Durst has launched the P5 500 TEX ISUB five-metre dye sublimation printer at Fespa Global Print Expo in Berlin.
The new machine uses water-based inks for soft signage and textile printing and complements the P5 350 TEX ISUB that is already in the market for media up to 340cm wide.
Christoph Gamper, owner and chief executive officer of Durst, says, “With a 5.2 metre print width and innovative in-line fixation technology, this printer enables a one-step direct to fabric process, combining high performance, brilliant colour output and production efficiency for sustainable and high-impact visual applications.
“The Durst P5 TEX ISUB is a water-based printing system designed for super wide soft signage and fabric applications, enabling direct printing on polyester fabrics with brilliant, vivid colours using Durst Sublifix ink.
“Its unique contactless IR-inline fixation technology ensures colour consistency, sharpness, and high quality print quality across the entire printing width,” Gamper said.
“This is a versatile all-rounder for retail, trade fairs, flags, short-term outdoor advertising and textile printing. It supports both direct-to-fabric printing and transfer paper printing, delivering exceptional flexibility and efficiency in a one-step process.
“We are here at Fespa for the graphics market and in our world, this is represented by the P5 family. The P5 500 TEX ISUB is one of the most interesting machines at the show.
“This features technology we are very proud of and spearheading into an arena where just a couple of companies have tried previously.”
The company has already sold numerous P5 500 TEX ISUB machines within hours of the new five metre printer hitting the market.
Ahead of the company’s 90th anniversary next year, the turnover for the Durst business now exceeds €400m ($761m), which represents more than a 10 per cent increase on the €360 million reported during the company’s drupa press conference a year ago.
Durst has also increased its workforce by 10 per cent to more 1100 people, up from the 1000 people reported a year ago.
