Benjamin Moore & Co. Selects X-Rite In Comprehensive Agreement; Leading Color Management System Becomes Primary Choice for Retailers.Business Editors GRANDVILLE, Mich.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 1, 2003 X-Rite, Incorporated (Nasdaq:XRIT), a leading global provider of technology solutions measuring color, light and shape, today announced that Benjamin Moore This article is about the American bishop. For the British biochemist, see Benjamin Moore (biochemist). Benjamin Moore (1748 – 1816) was the second bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of New York. & Co., one of the country's leading manufacturers of premium quality paints, stains, and related products, has selected the MatchRite System as its preferred color management solution. Under this agreement, X-Rite's MatchRite System will be available immediately to Benjamin Moore(R) authorized retailers. In a related event, X-Rite acquired the ColoRx(R) product line and related assets from Thermo Electron Thermo Electron Corporation (TMO (NYSE)) (incorporated 1956) is a major provider of analytical instruments and services for a variety of domains. Thermo has revenues of over $2 billion, and employs 11,000 people in 30 countries. Corporation, Benjamin Moore's former supplier. X-Rite will assume service and support for the current installed base of ColoRx products. "Benjamin Moore places great value on its relationships with retailers and industry partners," says Eugene Andreassi, Director of Dealer Relations for Benjamin Moore & Co. "X-Rite has established its MatchRite ColorDesigner System as a leading color management solution in the market. Selecting X-Rite as a valued partner is a perfect match. This solution, coupled with our ColoRx System, will positively benefit our network of authorized retailers." "X-Rite is very pleased to be striking a comprehensive, long-term relationship with an industry leader such as Benjamin Moore," says James Weaver For other persons named James Weaver, see James Weaver (disambiguation). James Baird Weaver (June 12, 1833 – February 6, 1912) was a United States politician and member of the United States House of Representatives, representing Iowa as a member of the Greenback Party. , X-Rite's General Manager, Retail Business Unit. "The MatchRite System is widely recognized for helping retailers increase paint sales, reduce operating costs operating costs npl → gastos mpl operacionales , and improve customer satisfaction. We look forward to working with Benjamin Moore's authorized retailers to help them achieve these benefits." About X-Rite's MatchRite Color Matching System Featuring the latest technology in the market today, the MatchRite Color Matching System delivers new features into the paint department that not only help paint purchases, but also generate more revenue from other departments in the store. This turnkey system A complete system of hardware and software delivered to the customer ready-to-run. In other words, just "turn the key" and go.  A Turnkey Video System helps the floor staff quickly, and accurately, select and create customer paint matches while cross-selling project-related items from prep materials to sundries sun·dries pl.n. Articles too small or numerous to be specified; miscellaneous items. [From sundry. , to home decor. To learn more about X-Rite's MatchRite Color Management System Software that translates the colors of an original image into the truest representation obtainable on the output device. Color management works from a profile of the output device, typically a digital printer or offset press, and works backward to the source of the material such as a , visit www.matchrite.com, or call 1-800-572-4626. About Benjamin Moore & Co. Benjamin Moore & Co., a Berkshire Hathaway Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE: BRKA, NYSE: BRKB) is a conglomerate holding company headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, U.S., that oversees and manages a number of subsidiary companies. company, was founded in 1883. The company's premium quality paints, stains and related products are sold only through a network of authorized independent retailers. For more information on Benjamin Moore(R) coatings and color, and to locate a retailer near you, visit www.benjaminmoore.com. About X-Rite X-Rite, Incorporated is a world leader in producing precision measurement devices, systems and processes that enhance the measurement of color not of the white race; - commonly meaning, esp. in the United States, of negro blood, pure or mixed. See also: Color , light and shape. Many large, multi-national firms use X-Rite's products and services for a variety of applications in a wide variety of niche markets including digital imaging, printing, coatings, plastics, retail color matching, dental and advanced lighting. Sales and service offices throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas support the Company's North American North American named after North America. North American blastomycosis see North American blastomycosis. North American cattle tick see boophilusannulatus. and European manufacturing, research & development facilities. For more information, contact X-Rite, Incorporated, 3100 44th Street, S.W., Grandville, Mich., 49418, USA; Telephone (616) 534-7663; Fax (616) 534-9215; Web site:www.xrite.com |
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