About Us
About Mann & Co.
Since 1998, Mann & Co. has delivered expert color management and print production services to brands, agencies, and print providers. Our leading expertise in GMI (Graphic Measures International) certification consulting helps clients achieve and maintain retailer-compliant quality, while our full capabilities support consistent, high-performance results across any project.
Why Mann & Co.
Color and print variability create costly problems: extended makeready, reprints, client rejections, approval delays, supply-chain friction, and brand erosion. We solve these through specialized consulting and process optimization.
Our primary strength is GMI consulting and certification support. We guide clients through full audit preparation, implementation, process controls, and ongoing compliance to meet major retailer standards (including Target, CVS, Walgreens, Home Depot, and others). This delivers shelf-ready consistency, minimizes rejection risks, protects brand equity, and enables access to premium packaging contracts—capabilities in strong demand today.
We reinforce this with Idealliance G7 implementation (as certified G7 Experts) for device-independent, predictable color across all print types—driving measurable efficiency gains like reduced makeready and fewer rejections.
Proven Benefits
Clients realize tangible improvements, backed by industry benchmarks (Idealliance, PRINTING United Alliance, DMA, USPS, current data):
Up to 75% reduction in makeready/setup time
43% fewer client rejections on average
2-5% annual material savings (typically $4,000–$10,000 on a $200k budget)
20–30% less material waste through optimized workflows
Press productivity increases of 25%+
Faster approvals, lower supply-chain risks, and stronger compliance for retailer packaging
Marketing impact: direct mail averages 4.4% response rate (up to 30× email), $42+ ROI per $1 spent in integrated campaigns, 75% brand recall after one month (vs. 44% digital)
Our Leadership
Perry Mann – Founder & President Founded Mann & Co. in 1998. B.S. in Printing Management from Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). Over 40 years in printing (since 1982), with expertise in sales strategies, process optimization, and leading printers to GMI certification and retailer-compliant performance. As BrandQ Manager (Idealliance), Perry provides targeted, results-driven solutions.
Len Kirsch – Director of Color Management Services Joined approximately 10 years ago. B.S. in Printing Management from RIT, 40+ years in printing and packaging (since 1982). Certified G7 Expert, G7 Process Control Expert, and Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt. Directs advanced color implementations, press fingerprinting, process controls, and GMI compliance strategies across substrates and technologies.
Our Expertise & Services
We are color management consultants specializing in GMI and BrandQ certification support for packaging and printing. Our leading offering is comprehensive GMI consulting and full certification support—including preparation for on-site evaluations, process implementation, and ongoing compliance—to help clients achieve consistent color accuracy, meet strict retailer requirements, and excel in packaging and supply-chain markets.
Additional capabilities include:
G7 Master Qualified Facility Certification and process implementation
Press fingerprinting and characterization
Custom ICC profiling and gamut testing
Full workflow audits, SOP development, and staff training
End-to-end production management for direct mail, packaging prototypes, brochures, point-of-sale materials, and custom marketing kits
This combination reduces rework, secures premium opportunities, and ensures consistent, high-performance output.
Next Step
Ready to achieve consistent, predictable color with GMI expertise? Reach out to discuss your workflow—we can review your challenges and share insights on improving accuracy and efficiency.
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