Durst has taken a majority stake in Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, headquartered in Lawrenceville, Georgia/USA. The move adds new printer classes to Durst’s large-format portfolio, while Vanguard now has access to a global distribution and service network.
“Despite the global pandemic, we are positioning ourselves for the long term and are determined to invest in the large-format graphics market,” said Christoph Gamper, CEO and co-owner of the Durst Group. “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."
The new company will now operate as Vanguard Durst Digital Printing Systems. David Cich remains CEO while Jim Peterson continues to serve as vice president of sales.
Tim Saur, president of Durst North America, said of the move: "Vanguard Digital Printing Systems is a rapidly growing and very successful company in a customer segment in which we are currently not active. Through the combination of high-quality products, a strong management team and absolute customer orientation, both companies are a perfect match."
Cich added: “It is with great humbleness and excitement that Vanguard Digital will now be a part of the world class industry leading Durst Group. Becoming part of Durst provides Vanguard Digital the opportunity to expand its portfolio of innovative market leading UV Printers to the entire world."