Virginia, USA – September 10, 2025 – Colortrac is proud to announce that its SmartLF SCi large format scanners are now available as fully TAA compliant and listed on the General Services Administration (GSA) Schedule.

This important milestone ensures that the SmartLF SCi scanner meets the strict Trade Agreements Act (TAA) requirements set by the U.S. government, making it an ideal solution for federal, state, and local government agencies.

What TAA Compliance Means for SmartLF SCi

The Trade Agreements Act requires that products sold to the U.S. government be manufactured or substantially transformed in designated countries. For Colortrac, Denmark is the designated country of manufacturing.

With TAA compliance, the SmartLF SCi large format scanner is now available as fully eligible for government procurement via the GSA Schedule – the preferred purchasing channel for U.S. federal agencies.

High-performance scanning for government applications

Engineered for productivity, SmartLF SCi scanners deliver exceptional image quality and speed for a wide range of scanning tasks, including:

• Engineering and construction drawings
• Line drawings
• Maps and plans

Powered by Colortrac’s SingleSensor technology, the SmartLF SCi ensures vibrant color reproduction, precise size accuracy, and excellent image quality. Its SUREDRIVE-powered soft-roller system maintains even media pressure for consistently sharp scans.

The SmartLF SCi comes in three models – all available as TAA compliant versions:

• 25-inch scanner – Supports up to Arch C portrait/landscape and Arch D portrait
• 36-inch scanner – Supports up to Arch D landscape and Arch E1/E portrait
• 42-inch scanner – Supports up to Arch E1 landscape and equivalent sizes

Expanding opportunities for government agencies

“We are excited to offer the SmartLF SCi scanner as a TAA compliant solution on the GSA Schedule,” says Jerry Gautereaux, Sales Manager, Colortrac Americas. “This compliance not only broadens our reach within government sectors but also reaffirms our dedication to providing top-tier products that meet the highest standards of quality, low maintenance and still following the no-nonsense approach that Colortrac is known for and proud of.”

Learn more about SmartLF SCi scanners

Make sure to ask for the TAA compliant versions when you order. For more information about the SmartLF SCi large format scanner and its availability on the GSA Schedule, please contact a local Colortrac distributor via colortrac.com/contact, or reach out directly to the U.S. sales team:

• Telephone: +1 703 717 5325
• Email: SalesAmericas@colortrac.com

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Proof of responsible, sustainable manufacturing of Colortrac’s No Nonsense wide format scanners – important for customers worldwide

St. IVES, UK – August 21, 2025 – Colortrac scanners are now produced meeting the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) certification standards. Following a successful audit of parent company, Global Scanning, this ensures that all Colortrac scanners are manufactured under strict international standards for ethical, sustainable, and compliant production.

Recognized as the world’s largest industry coalition dedicated to responsible global supply chains, the RBA grants certification only to companies that meet demanding requirements across social responsibility, environmental protection, and business ethics.

“This achievement reflects the strong management systems, operational discipline, and values that guide our work every day,” says Stiven Shi, General Manager at Global Scanning’s Suzhou, China facility and continues: “It’s a clear signal to our customers that their products and services come from a compliant, sustainable and responsible supply chain partner.”

Setting the standard

Customers can be assured that RBA certification goes beyond paperwork. It verifies measurable compliance with international standards that are increasingly essential for many industries – and in some cases a prerequisite for public tenders. Certification covers worker conditions, environmental safeguards, and ethical conduct across the supply chain.

What this means for Colortrac users

Every Colortrac scanner now carries the assurance that it is produced within a system that protects people, reduces environment impact, and enforces transparent business conduct.

Achieving this recognition places Global Scanning’s facilities among the select manufacturing sites worldwide that have undergone, and passed, RBA’s demanding third-party audits.

About Colortrac

Founded in 1989, Colortrac started by developing large format scanning solutions and quickly earned a reputation for value that led to the company winning the coveted UK Queen’s Awards for enterprise and export.

Today Colortrac serves the large format document scanning market with a portfolio of no-nonsense scanning solutions. Colortrac has more than 80 distributors in over 90 countries and is also an OEM supplier. We are dedicated to making scanners that get the job done to high standards at a competitive price. That’s why so many industries Count on Colortrac.

Media Contact
Sigrid Raahauge
Marketing team leader, Colortrac
+45 4814 1122

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New FADGI compliance positions SmartLF SGi and SmartLF SCi as the perfect scanning solutions for the public sector and heritage digitization projects.

St. Ives, UK – April 2^nd, 2025 – Colortrac announces that its SmartLF SGi and SmartLF SCi large format scanners are now FADGI 3-star compliant, meeting recognised standards for image quality set by the US Federal Agencies Digital Guidelines Initiative (FADGI).

FADGI compliance is fast becoming a requirement in public sector procurement, particularly in digitisation projects involving archives, libraries, and museums.

“Achieving the 3-star FADGI compliance means that our two leading scanner series now meet image quality benchmarks used by the most demanding institutions without adding cost or complexity to the user,” says Jacob Bendix, CCO and VP of Sales and Marketing at Colortrac.

The SmartLF SCi scanners with patented SingleSensor CIS technology and the SmartLF SGi CCD scanners continue to be fast, reliable, and cost-effective. Now with the added option of providing FADGI-compliant results when operated with the latest version of the SmartWorks Imaging software.

FADGI compliance

FADGI relies upon well-established practices, objective measurements, and quality assurance methods to create accurate imaging. The purpose is to reduce variabilities that may be introduced by the scanning process and human subjectivity.

FADGI is world-leading but compares to programs like Metamorfoze and ISO-19264-1. ISO 19264-1 B and Metamorfoze Light are comparable to FADGI 3-star, though they all get their results through different imaging approaches.

Available for current users

Colortrac remains one of the few large format scanner providers with a free software option, SmartWorks TOUCH. However, achieving the FADGI 3-star compliance with a Colortrac SmartLF SCi or SmartLF SGi scanner requires the professional SmartWorks Imaging software. And if you have it already, all you need to do is update it to the latest version.

Get free trial version

Capturing excellent images for 35 years

Colortrac is a pioneer of large format color scanning and the leading innovator in affordable color and monochrome wide format scanning technology.

Our scanners are easy to use and produce great results, whatever your requirements.

The company was founded in UK in 1989 to develop digital large format scanning solutions. The patented Colortrac invention ‘SingleSensor’ was a major gamechanger in the technology used to capture large format images.

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Chantilly, VA, February 27, 2025 — As California has endured one of its most catastrophic wildfire seasons in recent memory, it might be surprising that large format scanners are used in the process of combating these devastating fires. They play a small but critical role in empowering firefighters and emergency responders to maintain accurate and up-to-date maps, ensuring they have accurate information quickly needed during emergency fire situations.

“The widespread loss and hardship caused by the fires are profoundly tragic, and we send our deepest thoughts to everyone affected by wildfires,” says Jerry Gautereaux, Sales Manager, Colortrac Americas.

Paper maps are an essential fallback in modern firefighting operations, complementing digital tools. Teams need to scan, update, and reprint maps that reflect the rapidly changing terrain conditions crucial for planning fire suppression strategies.

By using Colortrac’s scanning solutions, fire services ensure the insights they annotate are registered by their GIS teams to facilitate rapid updates and distribution. Colortrac is known for inventing SingleSensor technology which is the most accurate solution for wide CIS scanners. CIS scanning technology is known for its crisp clear results which is especially useful in map scanning for adjustments of terrain.

The role of large format scanners when terrain changes

Any changes to terrain are oftentimes marked on large format maps out in the field and then scanned on large format scanners. This capability is particularly vital during fast-moving wildfires. In an emergency like a wildfire terrain can shift dramatically within hours and timely information is essential for making informed decisions. Having up-to-date maps allows firefighters to assess fire perimeters, identify evacuation routes, and allocate resources effectively.

A similar task out in the field is the marking of failures in critical infrastructure. For example, linemen use large maps to identify and mark power line hazards especially in fire prone areas.

While digital maps are used together with printed maps, they often cannot replace the practicality of a physical map during field operations and on the spot collaboration.

“Knowing that our scanners are aiding firefighters during such a critical time is both humbling and motivating,” said Jerry Gautereaux. “Our goal has always been to provide reliable, innovative solutions that can make a real difference.”

About Colortrac

Founded in 1989, Colortrac started by developing large format scanning solutions and quickly earned a reputation for value that led to the company winning the coveted UK Queen’s Awards for enterprise and export.

Today Colortrac serves the large format document scanning market with a portfolio of no-nonsense scanning solutions.

Contact:

Jerry Gautereaux, Sales Manager
Colortrac Americas
SalesAmericas@colortrac.com

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Foundation, Growth and Global Partnership

Founded in 1989, Colortrac developed digital scanning solutions for the oil exploration industry. In 1999, the company expanded by acquiring ANAtech and Tangent Imaging Systems in the US, enhancing its knowledge in wide format scanning technology. In 2013, Colortrac joined Global Scanning, a Denmark-based leader in the scanning industry, enhancing its reach and capabilities.

Mission and Innovation

Focusing on product development, Colortrac’s primary aim is to deliver no nonsense quality for the large format scanning market. Colortrac introduced the ‘SingleSensor’ technology, combining CCD scanner’s precision and the affordability from CIS technology.

Clientele and Operations

Colortrac serves sectors like architecture, graphic arts, copy shops and engineering. Headquartered in Denmark, Colortrac maintains sales and support offices in UK (St. Ives), Denmark (Copenhagen), USA (Chantilly, VA), and Japan (Yokohama). Manufacturing is in China (Suzhou).

We have local distributors in countries all over the world:

Looking Ahead

As Colortrac celebrates its 35th anniversary, we remain committed to our no nonsense approach to wide format scanning. With our users as our top priority, we emphasize high quality, durability, and compliance with the Energy Star program to ensure the best cost-effectiveness for our customers. Looking ahead, Colortrac will continue to be a leader in wide format scanning, shaping the future of imaging technology.

7 Colortrac industry firsts

1. SINGLESENSOR

1st (and only) 1-piece, full-width color CIS solution. The most accurate, reliable solution for wide CIS devices. Optimal, affordable image quality

2. SUREDRIVE

1st single, powered soft-roller system for even media pressure and high-quality images. Assists instead of resists paper progress through the scanner

3. FIREFLY

1st large format scanner with SuperSpeed USB  3.0 for faster, more efficient data transfer

4. OPEN-APERTURE/GLASS-FREE

1st open-aperture, glass-free scanner for streak-free scans. Completely unaffected by dirt and dust

5. LED LIGHTING

1st CCD scanner to use LEDs for long life, low energy use and instant-on performance. Lifetime solution for low maintenance and optimal document illumination

6. ‘SCAN-ONCE-EDIT’

1st in-program image editor known as ‘scan-once-edit’. Eliminate pre-scan, reduce scan times, halve the number of document passes

7. THICK MEDIA SCANNING

1st thick-media large format scanner for even more business flexibility. Scan prints mounted on board or artwork directly printed onto board

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St Ives, Cambridgeshire, UK – 19^th June, 2023 – BDM Distribution, specializing in the distribution of technology solutions, is appointed as the new exclusive Colortrac distributor in the United Kingdom and Ireland. This partnership grants BDM Distribution the exclusive rights to distribute both the highly acclaimed SmartLF series of large format scanners and the innovative SmartWorks software.

BDM Distribution has consistently delivered exceptional value to its customers, as a trusted reseller of Colortrac products. Now, as the appointed distributor for the UK and Ireland, BDM Distribution is ready to take over this new role.

“We have had a longstanding partnership with Colortrac, and we firmly believe in their large format scanners approach: No nonsense. It is a great honour for us to be appointed as the distributor for the United Kingdom and Ireland. We are confident that our expertise and dedication will continue to drive the success of Colortrac products in this region,” says Martyn Price, Managing Director of BDM Distribution.

Colortrac, renowned for its commitment to delivering outstanding value for money, is equally thrilled about the collaboration with BDM Distribution.

Sigrid Raahauge, Marketing team leader of Colortrac comments: “We are excited to announce this partnership with BDM Distribution. Their extensive knowledge and experience in the Colortrac product range have demonstrated their ability to showcase the worth of our products. We look forward to achieving even greater heights together.”

The partnership between BDM Distribution and Colortrac signifies a powerful alliance that aims to provide customers in the United Kingdom and Ireland with unparalleled access to cutting-edge large format scanning solutions. With BDM Distribution’s established track record of excellence and Colortrac’s commitment to innovation, this collaboration is set to meet the diverse needs of professionals across various industries, empowering them with the tools necessary for success in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.

For further information, please contact:

Sigrid Raahauge, Marketing team leader of Colortrac: marketing@colortrac.com

Want to be part of the growing network of Colortrac resellers, please contact BDM Distribution at: info@bdmdistribution.co.uk

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Solution:
Capture and share changes to the building plans with a portable large format scanner

It’s essential to capture every red-line in the plans and timely share the changes with the engineers back at the head office. With the SmartLF Scan!, a portable large format scanner from Colortrac, workers can scan and record every detail on the CAD drawings. The SmartLF Scan! lets builders safely share as-built markups from any location.

Sharing as-built changes:
Optimize your projects. Minimize Disruption.

Developers, contractors, and builders know that time is money. So when changes occur at construction sites, as they are prone to do, the experts know how to keep projects running smoothly with a portable SmartLF Scan! large format scanner.

Prepare for when plans change

Getting all the red-line changes to the main office is time-critical — for the approval of the modifications, to assign designers to update the CAD as-built plans, or to keep a record. To expedite the process, construction experts rely on the Colortrac scanner to capture and share as-built changes as they occur in the field. With a simple press of a button, the red-lines are captured with amazing accuracy. The SmartLF Scan! scanners come with presets and can accommodate a range of document sizes up to 36 inches wide.

Keep the right tools within reach

The Colortrac scanner can be taken anywhere for on-site scanning. Technical drawings can be scanned in seconds and emailed back to the office for quick approval and revision.

By keeping the SmartLF Scan! on site, construction crews are able to spend more time on their craft and less time waiting for approvals. New drawings can be returned electronically and shared with the on-site team as they are required. The recorded as-built plans can also be shared with the accounting department at any stage of the project.

See more: SmartLF Scan! – Portable convenience with built-in controller

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Join us on February 23 to learn the ins and outs of SmartWorks Imaging, the newest member of the SmartWorks software family for Colortrac scanners. Discover how to get the most out of your large format scanning, copying and printing projects.

After the presentation, we’ll open the floor to a Q&A session with our scanning experts.

> Click to register for webinar

Feb 23, 2022 01:00 PM in Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Chantilly, VA — October 6, 2021 — Colortrac today announces its scanners were selected by ibml, an innovator in document scanners and intelligent information capture software. The Alabama-based company’s Business Process Outsourcing division chose the scanners for a multimillion-dollar conversion project. ibml required Colortrac’s high-production scanners for the project’s demands, but also for any scanning task for years to come.

ibml selected eight SmartLF SC 42-inch Colortrac scanners, as recommended by CA-based Paradigm Imaging Group. The multimillion-dollar conversion project had a tight deadline, and the scanners were in production around the clock.

“Many all-inclusive digital transformation projects have large format scanning needs with very stringent turnaround times. Some projects are a year or more, while others are just a few weeks. Simply put, without the Colortrac scanners added to our processing capabilities and imaging workflow, we would not have been able to complete the project effectively for our customers and profitably for ibml,” comments Erik Thimaras, Director of Conversion Services, ibml.

“Colortrac large format scanners enabled our company to quickly ramp up to accomplish multimillion-dollar high-volume document conversions while meeting — and exceeding — client requirements for turnaround and quality expectations,” Thimaras continues. “The scanners have proven to be reliable, durable, fast, accurate, and user-friendly. The TWAIN driver option integrates nicely with ibml Capture Suite software, allowing us to integrate the special documents into our scanning workflow along with our ibml FUSiON Scanners.”

ibml’s Business Process Outsourcing division provides remittance processing, healthcare revenue cycle management, disaster recovery document imaging, and general scanning and rescanning services. This includes indexing, data capture, back-file conversion, image and data archiving, conversion of film-based technology to digital format, and media destruction.

ibml uses its intelligent information capture software, ibml Capture Suite, to automate the processing of virtually any document, in any size, including specialty items such as books, engineering drawings, and ledgers.

“Accuracy, high quality, dependability, and speed are paramount for a service bureau. Our Colortrac scanners run five days a week, 8 to 16 hours a day. Year after year, the scanners handle the workload well,” Thimaras says.

“Our workflow consists of both large format jobs and projects that are mostly letter-size but have some oversized documents mixed in. We can use a combination of the Colortrac scanners and ibml scanners to process occasional large format documents in a collection. Thanks to the Colortrac scanners, we can accomplish these types of projects seamlessly and in a very cost-effective manner,” Thimaras adds.

A case study of ibml is available at Colortrac.com/news-articles.

About ibml

Based in Birmingham, Alabama with more than 250 employees worldwide, ibml is a leader in high-volume, intelligent capture automation. The company engineers, manufactures, and sells world-class equipment and software to help the world’s largest enterprises — in banking, finance, government entities, insurance, healthcare, telecoms and utilities — to extract actionable data and capture insights from hardcopy documents, and expedite critical decision-making.

About Colortrac

Founded in 1989, Colortrac started by developing large format scanning solutions and quickly earned a reputation for value that led to the company winning the coveted Queen’s Awards for enterprise and export. Today, Colortrac serves the entire large format document scanning market with a portfolio of no-nonsense scanning solutions. Colortrac has more than 80 distributors in over 90 countries and is also an OEM supplier. The company is dedicated to making scanners that get the job done to high standards at a competitive price. For more information, visit www.Colortrac.com.

Contact

Jacob Bendix
Chief Commercial Officer
Colortrac
marketing@colortrac.com

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ibml selected the SmartLF SC 42-inch Colortrac scanners, as recommended by CA-based Paradigm Imaging Group. The multimillion-dollar conversion project needed to be completed in a short amount of time. All told, the project required eight scanners, which were in production around the clock.

“Many all-inclusive digital transformation projects have large format scanning needs and have to be completed in very stringent timeframes. Some projects are a year or more, while others are just a few weeks,” comments Erik Thimaras, Director of Conversion Services, ibml an continues:

“Simply put, without the Colortrac scanners added to our processing capabilities and imaging workflow, we would not have been able to complete the project effectively for our customers and profitably for ibml.”

The Colortrac scanners are deployed in the firm’s Business Process Outsourcing division, which provides remittance processing, healthcare revenue cycle management, disaster recovery document imaging, and general scanning and rescanning services. This includes indexing, data capture, back-file conversion, image and data archiving, conversion of film-based technology to digital format, and media destruction.

Exceeding client requirements

“Colortrac large format scanners enabled our company to quickly ramp up to accomplish multimillion-dollar high-volume document conversions while meeting — and exceeding — client requirements for turnaround and quality expectations,” Thimaras says.

“The scanners have proven to be reliable, durable, fast, accurate, and user-friendly. The TWAIN driver option integrates nicely with ibml Capture Suite software, allowing us to integrate the special documents into our scanning workflow.”

ibml uses its intelligent information capture software, ibml Capture Suite, to automate the processing of virtually any document, in any size, including specialty items such as books, engineering drawings, and ledgers.

“Accuracy, high quality, dependability, and speed are paramount for a service bureau. Our Colortrac scanners run five-days a week, 8 to 16 hours a day. Year after year, the scanners handle the workload well,” Thimaras says.

“Our workflow consists of both large format jobs and projects that are mostly letter-size, but have some oversized documents mixed in. We can use a combination of the Colortrac scanners and ibml scanners to process occasional large format documents in a collection. Thanks to the Colortrac scanners, we can accomplish these types of projects seamlessly and in a very cost-effective manner,” Thimaras adds.

About ibml

Headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, Imaging Business Machines L.L.C (ibml) is a global provider of high-volume intelligent information capture solutions operating in over 48 countries. ibml’s solutions transform paper documents into actionable data with increased efficiency and quality at reduced cost. ibml’s portfolio includes ibml FUSiON and ImageTracDS scanners and its ibml Capture Suite software, along with business process outsourcing services.

ibml’s solutions are used by a wide variety of service bureaus, outsourcing specialists, systems integrators, and end-user organizations, deployed in the most demanding document capture environments. 

The company has a track record of customer success, with industry-leading customer retention rates of over 95% in banking, financial services, healthcare, government services, outsourcing, and more.

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