matchmycolor and Packz enter partnership

The companies are working closely to combine their respective color specification and management software into one, interconnected packaging tool. The objective is to offer a way to connect and integrate the packaging supply chain to provide secure and scalable productivity from the design desk to the final product.

Beyond seamlessly working between each other, the companies will be providing the tools to integrate to other systems, such as order entry, ERP and MIS.

Packz offers productivity tools to make designs print-ready. Its software includes high-performance editing and workflow tools based on native PDFs to increase efficiency and communication in pre-press for labels and packaging.

matchmycolor provides software tools to the color supply chain from design to supply of finished product that enable the specification and management of brand color standards; the feasibility, development and accurate dispensing of color recipes; and color monitoring and reporting on the quality of goods produced. Matchmycolor tools are suitable for a wide range of applications from graphic arts, packaging, inks, cosmetics, paints, plastics, fibers and ceramics. matchmycolor has also developed plugins for high-end color management software solutions – for example, for GMG OpenColor – for packaging proofing and color separations.

The two companies’ combined offering will provide an ‘open and flexible system’, they said, where users can choose the components that best fit their requirements.

Further, the companies will offer cohesive, interactive support, with an easy way to contact each other immediately. If there is a problem, there will be a proactive service program in place, offering an overlap of technical competence – and the ability to provide a direct contact for either of the two companies.

matchmycolor and PACKZ are currently building the technical connectivity and support processes.

Further product announcements from the partnership are expected in the near future.