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Durst Group has entered the final phase of its merger with digital textile manufacturer, Aleph, which will become a new subsidiary called Durst Como by the end of 2025
Italian print manufacturer, Durst Group, has announced the finalisation of its merger with digital textile manufacturer, Aleph.
Durst first announced the acquisition of Aleph in September 2023, a purchase made with the aim of enhancing Durst’s position in water-based and sustainable printing technologies.
Aleph, also based in Italy, focuses on sustainable digital solutions for textiles and interior and exterior decorations.
The merger is now in its final phase, with Aleph expected to be fully integrated into the Durst Group by the end of 2025. Upon completion, the company will become a subsidiary of the wider Durst Group, taking on the name of Durst Como.
Much of the key leadership team from Aleph will continue in senior roles in the newly formed Durst Como, including the company’s founders.
Alessandro Manes, previous chief executive officer and co-founder of Aleph, will take on the role of director of global sales, Industrial Textile, overseeing global sales activities.
Roberto Manes, co-founder of Aleph and Alessandro Mane’s brother, will become director of development, Textile, leading research and development.
Roberto Frigerio, general manager of Aleph, will serve as managing director of Durst Como, managing and expanding the site.
Product management will be centralised under the leadership of Andrea Riccardi, who is currently head of product management, Graphics and Textile, at Durst Group.
Christoph Gamper, chief executive officer and co-owner of Durst Group, says: “Durst Como will be our innovation centre for the textile future – a hub that unites technology, software, and passion.”
An initial result of the merger will be showcased by Durst at this year’s FESPA Global Print Expo, taking place in Berlin from May 6th to 9th.
At FESPA 2025, the Durst Group will exhibit its latest LF 430 GF direct-to-fabric (DTF) printer, which utilises water-based pigment inks. The solution, which is based upon the previous Aleph Laforte platform, uses water-based inks to enable both high-speed sublimation printing on paper and direct printing on polyester fabrics with sublimation ink.
Key advancements of the LF 430 GF include a ‘sticky-belt’ adhesive tape transport system for textile materials, as well as a vacuum-belt transport system for paper media, both designed for increased precision.
