Institut des communications graphiques – ICGQ

CCTT contact information

999, avenue Émile-Journault Est, Montréal (QC) H2M 2E2
Tel: 514 389-5061
Fax: 514 389-5840

www.icgq.qc.ca

Contact

ANDRÉ DION
General Manager
Email: dion@icgq.qc.ca

CEGEP Affiliated

Collège Ahuntsic, Montréal

Fields of activity
  • Graphic communications
    • Printability
    • Inks
    • Colour
Examples of projects

The activities of the technical department are based along four main lines:

  • Practical consulting
    • Technical problem-solving services
    • Color management
    • Print quality control service
  • Independant laboratory services
    • Development of consumables specifications to improve productivity and quality
    • Quality control of consumables
  • Printability analyses
    • Paper, ink, plate, etc. tests
    • Test procedures adapted to suit customer’s needs
    • Reproducible, relevant tests carried out in a controlled environment
    • Several printing methods available (offset, flexographic, digital)
  • Applied R&D projects
    • Consulting services for technology transfer
    • Improvement and increased control of production procedures
    • Cutting-edge machines and first-class expertise in the fields of printability ink and color
Technological innovations
  • Ink performance control: infrared technology, US patent 2007
  • Fibrometer: new lint measuring system