Case study
How one firm reaped the benefits of
colour management ISO 12647/2
Bridson & Horrox is based in the Isle of Man. The
company’s management team became interested
in the Colour Management Standard ISO 12647/2
almost as soon as details of its impending
introduction were released in 2008.
They knew that the quality achieved through the pre-press, proofing and printing processes was
good, given its skilled workforce and the fact that its equipment was relatively new. However, no
procedures existed to allow an accurate measurement of performance against a colour quality
standard such as ISO 12647/2.
Tommy Crowe, Director of Print Operation: “Many of our customers have
critical colour requirements and would demand compliance with ISO 12647/2.
This led us to contact BPIF Business for advice. A technical consultant made a
GAP analysis of all areas that involve colour production processes.”
This analysis measured and recorded the company’s performance in the sectors of pre-press,
proofing and printing against the standards for ISO 12647/2. The Consultant’s report set out a
detailed route map for ISO 12647/2 UKAS certification.
Benefits
Increased efficiency gains
Reduced wastage
Enhanced customer satisfaction
The ability to tender for more
exacting work
Covers the entire colour
workflow
Results in a checklist of
standards for accuracy and
consistency
Tommy Crowe: “We are keen to be one of the first companies in the UK to
obtain the independent UKAS certification.”
Fortunately, the existing equipment could achieve and maintain the new standard consistently with
little additional capital expenditure. However, the report highlighted a number of working practices
that needed changing or introducing. It was recommended that ISO 12647/2 be integrated with the
procedures that the company already had for the quality standard ISO 9001. A small amount of
capital expenditure was identified as being necessary as well as some training. Bridson & Horrox are
well on the way to their goal.
Thanks to Sun Chemical sponsorship, the cost of the 12647/2 Gap Analysis is
now just £950 for BPIF members.
Technical
Contact us
BPIF, Farringdon Point,
29-35 Farringdon Road,
London EC1M 3JF
T: 0845 250 7050
F: 020 7405 7784
www.britishprint.com
SERIOUS
ABOUT
COLOUR?
ISO 12647/2:
COLOUR QUALITY
MANAGEMENT
CERTIFICATION SCHEME
ORDER
YOUR
COPY
TODAY!
REQUIREMENTS FOR CERTIFICATION
fIrSt edItIOn feb 2010
COVer prICe: £70
bpIf MeMberS: £50
BPIF ISO artwork.indd 2
3/2/10 14:36:12
If you want to gain the benefits of providing your
customers with consistent colour management,
order your copy from the BPIF now.
BPIF A4 posterv2.indd 1
24/5/10 15:42:43