Taylor Communications achieves G7 Master Printer certification

Taylor Communications, a print and digital communications specialist, has achieved G7 Master Printer certification of its integrated color management system for producing digital durable labels at its plant in Radcliff, Kentucky.

G7 Master Printer certification covers the integrated color management system for producing digital durable labels at the Taylor Communications plant in Radcliff, Kentucky

G7 is a set of specifications from Idealliance for achieving visual similarity across all print processes. It is a global standard widely used to measure the color accuracy of digital print on paper, but its application to digital durable labels is relatively new.

Taylor Communications’ production network includes 495,000 sq ft and more than 500 employees dedicated to label production and fulfillment. Recent investments in digital durable label production at the Radcliff facility include a 7-color UV inkjet digital press, in-line laser die-cutter and off-line mechanical die-cutter.

Taylor Communications’ recent investment in a new digital label press, as well as in-line and off-line scanners, has enabled the company to consistently meet tighter Delta E specifications that are less discernible to the human eye. The company also subjects its digital labels to extensive testing to gauge durability, using equipment to simulate wind, sun, humidity, abrasion, chemical exposure and other factors. UL-certified materials are available for use in digital durable labels, if needed.

Jeff Crump, executive vice president of operations at Taylor Communications, said: ‘This certification provides third-party verification that Taylor Communications delivers exceptional color matching and color consistency to short and medium runs of durable labels. This allows customers to print more economical quantities of labels that can withstand harsh conditions over time without compromising their brand standards.’

Crump continued: ‘Radcliff’s certification is part of an overall effort to achieve G7 certification for digital devices across Taylor Communications. This allows the company to more precisely match a customer’s branding color requirements on a variety of digitally printed items, from brochures and service manuals to labels and packaging.’