Durst Group has once again been recognised for its innovative technologies and its contributions to the print industry, with its win of 11 Printing United Alliance Pinnacle Awards this year.
The wins signal Durst Group maintaining its status as the most highly awarded group three years in a row.
Durst Group, comprised of Durst North America and Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, celebrated their success as a whole, but also as individuals.
Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, for the second consecutive year, has established itself as the most awarded single entity in the Pinnacle Product Awards, securing seven awards in 2025.
The Durst product line, specifically the P5-TEX platform, reached a notable milestone by securing Pinnacle Awards for five successive years and accumulating a total of nine awards since its inception in 2021.
The full list of winning Durst Group products include:
- Durst P5 TEX: awarded Roll-to-Roll Direct Disperse Ink on Textile
- Durst P5 TEX iSUB: awarded RTR Dye Sublimation on Textile (more than $100K)
- Durst P5 350 HSR: awarded Roll-to-Roll UV (Over 80 in.)
- Durst P5 350 HS: awarded UV/Latex Hybrid – more than $500K
- Vanguard VR5D-E: awarded UV/Latex Flatbed (under $70K)
- Vanguard VK300-HS: awarded UV/Latex Flatbed ($100K-$200K)
- Vanguard VK300-HS: awarded UV/Latex Flatbed + White ($100k-$200K)
- Vanguard VK300-HS: awarded UV/Latex Flatbed ($200K-$500K)
- Vanguard VK3220T-HS: awarded UV/Latex Flatbed + White ($200k-$500K)
- Vanguard Radnor: awarded UV/Latex Hybrid ($100K-$500K)
- Vanguard Radnor: awarded R2R/hybrid/flatbed New Technology
Durst North America president and managing director Tim Saur said this achievement underscores the enduring longevity and sustained success of the Durst product line.
“Receiving this magnitude of awards again this year is a strong testament to the enduring excellence of Durst Group technology,” Saur said.
“We take great pride in our role as a technology leader, constantly pushing the boundaries on hardware, software, and workflow solutions. Our continued recognition underscores the commitment of our R&D team to cutting-edge technology, our customer-centric approach and our desire to continue to shape the future of the print industry with innovation that drives real-world value.”
Vanguard Digital founding partner and COO Jim Peterson said, “To once again be recognised and honoured this way is a reflection of the passion, dedication and talent of the Vanguard Digital team.
“This recognition is not just about our technology – it’s about the ideas, the growth, and the hard work of the people behind it, and about the customers who believe in what we do. We can’t wait to showcase these award winners at the Printing United Expo later this year and show everyone what is possible with Vanguard and Durst Group technology.”
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