#Digital Printing

2023-09-28

Durst Group shines at Printing United Awards with a total of eight accolades

The Durst Group, a worldwide leading company in digital printing and production technologies, has achieved yet another milestone. It has triumphed in seven categories at the Printing United Awards, the most prestigious prize in the American printing industry. The recognition comes for its pioneering innovations in large format printing (LFP), packaging, automation, and software solutions.

These remarkable awards affirm Durst Group's ability to offer cutting-edge digital printing technologies. Vanguard Digital, a subsidiary of Durst Group, also secured an award, making it a total of 8 accolades across the entire group, setting a new record at the Printing United Awards.

Overview of the award-winning solutions:

P5 350 HS D4 - The P5 350 HS D4 is an LFP printing system that offers exceptional speed and precision in production, making it the preferred choice for high-volume operations.

P5 350 HS - The P5 350 HS represents outstanding image quality and versatility in large format printing, enabled by state-of-the-art technology and precise color reproduction.

P5 Robotics - The P5 Robotics integrates innovative robotic technology into the printing process, achieving seamless workflow automation and optimization of production capacity.

P5 500 - The P5 500 offers a wide range of applications in wide-format printing (5-meter print width) and stands out with high production speeds and exceptional quality.

P5 Tex - The P5 Tex is specifically designed for textile printing, allowing impressive color reproduction on various textiles.

Delta SPC 130 - The digital printing system for corrugated cardboard applications. Delta SPC 130 revolutionizes packaging printing with high efficiency and flexibility.

Durst Smart Shop - The Durst Software solution, Durst Smart Shop, enables true web-to-print functionality and provides seamless integration of ordering, production, and delivery.

"Under the motto of 'Production Excellence', we offer solutions that provide our customers with real production ease, quality, and speed. This drives the advancement of digital printing, offering a win-win proposition," says Christoph Gamper, CEO and co-owner of the Durst Group. "The impressive tally of 8 awards powerfully underscores the dedication of each member of the Durst family and our mission to deliver top-notch solutions and genuine value to our customers and partners."

The 8 Printing United Awards reaffirm Durst Group's position as a trailblazer in the industry and reinforces its capability to develop groundbreaking technologies that define the standards of the printing industry.

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