BUSINESS / NEWS Moss, a producer of live events graphics and branded installations, has expanded its European presence with the opening of a new office in Barcelona. The new office is located near Fira de Barcelona, one of the largest exhibition centres in the world with 240,000sq m of floor space. Moss already has offices in Poland and Germany, as well as its UK facility in St Neots, Cambridgeshire. The new location has been chosen to allow graphics and branding solutions from Moss to be delivered more quickly and efficiently across Spain, significantly shortening lead times. The Spanish office will be led by Marc Montenegro, who will serve as the local contact for clients, partners, and prospective customers in the role of sales executive. Montenegro enters the role with close to a decade of previous experience in large-format printing, B2B sales, and project management. He previously worked as an account manager for visual communications and advertising company, Sundisa. Peter Bottenberg, managing director of Moss Europe, says: “With the opening of our new office in Barcelona, we are Moss expands European presence with new Spanish office Newly hired sales executive, Marc Montenegro, in front of Fira de Barcelona reinforcing our commitment to service, meaning we’re fast, reliable, personal, and in close proximity to our customers. “Our goal is to be wherever our customers need us. We see ourselves as a true partner, and that’s exactly what we’re now bringing to life in Spain.” Jason Popp, president and chief executive officer of Moss, adds: “Barcelona is one of the most important trade fair and event locations in Europe. With its proximity to Fira de Barcelona, one of the largest exhibition centres in the world, and numerous other international event venues, this step is a logical move for Moss and a real added value for our clients in Spain.” Moss also recently expanded its presence in the UK with the purchase of large-format printer, Rocket Graphics. According to Moss UK, the acquisition was made to expand its UK footprint and strengthen its position in the corporate brand experiences and live events spaces. By Jonathan Pert Italian print manufacturer, Durst Group, has announced the finalisation of its merger with digital textile manufacturer, Aleph. Durst first announced the acquisition of Aleph in September 2023, a purchase made with the aim of enhancing Durst’s position in water-based and sustainable printing technologies. Aleph, also based in Italy, focuses on sustainable digital solutions for textiles and interior and exterior decorations. The merger is now in its final phase, with Aleph expected to be fully integrated into the Durst Group by the end of 2025. Upon completion, the company will become a subsidiary of the wider Durst Group, taking on the name of Durst Como. Much of the key leadership team from Aleph will continue in senior roles in the newly formed Durst Como, including the company’s founders. Alessandro Manes, previous chief executive officer and co-founder of Aleph, will take on the role of director of global sales, Industrial Textile, overseeing global sales activities. Product management will be centralised under the leadership of Andrea Riccardi, who is currently head of product management, Graphics and Textile, at Durst Group. Christoph Gamper, chief executive officer and co-owner of Durst Group, says: “Durst Como will be our innovation centre for the textile future – a hub that unites technology, software, and passion.” Durst finalises Aleph merger Durst exhibited its LF 430 GF DTF printer at this year’s FESPA, developed as a result of the Aleph merger UFABRIK partners with CarbonQuota to provide full lifecycle data UFABRIK, a manufacturer of digital display textiles, has announced a partnership with environmental consultant, CarbonQuota, to provide a comprehensive life cycle assessment (LCA) for its product portfolio. The LCA will aim to provide UFABRIK customers and brands with independent environmental information for all textiles within its range. UFABRIK’s intention to integrate LCAs is part of a desire by the company to position itself as an industry leader in robust sustainability practices, while allowing customers to meet their own regulatory and sustainability targets. Robin East, group chief commercial officer at UFABRIK, says: “We don’t want to follow senseless standards that have created a disingenuous trend of product positioning, now so commonly used in greenwashing; we’re looking to redefine honest and credible certification within our industry.” By Jonathan Pert 9 www.signlink.co.uk June / July 2025 - Issue 259
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