28 January 2019

Galloways chooses GMG Color software for automated and repeatable colour output to industry standards

One of the oldest print shops in England has adopted the latest colour management technology to stay at the forefront of print. 

Galloways has a history in print dating back all the way to 1870, operating from the Manchester area. The company’s modern-day focus is placed firmly on development and providing continuity in print and colour for its customers, across all market sectors.

With a litho, digital and wide format print department, which runs nearly 500 jobs per month, Galloways places a huge importance on print and colour consistency between batches and jobs. They are able to do this with a completely automated workflow using a GMG Color solution for proofing and colour management across all print types. This enables a vast reduction in the timescales for artwork sign off and production through the streamlining of its pre-press department.

Through Galloways’ online proofing portal, using GMG Color software in conjunction with Enfocus Switch, proofs are automatically generated and can be submitted to clients for final check within minutes. Clients will receive an approval link to their artwork highlighting print concerns and, once signed off, jobs are directly linked to production workflow.

Galloways director, Matt Galloway, says:

“With turnaround times critical to our customers, it has been vital we stay ahead of competition whilst maintaining the high level of quality our customers expect through automating procedures and investment in technology. Having the tools at hand through GMG to predict, manage and measure spectral data, as well as achieve cost savings, gives us complete confidence in the service we offer.”

The colour management software from GMG simulates how the press will behave to ensure exact colours every time they’re printed, without the need for multiple proofs. Galloways uses GMG ColorProof and GMG ColorServer to predict how an image will reproduce depending on the paper stocks, device and print process that is going to be used.

GMG’s ColorServer has recently added a workflow API Module which connects into Enfocus Switch. In simple terms, this allows a connection to an XML/JDF based workflow for seamless integration. The solution is also assisting in document colour space management and conversion to ISO standards for PDF approval and GMG contract proofing.

With a high level of repeatability, Galloways’ customers are guaranteed quality output time after time, plus decreased make-ready time.

GMG Business Development Manager, Paul Bromley says:

“GMG has partnered with Galloways for the past six years and assisted with the company’s desire to lead the way and provide a robust solution. This now enables them to run any device to an ISO standard whilst ensuring repeatability and colour consistency with very little intervention. It’s a fantastic investment for a forward-thinking company.”

Galloways has also benefitted on press from GMG InkOptimizer, which, as well as providing ink savings, helps maintain press stability during hot or cold weather and when running at higher speeds. GMG’s unique, non-ICC separations ensure a smooth and harmonious balance between cyan, magenta and yellow, allowing black to become the controlling colour.

GMG has continued to work alongside Galloways as their chosen colour management partner, assisting with the maintenance of press curves and training courses for all staff within the production process.

GMG has also attained FOGRA certification for Galloways based upon results printed within Galloways and then verified by FOGRA.

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