McLoone Blog

Color Approval: How Lighting, Substrates, and Environments Affect Color Accuracy

lkrenz@mcloone.com (McLoone) — Tue, 12 May 2026 16:28:42 GMT

Color approval in product identification is often treated as just a simple visual match between a design file and a printed sample. However, in real-world applications, color accuracy in product identification depends heavily on where and how the part is used.

Why Product Identification Fails (and How to Prevent it)

lkrenz@mcloone.com (McLoone) — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:25:42 GMT

Product identification is often treated as a finishing touch, but in reality, it's a critical component in your product's performance, safety, and brand integrity. When identification fails, the consequences can show up across the entire operation:

From the Inside Out: How Culture Drives Results

Natalie Anderson — Tue, 17 Mar 2026 15:21:53 GMT

2 Second Leans

Continuous improvement doesn't always come from large initiatives or sweeping changes. Sometimes, the most meaningful progress comes from small, everyday actions.

Why Application-Driven Design Matters for Product Identification

Natalie Anderson — Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:30:14 GMT

Product identification doesn't exist in a vacuum. A nameplate or label may look the same in a drawing or a design file, but how it performs depends entirely on where and how it's used. That's why application-driven design is critical for long-lasting product identification.

McLoone + You = A Partnership Built to Last

Natalie Anderson — Tue, 10 Feb 2026 16:10:31 GMT

Great partnerships aren't built overnight. They're built over time, through collaboration, trust, and a shared commitment to doing things right. At McLoone, that philosophy has guided our work for more than 70 years.