X-Rite, Pantone, and Esko host colour management seminar in Mumbai

Felix Pinto, general manager for South Asia, South East Asia, and ANZ at X-Rite, opened the seminar by emphasising the importance of collaboration in streamlining the colour journey. “Today, we are discussing understanding how we could collaborate to make this journey a little smoother,” Pinto stated, highlighting the need for mutual learning between the organisations and delegates.

Pinto underscored the pervasive nature of colour in brand identity, noting, “Colour is fundamental to brand recognition.” He acknowledged the inherent difficulties in achieving colour accuracy across diverse applications, describing it as “pretty challenging to be right on target.”

Pinto provided a brief history of X-Rite, tracing its evolution from its 1958 origins to its current prominence in colour technology, including its strong association with Pantone's Colour of the Year. 

He also touched upon the recent spin-off of the Veralto Corporation (X-Rite’s parent corporation) from Danaher, which consolidates colour manufacturing and maintenance. Pinto concluded by reiterating the seminar's objective to facilitate knowledge transfer and foster a deeper understanding of industry needs.