Durst Group opens “Durst Kraftwerk”
Durst, a leading manufacturer of digital printing and production technologies, opened the “Durst Kraftwerk” on September 02, 2022. The more than 5,300m2 hall in the former DUKA building on Julius-Durst-Str. 2, Bressanone, will be the new home of the company’s proprietary spin-offs and start-ups:
With Vanguard Europe GmbH, the Kraftwerk is home to the European headquarters of the US company Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, which was acquired by the Durst Group in 2020. The manufacturer of digital printing systems for the signage, decoration, business equipment, industrial and packaging sectors, manufactures at this site for the European market and also has its own customer center. www.vanguarddigital.eu
The Kraftwerk is also home to the Durst Academy, a modern training center for the Group, with facilities for online & offline seminars and green-screen presentations to provide customized training for process technology, hardware & software to customers and service partners from around the world. Durst Group Service
One specialized service provider is adddam GmbH, which uses high-end 3D/AM printing technologies to manufacture precision components from metals and plastics. One focus here is certified training and education for additive design. In the power plant, adddam presents itself as a full-service provider, offering its services from consulting and development to the final product to all companies in the region in the future. www.adddam.com
With D3-AM GmbH, the Kraftwerk is home to another company in the field of additive manufacturing (3D). The Durst spin-off specializes in the top class of materials, technical ceramics. These high-performance ceramic components, are used in the automotive, electronics, energy, aerospace and medical technology sectors. www.d3-am.com
DMC GmbH (Durst Media Company), an agency specializing in B2B marketing communications/new storytelling, is also moving into the Kraftwerk. DMC GmbH offers everything from conception to audio-visual implementation from a single source and has a professional film studio.