Century Printing & Packaging Transforms Workflow Practices
with GMG Proofing Software
Overview
With the printed packaging supply chain’s renewed fixation on print quality and just-in-time delivery standards, label converters are finding themselves at the epicenter of a shifting landscape. With the influence of e-commerce, more competition on the retail shelf, and changing expectations at the consumer level, the need for job-to-job print and color consistency is more important in today’s marketplace than it has ever been.
Century Printing & Packaging, Inc., a family-owned label converting company founded more than 25 years ago, has a deep history of meeting the exacting color standards of their customers. Recognizing that color precision is increasingly essential for their clients’ products, the company’s adoption of GMG’s ColorProof software, a leading digital proofing solution for the label industry that simulates the final print results of a printing press, represents a pivotal enhancement in Century Printing’s production capabilities and the ability to meet heightening customer demands.
The Challenge
Century Printing & Packaging Owners
Neil & Ben Waldrop
For Century Printing, the quest for unwavering print consistency and precise color matching was not just about maintaining quality; it was about honoring the trust that label-buyers place in them to get their colors right – every single time. The company was in search of a solution that would facilitate the process of ensuring each job matched the one before it, regardless of the complexities involved in the production process.
The Solution: Implementing GMG ColorProof
GMG ColorProof software has transformed Century Printing’s prepress and production protocols, ensuring that the desired print results are predicted and approved before going to press, saving both time and material waste. The software’s pre-loaded color profiles facilitate a seamless setup process, enabling swift, accurate calibration and proofing.
The integration of ColorProof has led to transformative results with Century Printing’s hybrid digital-flexo press system, where the stakes for color fidelity can be especially high. The company’s COO, Neil Waldrop, states, “The GMG software works really, really well for our hybrid press. We use it internally to print out what colors the press operators should be matching to, and it’s almost a one-for-one match. It helps our press operators know what the customer is expecting and we don’t have to waste time and energy on the press making adjustments. The time the software enables us to save leads to extra money in our pockets.”
APR’s VP of Business Development, Allen Sanders, comments, “Century Printing and Packaging has been a valued customer of APR for years and we are thrilled with their success with the GMG system. We strongly believe that GMG has vast potential in the North American marketplace, helping progressive companies like Century Printing enhance their production efficiencies, achieve unparalleled color accuracy, and meet their clients' stringent quality demands. APR is deeply committed to supporting and collaborating with industry leaders like Century Printing as they continue to chart a course for innovation and excellence in the label printing industry.”
Conclusion:
Century Printing & Packaging, Inc. has adeptly responded to the market's intensifying demands for precision and reliability by integrating GMG ColorProof software into their production workflow. This strategic move has solidified their position as a leader in the label printing industry, where consistent color and print quality are not just expected but critical for client satisfaction and brand success. The measurable enhancements in efficiency and accuracy have not only reinforced trust with their label-buyers but have also set a new benchmark for operational excellence within the sector. Century Printing's commitment to embracing innovative solutions promises to continue driving their growth and meeting the dynamic needs of their customers well into the future.