With firecrackers and champagne, the opening of our new colour laboratory at the head office in Stockholm was held on August 26th. This means a further increase of NCS Colour Sample accuracy as well as new services, products and higher 
capacity.
The lab complex consists of four lab sections – reference lab, creative lab, measurement lab and wet lab. This means that colour matching, colour specification and colour measurement can be performed on an even higher level than before, while further improving the working environment for our lab technicians. The lab also enables a more direct cooperation with our clients with consultation on site with our colour specialists. We are excited about this step forward, both from a long-term client perspective but also because our roots within research & development can continue to grow. You are welcome to contact us for use of our lab and our expertise.
THE BERLIN GRAND OPENING
As previously reported, an opening of our new showroom in Berlin took place in June – now it’s time for the official grand opening. We are located in the new Aufbau Haus/Planet Modulor centre and the mayor of Berlin will cut the ribbon for the new building on the ceremony. During these two days we will host an Open House with inspiring seminars and activities such as the “Safari” - creative workshops in cooperation with all companies within Planet Modulor. The doors are open between 10a.m.-6p.m. local time. Come and experience NCS with like-minded people.
SEPTEMBER 30 – OCTOBER 1, 2011
MEET US IN LONDON AT 100% DESIGN
London’s leading design event 100% Design will take place this month, during the London Design Week. Meet us in booth E105 together with Global Colour Research, the company behind the trend publications Mix Magazine and Mix Trends. At 100% Design you will find new material and innovative design, furniture, lighting, textiles and interior. You will also find a variety of interesting exhibitions and events in the city. The event will take place during four days and we will be there all days. Welcome to our booth, get inspired by NCS and take a look at future trends.
SEPTEMBER 22-25, 2011
SPECIAL PRICE ON COLOUR TOOLS – EUR 767 NOW 500
To start off the autumn season we are offering a special price on the colour tools NCS Colour Scan 2.0 and NCS Index 1950 Original. Buy them both for only 500 Euro+VAT (regular price: 767 Euro+VAT). The NCS Colour Scan 2.0 is a handheld colour measurement tool. Place it over any surface and it will show the NCS Notation of the selected colour. It can also isolate colours within a multi-coloured pattern, allowing you to create matching colour palettes and has a memory. NCS Index is a practical fan deck placing 1950 colours in the palm of your hand, a perfect complement to the Colour Scan 2.0. You are welcome here to place your order. CAMPAIGN PERIOD: SEPTEMBER 5–OCTOBER 7, 2011
COLOUR - A CORE ASSET TO THE BRAND
According to data from CMG (Color Marketing Group) 85 % of the reasons people buy a product or item can be the colour. Architects, designers, marketers, etc. invest heavily to find the right colours for their items with the goal of creating a unique appearance and strengthen their brand. Vodafone, one of the world’s largest communication companies, is one of many global companies that rely on NCS and the expertise of NCS Colour in their colour communication. With specially designed colour tolerance tools for the most frequent Vodafone colours, they now have a way to coordinate and control their various suppliers worldwide to the right colour.