistent color leads to rejected prints, eroded brand trust, and lost sales opportunities.

At Mann & Co., our BrandQ Manager, G7 Expert, and GMI (Graphic Measures International) certification experience set us apart. These rigorous credentials from Idealliance and the retail industry’s leading quality authority ensure we deliver measurable, retailer-compliant results that protect your brand and streamline production.

For Brands & Advertising Agencies

Nothing damages brand perception faster than mismatched packaging from different suppliers—or stunning creative that falls flat in print.

Whether launching new packaging to stand out on shelf, rolling out a direct mail campaign, or producing multi-channel marketing materials, you need absolute confidence that colors reproduce exactly as intended.

We specialize in Print Quality Management programs that give you full control across your supply chain:

  • BrandQ Expertise: A powerful framework designed specifically for packaging, providing the tools, metrics, common language, and processes to align brands with suppliers.

  • GMI Certification Support: We help you meet the strict color and quality standards required by major retailers (Target, Walmart, CVS, Home Depot, and others). GMI audits focus on precise process colors, repeatable results across facilities, and compliance that reduces approval delays and shelf rejections.

  • Clear communication standards, ongoing monitoring, and measurable quality controls.

  • Consistent results—no matter how many printers or substrates are involved.

Outcome: Stronger shelf presence, protected brand equity, fewer reprints, faster approvals, and higher marketing ROI.

For Print Service Providers

In today’s market, basic quality is expected. To truly differentiate yourself, you need color consistency and workflow precision that go beyond on-press adjustments.

Many printers believe their quality is excellent—until an independent audit reveals hidden opportunities for improvement.

As G7 Experts and GMI certification consultants, we don’t just calibrate presses—we optimize your entire operation for repeatability and superior performance:

  • Comprehensive facility audits (ink, paper storage, lighting, workflows, and more)

  • Proven methodologies to elevate standards and eliminate variability

  • Full GMI certification guidance, including preparation for audits on core process colors (CMYK), print capability, and quality systems—helping you achieve and maintain certification that opens doors to premium brand and retailer work

  • Strategies that help you retain clients, win new business, and command premium positioning

Outcome: Stand-out quality that sets you apart in a competitive market, with certified excellence that attracts high-value clients.

Our Color Management Services Include:

  • Press Fingerprinting

  • G7 Master Qualified Facility Certification

  • GMI Certification (full audit preparation, implementation, and ongoing compliance)

  • Proofing Device Calibration

  • ICC Profile Creation

  • Gamut Testing

  • Brand Color Optimization

  • Proof-to-Press Image Optimization

  • Printing Process SOP Development

  • Quality Assurance Procedures

Ready to eliminate color frustration and achieve results you can rely on—every time?

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