THE CHALLENGE

A leading company in color control systems came to Source toredesign their color test kit. The existing case was wood and had fourwood trays holding the color chips.

THE CHALLENGE

The client wanted a bold new look to bring their case into the 21st century – our aluminum caseprovided the desired look. Molded plastic trays with clear lids were proposed instead of the woodtrays, which would allow the color chips to be seen when the case is open.

“Our kit was getting stale and weneeded a refresh. Source came to thetable with excellent ideas. We love themolded trays and now our kit reallypops!”

– Marketing Coordinator

THE SOLUTION

Source designed and manufactured a low profile smooth aluminum case with chrome hardware. A four color label is attached to
the front of the case. The base of the case is lined with EVA polyethylene foam while charcoal polyurethane foam in the lidsecures the thermoformed color chip trays. Each tray is thermoformed from black matte HIPS, with a clear lid allowing colors tobe viewed while secure within the tray. The base and lid of the tray are CNC cut to provide a clean, smooth edge. CNC cuttingincreases individual unit prices, but eliminates the necessity for additional tooling. The color chips are arranged in color sequence in the trays, covered and placed into the carry case.

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