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A complete learning path for color professionals: 50 years of expertise translated to industry practice

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12 February 2026

A complete learning path for color professionals: 50 years of expertise translated to industry practice

For industry specialists, color is not just a detail—it determines quality, consistency and reputation. Now we bring together 50 years of expertise in a complete, practice-oriented learning path.

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1 September 2025

Netherlands Color Institute takes over BNK exam register

The Netherlands Color Institute (SNKI) has been managing the exam register and associated exam activities formerly under the BNK Foundation since August 1, 2025.

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17 July 2025

Color Assessment in Practice – a practical guide for professionals

At the end of June 2025, the Color Assessment in Practice series will be published – a practical guide for professionals in production and quality control.

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6 February 2025

Official launch of the Color Experts Hub for professionals

After a successful beta period, the Color Experts Hub officially launches as THE platform for knowledge sharing, innovation and collaboration for color professionals.

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6 February 2025

RAL celebrates 100 years with introduction of sustainable and innovative color fan

On the occasion of RAL's 100th anniversary, the RAL K5 color fans are now produced with water-based paint technology, with a 90% reduction in VOC emissions.

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28 June 2024

Natural Colour System launches two new color fans

NCS introduces two new color fans with 84 colors each: the NCS Interior 84 and NCS Exterior 84, specially designed for indoor and outdoor use.

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15 September 2023

RAL strengthens partnership with SNKI through distributor agreement

RAL GmbH in Bonn and the Netherlands Color Institute Foundation have strengthened their partnership by signing a distributor agreement.

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8 April 2022

NCS Colour adds 100 new standard colors

NCS Colour adds 100 new NCS standard colors in the low saturation color area to give users more options and more control when working with these colors.

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