Durst Group has acquired callas software, a prepress automation and PDF technologies provider.
According to Durst, the purchase strengthens its software strategy and focus on openness and connectivity within the printing industry as it aims for an objective: intelligent, seamless automation between machines, software, and print processes. At the same time, callas software will remain autonomous in its management and product development.
The companies say that, for callas customers and OEM partners, the acquisition brings maximum stability and new technological opportunities:
• Long-term security: callas continues to operate as an independent company.
• Guaranteed advancement: With the resources of the Durst Group, callas can continuously improve its technology.
• Unchanged OEM contracts: Existing customer relationships remain unaffected.
• New opportunities: Expanded integration options through access to Durst Group’s software technologies.
Dietrich von Seggern, chief executive officer of callas software, says, “Maintaining callas’ independence was a central requirement for joining the Durst Group. Our customers must be able to trust that callas will continue as a reliable partner – while also gaining a new foundation for long-term innovation.”
Digitisation and automation
Durst Group says the acquisition intensifies its strategy to build an open and connected software platform for the printing industry. callas will play a key role in connecting isolated solutions and enabling print service providers worldwide to achieve greater efficiency, scalability, and flexibility.
In the coming months, the collaboration between callas software and the Durst Group will deepen. The goal is to leverage synergies and accelerate the development of an open, vendor-independent software platform for the print industry.
Christoph Gamper, chief executive officer and co-owner of the Durst Group, says, “This is not just another step towards digitalisation – we are actively shaping the future of digital printing. With callas at our side, we are making print software smarter, more connected, and more powerful. The best solutions arise when strong partners work together toward a shared vision.”
