Παρουσίαση του νέου εκτυπωτή P5 350 HS της Durst

Παρουσίαση του νέου εκτυπωτή P5 350 HS της Durst  

Περιλαμβάνει αυτοματοποίηση υψηλής ταχύτητας ολοκληρωμένη λύση ροής εργασίας και πλήρες χαρτοφυλάκιο μελανιού.

Η Durst, κατασκευαστής προηγμένων τεχνολογιών ψηφιακής εκτύπωσης και παραγωγής, παρουσίασε μια σειρά καινοτομιών καθώς συνεχίζει το ταξίδι της για να γίνει ένας ολοκληρωμένος πάροχος λύσεων σύμφωνα με τη στρατηγική της «Pixel to Output». Η κεντρική καινοτομία είναι ο εκτυπωτής υψηλής ταχύτητας P5 350, μαζί με:

  • το Durst “Automat” ™ ένα νέο πλήρες σύστημα αυτοματισμού,
  • βελτιωμένο λογισμικό Durst,
  • ένα πλήρες χαρτοφυλάκιο μελανιών LED και εταιρικές συνεργασίες.

Ο εκτυπωτής P5 350 HS που παρουσιάστηκε στην διαδικτυακή εκδήλωση, «Firework of Innovations», είναι το νεότερο μέλος της οικογένειας από την πλατφόρμα τεχνολογίας P5 μαζί με το Durst Automat, την πλήρως αυτοματοποιημένη ενσωματωμένη λύση που καθιστά τις διαδικασίες παραγωγής πολύ πιο ευέλικτες και αποτελεσματικές για τους πελάτες. Το λογισμικό Durst Workflow είναι τώρα διαθέσιμο και για εκτυπωτές άλλων κατασκευαστών, εκτός Durst, μετά την ανακοίνωση συνεργασίας με την PrintFactory. Το ανώτερο λογισμικό API της PrintFactory επιτρέπει την εύκολη διαχείριση σε μικτά εκτυπωτικά περιβάλλοντα. Σύμφωνα με τη στρατηγική της, η Durst έχει επεκτείνει τις προτάσεις  της με τα λογισμικά Workflow & Analytics, την αυτοματοποίηση και νέες λύσεις μελανιών για εκτυπωτές, ώστε να παρέχουν ολοκληρωμένες λύσεις από το Pixel έως το Output.

Ο νέος εκτυπωτής Durst P5 350 HS μπορεί να εκτυπώσει πάνω από 600 τ.μ. ανά ώρα, που είναι διπλάσια από την ταχύτητα του τυπικού μοντέλου Durst P5 350, οπότε είναι ο πιο παραγωγικός υβριδικός εκτυπωτής στην αγορά. Επιπλέον, χάρη στις ίδιες μοναδικές δυνατότητες που έκανε το P5 350 επιτυχημένο, όπως η επιλογή multiroll και multitrack 6, το νέο μοντέλο διατηρεί το επίπεδο υψηλής ευελιξίας. Μπορεί να διαμορφωθεί με έως και εννέα χρώματα, CMYK + ανοιχτά  χρώματα  και λευκό  χρώμα και βερνίκι για ειδικές εφαρμογές με πολλαπλές στρώσεις  εκτύπωσης όπως “Day & Night”, “In & Out” ή hapt-printing με έως και 12 στρώσεις εκτύπωσης.

Η υψηλή ευελιξία διατηρείται επίσης σε συνδυασμό με το Durst Automat, το νέο πλήρως αυτοματοποιημένο σύστημα τροφοδοσίας και στοίβαξης φύλλων, το οποίο μπορεί να διαχειριστεί έως και δύο λωρίδες, επίσης με διαφορετικά μεγέθη φύλλων με συνολικό πλάτος έως 3,5 μέτρα (137,8 ίντσες) και 2,2 μ (86,6 ίντσες ) μήκος και έχει χωρητικότητα φόρτωσης  90 cm (35,5 ίντσες). Τα συστήματα ευθυγράμμισης  υλικών είναι σε συρόμενα τραπέζια που αποσυνδέονται εύκολα από τον εκτυπωτή και έτσι γίνεται άνετη η πρόσβαση στο σύστημα ρολών με αποτέλεσμα γρήγορη αλλαγή υλικών εκτύπωσης  που γίνεται από έναν μόνο χειριστή.

Οι εγκαταστάσεις του Durst P5 350 HS – σε συνδυασμό με το Durst Automat – θα ξεκινήσουν από το τέλος του πρώτου τριμήνου  του 2021. Το Durst Workflow είναι ένα σύστημα διαχείρισης δεδομένων βασισμένο σε πρόγραμμα περιήγησης που περιλαμβάνει την προ-εκτύπωση καθώς και το ριπάρισμα.  Η δοκιμασμένη ροή εργασίας για την εργαλειοθήκη PDF, τη διαχείριση χρωμάτων και την μηχανή ριπαρίσματος διασφαλίζει την υψηλότερη ποιότητα και την βελτιστοποίηση του κόστους των μελανιών.

Στην εκδήλωση Firework of Innovations, η Durst ανακοίνωσε επίσης την εισαγωγή του νέων μελανιών  POP Flexible LED Ink. Τα μελάνια έχουν εντυπωσιακή χρωματική γκάμα, απαράμιλλο συνδυασμό ευελιξίας, στοίβαξης  και πρόσφυσης. Πρόκειται για  κορυφαία στην κατηγορία τους υβριδικά μελάνια κατάλληλα για μια μεγάλη ποικιλία υλικών  σε ρολά και φύλλων. Άλλη μια  σειρά μελανιών  που μπορεί να τοποθετηθεί στο πλήρες χαρτοφυλάκιο εκτυπωτών LED της Durst.

Η Durst αναπτύσσει σταθερά τις προτάσεις της για τη ροή εργασίας, με ολοκληρωμένη σκέψη για επιχειρηματικές λύσεις 360 μοιρών που στοχεύουν στην ιδέα του Smart Factory για τον εξορθολογισμό της παραγωγής και των διαδικασιών. Τα λογισμικά Durst Smart Shop, Workflow, Analytics, Lift ERP – και τώρα το σύστημα Durst Automat – διευρύνουν τα όρια του αυτοματισμού και της καινοτομίας. Όλα υποστηρίζονται από συμβουλευτικές υπηρεσίες και από ομαλή ενοποίηση που παρέχονται από την Durst Professional Services.

Ο Christian Harder, Διευθυντής Πωλήσεων του τμήματος Γραφικών  του Ομίλου Durst,  δήλωσε: «Η κυκλοφορία του τελευταίου μας μέλους της οικογένειας Durst P5, του P5 350 HS, είναι μια σημαντική δήλωση της σταθερής δέσμευσής μας να συνεχίσουμε να είμαστε στην πρώτη γραμμή της καινοτομίας στην αγορά του μεγάλου σχήματος. Είναι ανάμεσα σε μια σειρά καινοτομιών που παρουσιάσαμε στην αγορά ως μέρος της στρατηγικής μας Pixel to Output. Οι πελάτες απαιτούν συνολικές λύσεις (all-in-one), τις οποίες παρέχουμε καθώς προχωρούμε προς το να γίνουμε πάροχοι ολοκληρωμένων  λύσεων. Σε έναν ολοκληρωμένο κόσμο, οι εκτυπωτικές επιχειρήσεις πρέπει επίσης να αλλάξουν. Και θα τις βοηθήσουμε σε αυτό το ταξίδι μέσω υλικού, λογισμικού, μελανιών και συνεργασιών».

Ο Christoph Gamper, Διευθύνων Σύμβουλος και συνιδιοκτήτης του Durst Group, δήλωσε: «Ανυπομονούμε για το μέλλον. Είμαι βέβαιος ότι το 2021 η οικονομία θα ανακάμψει και, σε ορισμένους τομείς, θα είναι ακόμη πιο δυνατή από πριν. Συνεχίζουμε λοιπόν αυτό που κάνουμε καλύτερα: καινοτομία με πάθος. Το 2019, ξεκινήσαμε την πλατφόρμα P5 και έχουμε πλέον περισσότερα από 100 συστήματα εγκατεστημένα σε όλο τον κόσμο. Αυτό είναι μεγάλο επίτευγμα, οπότε ένα μεγάλο ευχαριστώ από το βάθος της καρδιάς μου σε όλους τους πελάτες, τους συνεργάτες και τα υπέροχα μέλη της ομάδας Durst σε όλο τον κόσμο».

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Estudios Durero relies on Durst’s experience to give true artistic value to José Manuel Ballester’s reinterpretation of Picasso’s Guernica.

Brixen, Italy – 15/01/2021 – A world-famous painting reworked by celebrated Spanish photographer and artist José Manuel Ballester and printed by Durst is the star attraction at a special exhibition. For the first time, a modified Guernica – originally painted by artist Pablo Picasso – has been printed full-size using advanced digital printing and production technologies from Durst.

Mr. Ballester has achieved international recognition for his special art of interpreting famous paintings by eliminating humans and animals. Guernica is a 1937 oil painting on canvas recognized as one of the best-known works of Picasso, who died in 1973. It is regarded by many art critics as one of the most moving and powerful anti-war paintings in history.

Mr. Ballester’s work, “Around Guernica, 2009/2020”, is an emptied version of Picasso’s painting that conveys an updated look at the historical event and human tragedy. It is now a centerpiece at the exhibition, “2020/03/15 José Manuel Ballester”, in the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, showing Bilbao city during the lockdown. The exhibition, which also includes a selection of large-format photographs that reflect Bilbao’s deserted streets and spaces, is open until 21 February 2021.

With “Around Guernica”, Ballester adds a new artwork to the project that began more than 10 years ago, when he decided to investigate the architectural and natural spaces that surround the stories of some of the most important works in history, such as “The Meninas” or “The Garden of Earthly Delights”. During the lockdown last spring, the artist received special permission to move around the deserted city of Bilbao and capture incredible landscapes and images never seen before.

These images were the first step of a project in collaboration with Estudios Durero and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao, which culminated in a photographic exhibition, publication of a book, and the first reproduction and exhibition of “Around Guernica” to the public. In this way, Ballester adds an artwork to the Hidden Spaces project, which includes some of the transcendental and universal themes for the human being. Along with his proposal “May 3, 2008”, “Around Guernica, 2009/2020” addresses the nonsense of human violence and wars, but on this occasion, Ballester maintains a “living” element: the flower that was already shown in the original painting, and it symbolizes hope, also for these difficult times that we have had to live.

 

In this context, The Guggenheim Museum Bilbao approached long-standing Durst customer Estudios Durero, a company that “imagines, creates and develops new forms of graphic production”, to print the reworked Picasso on a unique, hand-woven linen material with special white coating supplied by the museum, especially for the assignment. It had a total dimension of 3.5 x 7.8 meters.

Estudios Durero and Mr. Ballester spent a day in the Customer Experience Center at the Durst headquarters in Brixen, Italy, with the goal to print the Picasso Guernica interpretation on a Durst Rho 512 six-color machine. And they only had one chance – the available material was sufficient for only one print run, which meant no test print on the final material was possible.

“It has been a true honor for us and for Durst to develop this special project together with José Manuel Ballester and the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao,” said the owner of Estudios Durero, Ander Soriano. “No other company could have done it. In Picasso’s original work and in Ballester’s reinterpretation, the painting only uses a very wide range of grays and a very high resolution in all its shades, so the print quality must be exceptionally high to offer a true value to its reproduction. And that would have been impossible without the Durst Rho 512 6 C ”.

With reference to Durst, Mr. Ballester said: “In order to launch this project, in this context, we have had many collaborators. Having the best technology to make this possible was a privilege.”

Rafael Carbonell, Managing Director, Durst Iberica, said: “Estudios Durero has been a loyal customer and it was a real honor for Durst to support the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao in this special project. When you are printing only black, gray, and white the quality needs to be exceptionally high to give arts its true value.”

Christian Harder, Durst Group’s Head of Graphics, said: “In conjunction with Durst Iberica, we were extremely proud and delighted to welcome Mr. Ballester and Mr. Soriano to our global headquarters where they were able to witness first hand our world-class facilities and technology. The unique linen materials were specially prepared for this art print. In reality that meant one chance, no test printing. And the results speak for themselves. The visitors to the museum exhibition have been amazed at the outstanding print quality.”

 
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Durst launches the new P5 350 High Speed printing system including a high speed full automation, a complete workflow solution and a full ink portfolio.

Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, has unveiled a raft of innovations as it continues its journey to become a complete solutions provider in line with its “Pixel to Output” strategy. Central is the P5 350 High Speed printer – together with the Durst “Automat” ™ a new full automation system, enhanced Durst software, a full LED ink portfolio and partnerships.

Launched in a virtual event, “Firework of Innovations”, the P5 350 HS is the newest family member from the P5 technology platform with Durst Automat, the fully automated inline solution that makes production processes far more versatile and efficient for customers. The Durst Workflow is now available for non-Durst printers, following the announcement of a partnership with PrintFactory, which superior API software enables an easy management of mixed print environments. In line with its strategy, Durst has expanded its offer with Workflow, Analytics, automation and ink solutions for printers to deliver complete solutions from Pixel to Output.

The new Durst P5 350 HS can print at over 600 sqm per hour, which is twice the speed of the Durst P5 350 standard model, thus being the most productive hybrid printer in the market. Additionally, thanks to the same unique features that made the P5 350 successful, such as the multiroll and the multitrack 6 option, the new model retains the level of high versatility. It can be configured with up to nine color channels including light colors and white, and varnish for special multilayer printing applications such as “Day&Night”, “In&Out”, and up to 12 layers hapt-printing.

The high versatility is maintained also in combination with Durst Automat, the new fully automated board feeding and stacking system, which can manage up to two lanes, also with different board sizes up to 3.5 m width (137.8 inch) and 2.2 m (86.6 inch) length and has a loading capacity of 90 cm (35.5 inch).
Thanks to its sliding registration tables, a comfortable access to the roll tool enables a fast material change operated by only one single operator.

Installations of the Durst P5 350 HS – combined with Durst Automat – will start from the end of Q1 in 2021. Durst Workflow is a browser-based data management handling system that includes pre-press functionalisity as well as the ripping. The proven workflow for PDF toolbox, color management and rip engine ensures highest quality and ink cost optimization.

At the Firework of Innovations event, Durst also announced the introduction of the new POP Flexible LED Ink. This has impressive color gamut, unmatched combination of flexibility, stackability and adhesion. It is a best-in-class hybrid ink suitable for a wide variety of roll-to-roll and board media. Another future-proof ink that can be loaded into Durst’s full portfolio of LED printers.

Durst has been steadily building its workflow offerings in line with its end-to-end thinking for 360-degree business solutions aimed at the Smart Factory concept to streamline production and processes. Durst Smart Shop, Workflow, Analytics, Lift ERP – and now Durst Automat – are all pushing the boundaries of automation and innovation. All are backed by consultancy and seamless integration provided through Durst Professional Services.

Christian Harder, Durst Group’s Global Sales Director, Graphics Segment, said: “The launch of our latest family Durst P5 member, the P5 350 HS, is an important statement of our firm commitment to continue to be at the forefront of innovation in the large format market. It’s among a raft of innovations that we have unveiled to the market as part of our Pixel to Output strategy. Customers are demanding all-in-one solutions, which we provide as we move towards becoming a complete solution provider. In an integrated world, printers need to change as well. And we’ll help them on that journey through hardware, software, inks and collaborations.”

Christoph Gamper, Durst Group CEO and Co-Owner, said: “We’re looking forward to the future. I am confident that in 2021 the economy will recover and, in some fields, be even stronger than before. So we will continue what we do best: innovating with passion. In 2019, we launched the P5 platform and we now have more than 100 systems around the globe. This is a great achievement, so a big thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of our customers, partners and our great Durst team members across the world.”

 

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PrintFactory announces association with Durst

PrintFactory announces a key partnership with Durst, which will now be using the PrintFactory API to provide customers in mixed print environments with superior workflow software.

Durst has a reputation for being the unrivaled technology leader in digital large format printing. Quality and reliability are its cornerstones. With the Pixel to Output strategy, Durst expanded its offer with software solutions for printers to deliver complete solutions from Pixel to Output.

PrintFactory’s color management technology and high-speed, XML-centric RIP will be pivotal in ensuring an even wider audience can take advantage of those Durst characteristics.

PrintFactory’s RIP-based software connects multi-manufacturer environments seamlessly. The suite of workflow software supports over 2,000 printers and cutters, and delivers an Editor, Calibrator, and premium Layout tool alongside the API-integrated RIP.

Erik Strik, CEO of Aurelon (the team behind PrintFactory): “This is a great partnership for us as it confirms our focus on color quality is the right direction.” With PrintFactory’s VISU color engine as a part of the workflow, Durst operators can be confident of not only reducing the time spent achieving color consistency, but also in reducing ink and media costs.

Michael Deflorian, Business Development Manager Durst Professional Services: “We’ve been looking for workflow-based software that has a robust, scalable API and allows Durst Workflow users to drive printers of other manufacturers with the same software – it’s not just about having a smooth workflow, it’s about finding affordable software and hardware that can support a growing business. Our customers choose Durst for the long-term. Software that we recommend has to deliver on a promise of quality and reliability, and PrintFactory meets that criteria.”

The partnership between Durst and PrintFactory delivers a tight integration between the workflow products. This means more customers can choose Durst printers to work alongside their existing devices – there’s no need to manage print jobs via different systems. The Durst software ECO system digitizes the e-commerce, prepress and print process. All products offer a browser based interface for maximum flexibility and an interface to share data with other software solutions.

In general, PrintFactory software is delivered via a network of distributors, worldwide: it delivers on increased productivity, guarantees lower ink costs with no detriment to print quality, improves margins thanks to reduced waste media, and ensures consistent color, time after time. The company’s partnerships with device manufacturers bodes well for not only standard markets, but also for industrial scale operations.

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Durst wins EDP awards for Rho 2500 and best workflow

Two European Digital Press Association Awards have been awarded to Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies. They were for its Rho 2500 in the Best Flatbed/Hybrid Printer > 250 sqm/h category and the other for Durst Workflow (Best Workflow Technology).

The awards are more recognition of Durst’s innovation as it continues its journey to become a complete solutions provider in line with its “Pixel to Output” strategy. Recent announcements have included the P5 350 High Speed printer, together with Durst “Automat”, and expansion of Workflow, Analytics, automation and ink solutions for printers. The award-winning Durst Workflow is also available for non-Durst printers.

The EDP Technical Committee referenced the increasing importance of software and workflow. It said: “Important is not only the device or software itself, but also the impact of the product on people and users.”

“These awards are another strong reference point and third-party endorsement to what we have achieved through our mission to innovate,” said Manfred Glantschnig, Head of Product Management for Durst Professional Services. “Durst Workflow is part of our world-class software. In an integrated world, we continue to help our customers through complete solutions from hardware, software, inks and collaborations.”

Andrea Riccardi, Durst Group’s Head of Product Management, Graphics Segment, said: “We are proud to have been recognized by the EDP with these awards. We been steadily building our offerings in line with end-to-end thinking for 360-degree business solutions aimed at the Smart Factory concept to streamline production and processes. The Durst Rho 2500 achieved this recognition as a high productivity printer that can be upgraded depending on the volume production capacity required.”

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Durst Digital Day 2020, Label & Flexible Packaging

On November 11, 2020, Durst Label & Flexible Packaging team presented the expanded Tau RSC portfolio online from the Durst HQ.

Below is the recording of this event.

00:00:2600:01:46 Christoph Gamper, CEO Durst Group: Welcome

00:01:4700:03:05 Helmuth Munter, Durst Segment Manager Label & Flexible Packaging: Welcome & the Agenda of Digital Day 2020

00:03:0600:05:02 Helmuth Munter: Impact of the COVID 19 pandemic on the Label Market

00:05:0600:14:58 Helmuth Munter: Development of the Digital Label Market & the Print Technologies

00:14:5900:17:00 Martin Leitner, Durst Product Manager Label & Flexible Packaging: Introduction – The new Tau RSC Platform, especially the Tau 330/420/510 RSCi

00:17:0100:27:00 Martin Leitner & Siegfried Lanzinger, Durst Application Specialist Label & Flexible Packaging: Tau RSCi Live-Demonstration

00:27:0100:31:01 Sten Sarap, CEO LabelPrint OÜ, RSCi Beta Test Partner: Customer Statement

00:31:0200:33:30 Martin Leitner: Introduction – Tau 330 RSC E Low Migration

00:33:3100:36:16 Martin Leitner & Siegfried Lanzinger: Tau 330 RSC E Low Migration Live-Demonstration

00:36:1700:40:46 Dr. Stefan Kappaun, Executive Vice President Durst Group, Head of Inks & Fluids: The Tau RSC Ink Systems

00:40:4700:41:12 Martin Leitner: Introduction Niko von Hanstein, Head of Production/Prepess Clever Systemtechnik GmbH

00:41:1300:44:53 Niko von Hanstein: Customer statement – Low-migration Label Production with the Tau 330 RSC E  

00:44:5300:54:27 Martin Leitner: The Tau RSC Printer Portfolio & Durst Workflow Label – designed to meet the constantly growing demands of our customers and to support a fast transition from analog to hybrid or 100% digital production

00:54:2800:58:57 Marco Panzeri, Product Manager OMET XJet: Short presentation of the OMET XJet, powered by Durst, a label press with in-line multi-process configuration, combining DURST Inkjet technology with OMET flexo units, plus exclusive finishing and converting units to obtain the final product in one single passage.

00:58:5800:59:49 Martin Leitner: Announcement of a new converting unit from ABG for the Durst Customer Experience Center (CEC)

00:59:5001:04:01 Matthew Burton, Sales Manager AB Graphics Int: ABG’s innovations in 2020, the new print finishing equipment – in particular ABG’s DigiJet, the new digital embellishment solution recently installed at the Durst CEC

01:04:0201:05:19 Martin Leitner & Siegfried Lanzinger: The importance of service and support especially during the ongoing pandemic – Live online printer demonstrations and the work of our service teams – in the CEC, at Durst headquarters and by our professional partners around the world

01:05:2001:07:34 Manuel Gruber, Head of Durst Service Team Label & Flexible Packaging: Insights into Durst Customer Services

01:07:3501:14:05 Helmuth Munter & the Jury: The Durst RSC Label Masters Award 202 – Announcement of the winners

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DURST: FIREWORK OF INNOVATIONS

 

  3 DECEMBER 2020

  LIVE IN HQ BRIXEN, 10 AM–2 PM

  VIRTUAL PRESENTATION, 4 PM – 4.30 PM

After the successful introduction of the P5 technology platform with the P5 350 and P5 210, we are excited to present our extended Durst P5 family. The P5 350 HS is a new high productive printer model that, combined with the Durst Automat, the new solution for a fully automated printing workflow by the Durst Software, makes your production processes a way more efficient.

Additionally, thanks to a strategic key partnership we are now able to offer to our customers a superior workflow software for an easy management of mixed print environments.

We will also talk about our Durst Habitat System with UVC-R Technology, an innovative air disinfection system that combines air exchange and UV rays in one system and effectively reduces infectious air and therefore the viral load indoors.

Do not miss the occasion to meet this innovative system full of flexibility, speed and efficiency.

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PRINTING United: Durst Group Wins 7 Product of the Year Awards

PRINTING United: Durst Group Wins 7 Product of the Year Awards

Brixen, Italy – 10/21/2020 – Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, announced today that Durst and Vanguard won a combined seven (7) 2020 Product of the Year awards. The most in the history of the company, and a reflection of the new combined Durst Group organization product depth and reach.

“The PRINTING United Awards together with our acquisition of Vanguard and our investment in LiftERP further confirm the Durst Group as a powerhouse in the US Graphics Industry”, said Christoph Gamper, CEO and co-owner of the Durst Group. “We look forward to offering the new expanded portfolio worldwide in 2021 and further expanding our leading position in the global LFP market.”

The following products won 2020 Product of the Year:

  • Durst Rho 2500: UV/Latex Hybrid (> $500K)
  • Durst Rhotex 325: RTR Dye Sublimation on Textile (> $100K)
  • Vanguard VDR5-E: Flatbed/Hybrid UV/Latex (< $100K)
  • Vanguard VKM600T: Flatbed/Hybrid UV/Latex ($100K-$200K)
  • Vanguard VK300HS: Flatbed/Hybrid with White UV/Latex ($200K-$500K)
  • LiftERP: Workflow/MIS/CRM
  • Durst Workflow: Software – RIP

Tim Saur, President of Durst North America stated, “As a Durst Group we essentially won in every price segment available to print providers in the market.” He continued, “Through the talent of our incredible engineering group in Europe, and the design capability of the entire Vanguard team in Atlanta, it is no surprise to me we won so many product awards.”

PRINTING United Alliance brings together companies from all over the world in the specialty imaging and print industry. This annual competition showcases the highest quality machines and most innovative advances within the wide format color printing industry.

 

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Acquisition: Durst acquires majority stake in US printer manufacturer Vanguard Digital Printing

Brixen, Italy – 10/01/2020 – Durst, manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, is strengthening its position in the US Graphics Industry with the acquisition of a majority stake in Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, headquartered in Lawrenceville, Georgia/USA.

Vanguard Digital is a leading manufacturer of printing systems for the signage, decoration, corporate, industrial and packaging sectors. With the acquisition, Durst adds new printer classes to its large format portfolio, while Vanguard now has a global distribution and service network and technical resources to continue developing robust solutions.

“Vanguard Digital Printing Systems is a rapidly growing and very successful company in a customer segment in which we are currently not active,” said Tim Saur, President of Durst North America. “Through the combination of high-quality products, a strong management team and absolute customer orientation, both companies are a perfect match.”

As part of the agreement, the new company will operate as Vanguard Durst Digital Printing Systems with effect from October 1, 2020. David Cich remains CEO while Jim Peterson continues to serve as Vice President of Sales.

“It is with great humbleness and excitement that Vanguard Digital will now be a part of the world class industry leading Durst Group,” said David Cich, CEO of Vanguard Digital Printing Systems. “Becoming part of the Durst Group Family, provides Vanguard Digital the opportunity to expand its portfolio of innovative market leading UV Printers to the entire world.”

“Vanguard’s printing systems have rightly achieved rapid growth and high customer acceptance in the North American market,” said Christoph Gamper, CEO and co-owner of the Durst Group. “Despite the global pandemic, we are positioning ourselves for the long term and are determined to invest in the large-format graphics market. In addition, with our technical expertise, Vanguard will continue to ensure that its products and services are industry-leading and a wider customer base will understand what it is like to be part of the Durst family.”

Christoph Gamper, CEO and co-owner Durst Group
Tim Saur, President of Durst North America
David Cich, CEO of Vanguard Digital Printing Systems
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Durst announces 100th Tau RSC platform press installation

Brixen, Italy – 28.09.2020 – Durst will be celebrating a 100th installation milestone at a customer site for its market-proven and highly successful Tau RSC technology platform only two years after a successful market launch.

In the coming weeks, a major label converter in Europe will have the honour of becoming the 100th customer of a Durst Tau 330 RSC UV inkjet single-pass label press. The machine will soon be providing high quality label production with unmatched productivity and uptime levels.

Huge interest was created when Durst originally unveiled the Tau 330 RSC at Labelexpo 2017 in Brussels, Belgium. Visitors and competitors were surprised by what Durst’s RSC technology promised in terms of print quality and productivity performance, with 1200×1200 dpi resolution and 80 linear meters printing speed at full color.

Nine months later and after a successful beta-test of this new and groundbreaking printing technology, Durst started delivery of the first Tau 330 RSC presses. Since then, increasing numbers of small, medium and large-sized label converter have opted for the new benchmark platform in UV inkjet, a Durst Tau 330 RSC, the more economical Tau 330 RSC E or the new Tau RSCi.

Since the middle of this year, Durst has continued installations with the first Tau RSCi 330 / 420 / 510 label presses, which form the latest press portfolio expansion of Durst’s Tau RSC platform.

Helmuth Munter, Durst’s Segment Manager, Label & Flexible Packaging, said: “Introduced two years ago, the Tau 330 RSC and Tau 330 RSC E set a new benchmark in label printing. Now with 100 installations around the world we feel honored by the trust and confidence in Durst of our satisfied Tau RSC users. We are confident – and continuous positive customer feedback backs this – that our updated Tau RSC platform will continue to set the benchmark for the future of industrial digital inkjet printing in the label and packaging industry.”

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