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HP announces vice president for go-to-market for large-format business


Xavi Regue has been appointed as vice president, go-to-market for HP’s large-format business, aligned with the company’s continued focus on innovation and business growth. He has nearly 20 years of experience with the


company, most recently serving as global head of office print category. He has a strong track record of driving product innovation, cross-functional collaboration, and commercial success across global markets.


Mr Regue said: “I am thrilled to help shape the next chapter of growth for the large-format business.


“HP has a rich legacy of innovation and


leadership in this space and as we focus on leading the future of work, I am energised and inspired by the opportunity to serve our customers and partners around the world.”


Durst Group merges with Aleph


The merger between Durst Group and Aleph is entering the final phase, with completion expected by the end of 2025. Once completed Durst Como will emerge as the new centre of excellence for digital textile printing under the leadership of Andrea Riccardi, head of product management graphics and textile at the Durst Group. Christoph Gamper, CEO and co-owner of


the Durst Group, said: “Durst Como will be our innovation centre for the textile future – a hub that unites technology, software, and passion.” The new structure will be supported by a strong leadership team: • Alessandro Manes will take on the role of director global sales industrial textile, overseeing global sales activities.


• Roberto Manes will be responsible for director development textile, leading research and development.


• Roberto Frigerio will serve as managing director of Durst Como, expanding and managing the site. The new Durst LF Series Graphics is one


LF 430 GF


of the first printing systems to be developed during the merger. These printing systems, developed further from the Aleph Laforte platform for indoor and outdoor applications using water-based inks, enable both high-speed sublimation printing on paper and direct printing on polyester fabrics with sublimation ink.


This expansion of the Durst Graphics


portfolio reinforces the company’s market position in the areas of signage, trade fair construction, and textile advertising.


Durst Group improves serialisation security with Amazon’s Transparency programme


Xavi Regue joins HP


Canon UK & Ireland appoints new MD


Guido Jacobs has been appointed as the new managing director of Canon UK & Ireland. Mr Jacobs has spent the last 30 years with Canon in various roles and positions, beginning in 1995 with the Fax Product Management area in Canon Germany.


He said: “It’s an incredible honour to


lead our team during such a transformative time for the printing and imaging industry. Here’s to embracing new challenges and opportunities.”


Guido Jacobs Integrating with Amazon’s Transparency programme will improve serialisation solutions


Durst Group has integrated Amazon’s Transparency programme into its workflow to improve its serialisation solutions. Users can directly download Transparency codes, automatically integrate them into their designs, and proceed directly to production. The entire process is simple, precise, and integrates seamlessly into existing workflows. This advancement sets a new standard in the printing industry, enhancing product security and consumer trust. Serge Clauss, product manager for software and


solutions, said: “Our mission is to consistently provide our customers with the best technological solutions.


“Integrating Amazon Transparency into Durst


Workflow enables brands and print service providers to elevate counterfeit protection to a new level and unlock new business opportunities.” This feature opens new avenues for brands enrolled in Amazon’s Transparency programme. The solution underscores the Durst Group’s commitment to the highest standards of quality, security, and efficiency in print production.


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