The Glasgow-based label printer, which runs kit that includes two six-colour Speedmaster presses, offers a range of wet-glue and self-adhesive products as well as commercial litho and digital output.

According to Gavin Watson Printers chief executive Tom Brown, achieving the colour certification was imperative in order to meet growing customer demands.

He said: "We handle work for some prestigious customers, who rightly have the highest quality expectations. A key to that is getting the colour right. Labels are often brand and product sellers so getting the look exactly right is critical."

"Our staff adopt a healthy ‘will do’ mental attitude so it was relatively easy to achieve certification. It made sense for us to formalise our colour management process."

In addition to its 18,000sph CD 74 – 6+L and XL 75-6+L UV press with Autoplate XL automated plate changing, the company operates Heidelberg's Suprasetter CtP, Prinect colour toolbox colour monitoring and calibration software.

"Now our pre-press, press and proofing is scientifically calibrated and we have the tools in place to maintain that colour consistency. It gives us confidence and gives our customers peace of mind," added Brown.

Last month, Lincoln-based Ruddocks attained the ISO 12647-2 colour management certification after installing a five-colour Heidelberg Speedmaster XL 75-5+L last year.