Durst plans to double its revenue over the next five years, driven in particular by industrial textile printing technologies. To this end, the digital printing equipment manufacturer is launching Durst Como, a new industrial and technology hub located in the textile district of Como, Italy. The group, with revenue exceeding ?430 million, will invest approximately ?20 million in this project, announced in April 2025.
"Côme has been printing textiles from all over the world for generations. We're not just passing through. We're here to stay," says Christoph Gamper, CEO and co-owner of Durst. "Durst Como is a long-term commitment: European technology, developed here, for the whole world."
The The new site is directly linked to the integration of Aleph in 2025 , an Italian manufacturer specializing in inkjet technologies for direct printing on fabric and paper.
Already active in the textile industry through its facility in Kufstein, Austria, Durst is now expanding its industrial footprint to Como, a region renowned for its expertise in fashion and textiles. Over the past 12 years, Durst has invested nearly 50 million euros in the textile industry. Kufstein will continue to focus on large-format and specialty applications, particularly drying technologies for the textile and signage markets.
Durst Como, Durst's third production and R&D center
Durst Como will be the group?s third development and production center with research and development capabilities, following Brixen-Bressanone in Italy and Lienz in Austria.
The site will host activities related to textile inkjet technologies, software, and applied research, particularly as they apply to fashion and home textiles.
Over time, the center will also develop collaborative initiatives with clients, as well as projects related to automation and software designed for the textile industry.
"This project represents a key milestone in our growth journey" , notes Alessandro Manes, Global Sales Director for Industrial Textiles at Durst. "Our goal is to establish a highly specialized technology and manufacturing hub in Como, capable of attracting expertise, developing new professional skills, and creating new opportunities for the region."
Durst plans to set up the new center in an existing building. The project includes replacing the gas-fired heating systems with heat pumps. A photovoltaic system with a capacity of approximately 600 kWp is among the initial investments planned. The site will be home to a bee colony, as at the group?s other locations.
