Durst has made another strategic acquisition with the takeover of fellow Italian textile and industrial printing specialist – Aleph.
Based in Como, at the heart of the Italian textile design industry, Aleph 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.
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.
