Brixen/Chicago, September 15, 2026 – LOUPE Americas 2026 – Durst Group, a leading international manufacturer of advanced digital printing and production technologies, today announced that MPS Printing B.V., the Netherlands-based specialist in flexographic printing systems for the label and flexible packaging industry will become part of the Durst Group on January 1, 2027 - through the acquisition of his holding company - and will operate under the name MPS – A Durst Group Company.
The acquisition will represent a further strategic step in Durst’s long-term commitment to the
labels and flexible packaging market. The industry is undergoing a fundamental transformation.
Customers of all sizes are looking for greater automation, more connected workflows and
production environments that can efficiently handle a growing variety of applications, run
lengths and business models.
Digital printing will play an increasingly important role in this transformation, but the future of
label production will not be based on one technology alone. Durst has built a strong position in
digital printing, software and automation and, together with OMET, in high-performance hybrid
production. MPS adds further flexographic technology, engineering expertise and deep
application know-how to the Group. By bringing these capabilities together, Durst will be able
to pursue additional technology and integration paths in parallel, accelerate innovation and
respond more quickly to different customer and market requirements.
This will broaden the Group’s technology platform, shorten development cycles and enable a
faster go-to-market for new solutions connecting digital and flexographic printing with software,
automation and finishing. “Label production is becoming increasingly connected, automated and data-driven,” said
Christoph Gamper, CEO and Co-Owner of Durst Group. “Our customers need production
environments that allow them to manage different applications, run lengths and business
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models with maximum efficiency and flexibility. Durst already has strong capabilities in digital
printing, software and hybrid production. With MPS, we are adding further flexographic
expertise, technology and engineering capabilities to the Group. This will give us additional
integration options and allow us to pursue complementary development paths in parallel. It
means we can innovate faster, address a broader range of customer requirements and bring
new solutions to market more quickly.”
MPS to Continue as a Strong Brand Within the Durst Group
From January 1, 2027 MPS will operate as MPS – A Durst Group Company. MPS will continue
to develop, manufacture and market its existing portfolio of flexographic printing systems. The
existing MPS management team will remain in place. Michiel Borst will continue to lead the
company and will become Managing Director of MPS – A Durst Group Company, reporting
within the Durst Group management structure.
“What changes is not who we are, but what we will be able to achieve,” said Michiel Borst,
CEO of MPS Printing B.V. “MPS will retain its entrepreneurial approach, its customer focus
and its commitment to flexographic innovation. At the same time, becoming part of the Durst
Group gives us access to a broader technology platform, a global organization and the longterm
perspective of a family-owned company. This creates new opportunities for our
customers, our partners and our employees, while building on the strengths and culture that
have made MPS successful.”
Continuity for Customers and Partners
MPS’s existing direct sales channels will remain in place across Europe. In the United States,
Durst US will assume responsibility for sales and service of the MPS portfolio, providing
customers with direct access to Durst’s established regional organization. MPS will also
increasingly benefit from Durst’s international service and spare-parts infrastructure,
strengthening local support and response capabilities for customers worldwide.
Existing contracts and service commitments remain in place in accordance with their terms,
and continuity of service and support will remain a key priority throughout the integration.
Durst’s Partnership with OMET Continues
Durst’s existing partnership with OMET remains in place and continues independently of the MPS transaction. Together, Durst and OMET develop, manufacture and market the KJet and XJet hybrid platforms. These solutions remain an important part of Durst’s hybrid strategy and continue to be developed, marketed and supported through the established partnership and channels. The cooperation with OMET has enabled Durst to establish successful highperformance end-to-end solutions combining flexographic printing, digital printing and finishing. The addition of MPS gives Durst further technology and integration options for different customer requirements, applications and market segments. “Our partnership with OMET remains strategically important and continues,” Gamper said. “At the same time, the label market is highly diverse and there is no single production concept that meets every requirement. Our objective is not to duplicate solutions, but to give customers the right technology, level of automation and production concept for their individual requirements.”
Building a Broader Platform for the Future of Label Production
The acquisition will reflect Durst’s long-term strategy of connecting printing systems, software,
workflow automation and production intelligence into increasingly integrated production
environments. Durst’s ambition is to create a broader and more scalable technology platform in
which converters can select the most appropriate combination of digital, hybrid and
flexographic production for their individual applications.
The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
About Durst Group
Durst Group is a global manufacturer of technologies for digital production. Founded in 1936
and headquartered in Brixen, Italy, the family-owned company stands for technological
innovation, comprehensive development expertise and long-term strategic orientation. With
more than 1,150 employees and over 30 companies worldwide, Durst develops and offers
integrated solutions for industrial digital printing and production.
The company combines hardware, software, inks and services into scalable production
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systems for applications in graphics, labels and packaging, textiles, ceramics, corrugated and
other specialized segments.
With a clear focus on digitalization, automation and intelligent system integration, Durst Group
supports the transformation toward connected, data-driven production environments.
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About MPS Printing B.V.
MPS Printing B.V., headquartered in Arnhem, the Netherlands, develops and manufactures
flexographic printing systems for the label and flexible packaging industry. The company is
recognized for its precision engineering, operator-focused technology, production automation,
connectivity-solutions and long-standing customer relationships.
From January 1, 2027, the company will operate as MPS – A Durst Group Company. MPS will
continue to be led by CEO Michiel Borst and will maintain its existing product, service and
customer-support activities.