X-RITE INC., Grandville, MI, USA — Michael C. Ferrara has retired from his positions of CEO and member of the Board. Thomas J. Vacchiano Jr. will become president and chief executive officer as well as a member of the Board of Directors. He was the president and chief executive officer of Amazys Holding AG from January 2001 until the acquisition by X-Rite in July of this year. Ferrara will remain available to consult on the transition through the end of this year.