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ISA Sign Expo 2025

Vanguard Digital and Durst Bring Innovative Vision to the 2025 ISA Expo

Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, a Durst Group Company, continues their year of growth and redefinition with a powerful lineup for this year’s ISA Expo. Partnering with Durst in booth 2624, showgoers will experience the latest innovative systems from both companies, and the software solutions that power them.

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Vanguard Digital Printing Systems Announces State-Of-The-Art Experience Center

It is with tremendous excitement and pride that Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, A Durst Group Company, announces the opening of their highly anticipated experience center, located in Franklin, Tennessee. With the explosive growth Vanguard has experienced over the last several years, the addition of a designated experience center was a necessity to address the needs of a growing dealer and customer base.

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Vanguard Digital Announces Official Opening of West Coast Demo Center in Partnership with Chroma Imaging

Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, A Durst Group Company, has seen tremendous growth over the last several years. In response to this growth, Vanguard has added new staff, partnered with new dealers and most recently, added a new demo facility on the west coast. In partnership with long-time Vanguard supporter and user, Chroma Imaging, this new facility will provide easier access to Vanguard technology for current and future customers on the west coast.

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Like-Minded Mac Papers and Packaging and Vanguard Digital Announce Partnership

2024 has been a year of tremendous growth for Vanguard Digital, seeing expansion to their product offerings, their awards and recognitions and their partnerships. With continued growth in mind, Vanguard Digital has partnered with Mac Papers and Packaging, one of the largest wholesale distributors in the southeastern United States.

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Vanguard Digital Expands Reach with American Print Consultants Partnership

Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, a Durst Group Company, is pleased to announce their partnership with American Print Consultants (APC). Owned and operated by seasoned industry experts, APC boasts one of the largest teams of knowledgeable employees and support technicians of any graphics equipment distributor in the Northeast, Carolinas, Mid-Atlantic and Mid-west.

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Digital Graphic Systems – Dealer Spotlight

Roberto Rodriguez of DGS – Digital Graphic Systems talks about their partnership with Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, and the benefits of owning a Vanguard printer.

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Jim Peterson and Dan Marx PRINTING United 2024

Harpeth Print-To-Cut Workflow Solution – PRINTING United Expo 2024

Dan Marx, Content Director for Wide Format Impressions talks with Jim Peterson, COO and Founding Partner of Vanguard Digital Printing Systems about the brand-new Harpeth print-to-cut workflow solution at the 2024 PRINTING United Expo.

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Winning Lineup – Vanguard Digital Brings All Winners to 2024 PRINTING United Expo

Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, a Durst Group Company, announces their award-winning PRINTING United Expo lineup. The four printers Vanguard will be presenting hold five of the nine Pinnacle Product awards they won this year, ensuring the industry’s best to all those who visit them in booth C1537.

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Durst Group Wins Astonishing Thirteen 2024 PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards

It is with tremendous honor that the Durst Group announces its win of thirteen (13) PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards this year. With this great success, they become the most highly awarded company two years in a row.

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Vanguard Promises Something for Everyone at 2024 ISA Expo

With great thought and consideration, Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, a Durst Group Company, has refined their 2024 ISA Expo lineup to be the answer for today’s print service provider.

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Carew Alley

Growing Their Business To Help Grow Yours – Vanguard Digital Expands in Northeast

To address current and future wide format growth in the North American market, Vanguard Digital has invested in decades of expertise and knowledge, and hired industry expert Carew Alley.

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TLF Graphics Customer Story 

Bob McJury, President of TLF Graphics, talks about the successes they have seen since their purchase of the Vanguard Digital VR6D-HS UV-LED flatbed.

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VK3220T-HS UV-LED Flatbed Printer

Legacy of Firsts: Vanguard Digital’s First Customer Invests in First VK3220T-HS

History is made by firsts. This is why when it came time to invest in new equipment, Pinnacle Custom Signs made a decision based in confidence, and invested in the first Vanguard VK3220T-HS.

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VK3220T-HS UV-LED flatbed printer

Vanguard Digital Printing Systems Announces Brand-New Printer

Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, a Durst Group Company, announces the newest addition to their printer portfolio, promising unparalleled quality at incredible speeds with phenomenal productivity.

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Durst Group

Full Force: Durst Group to Showcase Side by Side at 2023 PRINTING United Expo

As the proud title sponsor of the most dynamic and comprehensive printing event in the world, Durst Group announces their plans to showcase a lineup worthy of this role.

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2023 Pinnacle Award Badge

Durst Group Most Highly Awarded in 2023 PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards 

The Durst Group, comprised of Durst Image Technology and Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, is honored to receive eight (8) highly coveted PRINTING United Alliance Pinnacle Awards this year.

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Glantz

Vanguard’s Distribution Expands Even Further With New Glantz Partnership

Continuing their ever-growing presence, Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, a Durst Group Company, has announced their new partnership with Glantz, a leading supplier in the industry, based in Louisville, Kentucky.

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Vanguard Announces Star-Studded Lineup for ISA Expo 2023

Vanguard Digital Printing Systems, a Durst Group Company, cultivated a full solutions lineup for ISA Expo 2023 show goers in their booth, number 4239. The lineup includes four Vanguard printers, demonstrating their strength in flatbed, roll-to-roll and hybrid printers, as well as partnering technology: a Colex Sharpcut and Durst Software Solutions.

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2022 Pinnacle Product Award Badge

Printing United Alliance 2022 Pinnacle Product Award

Durst Image Technology and Vanguard Digital Printing Systems are proud to announce that they have received seven coveted PRINTING United Alliance 2022 Pinnacle Product Award across multiple Output Device Categories.

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VANGUARD DIGITAL TESTIMONIALS

SpeedPro Burnsville Award-Winning VR5D-E Interview

We recently talked with Keith Boisner of SpeedPro Burnsville about their award winning Vanguard VR5D-E.

When it came to assessing features, benefits, use of operation, quality of print and the ongoing costs associated with a new flatbed printer, Keith said, “The Vanguard came out on top in so many different categories. It was kind of a no-brainer for us here at SpeedPro.”

AlphaGraphics Rockwall Award-Winning VK3220T-HS Interview

We recently talked with Butch Clarke of AlphaGraphics of Rockwall about their award winning Vanguard VK3220T-HS.

When it came time to look for a new flatbed in the 5 ft. x 10 ft. and larger space, Butch met with Vanguard, and made the easy choice, stating, “Vanguard offered the absolute best quality, best service, best partner[ship], and we went with the VK series. The new 3220T-HS was the absolute hands down winner.”

Graphic Components Award-Winning VR5D-E Interview

We recently talked with Philip Lawrence of Graphic Components about their award winning Vanguard VR5D-E.

There were a lot of reasons to invest in a Vanguard printer, from the printer itself to the level of service and support Vanguard offers. Phil commented, “This [VR5D-E] was the right fit for us. Vanguard really looked at what our specific needs were, and made sure that they were selling us the right machine for our application… we needed to keep up with our volume, we needed to hit the high quality that we needed, and really the precision that a true flatbed offers.”

Main Street Designs Award-Winning VKR3200-HS Interview

We recently talked with Mike Downs of Main Street Designs, Inc. about their award winning Vanguard VKR3200-HS.

They’ve had their printer for almost two years, and love it because “It does the work of five of our previous digital printers combined,” said Mike, who is happy to partner with Vanguard, saying the relationship “[The partnership] boosts my credibility and inspires confidence.”

Ardor Printing Award-Winning VK300D-HS Interview

We recently talked with Dayne Remlinger of ARDOR Printing about their award winning Vanguard VK300D-HS.

They love the user-friendly, the high quality and fast speeds of the VK300D-HS, with Dayne commenting, “The VK300D-HS has been super helpful with us expanding into and breaking into doing flatbed printing and the world of signage. It was the most versatile machine we could see using. It really allowed us many different options,” and with the multitude of applications they do, we couldn’t agree more on this being the best fit for their needs.

TLF Graphics Award-Winning VR6D-HS Interview

We recently talked with Robert McJury of TLF Graphics about their award winning Vanguard VR6D-HS.

When some older machines came end of life, TLF turned to Durst Group company Vanguard for their signage needs, having worked with Durst for almost a decade. “The [VR6D-HS] is at least three times the speed of our old technology. Ink cost is 50% less than our older technology. Ease of set up, the white ink is tremendous… the VR6D-HS is the perfect fit for our company.”

Frontline Print Award-Winning VKH900-HS Interview

We recently talked with Bram Fowler of Frontline Print about their award winning Vanguard VKH900-HS.

When a new opportunity and job came along, Frontline Print needed a newer, faster machine. They decided on the Vanguard VKH900-HS, with Bram commenting, “The most important thing for us was the quality, but especially the speed. It runs like lightening. It’s phenomenal.”

Signs First Nashville TN Award-Winning VK300D-HS Interview

We recently talked with Tim Elizer of Signs First Nashville TN about their award winning Vanguard VK300D-HS.

For Tim, the peace of mind and the trust his VK300D-HS offers him is the best part of owning the printer, saying “It’s consistent, reliable, it’s easy for my team to navigate and function, the support your company offers is hands down the best we’ve ever experienced in the industry. Knowing that we can depend on you all helps us be dependable to our clients.”

Speedpro Imaging – Plymouth Award-Winning VK300D-HS Interview

We recently talked with Kevin Berg of Speedpro Imaging – Plymouth about their award winning Vanguard VK300D-HS.

Striving for high quality and perfection in every job, Speedpro needed a printer than would help them meet their customer’s needs and their own business expectations. Berg commented saying, “The quality of the print is better than we’ve ever had. It’s easy to use, the print quality is exceptional, the type set that it gets down to, the type point that it gets down to is very small… it really helps with us.”

VANGUARD DIGITAL UPCOMING EVENTS

FASTSIGNS International Convention

Booth 635

February 4 -5, 2025  |  Borne, TX

ISA Sign Expo 2025

ISA Expo

Booth 2624

April 23-25, 2025 | Las Vegas, Nevada

AWFS 2025

AWFS Fair

Booth 1739

July 22-25, 2025 | Las Vegas, Nevada

Diamond sponsor PRINTING United Expo 2023

PRINTING United Expo

Booth 3162

October 22-24, 2025  | Orlando, FL

PAST EVENTS
SpeedPro 2024 Convention

SpeedPro 2024 Convention

Booth TBD20

September 14, 2024 | Denver, CO

Diamond sponsor PRINTING United Expo 2023

PRINTING United Expo

Booth C1537

September 10-12, 2024 | Las Vegas, NV

IWF Atlanta Logo

International Woodworking Fair

Booth BC1025

August 6-9, 2024 | Atlanta, GA

Signarama

Signarama World Expo

Booth 431

July 20-24, 2024 | Nashville, TN

AlphaGraphics logo

AlphaGraphics Conference & Tech Expo

July 10-13, 2024 | Austin, TX

Franchise Services Vendor Show

May 8-9, 2024 | Phoenix, AZ

Signworld Trade Show

May 2-5, 2024 | Frisco, TX

ISA Expo

Booth 1122

April 9-12, 2024 | Orlando, FL

FESPA Global Print Expo 2024

Vanguard Europe at FESPA Global 2024

Hall 2, Stand B10

March 19-24, 2024 | Amsterdam

Alliance Franchise Brands 2024 Convention

Alliance Franchise Brands 2024 Convention

Booth 234

February 29, 2024 | St. Louis, MO

FASTSIGNS International Convention

Booth 711

February 6 -9, 2024  |  Orlando, FL

Diamond sponsor PRINTING United Expo 2023

PRINTING United Expo

Booth B11049

October 18-20, 2023  | Atlanta, GA

AlphaGraphics logo

AlphaGraphics Conference & Tech Expo

Booth 501

August 10-11, 2023 | Washington, D.C.

FSI: Sir Speedy/PIP/Signal Graphics Annual Convention 2023

Booth 217

July 13-14, 2023  | Kansas City, MO

Graphics Canada Expo

Booth 5452

May 11-13, 2023  | Toronto, Ontario, Canada

ISA International Sign Expo

Booth 4239

April 12-14, 2023  |  Las Vegas, NV

Signworld Annual Conference 

Booth 109

March 24-25, 2023  |  Las Vegas, NV

Signarama

Signarama Convention 2023

April 12 – 24, 2023  |  Las Vegas, NV

SpeedPro Franchise Convention

Booth 304

March 3-6, 2023  |  Las Vegas, NV

FASTSIGNS International Convention

January 24-25, 2023  |  Las Vegas, NV

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AWARD WINNING WIDE FORMAT PRINTERS

Winner of Numerous SGIA Product of the Year & Printing United Alliance Pinnacle Product Awards

For eight years in a row, Vanguard Digital has been honored with the PRINTING United Alliance’s prestigious Pinnacle Product Award (formerly the Specialty Graphic Imaging Association’s [SGIA] Product of the Year award) in a number of printer categories. This annual competition showcases the highest quality machines and most innovative advancement in the specialty imaging and print industry.

2024 Pinnacle Product Award Badge
2023 Pinnacle Award Badge
2022 Pinnacle Product Award Badge
2020 Product of the Year Award
2020 Product of the Year Award
Product of the Year Award 2017