Durst, a manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, has announced the acquisition of majority stake in Vanguard Digital Printing Systems – a leading manufacturer of printing systems for the signage, decoration, corporate, industrial and packaging sectors.

The step is to strengthen its position in the US graphic industry.

With this acquisition, Durst integrates new printer classes to its large format portfolio, while Vanguard will now have global distribution and service network and technical resources for continuing its development of robust solution.

Notably, Vanguard will be operating as Vanguard Durst Digital Printing Systems from October 2020.

“It is with great humbleness and excitement that Vanguard Digital will now be a part of the world-class industry leading Durst. 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,” said David Cich, CEO, Vanguard Digital.