ColorLogic was founded in 2002 by Barbara Braun-Metz. The business specialises in colour profiling and conversion software. 

Products include ColorAnt for measuring and optimising ICC profiles, CoPrA profiling tools, the ZePrA Smart Color Server for automating colour workflows, and other specialist tools related to colour management. 

Mike Rottenborn, Hybrid Software Group CEO, said the firm’s colour management offering had previously been mainly based around four-colour CMYK production. 

“As the production of labels and packaging shifts to digital printing, more capable seven-colour printing devices are required to provide colour-accurate matching of brand colors. 

“ColorLogic has long been respected as an industry leader in extended gamut colour management, and their tools provide the perfect combination of speed and quality for these demanding applications.”

ColorLogic joins Hybrid Software Group’s portfolio of businesses: Global Graphics Software, Hybrid Software, Meteor Inkjet, and Xitron.

Braun-Metz said ColorLogic had established a position as “the leading developers of high-end color management technologies”.

“Now we are ready for the next big step – to ensure the future development of our technology and our products we decided to join forces with Hybrid Software Group PLC. This will allow us to grow and allocate the resources needed for future requirements while continuing to provide uninterrupted support for our existing customers and partners.”

Rottenborn said ColorLogic’s products and technologies would “enhance the offerings of all of these companies.”

Global Graphics acquired Hybrid Software at the beginning of the year, and last month opted to change its name to Hybrid Software Group to better reflect the nature of its business.

Shares in Hybrid Software Group rose to a 52-week high of €5.25 (£4.45) following the news (low: €3.16).