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Durst Group Celebrates Milestone Installation at Mold-Tek Packaging Limited, Revolutionizing Digital Printing for In-Mold Labels

13/03/2024

Brixen, 29/01/2024 – Durst Group, a global leader in industrial printing solutions, is excited to announce the successful integration of its cutting-edge technology at Mold-Tek Packaging Limited, a major player in the Indian packaging sector.

Established in 1986, Mold-Tek has grown to dominate with around 25% market share, over 2000 employees, 10 production plants, and a fleet of over 150 injection machines. Specializing in manufacturing injection-molded containers for various uses, Mold-Tek is known for innovative solutions in paint and lube pails.

Mold-Tek’s dedication to excellence is evident in its 100% backward integration, covering own molds and dies, robots, design studio, and In-Mold Labels (IML) through both analog and digital printing – a unique approach in the industry.

Recognizing the need for digital printing for high-quality In-Mold Labels, Mold-Tek partnered with Durst Group and Newgen Printronics – official partner for Durst Group in India – with specific objectives:

Just-in-time/Print on demand solutions
Short and medium runs
Variable data printing
Versatility and agility
Waste and energy reduction

In response, Durst Group provided the “Best in class” industrial solution – the RSCi 510mm with priming and varnishing stations. The first Flexo unit was equipped with UV and hot air dryers, offering versatility in coatings based on the end application.

Navigating the technical complexities of In-Mold Labeling presented challenges in material handling, tension control, drying and curing parameters, construction resistance, and static load throughout the production process. However, close collaboration among Mold-Tek, Newgen Printronics – the local distributor and Durst-Partner – and Durst by itself proved crucial in overcoming these challenges and ensuring project success.

This installation marks a significant milestone in the partnership between Durst Group and Mold-Tek Packaging, showcasing the seamless integration of advanced digital printing solutions into the rigid plastic packaging industry.

While additional challenges persist, the commitment of Mold-Tek, Newgen Printronics India, and Durst, supported by valued partners such as Schober Technologies, Actega, Michelman, and Jindal-Treofan, reinforces confidence in continued success and innovation in the field.

Ink saving tool and data preparation tool

13/03/2024

Every Drop Counts

Resource management is a strong lever in the overall sustainability discussion, which seeks to optimize the consumption of raw materials and materials across the entire value chain. This is also associated with cost savings, which have a positive impact on return on investment (ROI) and total cost of ownership (TCO). Economy and ecology are not mutually exclusive; they go much more hand in hand. A good example of this is the Ink Save module of the Durst Workflow browser-based software.

The Durst ECO system

Software solutions now play a central role in Durst’s ECO system. The aim is to drive process optimization and automation on the one hand, and to actively support customers’ sustainability efforts on the other. Thanks to the Pixel to Output approach, modular and flexible solutions can be implemented in practice for every customer.

The Ink Save Tool

The Ink Save module aims to sustainably reduce ink consumption while optimizing the quality of colour reproduction. It uses a well-known technique – the so-called achromatic build-up or GCR (Grey Component Replacement). The advantages of this can be seen in the lower color application and higher stability in the grey tones. No specific specialist knowledge is required as an operator. You simply specify how much the tool should intervene. It is not necessary to re-profile the print data; the Ink Save module performs the conversion in the background. The potential ink savings of up to 35% are enormous.

___________ save up to 26% ink!

Data Preparation Tool

With the Data Preparation Tool, the print data provided by the customer can be processed directly in the browser without additional software. There are more than 100 functions to choose from. The spectrum ranges from format changes to the creation of a coating or cutting die and expanding the number of pages or sheets to the processing of spot colors.

___________ save up to 26% ink!

The tool is often used in label printing in particular to limit the print area to the die-cutting contour plus bleed. This leads to a reduction in ink consumption, but also to considerable material savings in the step & repeat process.

In combination with the Ink Save tool, there is enormous potential for savings.

Practical experience has shown that the Data Preparation Tool can save up to 26% of ink.

Customer testimonials

“We use the Ink Save tool for around 80% of all print jobs. In the 2022 fiscal year, we were able to achieve a cost saving of 34% per square meter – without any loss of quality!”

Niko von Hanstein
Head of Production and Prepress
Clever Systemtechnik GmbH

“In mid-2022, we installed a P5 HS 350 with Durst Workflow software. We mainly print weatherproof posters on polypropylene. Our daily print volume on the P5 is between 2,000 and 5,000 m². With such a high-volume, efficient color management is extremely important. For most posters, we opt for a medium setting in the Ink Saving tool, which allows us to save up to 15% ink. For larger print runs, we intervene even more strongly depending on the motif and thus reduce ink consumption by 25%.”

Gerhard Klein
CEO
Braun and Klein

Gulfcrafts elevates Digital Printing to Unprecedented Heights

07/02/2024

Established in 2001, Gulfcrafts is a prominent design and manufacturing company based in Doha. Under the visionary leadership of Co-Founder and General Manager, Vicken Deyirmenijan, the company has evolved from a small team of four individuals to a thriving “family” of over 500 dedicated professionals. Committed to excellence, Gulfcrafts not only provides customers with a diverse and unique array of products and services but also places a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality results.

Gulfcrafts has been a proud owner of Durst printers since 2011, recently adding to its printing arsenal the ground-breaking P5 500i. This cutting-edge machine upholds Durst’s tradition of outstanding printing quality while revolutionizing speed and efficiency.

The P5 500i is designed for low maintenance and ease of handling, offering the convenience of unattended printing. Among other outstanding features, it is equipped with an embodied cutting system, multiroll operation, double-sided printing, optimized ink refill, and a lightbox for improved quality control.

Parallel to its P5 500i installation, Gulfcrafts achieved another milestone by implementing the game-changing software Durst Workflow, which seamlessly integrates with the hardware, allowing a complete automation of prepress, colour management and production operations. All these capabilities combined with the expertise of Durst engineers significantly increase printing speed and productivity ensuring timely delivery without compromising quality.

Label Lab grows with GM DC330Mini label finisher

10/01/2024

Amman, Jordan based converter Label Lab has reported significant growth after installation of GM DC330Mini label finisher which was installed as a central part of the new label production setup. Propelled by this growth, the converter intends to acquire additional GM equipment.

When Ahmad Alramahi created his new label business in 2021, his vision was clear – to propel Label Lab to rapid success. Among the initial strategic investments was a GM DC330Mini label finisher.

Today, with a team of 11 staff members, the company serves a multitude of customers across Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UEA, Palestine, and Turkey, even as far away as Germany. Label Lab caters to a variety of industries, including the food, fertilizing, and medical sectors. This success has largely been enabled by the high-performance DC330Mini, which Alramahi believes has given his company a significant competitive advantage.

‘The DC330Mini from GM has been a central driver in our success, allowing us to produce perfectly finished labels for our customers. This compact machine may be “mini” in size, but it delivers outstanding performance and quality, plus it never breaks down,’ he said. ‘The registration is perfect at all speeds and the user-friendliness means it is extremely easy to run, even for our less experienced operators.’

Capitalizing on the agility and speed of the DC330Mini, Label Lab serves customers with small and large batches of high-quality labels. This flexibility has allowed the company to grow to the point where Alramahi is actively considering investing in more label converting equipment from GM to expand into high-value luxury markets. His recently visited GM’s headquarters in Denmark to evaluate various machines and discuss new opportunities.

‘We are now at the point where we need to expand our capabilities, so we can elevate our production to the high-value segment and add more automation in the process,’ he explained. ‘I’m particularly interested in the HF330 Hot Foil unit, the LC350 Laser die-cutter, and the DVM350 Digital Varnish module. These technologies would really help set Label Lab apart from the competition and take us to the next level.’

Expressing his gratitude for the support from GM and its distributor Sixth Dimension, which facilitated the sale of the DC330Mini to Label Lab, Alramahi concluded: ‘We do business with people – not companies. And the people behind GM have been very supportive of our label journey, from the machine design to the day-to-day assistance, with knowledge and understanding. This has not only given us increased operational efficiency but also contributed to our financial success – and I would recommend GM any time.’

As the distributor for the Jordan, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia markets, Sixth Dimension provides label printing and finishing systems. The company´s mission is to offer a blend of know-how, application, technology, and after-sales service to its customers.

Maher Dakkouri, CEO of Sixth Dimension, commented: ‘We work closely with our customers to secure their future success and help them reach their full potential. Sharing the journey with Label Lab has been a real honor, and we look forward to our future collaboration as this successful label printing company continues to invest in more GM equipment.’

DURST NEWS 360° PRODUCTION EXCELLENCE

06/11/2023

Elevate Your Printing Potential with Durst’s 360° Production Excellence! Watch the video to start your journey:

With P5 Production Excellence Durst pursues a holistic solution to make your production cycle as efficient as possible, from pixel to output.

The innovative P5 printing systems convince in every printing environment with high flexibility and versatility and enable combined with the Durst Software solutions to get the maximum out of your printing production.

“We have expanded our P5 portfolio by 360° and aligned it with current market requirements. We are convinced that our solutions will help our customers to sustainably increase profitability through efficiency and state-of-the-art production technology.“

Christoph Gamper,
CEO & Co-Owner at Durst Group

Durst family is growing- Welcome Aleph Srl

28/10/2023

We are welcoming Team Aleph (Aleph Srl) as the latest member of the Durst family, Aleph`s expertise in sustainable, water-based applications, their software & printing systems for high-end textile production, and their creative solutions for water-based poster printing align perfectly with our vision of pushing the boundaries of digital printing technology. Together, we will strengthen our market position, expand our product portfolio, and enhance value for our global customers.

Aleph srl. is based in 22075 Lurate Caccivio – Greater Como, Italy, and today has 32 employees and generated sales of almost 14 million euros in 2022. The company has existed for 11 years. It started in the textile software sector and has been building digital printing machines for ten years under the leadership of brothers Alessandro (CEO), Roberto Manes (CTO), and Roberto Frigerio. The management team will remain with the company and continue running the business under our auspices, exploiting synergies in sales, purchasing, marketing, and development—more information in the coming days/weeks. We will inform the press in the late afternoon – please do not post on socials for now.

Cutting-edge digital printing solutions

Aleph specialises in designing and developing advanced direct-to-fabric and direct-to-paper printing solutions. The company has grown to become a leading provider to textile and visual communications industries at a global level.

Offering cutting-edge adding-value integrated solutions – which range from high-performance digital printers to post printing units, proprietary software and consumables – the company enables its customers to take their businesses to the next level.

The company is committed to continuous innovation through R&D and product development, as well as to delivering sustainable solutions with low environmental impact. One of the latest models released in 2023 is the LAFORTE H MY2023 Series, a cutting-edge full end-to-end integrated solution to digitally print onto non-coated fabrics. A simple, waterless, sustainable alternative to reactive dye printing.

Durst Smart Shop wins 2023 Pinnacle Product Award at Printing United

09/10/2023

Durst Smart Shop, the web-to-print solution tailored for the printing industry, has been awarded the prestigious Pinnacle Product Award at Printing United.

Printing United Alliance stands as the most comprehensive association serving the printing and graphic arts community in North America.
The Pinnacle Awards is the most prominent and respected award within the industry, focusing on the recognition of outstanding technologies and products related to printing. Durst Smart Shop has been awarded this esteemed Award for enabling true web-to-print functionality and providing seamless integration of ordering, production, and delivery.

Durst Smart Shop is a web-to-print solution designed to successfully implement B2B and B2C solutions, scalable from a preconfigured out-of-the-box web shop to a customized e-Commerce platform.
With the possibility of submitting and managing print orders and print data online, it enables the sales department to flexibly accept and process orders, including print data. At the same time, it gives customers the opportunity to place orders or obtain information about them independently of business hours.

Customers can customize print products by using different attributes, that can be specified in the backend from the shop owner thus ensuring that no incorrect combination can be selected.
The integrated graphical online editor allows personalized products to be designed directly in the web-browser and visualized in real-time.
Thanks to 3D and mockup previews, it contributes in increasing the products’ perceived value, nurturing a deeper engagement and increasing the conversion rate.
Print orders are received as print ready files, ready to be transferred to the RIP.
With Durst Smart Shop is easy to make sure that the customer is satisfied at every purchase, reducing the chances of product returns.

Vanguard is central focus for Horizon’s sustainability drive

06/10/2023

As an established Durst printing house, we’ve made many investments with the group over the years – and it’s been good news all round.

Now we’ve taken the plunge and become the first printing house in Europe to take a Vanguard digital machine, which has become the central focus of our sustainability drive.

The icing on the cake came when we won the Green Manufacturer Award in Ireland’s Green Business and Sustainability Awards 2023. In the process we beat the likes of household names such as Coca-Cola and others.

This major investment also involved LIFT ERP software from Vanguard Europe parent company Durst that is also helping to take our production to new levels, as we continue our transformation into one of Europe’s most sustainable and innovative printing companies.

The green credentials of the VK3200 roll-to-roll machine are why Vanguard is at the centre of sustainability drive.

Benefits of our fabulous, user-friendly machine from Vanguard include printing excellent quality products 10 times faster than previously at a fraction of the cost.

It has super-fast turnaround time, and the cost of the power consumption is predicted to be a 10th of the power our previous system, thanks to the LED functionality.

The Vanguard is so versatile –fabrics, PE, paper, mesh and PVC vinyl are among many the materials we print on. It is an ideal product for our needs, with perfect image quality, and is extremely reliable.

For one of our clients in Dublin, JCDecaux, we have many positive comments about the quality of the lightbox skins that are all produced on the Vanguard.

What’s more, we had a painless installation that only took two days followed by a couple of days training.

With ongoing support from Durst and Vanguard we’re confident of continuing our ongoing sustainability and ongoing company success story.

Durst expands with Aleph acquisition

02/10/2023

Durst has made another strategic acquisition with the takeover of fellow Italian textile and industrial printing specialist Aleph.

An Aleph textile printer with integrated drying system

Aleph is based in Como, at the heart of the Italian textile design industry, and its location was also an attractive factor for Brixen-headquartered Durst.

The firm was founded in 1999 as a specialist software business developing tools for the textile industry.

It subsequently moved into hardware, firstly with a winding and unwinding system, and then into water-based printing, culminating in the creation of its Laforte range of printers which print direct-to-fabric or direct-to-paper. The range spans devices targeted at low- to mid-volumes up to high speed models capable of printing 1,000sqm/hr.

Aleph’s focus is on environmental and social sustainability, and it has concentrated on creating devices that require low consumption of resources including water and energy.

In the past the company has collaborated and partnered with Mimaki.

Durst has acquired the business from Wise Equity, which took a stake in 2017, and Aleph’s three founders who remain with the company.

Durst CEO and co-owner Christoph Gamper said he was delighted to welcome Aleph into the Durst family of businesses.

“Their expertise in sustainable, water-based applications, their software for high-end textiles, and their creative solutions for water-based poster printing align perfectly with our vision of pushing the boundaries of digital printing technology.

“Together, we will strengthen our market position, expand our product portfolio, and enhance value for our global customers,” he stated.

Around 60% of Aleph’s sales come from outside Italy, and the firm is active in more than 20 countries.

At the Fespa Global Print Expo show held in Munich in May, Aleph showed its flagship range of kit including the Laforte 600 Paper. The 600 Paper prints high volume, high quality at 850sqm/hr with 24 printheads and at 1,000sqm/hr with 48 printheads, using Aleph’s proprietary water-based A22 graphic pigment inks.

Aleph’s main target markets are textiles, billboards and posters, soft signage, and home décor.

Alessandro Manes, CEO of Aleph, said it was an exciting new chapter for the business. He said: “Our shared passion for technological innovation, the pursuit of excellence, and the commitment to true sustainability define this collaboration. Together, we have the opportunity to make significant advancements in the digital textiles, exterior, and interior decoration sectors.”

Aleph has 32 employees and had sales of almost €14m (£12m) last year.

Durst said both companies were committed to ensuring a smooth transition for customers, partners, and employees during the integration process.

Three years ago Durst expanded its product range and US presence with the acquisition of Vanguard.

Durst also has a joint venture with Koenig & Bauer for the VariJet 106 B1 sheetfed inkjet press for folding cartons.

Eight Pinnacle Awards for Durst Group

27/09/2023

The Durst Group, comprised of Durst Image Technology and Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, has received eight PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards this year.

A panel of experienced judges across the printing industry evaluated the annual contest’s 160+ entries in more than 58 categories spanning analog, digital, output, and non-output technologies. These eight awards reaffirm the Durst Group’s position as a trailblazer in the industry.

Becky McConnell, Marketing Manager, Durst North America, commented, “Durst is known throughout the industry for our innovative and groundbreaking technologies. We have been honored by these awards many times over the years, but we are truly moved to have received eight awards this year.”

Durst’s continual focus on the future has led to “360 Production Excellence,” which offers integrated systems and solutions for fully automated, sustainable and cost-effective print production.

Tim Saur, President and Managing Director of North America, added, “I am proud of the sheer number of awards but even more excited that they represent our complete solutions across varying market segments, technology and applications that enhance and increase the operational effectiveness of our customers.”

McConnell continued to say, “Participating in this award competition gives us an opportunity to highlight our technological advances and demonstrate to the industry what the future looks like. Our mission is to deliver the highest quality option possible to our customers, and today we celebrate these wins with them.”

The following products won 2023 Pinnacle Awards:

Durst Smart Shop: awarded Software – Web-based Design, Personalization or Product Building
Durst P5 Tex: awarded Roll-to-Roll Direct Disperse Ink on Textile
Durst P5 500: awarded Roll-to-Roll UV (Over 80 Inches)
Durst Delta SPC 130: awarded Single Pass Printer
Durst P5 350 HS D4: awarded UV/Hybrid/Flatbed High Volume Production Class
Durst P5 350 HS: awarded UV/Latex Hybrid (More Than $500K)
Durst P5 Robotics: 2023 Technology Award
Vanguard VKH900-HS: awarded UV/Latex Hybrid ($100K-$500K)