X-Rite Combined GretagMacbeth i1-Color Management Solutions For The Photo Industry Unveils At Vegas PMA Booth B191

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich.--(EON:Enhanced Online News)--X-Rite Incorporated, a global leader in color technology, unveils its dynamic all-new combined X-Rite-i1 family of Swiss-engineered color management solutions for the photo industry [http://www.xrite.com/company_press_room.aspx?Type=item&News=453]– results of a merger with fellow world-class color technology developer GretagMacbeth–including the launch of RGB workflow solutions, the colorimeter-driven X-Rite i1DisplayLT for enthusiasts and the spectro-powered X-Rite i1PhotoLT for digital imaging enthusiasts, at the Photo Marketing Association (PMA) International Convention Trade Show, Booth B191 March 8–11, 2007 in Las Vegas. X-Rite offers two March 7^th media previews: ‘Sneak Peek,” Noon–3:00pm, Las Vegas Convention Center, South Hall; and Digital Focus, Treasure Island, 7-10pm. (http://www.digfocus.com/digfocushome.html).

“Our teams created products as platforms for delivering easy and precise color control into the hands of professionals working in a digital environment, particularly our ground-breaking color technology for RGB workflow”

According to X-Rite Vice President of Imaging and Media Iris Mangelschots, the products reflect a synergistic force of talent and cutting-edge technology of a combined X-Rite and GretagMacbeth.

“Our teams created products as platforms for delivering easy and precise color control into the hands of professionals working in a digital environment, particularly our ground-breaking color technology for RGB workflow,” Mangelschots says.

The all-new X-Rite family answers demand in the $87 billion worldwide imaging industry for simplified, upgradeable solutions that grow with users’ needs, that ensure ease-of-use and affordability without compromising color accuracy.

-- X-Rite i1Display -
  (http://www.xrite.com/company_press_room.aspx?Type=item&News=448)
  delivers easy calibration for LCD, CRT or laptop monitors; offers
  accurate wizard-driven functionality.

-- X-Rite i1Photo Family - leverages the spectro-powered, Swiss-
   engineered i1PRO. In addition to the all-new RGB X-Rite i1PhotoLT
   (http://www.xrite.com/company_press_room.aspx?Type=item&News=449),
    products include:
   -- X-Rite i1Photo for monitor, projectors, printers and more
   -- X-Rite i1PhotoSG plus digital cameras
   -- X-Rite i1Beamer for digital projectors
     (http://www.xrite.com/company_press_room.aspx?Type=item&News=450)

-- X-Rite i1-iO Automated Scanning Table- reads 500 patches per
   minute, producing custom profiles quickly; extensive versatility
   includes value-added bundles for workflow-wide automation.

-- X-Rite i1-iSis hi-productivity chart reader provides true spectral
   measurements; various paper-size models.
   (http://www.xrite.com/company_press_room.aspx?Type=item&News=451)

-- X-Rite ColorChecker
   (http://www.xrite.com/company_press_room.aspx?Type=item&News=452) -
   non-subjective confirmation of true color balance under any
   illumination and with any color reproduction process including
   digitized options.

About X-Rite

(NASDAQ: XRIT) X-Rite is the global leader in color management, offering hardware, software and services for measuring, formulating and matching color in a range of industries, including printing, packaging, photography, graphic design, and video. For more, visit www.xrite.com, (For Products Images, Click HTML Links Above).