Rochester, NY – April 2025: Durst is pleased to announce that David Bentley, a distinguished print software professional, has joined the North American software division as the Segment Manager for both Durst and Lift Software. In this role, Bentley will bring his years of experience and knowledge to continue the growth, development, and implementation of the durst software suite.

“Software is at the heart of our business, and the strategic hiring of David Bentley underscores our unwavering commitment to enhancing and expanding our offerings, driving innovation, and solidifying our position in our industry.” Tim Saur, President, CEO and Managing Director of Durst North America continued, “David brings strong leadership and a wealth of expertise to this role, and with it he will foster strong customer relationships to elevate our software business to new heights.”

Bentley joins the Durst North American Group with over 15 years of print service experience, with the last 5 years focusing on pairing workflow and software solutions with print service providers who would benefit most from automated and streamlined processes.

“It’s really very exciting to be joining the Durst team at this point in their growth,” commented David Bentley. “I’ve had the opportunity to become very familiar with the needs of the print industry over the last 17 years. Trends, technology, and customer expectations continue to change and evolve, but the need to grow your business and be as efficient as possible stays the same. Great software is making the difference for these print shops, and I’m thrilled to be on the team making it happen.” 

About Durst:

Durst Group AG is a leading manufacturer of professional digital imaging systems. The company operates manufacturing facilities in Brixen, Italy, and Lienz, Austria, and has major offices in North America, France, United Kingdom, Germany, Spain, Mexico, Brazil, and Singapore. Durst’s reputation for quality, precision, innovation, sustainability, and reliability spans more than 80 years.

CONTACT: For information on Durst products and services, contact Sydnie Shepland.

Email: Sydnie.Shepland@Durst-Group.com

Phone: 585-486-0340

Durst U.S. online at: www.durstus.com