Netpak Receives GMI Full Certification
Montreal, September 19, 2014. We are proud to be among the first Canadian printing and packaging manufacturers to earn Full Certification from Graphic Measures International. The certification reflects our control of colour management from proof to print, helping us consistently deliver high-quality packaging results.
GMI Full Certification supports proof-to-print colour management, production consistency and packaging quality control.
Proof-to-print control helps protect brand consistency
Packaging colour must remain consistent across production runs, retail environments and brand programs. Certification supports the systems used to control that process.
The GMI audit assesses the systems behind consistent packaging print quality
GMI Full Certification in printing confirms our control of colour management from proof to print. For customers, that control helps support repeatable colour, high-quality print output and packaging that protects brand integrity.
The certification audit assesses key operating areas that influence print consistency, including operator skills, training procedures, equipment performance and maintenance practices.
These areas matter because folding carton packaging is often a direct expression of the brand at shelf. Colour accuracy, repeatability, equipment discipline and controlled procedures help ensure that the final package matches the expectations established during proofing and approval.
Operator skills
Skilled operators help translate approved proofs, specifications and production requirements into consistent print output.
Training procedures
Defined training practices support repeatable production habits, process discipline and shared quality expectations.
Equipment performance
Equipment performance affects print stability, colour control, registration and overall production consistency.
Maintenance practices
Maintenance supports reliable equipment condition, predictable output and reduced variability during production.
Certification helps customers protect colour, quality and brand integrity
At Netpak, we remain tuned to industry needs and focus on contributing value to our customers’ packaging programs. GMI Full Certification supports that commitment by helping ensure that final packaging meets high quality expectations and safeguards brand integrity.
Colour accuracy is especially important for brands that manage multiple SKUs, seasonal promotions, regulated categories, national retail programs or packaging lines that need to remain consistent across production cycles.
By strengthening colour management and production discipline, certification can also support more efficient processes, reduce rework, minimize waste and help packaging achieve stronger impact with consumers.
GMI Full Certification supports
- 1Consistent colour management from proof to print.
- 2Packaging quality aligned with brand standards.
- 3Production discipline through audited procedures.
- 4More efficient production processes and reduced variability.
- 5Stronger consumer impact through reliable packaging presentation.
Packaging colour control is part of brand protection
In retail packaging, colour is a brand asset. When a package moves from proofing into production, customers need confidence that approved artwork, colour expectations and print output will remain aligned.
GMI Full Certification helps reinforce that confidence by evaluating the controls behind colour management and production execution. These controls are especially important for folding carton programs where shelf impact, regulatory information, promotional consistency and brand recognition all depend on accurate print reproduction.
For Netpak, the certification is part of a broader commitment to quality systems, continuous improvement and packaging performance.
Colour control affects
- 1Retail shelf appearance and brand recognition.
- 2SKU consistency across product families.
- 3Proof approval confidence before production.
- 4Repeatability across production cycles.
- 5Packaging performance for consumer-facing products.
Colour management, equipment performance and process discipline help control the transition from approved proof to printed packaging.
Consistent production starts before the carton reaches the press
Artwork, colour targets, proofs, operator procedures, equipment condition and maintenance all shape the quality of the final printed package.
Discuss colour-critical folding carton programs with our team
Send us your packaging specifications, artwork status, colour targets, proofing requirements, brand guidelines, paperboard preferences, finishing needs, quantities and launch timeline. Our team can help review structure, prepress, colour control, printing, finishing, quality systems and production planning before launch.
Continue planning colour-controlled folding carton programs
These Netpak resources connect GMI certification context to folding cartons, prepress, printing, finishing and quality systems.
Custom folding cartons
Plan paperboard, structure, printing, finishing, warehousing and logistics.
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Structure and prepress
Align dielines, prototypes, artwork, files and production readiness.
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Enhanced finishing
Review embossing, stamping, varnish, lamination and surface performance.
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Quality and certifications
Review quality systems, traceability, certification context and production control.
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