Durst North America, Vanguard Digital Printing Systems receive 13 Pinnacle Awards

Durst Group announced that Durst North America and Vanguard Digital Printing Systems received 13 awards in the 2026 PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards.

“To receive this level of recognition for the fourth consecutive year is an incredible honor,” says Tim Saur, president and managing director, Durst North America. “This achievement reinforces what has defined our company for 90 years: an unwavering commitment to developmental expertise, precision and performance. These awards are more than a reflection of where we are today; they are a testament to the ingenuity of our teams and a preview of the innovations that will shape the future of our industry.”

Durst won five awards for software, label, textile, hybrid and flatbed printing. Vanguard Digital won eight awards and was the most awarded individual manufacturer.

“Our printers are the product of creativity, dedication and intense passion from our entire team, and we are so honored to have received eight awards recognizing that. We’ve always been committed to advancing the industry, but most importantly, to helping our customers succeed and grow. We will continue to use our passion and innovation to raise the bar for what’s possible for our customers, for us, and for our industry,” says Jim Peterson, COO and founding partner, Vanguard Digital Printing Systems.

The Pinnacle Awards recognize products that improve or advance the printing industry through exceptional innovation, functionality, and performance, and are evaluated by a panel of industry experts across a wide range of categories. The following products won 2026 Pinnacle Awards:

• Durst Tau G3 Peak: awarded Digital – Roll to Roll Label Press – Inkjet
• Durst P5 350 TEX iSUB: awarded Roll-to-Roll Direct Disperse Ink on Textile
• Durst P5 X: awarded UV/Latex Flatbed ($200K – $500K)
• Durst P5 350 HS: awarded UV/Latex Hybrid – more than $500K
• Durst Workflow – Label: awarded Software –Variable and Transactional
• Vanguard VKR3200-HS: awarded Roll-to-Roll UV (over 80 inches)
• Vanguard VR5D-E: awarded UV/Latex Flatbed (under $70K)
• Vanguard VR6D-HS: awarded UV/Latex Flatbed (under $100K)
• Vanguard VR6D-HS: awarded UV/Latex Flatbed ($100K – $200K)
• Vanguard VK300D-HS: awarded UV/Latex Flatbed + White ($100K – $200K)
• Vanguard VK3220T-HS: awarded UV/Latex Flatbed + White ($200K – $500K)
• Vanguard VK3220T-HS: awarded UV Hybrid/Flatbed High Volume Prod. Class
• Vanguard VKH900-HS: awarded UV/ Latex Hybrid ($100K – $500K)