{"id":10225,"date":"2025-11-10T09:18:09","date_gmt":"2025-11-10T14:18:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=10225"},"modified":"2025-11-10T09:18:09","modified_gmt":"2025-11-10T14:18:09","slug":"x-rite-acquires-rutherford-graphic-products-select-assets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=10225","title":{"rendered":"X-Rite acquires Rutherford Graphic Products\u2019 select assets"},"content":{"rendered":"


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Veralto operating company X-Rite has agreed to acquire select assets of Rutherford Graphic Products (RGP), which offers closed-loop press automation solutions for packaging converters.<\/p>\n

Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.<\/p>\n

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The deal includes the purchase of certain software and firmware assets of US-based RGP.<\/p>\n

RGP has been a long-standing partner of X-Rite. The collaboration has facilitated scanning automation, helping converters upgrade presses cost-effectively \u2013 lowering waste, automating colour control and minimising downtime.<\/p>\n

The latest deal formalises this alliance, allowing it to offer a fully integrated press automation suite.<\/p>\n

X-Rite president Jeff McKee stated: \u201cBy bringing the Rutherford products into the X-Rite family, we\u2019re delivering a smarter, more connected press automation solution that directly addresses the evolving needs of packaging converters.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis acquisition allows us to serve our customers with greater efficiency, reliability, and innovation, helping them stay competitive in a fast-changing market.\u201d<\/p>\n

The\u00a0integration of RGP\u2019s closed-loop technology with X-Rite\u2019s scanning solutions results in quicker job turnover, reduced operational costs and streamlined workflows\u00a0for converters.\u00a0<\/p>\n

RGP owner Jay Rutherford stated: \u201cWe\u2019re excited to officially join X-Rite and continue building on the strong foundation we\u2019ve created together.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur shared commitment to innovation and customer success will drive the next generation of press automation.\u201d<\/p>\n

In September 2025, Sun Chemical and X-Rite unveiled new additions to the PantoneLIVE digital colour ecosystem to enhance colour predictability<\/a> and consistency for metal packaging within the beverage industry.<\/p>\n

The colour libraries seek to enable precise representation of Pantone and brand colours on two-piece aluminium cans.<\/p>\n

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