Digital Printing Association (DIPA) with new chairmanship
Robert Bierfreund is taking over the chairmanship of the Digital Printing Association (DIPA) with immediate effect, replacing Ali Özyilmaz from MB Digitalprint. DIPA brings together experts from all process steps of industrial surface design.
The DIPA cooperation network for craft and industrial companies was founded as part of LIGNA, the world's leading trade fair for the woodworking and wood processing industry. The aim of DIPA is to take a holistic view of the individual surface design process and to make the possibilities of industrial digital printing as an innovative process accessible to as many users as possible. Robert Bierfreund started his career in the printing industry back in 1991. For 17 years, he held various management positions throughout Europe at Bertelsmann Printing. Since 2011, the electrical engineer has been leading Interprint worldwide as Group COO / Managing Director: "I am looking forward to my new tasks within DIPA. Since its foundation, Interprint has demonstrated innovative strength in all areas of décor printing. As an active member and Chairman of DIPA, it is my concern to further develop the new technologies around digital printing with its associated ECO system on their way to the perfectly designed surface."
In addition to Robert Bierfreund as its new chairman, DIPA also welcomes Egger, Finsa, Metis and Heimann, companies that support DIPA with their expertise in the application of digital printing. The Egger Group is one of the leading international wood processing companies and is active in furniture and interior design, flooring and building products. Finsa, a traditional Spanish company, has been producing technical and decorative wooden flooring and construction solutions since its founding in 1931. Mentis, headquartered in Italy, designs and manufactures high-quality scanners for the decor industry, cultural institutions, creative professionals and high-end digital service providers. Heimann, a medium-sized family business based in Hamm, Germany, has been a competent supplier to the graphic arts industry for over 45 years, specializing in gravure, flexo and digital printing. The DIPA network is growing steadily and now has 23 members. In addition to the new additions, these include Adler, AVA CAD CAM, ColorGate, Cruse Spezialmaschinen, Deutsche Messe, Durst, Homag, Hymmen, IPAC, Inserco, Interprint, König & Bauer, Li & Co, MB-Digitalprint, Moss, Plantag Coatings, Surteco, Teknos and Warda Design. The cooperation network will present a two-hour spotlight in German and English on the opening day of LIGNA 2023 (May 15-19, 2023).
Contact details and information on the companies and institutions presented here can be found in our interactive surface technology industry directory.