# X-Rite

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American color measurement company

X-Rite, Inc. Type Subsidiary Parent Veralto

X-Rite ColorChecker Passport helps photographers get all the colors on their images real and find the right white balance.

**X-Rite, Inc.**, headquartered in [Grand Rapids, Michigan](/source/Grand_Rapids%2C_Michigan), is a manufacturer of color measurement and management products and products that regulate quality in the processing of film and [x-rays](/source/X-ray).[1]

## History

The firm was incorporated in 1958 by seven engineers from [Lear Siegler](/source/Lear_Siegler). Its first product, x-ray marking tape, was introduced in 1968 and is the basis of the company name. In 1975, it introduced its first [densitometer](/source/Densitometer) for photographic printing use.[2]

The firm went public in 1986, and in 1987 moved into a new headquarters and production facility in Grandville, Michigan.[2]

In 1966, it purchased H. Miller Graphic Arts.[2]

By 1990, the firm shifted emphasis to [colorimetry](/source/Colorimetry).[2]

In 2006, it purchased Amazys, owners of Gretag–Macbeth and the [Munsell color system](/source/Munsell_color_system).[3]

In October 2007, it acquired [Pantone](/source/Pantone).[4]

In May 2012, X-Rite was acquired by [Danaher Corporation](/source/Danaher_Corporation) for $625 million.[5][6][1]

In September 2023, Danaher completed the [corporate spin-off](/source/Corporate_spin-off) its Environmental and Applied Solutions segment, including X-Rite, as [Veralto](/source/Veralto).[7]

In November 2024, X-Rite acquired Colorware B.V., creators of MeasureColor.[8]

## References

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-cbs_1-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-cbs_1-1) ["X-Rite To Be Acquired By Danaher For $5.55 A Share"](https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/x-rite-to-be-acquired-by-danaher-for-5-55-a-share/). *[CBS News](/source/CBS_News)*. April 10, 2012.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-history_2-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-history_2-1) [***c***](#cite_ref-history_2-2) [***d***](#cite_ref-history_2-3) ["X-Rite, Inc. History"](https://www.fundinguniverse.com/company-histories/x-rite-inc-history/). *FundingUniverse*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["X-rite : X-Rite Completes Acquisition of Amazys Holding AG; Creates Global Leader in the Color Industry; Will Utilize Color Science and Technology Knowledge to Increase Value for All Stakeholders and Expand Global Color Market Through Innovation"](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/X-RITE-INCORPORATED-11451/news/X-rite-X-Rite-Completes-Acquisition-of-Amazys-Holding-AG-Creates-Global-Leader-in-the-Color-Indus-217727/). [Business Wire](/source/Business_Wire). July 5, 2006.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["X-Rite to acquire Pantone, extending reach in the color industry for $180 mln"](https://www.reuters.com/article/idUSIN20070823173030XRIT/). *[Reuters](/source/Reuters)*. August 24, 2007.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** ["Danaher Corporation Successfully Completes Tender Offer for Shares of X-Rite, Incorporated"](https://investors.danaher.com/2012-05-15-Danaher-Corporation-Successfully-Completes-Tender-Offer-for-Shares-of-X-Rite-Incorporated) (Press release). [Danaher Corporation](/source/Danaher_Corporation). May 15, 2012.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Ellison, Garret (May 21, 2012). ["Danaher completes takeover of X-Rite while lawsuit moves though federal court"](https://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/2012/05/danaher_completes_takeover_of.html). *[MLive Media Group](/source/MLive_Media_Group)*.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-7)** ["Danaher Corporation Completes Separation of Veralto Corporation"](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/danaher-corporation-completes-separation-of-veralto-corporation-301943632.html) (Press release). [PR Newswire](/source/PR_Newswire). September 30, 2023. [Archived](https://web.archive.org/web/20231001083608/https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/danaher-corporation-completes-separation-of-veralto-corporation-301943632.html) from the original on October 1, 2023.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** ["X-Rite Acquires Colorware B.V., Creators of MeasureColor, Expanding Comprehensive Color Management Solutions for the Printing and Packaging Industries"](https://www.prweb.com/releases/x-rite-acquires-colorware-bv-creators-of-measurecolor-expanding-comprehensive-color-management-solutions-for-the-printing-and-packaging-industries-302304845.html) (Press release). [Cision](/source/Cision). November 14, 2024.

## External links

- [Official website](https://www.xrite.com/)

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