Great Lakes Label, a label converter in Comstock Park, MI, USA, has been awarded full certification by Graphic Measurers International (GMI). GMI is a leader in quality management and also brand integrity. This certification followed an intensive on-site audit involving independent testing and inspections. It comprised of company-wide processes and capabilities audit from order entry to shipping.
What is GMI and What Does The Certification Offer?
The GMI audit includes an in-depth focus on graphics and color management. So, it verifies that Great Lakes Label utilizes scientific measurement and even the latest technology in its print and color management processes. Which, in turn, upholds customer’s brand integrity through consistency on finished product from run to run.
Other areas evaluated:
- Press-quality
- registration
- trapping
- dieline accuracy
- finishing
- Quality assurance
- process implementation
- audits
- traceability
- barcode readability
- non-compliance protocol
According to GMI, its primary focus is to:
certify, monitor and measure the performance of packaging suppliers, providing brand owners with control over quality variables through scientific quality measurement processes.
This certification is updated on a yearly basis. So, review our latest certification, among others, here. You can also view our associations here.
The GMI program focuses on global compliance, upholding the belief that regardless of where packaging is printed, quality does not need to compromised. In addition to the GMI certification, Great Lakes Label has received a Superior Rating from AIB International for several years in a row and is a ISO 9001:2008 compliant facility.
Also, Color Management is Key To Good Packaging Design
Customers trust brands, even more, when they have color consistency. So, it is an important aspect of using innovative techniques. It’s not just ideal for a big brand expanding on a luxury packaging line, but also for a mom and pop shop creating handcrafted labels. However, it’s also quite important to trust your label printing with an experienced printer.
Learn more about what Great Lakes Label offers and how to incorporate various techniques into your label design. Download our e-book, Complete Labeling Solutions.
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