X-Rite
American color measurement company
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::summary American color measurement company ::
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| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| name | X-Rite, Inc. |
| logo | X-Rite logo.svg |
| type | Subsidiary |
| location | Grand Rapids, Michigan |
| parent | Veralto |
| foundation | |
| subsid | PantoneMunsell Color Company |
| homepage | |
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| name = X-Rite, Inc. | logo = X-Rite logo.svg | type = Subsidiary | location = Grand Rapids, Michigan | parent = Veralto | foundation = | subsid = PantoneMunsell Color Company | homepage = ::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/b9/2024_X-Rite_ColorChecker_Passport_Photo_2_(1).jpg" caption="X-Rite ColorChecker Passport helps photographers get all the colors on their images real and find the right white balance."] ::
X-Rite, Inc., headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a manufacturer of color measurement and management products and products that regulate quality in the processing of film and x-rays.
History
The firm was incorporated in 1958 by seven engineers from Lear Siegler. Its first product, x-ray marking tape, was introduced in 1968 and is the basis of the company name. In 1975, it introduced its first densitometer for photographic printing use.
The firm went public in 1986, and in 1987 moved into a new headquarters and production facility in Grandville, Michigan.
In 1966, it purchased H. Miller Graphic Arts.
By 1990, the firm shifted emphasis to colorimetry.
In 2006, it purchased Amazys, owners of Gretag–Macbeth and the Munsell color system.
In October 2007, it acquired Pantone.
In May 2012, X-Rite was acquired by Danaher Corporation for $625 million.
In September 2023, Danaher completed the corporate spin-off its Environmental and Applied Solutions segment, including X-Rite, as Veralto.
In November 2024, X-Rite acquired Colorware B.V., creators of MeasureColor.
References
References
- "X-Rite, Inc. History". FundingUniverse.
- (July 5, 2006). "X-rite : X-Rite Completes Acquisition of Amazys Holding AG; Creates Global Leader in the Color Industry; Will Utilize Color Science and Technology Knowledge to Increase Value for All Stakeholders and Expand Global Color Market Through Innovation". [[Business Wire]].
- (August 24, 2007). "X-Rite to acquire Pantone, extending reach in the color industry for $180 mln". [[Reuters]].
- (May 15, 2012). "Danaher Corporation Successfully Completes Tender Offer for Shares of X-Rite, Incorporated". [[Danaher Corporation]].
- Ellison, Garret. (May 21, 2012). "Danaher completes takeover of X-Rite while lawsuit moves though federal court". [[MLive Media Group]].
- (April 10, 2012). "X-Rite To Be Acquired By Danaher For $5.55 A Share". [[CBS News]].
- (September 30, 2023). "Danaher Corporation Completes Separation of Veralto Corporation". [[PR Newswire]].
- (November 14, 2024). "X-Rite Acquires Colorware B.V., Creators of MeasureColor, Expanding Comprehensive Color Management Solutions for the Printing and Packaging Industries". [[Cision]].
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