Durst Group, an international manufacturer of digital printing and production technologies, announced that MPS Printing B.V., a Netherlands-based specialist in flexographic printing systems, will become part of the Durst Group on Jan. 1, 2027, through the acquisition of its holding company, and will operate under the name 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.
According to Durst Group, the acquisition will represent a further strategic step in its long-term commitment to the labels and flexible packaging market.
“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 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 Jan. 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 long-term 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 & 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. 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.
“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
According to Durst Group, the acquisition will reflect its long-term strategy of connecting printing systems, software, workflow automation and production intelligence into increasingly integrated production environments.
The transaction remains subject to customary closing conditions and regulatory approvals.
