According to the firm increased awareness of the need for colour management has driven sales to record levels.

Sales of colour management products via its website have increased by 80% in the past six months and the firm has also moved into the European market via online sales.

"The growth in demand for colour management continues to be driven forward by the popularity of digital cameras and our ability to serve consumers, prosumers and professionals puts us in an ideal position," said managing director Geoffrey Clements.

The new premises in Harborne, Birmingham, includes seminar rooms and training facilities so the firm can grow its colour management training in response to increased demand from the market. As well as the new premises the firm has also invested in infrastructure and logistics.

Last December the firm adopted the Colour Confidence name for all its colour management activities and outlined plans to enter the European market. It also expanded its product range earlier this year with a distribution deal with Pantone.

Story by Barney Cox