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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.”

Durst wins EDP awards for Rho 2500 and best workflow

Brixen, Italy – 11.12.2020 – 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.”

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.

Brixen, Italy – 09.12.2020 – 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.”

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.

The digital transformation of Amonn Print

The history of the Amonn family business began in 1802 with the opening of a general store in Bolzano. Since then 7 generations have developed and each of them opened up new business areas. The collaboration with Durst already began in the 1930s when Amonn acquired two Durst Laborator for the mass production of postcards. For more than 20 years now, Amonn Print has been producing labels and packaging, and since 2019 also digitally. After a thorough demand analysis, the management opt for the Durst Tau 330 RSC E digital label printer. Thanks to the RSC technology, its color consistency and speed, and the simplicity of digital production, Amonn Print is now 70% digital.

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.

Durst presenta il nuovo sistema di sanificazione dell'aria UVC-R: qualità della vita per la nuova normalità

Bressanone, 8 ottobre 2020 - Durst, leader mondiale nella produzione di sistemi di stampa inkjet per applicazioni industriali, lancia una nuova iniziativa per rispondere alla pandemia che sta colpendo tutto il mondo. Dopo la produzione di mascherine di comunità già avviata lo scorso aprile, Durst intensifica ulteriormente il proprio impegno presentando il sistema di sanificazione dell’aria Durst UVC-R, una soluzione innovativa per ridurre la carica virale negli ambienti interni.

La nuova normalità, che plasma la nostra vita privata e professionale, è determinata dall’impiego di mascherine, regole di distanziamento sociale e uso di disinfettanti. Purtroppo, gli esperti non prevedono che questa situazione possa cambiare a breve o medio termine. Pertanto, negli ultimi mesi, Durst ha messo a frutto anni di lavoro nei laboratori per progettare il sistema di sanificazione dell'aria Durst UVC-R.

Nell’avanzato reparto R&D di Durst sono stati analizzati i principali percorsi di trasmissione del virus, la velocità di droplet e aerosol che trasportano le particelle liquide, nonché l'efficacia delle contromisure utilizzando un ricambio d'aria continuo e raggi UV. Da questi studi è nato Durst UVC-R che combina in un unico sistema lo scambio dell’aria e l'irradiazione di raggi UV riducendo efficacemente gli aerosol infettivi e sanificando gli ambienti interni da virus e batteri. L’aria interna viene convogliata in un sistema chiuso dove viene filtrata attraverso una membrana antivirale e irradiata con raggi UV per poi essere rilasciata nella stanza così sanificata

Caratteristiche di Durst UVC-R

Comparti chiusi e protetti con moduli UV-C ad alte prestazioni in canali specchiati ed ottimizzati per il flusso d'aria
Generazione di radiazioni UV-C prive di ozono con una lunghezza d'onda di 254 nanometri.
Ugelli di aspirazione su tutta la superficie e su entrambi i lati del sistema a livello di origine dell'aerosol
Membrana con rivestimento antivirale
Silenziosità con livello di rumore tipico di 25 dB (A).

“Le analisi effettuate nei nostri laboratori che stanno alla base dello sviluppo di Durst UVC-R sono in fase di ulteriore verifica da parte di strutture esterne specializzate in tecnologia medica in Germania”, afferma Christoph Gamper, CEO e co-proprietario di Durst Group. “Allo stesso tempo, l'efficacia del nuovo sistema di sanificazione dell’aria viene testata in modalità reale con ‘pseudovirus’ o cosiddetti batteriofagi”.

L’efficacia di Durst UVC-R

L’area di sanificazione di Durst UVC-R raggiunge i 4 x 4 x 2,5 metri. Durst, tuttavia, sottolinea che non è possibile fornire dichiarazioni specifiche sull’efficacia del sistema in termini di volume o di metri quadrati. Questo perché i risultati possono essere influenzati da fattori quali la temperatura interna, i flussi d'aria nella stanza, l'altezza del soffitto, il numero di persone presenti, ecc.

A titolo indicativo sull’efficacia del sistema Durst fornisce il seguente esempio: 4 persone siedono a un tavolo e sono circondate da un volume d’aria di 8 m³. Ogni soggetto inspira ed espira circa 0,5 m³ d'aria all'ora, per un totale di 2 m³. Durst UVC-R sanifica 12,5 volte questo volume (circa 25 m³ in 15 minuti) e 50 volte il volume respiratorio di 4 persone (circa 100 m³ in un'ora). Se Durst UVC-R venisse posto in una stanza più grande, si verificherebbe una costante miscelazione dell'aria attorno al sistema di sanificazione, il che significa che il rilascio permanente di aria purificata sarebbe in grado di ridurre la carica virale anche al di fuori della zona centrale.

"Il sistema Durst UVC-R è stato progettato non solo come misura preventiva per ridurre la carica virale ma, grazie alla collaborazione con il designer industriale altoatesino Christian Zanzotti, anche per integrarsi esteticamente in qualsiasi ambiente", aggiunge Gamper. “Insieme a Zanzotti abbiamo infatti sviluppato una linea di soluzioni dal design estremamente moderno. Inoltre, la membrana antivirale che riveste il sistema può essere personalizzata graficamente con le nostre stampati digitali".

La prima serie di Durst UVC-R è disponibile in edizione limitata e può essere preordinata su www.durst-group.com/uvcr. Entro le prossime settimane l'intero portfolio UVC-R sarà disponibile in un e-commerce dedicato. Le consegne della prima serie sono previste per l'inizio di dicembre. I sistemi UVC-R possono essere visionati presso la sede Durst di Bressanone. Per fissare un appuntamento, inviare un'e-mail a: protection@durst-group.com.

Christoph Gamper, CEO e co-proprietario del Durst Group

Durst acquisisce la maggioranza di Vanguard Digital Printing, leader statunitense nella produzione di stampanti

Bressanone, 01 ottobre 2020: Durst, leader mondiale nella produzione di sistemi di stampa inkjet per applicazioni industriali, rafforza la propria presenza nell'industria grafica statunitense acquisendo le quote di maggioranza di Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, con sede a Lawrenceville, in Georgia.

Vanguard Digital è leader nella produzione di sistemi di stampa per numerosi settori quali: signage, decoration, corporate, industrial e packaging. Con questa acquisizione, Durst amplia ulteriormente il proprio portfolio di stampanti large format con inedite soluzioni. Allo stesso tempo, Vanguard trarrà importanti vantaggi in termini di rete di distribuzione, assistenza globale e risorse tecniche per continuare a sviluppare tecnologie sempre più performanti.

"Vanguard Digital Printing Systems è una realtà in forte espansione che vanta successi consolidati in segmenti di mercato in cui attualmente il marchio Durst non è ancora attivo", ha dichiarato Tim Saur, Presidente di Durst Nord America. "L’eccellenza di Durst e di Vanguard in ambito di Ricerca & Sviluppo, consulenza e assistenza tecnica e servizio al cliente, fa sì che questo accordo si fondi su una complementarietà fortemente sinergica”.

A partire dal 1º ottobre 2020 la nuova società opererà con il nome di Vanguard Durst Digital Printing Systems; David Cich manterrà la carica di CEO e Jim Peterson quella di Vice President of Sales.

"Entrando a far parte del Gruppo Durst avremo l’opportunità di arricchire il nostro già ampio catalogo di sistemi di stampa UV proponendolo al mercato mondiale”, ha affermato David Cich, CEO di Vanguard Durst Digital Printing Systems.

"Grazie alle loro peculiarità, i sistemi di stampa Vanguard si sono affermati con successo nel mercato del Nord America", ha dichiarato Christoph Gamper, CEO e co-proprietario del Durst Group. "Nonostante la pandemia globale, stiamo sviluppando strategie a lungo termine investendo nel mercato della grafica large format. Il know how tecnico di Durst sicuramente contribuirà a rendere i sistemi Vanguard ancora più trasversali e prestazionali. Siamo certi che il mercato americano presidiato da Vanguard potrà presto apprezzare cosa significa far parte della famiglia Durst”.

Christoph Gamper, CEO e co-proprietario del Durst Group

Tim Saur, Presidente di Durst Nord America

David Cich, CEO di Vanguard Durst Digital Printing Systems

Durst annuncia l’installazione della 100ª piattaforma Tau RSC

Bressanone, Italia – 28.09.2020 – Durst sta per festeggiare un nuovo traguardo: l’installazione della 100ª piattaforma Tau RSC presso la sede di uno dei suoi clienti a soli due anni di distanza dal lancio sul mercato, dove nel frattempo ha già consolidato la sua presenza e riscosso grande successo.

Nelle prossime settimane, un importante convertitore di etichette europeo avrà l’onore di diventare il 100° cliente di un sistema di stampa single-pass a getto d’inchiostro UV per etichette Tau 330 RSC di Durst. Il sistema fornirà in breve tempo una produzione di etichette di alta qualità, unita a una produttività e a tempi di funzionamento impareggiabili.

La presentazione in anteprima del sistema Tau 330 RSC in occasione del Labelexpo 2017 a Bruxelles, in Belgio, fu un evento che suscitò enorme interesse. I visitatori e i concorrenti si mostrarono sorpresi da ciò che la tecnologia RSC firmata Durst prometteva in termini di qualità di stampa e produttività, con una risoluzione di 1200x1200 dpi e una velocità di 80 metri lineari per ora a pieni colori.

Nove mesi più tardi e dopo aver sottoposto con successo questa nuova e rivoluzionaria tecnologia di stampa a un beta test, Durst ha iniziato a consegnare i primi sistemi di stampa Tau 330 RSC. Da allora, sempre più piccoli, medi e grandi convertitori di etichette hanno optato per la nuova piattaforma di riferimento nella stampa a getto d’inchiostro UV, la Tau 330 RSC di Durst, e per la linea più economica, ovvero la Tau 330 RSC E, o la nuova Tau RSCi.

Dalla metà di quest’anno, Durst ha iniziato a installare i primi sistemi di stampa per etichette Tau RSCi 330 / 420 / 510, gli ultimi arrivati nella gamma di prodotti riconducibili alla piattaforma Tau RSC.

Helmuth Munter, responsabile del reparto Label & Flexible Packaging di Durst, ha dichiarato: «Dopo il loro debutto sul mercato risalente a due anni fa, la Tau 330 RSC e la Tau 330 RSC E hanno fissato un nuovo parametro di riferimento nella stampa di etichette. Giunti alla 100ª installazione del nostro sistema di stampa Tau RSC in tutto il mondo, ci sentiamo onorati della fiducia mostrata dai nostri clienti soddisfatti. Considerando i continui riscontri positivi che riceviamo dai nostri clienti, confidiamo nel fatto che la nostra piattaforma Tau RSC aggiornata continui a essere lo standard di riferimento per il futuro della stampa digitale a getto d’inchiostro nell’industria delle etichette e degli imballaggi.

La stampante Tau 330 RSC E di Durst permette a Colorscan di compiere un enorme passo avanti nel settore delle etichette

Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire - 07/09/2020: Colorscan Imaging Products Ltd ha compiuto un grande passo avanti espandendosi nel settore delle etichette, grazie all’investimento nel sistema di stampa digitale single-pass a getto d’inchiostro UV offerto dal software e dalla stampante Tau 330 RSC E di Durst, specializzata nelle tecnologie di produzione e stampa digitale avanzata.

Il macchinario è stato installato quest’anno, all’inizio di agosto, e Keith Forster, proprietario e direttore generale dell’azienda a conduzione famigliare Colorscan, ha dichiarato: “La nostra azienda si occupa principalmente della fornitura di prodotti di stampa al settore della birra. Ovviamente la nostra attività ha subito un duro colpo durante il lockdown, mentre il commercio delle etichette ha registrato un aumento. Abbiamo acquistato questo macchinario al momento giusto e prevediamo con una certa sicurezza un ampio margine di crescita nel settore delle etichette.

“Stavamo già pensando di modernizzare i nostri macchinari prima della pandemia da coronavirus poiché siamo consapevoli degli avanzamenti della tecnologia. Avevamo già intrapreso attività di due diligence con sette fornitori eseguendo moltissime ricerche e prove sul campo. Durst si è rivelata senza ombra di dubbio il candidato migliore, la sua stampante eccelle infatti sia per l’elevata produttività sia per la straordinaria qualità di stampa (offre la risoluzione più alta, 1200x1200 dpi).

“Non c’è nulla di paragonabile sul mercato in termini di qualità e affidabilità. La stampante Tau 330 RSC E di Durst sostituisce altre due macchine e aumenta in maniera davvero significativa la nostra produttività, poiché lavora a ritmi molto più rapidi rispetto alle macchine precedenti. Ciò implica anche una riduzione importante dei costi operativi, per non parlare del notevole risparmio del consumo di inchiostro per metro lineare. Anche mantenere il flusso di lavoro corretto è fondamentale e questa è un’altra ragione che ci ha spinto a scegliere Durst.”

Con sede centrale in un edificio di quasi 4.000 metri quadrati a Burton-on-Trent, nello Staffordshire, Colorscan opera come produttore e fornitore per il settore della birra da più di 25 anni. Produce etichette per spillatori, inclusi gli appositi elementi di fissaggio, stemmi standard o illuminati da apporre sui fusti, etichette con le informazioni di sicurezza o relative agli allergeni per il confezionamento di alimenti e bottiglie di vino/birra. Inoltre fornisce etichette speciali con finitura metallica, trasparente, brillante, opaca e liner in PET.

Peter Bray, direttore generale di Durst per il Regno Unito e l’Irlanda, afferma con orgoglio: “La stampa digitale di etichette a costi accessibili adesso è una realtà per Colorscan grazie al suo investimento nella tecnologia della stampante Tau 330 RSC E di Durst. Questa azienda si aggiunge alle molte altre che traggono vantaggio da un pacchetto completo in termini di alta

qualità, migliore servizio possibile e, di conseguenza, affidabilità produttiva e importante riduzione dei costi. Siamo lieti che ciò contribuisca a un rapido avanzamento nel settore delle etichette.”

Durst Customer Success Story: Boxitut (packaging consultancy Hage), Sonnenbühl-Undingen Germany

Boxitut-shop.de: New Smart Shop solution from Durst offers customers more flexibility and creativity in packaging production

„The online shop needed to entail concentrated expert knowledge and offer customers fair prices. Durst was a professional partner who accompanied us on this journey in a goal-oriented, reliable and competent manner.

Ursula Hage, Managing Director, Verpackungsberatung Hage GmbH & Co. KG

In 1998 Ursula Hage and her husband started their own business. Having advanced from a small two-man business to an internationally operating packaging manufacturer, Verpackungsberatung Hage GmbH & CO.KG now has almost 30 employees and an annual turnover of over €5 million. In 2011 the company began to switch to digital production and invested in plotter technology and later also in digital flatbed printers. The company supplies to a wide range of industries: furniture industry, medical and laboratory technology, tool technology, automotive industry and the food industry. The digital production facility that belongs to the company (Albfactory) specializes in packaging and displays made of cardboard and corrugated board.

"Many years ago, we were aware that digitalisation brings with it a change of times and so we had the vision of an online shop for corrugated board packaging already in 2016. Thanks to our plotter technology, we already had access to a software on which Durst had an online shop based. So with the help of Durst our online shop quickly became a hit."

In 2019, Mrs. Hage and her husband decided to further upgrade and modernize the online shop with the new Durst Smart Shop solution to offer their customers even more flexibility and creativity in product design. The Boxitut, the new online shop, went live in March 2020.

Ursula Hage explains: "The entire menu and navigation of the Boxitut is new, you can get to the product and the order menu faster from all points. The online shop is even more user-friendly, the entire graphics have been improved and users get more inspiration through product suggestions. This makes the customer approach much more direct and thanks to Durst's enhanced Smart Editor, the whole process is much smoother and faster."

"In addition, customers are excited about the fact that the punch contours can be downloaded to create complete designs via the marketing department or with their own software and upload the file again during the ordering process. Furthermore, the 3D preview is an important, improved feature, which is especially crucial for the approval of the product. Another new feature is that we can define millimetre sizes during the packaging design process."

The order data is transmitted online to the production department and processed there in a purely digital form. The well-equipped production facility, which also includes a Durst Delta 250 WT Multi-Pass UV printer using odorless ink, which is highly suited for a range of corrugated packaging, guarantees customers short delivery times and lean cost structures.

"Thanks to the upgraded online shop, we will definitely tap into new markets. More and more companies, especially young start-ups, are looking to do business over the Internet, and that’s currently increasing due to Corona and minimized contact. Our digital production has given us a great advantage," says Ms. Hage. "The data generated in the online shop can be send to production without checking - the core element of the software was crucial here."

"We can highly recommend the company Durst and their service. Our contact people are competent, always available and have supported us professionally with the digital implementation step by step. The Boxitut is highly praised by our customers."