Roland DG

• LFR review the Inca Onset X3 HS printer with Fujifilm OX ink
  20 Jun 2019

  Marc Burnett of Large Format Review was recently invited to attend the launch of the new Inca Onset X3 HS, and a brand new OX ink from Fujifilm, here’s what he found when he got there…

• EFI showcase advanced leading-edge technologies at ITMA 2019
  20 Jun 2019

  Electronics For Imaging, Inc. is showcasing the advanced, leading-edge technologies that make EFI Reggiani a textile innovator at ITMA 2019, 20-26 June in Barcelona, including the game-changing EFI Reggiani BOLT single-pass inkjet printer – the first digital textile solution capable of high-quality output at record production speeds of up to 90 linear meters (295 linear feet) per minute.

• Caldera RIP Software integrates Adobe Textile Designer
  20 Jun 2019

  Caldera and Adobe are pleased to announce the integration of the Adobe Textile Designer plugin for Adobe Photoshop with Caldera’s award-winning RIP software version 12.1.

• KernowJet MetaliK the WOW effect everyone noticed at FESPA
  20 Jun 2019

  Made to match the market’s needs: When developing wide-format products, the Kernow team always looks at offering significant benefits to the complete supply chain, up to the end-user. Kernow wants the materials to be compatible with all standard inks and printers - this benefits distributors with stock control, and printing companies with products they can run on all their equipment.

• Massivit 3D printer adds further $1 million for print shop
  20 Jun 2019

  Print shop Media Resources, credits large format 3D printing for their annual revenue increase of $1 million.

• SAi VirtualSign app making the virtual a reality
  17 Jun 2019

  SAi’s VirtualSign* is a new augmented reality app which creates a virtual representation of how signs will look like in-situ in the real world.

• Solopress invests in 2 new Agfa Anapurna H2500i LED systems
  11 Jun 2019

  Solopress has become the latest new customer for Agfa UK, investing in two new Agfa Anapurna hybrid UV LED printers to satisfy their rapidly growing wide format area of the business.

• Woodrow Williams joins Nazdar as VP of Global Manufacturing
  11 Jun 2019

  Nazdar Ink Technologies has announced the appointment of Woodrow Williams III as Vice President of Global Manufacturing, effective June 10, 2019.

• Floreeda invests in Roland DG VersaUV S-Series LEJ-640S
  10 Jun 2019

  Acrylic display specialist Floreeda Fabrications chose a new Roland DG VersaUV S-Series LEJ-640S for its new, larger premises for its print quality and generous head height, but soon discovered this UV-LED printer could add a new dimension to its work – literally.

• Wrights Plastics increase productivity with an Océ Arizona
  10 Jun 2019

  A leading retail display, print and signage company has unveiled the latest addition to their range of printers.

• The virtuous example of Masserdotti Group
  4 Jun 2019

  : ‘Moving into Digital Signage - International Innovative Printer Case Study’ is the title of the speech proposed by Alberto Masserdotti, CEO of the homonymous Group and President of FESPA Italia, during the busy program of conferences that filled the Trend Theatre of FESPA 2019. A look at the future of visual communication with a focus on the theme of digital transformation in retail and insights into the synergy between print and digital signage.

• Triain Moldovan crowned World Wrap Masters champion at FESPA
  3 Jun 2019

  Triain Moldovan from Austria has won FESPA’s World Wrap Masters Series Final at FESPA Global Print Expo 2019, which took place from 14 to 17 May at Messe Munich in Germany.

• Roland DGs UV guide offers product personalisation insight
  30 May 2019

  Roland DG is making it easy for businesses of all shapes and sizes to enter the UV printing market with “Digital Benchtop UV Printing: What Will You Print?”, a free 40-page guide exploring this exciting technology.

• Push Solutions doubles up on powerful innovations from Fujifilm
  29 May 2019

  Push Solutions, a New Berlin, Wisconsin-based print service provider doubles its wide format LED-UV printing power with Fujifilm’s Acuity F and Acuity LED 1600 II presses.

• Third Colombian Label Summit most successful to date
  29 May 2019

  Medellín, Colombia, was host to Label Summit Latin America’s best attended, most successful event in the country to date from May 14-15. It attracted 749 of the label and package printing industry’s thought leaders and representatives who came together to share ideas and help shape its future direction in the region.

• Digital Sign Services purchases two EFI VUTEk 5r+
  29 May 2019

  Guildford, UK-based Digital Sign Services has purchased two EFI VUTEk 5r+ LED superwide roll-to-roll printers from Electronics For Imaging, Inc. within the past six months.

• Discover why vinyl is at the cutting edge for creatives
  28 May 2019

  T-shirts and windows and walls, oh my! If you want to make your creative mark you need the right kit. Luckily a new guide from Roland DG shows just how easy it is to grow a business with a vinyl cutter, creating everything from window signage to custom clothing.

• Mouvent to launch new digital textile printer at ITMA 2019
  28 May 2019

  Mouvent will unveil its new textile machine – the TX802 – for the very first time at ITMA 2019, the world’s largest international textile and garment technology exhibition, which takes place in Barcelona, Spain, from 20-26 June 2019.

• EFI partners with Bürkle for commercialisation of EFI Cubik
  24 May 2019

  Electronics For Imaging, Inc. is partnering with a global pressing and surface finishing technology leader, Freudenstadt, Germany-based Robert Bürkle GmbH, to commercialise the EFITM ecosystem of decoration solutions in the wood industry, including single-pass EFI Cubik inkjet printers, Genuine EFI Inks, and EFI Fiery design, processing and colour management systems.

• GMG ColorProof 5.11 provides automated update notifications
  24 May 2019

  GMG presents with GMG ColorProof 5.11 for the first-time a version that provides automated notifications about new software updates. The so-called patches can be installed directly out of the application. In addition, the update to Adobe PDF Print Engine 5.1 brings more compatibility with the latest Adobe products.

• Teen fashion designer headlines breakfast at PRINTING United
  23 May 2019

  Ariel Swedroe, a 15-year-old fashion designer, will start the day on an inspirational note as the Women in Print Alliance Breakfast’s keynote speaker on October 24 at 7:30 AM at PRINTING United (October 23 - 25, Dallas).

• Collazo Group rises from the ruins with the Onset X1-LT
  22 May 2019

  Collazo Group, a Puerto Rico-based print service provider rebuilds its successful business with Fujifilm’s Inca Onset X1-LT, months after Hurricane Maria, a powerful Category 4 storm which devastated several islands in the Caribbean.

• Nazdar boosts Narrow Web team with appointment of Tom Glover
  22 May 2019

  Nazdar Ink Technologies has announced the appointment of Tom Glover as a Narrow Web Technical Sales Representative, effective 29th April 2019. Based out of Nazdar’s UK headquarters in Stockport, Tom will be responsible for providing technical support, boosting customer awareness, and ultimately increasing sales of Nazdar’s extensive range of narrow web solutions within the EMEA territory.

• Fujifilm appoint Astragraphia as Jet Press distributor in Indonesia
  22 May 2019

  Fujifilm has expanded its distribution network with the appointment of Astragraphia, who will now act as the official distributor for its Jet Press 750S solutions throughout Indonesia. A leading provider of information technology solutions, Astragraphia has partnered with Fuji Xerox on an exclusive basis in Indonesia for more than 40 years and already has an extensive network in place, spanning more than 514 Indonesian cities.

• New Roland TrueVIS VG2 wins EDP Award
  17 May 2019

  Roland DG is delighted to announce that the new TrueVIS VG2 series eco-solvent printer/cutter has won 'Best Print & Cut Solution' in the prestigious EDP (European Digital Press Association) Awards.

• MPI Instore takes print in-house with the HP Scitex 15500
  15 May 2019

  MPI Instore Solutions, a leading print service provider in Denmark, has moved its printing of displays and POS in-house with the acquisition of its HP Scitex 15500 Corrugated Press, gaining agility and flexibility.

• New Blackman & White cutter to deliver safety & productivity
  15 May 2019

  Launched today at the FESPA Global Print Expo in Munich, Blackman & White will be demonstrating how its latest cutting machine has moved the industry forward in terms of offering uncompromising safety and increased productivity.

• Renault F1 Team chooses TrueVIS VG2
  15 May 2019

  When you're one of the best car racing teams in the world, you need the very best graphics. That's why Renault F1 Team has chosen Roland DG’s new TrueVIS VG2, the second-generation eco-solvent print-and-cut device, to produce its race-leading Grand Prix prints.

• Epson announces 2 top-of-the range signage printers at FESPA
  15 May 2019

  Today, Epson announces the launch of two new SureColor SC-S signage printers, the SC-S60600L and the SCS80600L.

• EFI bring next generation innovations for success to FESPA
  14 May 2019

  Electronics For Imaging, Inc. customers can drive future success in digital display graphics production thanks to the superior versatility, efficiency and quality available in the line-up of advanced technologies EFI is showcasing at the FESPA Global Print Expo.

• Fujifilm showcase developments to the Acuity Ultra at FESPA
  14 May 2019

  The groundbreaking Acuity Ultra from Fujifilm set new standards for speed, quality and return on investment at launch, and now features a new dual CMYK ink configuration and high-speed, 1-pass mode, to be showcased at FESPA 2019, to widen its versatility and raise the bar even further.

• Roland DGs VersaSTUDIO BT-12 DTG printer now available
  9 May 2019

  Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and 3D devices worldwide, today announced availability in the EMEA region of the VersaSTUDIO BT-12, Roland’s first direct-to-garment desktop printer for printing directly onto cotton-based* products.

• Successful beta test of new 8-colour TrueVIS VG2 from Roland
  8 May 2019

  “And finally, real orange!” The Dutch sign specialist Gielen Reclame (Valkenswaard) is incredibly enthusiastic about the successful beta test of the new 8-colour TrueVIS VG2 printer/cutter from Roland. So happy, in fact, that Chris Gielen immediately purchased two machines: “The addition of the new orange ink now provides us with the opportunity to make even better prints with certain corporate identity colours.”

• Roland DG to offer new TrueVIS VG2 workshops at FESPA
  30 Apr 2019

  Roland DG (Hall A5 Booth H10) will give visitors to FESPA 2019 a must-have opportunity to get interactive with the ground-breaking new Roland TrueVIS VG2 printer/cutter in a series of workshops, developed to show exactly why the industry is so enthusiastic about this new, ‘best-in-class’ wide-format digital print and cut device.

• Sonality gets personal with Roland GS-24 cutter
  29 Apr 2019

  At Roland DG, we get very excited when we launch new devices and why wouldn’t we? It makes us proud when our investment in research and development results in ground-breaking new solutions. It’s easy to forget that our already-established devices are still changing lives and helping jump-start new businesses.

• Roland DG to inspire at FESPA with newly launched products
  24 Apr 2019

  Roland DG Corporation, a leading supplier of digital print technologies with more than 35 years’ manufacturing expertise, is showcasing brand new and exciting solutions at FESPA Global Print Expo 2019.

• Roland DG observe the changing face of the print industry
  9 Apr 2019

  As the curtains close on Sign and Digital UK 2019, the team at Roland DG have had a chance to reflect on what they’ve learned over the three-day exhibition.

• StickerShops success using a Roland TrueVIS VG-640
  26 Mar 2019

  Creating a successful business isn’t just about developing and selling a product - true success lies in making the customer experience as simple and fast as possible. Bristol-based online store, StickerShop are living proof that simplicity and reliability are important factors for business growth and, with the help of Roland DG equipment, they’re taking their business to new heights.

• Roland DG introduce new printing technologies at SDUK 2019
  21 Mar 2019

  At Sign and Digital UK 2018, Roland presented a large array of their devices totalling 12 Machines. This year, they have decided to focus on the newest additions to the Roland catalogue.

• Peak UK presented with Roland Hero 2018 award
  8 Mar 2019

  Roland DG EMEA has officially presented the trophy and prize for the inaugural Roland Hero Awards to winner Peak UK.

• New VersaUV LEF2-200 features exceptional print capabilities
  7 Mar 2019

  Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters worldwide, today announced the launch of the VersaUV LEF2-200 20” benchtop UV flatbed printer.

• Roland DG announces new TrueVIS VG2 Series Printer Cutters
  7 Mar 2019

  Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters worldwide, today announced the launch of its second generation TrueVIS VG2 series 1625mm and 1371mm (64” and 54”) wide-format eco-solvent inkjet printer/cutters.

• Roland DG TrueVIS VG2 with TR2 inks gain 3M MCS Warranty
  6 Mar 2019

  Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters worldwide, today announced that the new TrueVIS VG2-640/540 wide-format eco-solvent inkjet printer/cutters with TR2 ink which launched globally yesterday are approved for the 3M MCS Warranty program.

• TrueVIS TR2 ink technology gains ICS Performance Guarantee
  6 Mar 2019

  Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters worldwide, is proud to announce that Avery Dennison has awarded their advanced ICS Performance Guarantee for graphics printed with new TR2 eco-solvent ink and the new TrueVIS VG2 series 1625 mm and 1371 mm (64” and 54”) wide-format eco-solvent printer/cutters.

• Funkeefish get creative with the help of Roland DG
  27 Feb 2019

  The sign and graphics industry is now more accessible than it’s ever been. With a little investment, a workshop and a design software package, almost anyone can become a graphics specialist overnight. However, even with the resources readily available to the new starter, there’s one thing they can’t buy in a shop – experience.

• The Packaging Experts begin web-to-print with Roland VersaUV
  25 Feb 2019

  A ground-breaking new service is about to be launched by The Packaging Experts, thanks to the installation of a Roland DG VersaUV LEF-200 flatbed UV printer.

• Catch up with Roland Academy webinars on demand
  21 Feb 2019

  The Roland Academy – Roland DG's educational training and support structure for individuals and businesses in the print sector – has made recordings of its webinars available on its website, allowing users to catch up on demand.

• Roland DG launches its first direct-to-garment printer
  12 Feb 2019

  Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and 3D devices worldwide, today announced the forthcoming launch of the VersaSTUDIO BT-12 desktop direct-to-garment printer for printing directly on cotton-based* products.

• Peak UK 'blown away' to be named Roland Hero 2018
  29 Jan 2019

  Roland DG is delighted to announce the winner of the inaugural Roland Hero Awards 2018.

• Roland DG inspire the entrepreneurial spirit at P&P LIVE!
  24 Jan 2019

  As the doors close at the Birmingham NEC on another successful Print-wear and Promotion LIVE! exhibition, the members of the Roland team are happy to have ignited new dreams among the visitors to their stand.

• Telford After Care Team expand print business with Roland
  17 Jan 2019

  Strickland House, home of the Telford After Care Team (TACT), is always buzzing – even more so now the organisation has expanded with a printing service, using equipment from Roland DG.

• Roland count down the days to Printwear & Promotion LIVE!
  9 Jan 2019

  If you’re in the business of creating and selling promotional clothing and merchandise, you’ll no doubt be aware of Printwear and Promotion LIVE! 2019. Taking place at Birmingham’s NEC from January 20th to 22nd, this annual exhibition is now celebrating its 30th anniversary.

• Roland DGA Corporation appoints Andrew Oransky CEO
  7 Jan 2019

  Roland DGA, a leading provider of digital imaging and 3D devices for professionals, announced today that Andrew Oransky has been appointed the company’s new CEO.

• Roland's Texart SBL3 inks earn ChromaLuxe certification
  7 Jan 2019

  Roland DG EMEA has announced that its Texart SBL3 dye-sublimation inks have earned certification from ChromaLuxe for outdoor durability.

• 'Guinea pig' Roland DG customer and their VersaUV LEC-540
  18 Dec 2018

  Beams International says it 'felt like a bit of a guinea pig' when one of Europe's first Roland DG VersaUV LEC-540 printer/cutter systems was installed at its UK HQ in 2010. But eight years on, the packaging expert is using the same VersaUV LEC to print high-quality mock-ups for Christmas 2019.

• Roland takes knowledge to Printwear & Promotion LIVE! 2019
  13 Dec 2018

  Roland DG will be a key exhibitor at the forthcoming Printwear & Promotion LIVE! 2019 exhibition, taking place at Birmingham's NEC from January 20th to 22nd 2019, with the goal of boosting the business of every delegate who attends.

• Roland users celebrate at the 2018 British Sign Awards
  7 Dec 2018

  This year’s British Sign Awards proved an eventful one for Roland DG. Organised by the British Sign and Graphics Association (BSGA), the British Sign Awards aims to recognise innovation and excellence in the field of sign-making.

• Vinehall Displays creates festive fun with Roland SOLJET
  4 Dec 2018

  Vinehall Displays has got into the Christmas spirit with a festive advertising project for Coca-Cola, transforming a retail kiosk into a yuletide grotto. The displays were printed on Roland DG SOLJET Pro 3 and Pro 4 high-production wide-format printers.

• Roland S-Series upgrade helps ASG Spark adapt to new demands
  28 Nov 2018

  Packaging leader ASG Spark has upgraded its Roland printing system to a new VersaUV S-Series, meaning it can print onto a virtually unlimited variety of materials and objects.

• Roland Heroes judges announced ahead of big winner reveal
  27 Nov 2018

  Roland DG is delighted to announce that Christian Duyckaerts and Beth Kempton will be official judges at Roland Hero 2018, the inaugural awards programme putting a spotlight on the incredible members of the Roland community across the EMEA region.

• Roland DG partner with duomedia to enhance market visibility
  27 Nov 2018

  Roland DG, a global provider of printing, cutting, engraving and milling machines, has joined the duomedia family of clients with a goal of enhancing market awareness and visibility.

• Roland create burger boxes for Hülkenberg and Sainz challenge
  15 Nov 2018

  Here at Roland DG, one of the perks of the job is getting an exclusive look into the lives of Roland users. Sometimes we’re even lucky enough to play a more major part in their stories. Such was the case when Renault Sport Formula One Team asked us to help them out with our favourite kind of challenge – a burger-related challenge!

• Genesis Marketing install 1st Roland S-Series UV-LED in Wales
  6 Nov 2018

  Genesis Marketing & Events Ltd says it has big ideas for its new Roland DG VersaUV LEJ-640 S-Series UV-LED belt printer, the first of the exceptional new S-Series family to be installed in Wales.

• Roland Heroes assemble – with more invited to join
  6 Nov 2018

  Roland DG has already discovered many Roland Heroes, with more to be revealed as the search for the most incredible Roland users continues.

• Wallpaper Ink doubles up on Roland VersaEXPRESS RF-640
  30 Oct 2018

  Wallpaper Ink has installed a second Roland VersaEXPRESS RF-640 printer, running it 'around the clock' to cater for the ever-increasing demand for bespoke wall murals.

• Roland Heroes given more time to get involved
  29 Oct 2018

  Roland DG has extended the deadline for entries to the Roland Hero Awards 2018, giving incredible Roland users more time to share their fascinating stories.

• Litmus Mockups picks up pace with Roland VersaUV LEC-540
  24 Oct 2018

  Litmus Mockups hasn't stopped progressing since it was founded four years ago, and hit the accelerator in 2016 with the installation of a Roland DG VersaUV LEC-540 reducing turnaround times from days to hours. The Yorkshire company has now picked up the pace further, installing another VersaUV LEC-540 in July 2018.

• TrueVIS from Roland DG awarded Buyers Lab top honours
  23 Oct 2018

  In a comprehensive laboratory evaluation, Roland DG’s TrueVIS VG series wide-format printer/cutters won two prestigious Buyers Lab awards, including Outstanding Enhanced CMYK Eco Solvent/Latex 54″/64″ Printer (7-Color) and Outstanding High Production CMYK Eco-Solvent/Latex 54”/64” Printer (Dual CMYK). Keypoint Intelligence’s Buyers Lab (BLI) is the world’s leading independent provider of testing and analysis for the document imaging industry.

• Roland DG launches Texart RT-640M dye-sublimation printer
  19 Oct 2018

  Responding to market demand for production flexibility in the digital textile print sector, Roland DG is excited to announce the launch of the multi-function Texart RT-640M, a ground-breaking digital dye-sublimation printer that enables direct-to-textile and indirect sublimation printing in a single, powerful device. From today the RT-640M is available across the EMEA region*.

• Roland DG announces new VersaWorks 6 RIP software
  17 Oct 2018

  Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and 3D devices worldwide, today announced the release of Roland VersaWorks 6 RIP and print management software for inkjet printers and printer/cutters.

• New Roland DG VersaEXPRESS RF-640 8-colour eco-sol printer
  16 Oct 2018

  Roland DG is delighted to announce launch of the Roland VersaEXPRESS RF-640 8 Colour eco-solvent printer, and confidently states that this game-changing device offers the widest colour gamut in its class for outdoor durable graphics.

• Roland user Fatree5 takes on sportswear world and wins
  2 Oct 2018

  Cheltenham's Fatree5 installed two Roland printing systems three years ago after seeing an exciting niche market and has seen its business snowball ever since.

• Roland DG and Renault Formula One Team make dreams come true
  18 Sep 2018

  At this year’s Sign and Digital UK, Roland DG showed up in force with a stunning range of print technologies for every kind of print professional. But that’s not all we brought – in partnership with Renault Sport Formula One Team, we were also able to offer guests the opportunity to win a selection of F1 experiences.

• Devil is in the Detail with a Roland TrueVIS VG-640 printer
  11 Sep 2018

  Micheal Hawes spent 18 years in the education sector but this summer turned the tables to receive training himself, in digital printing and vehicle wrapping. The result is Devil is in the Detail, a brand-new vehicle wrap and signage business running a Roland DG True-VIS VG-640 printer/cutter.

• The Sign Shed expands with Roland S-Series
  3 Sep 2018

  The Sign Shed has installed a Roland DG VersaUV S-Series flatbed printer from supplier printMAX, helping this Yorkshire signage specialist combine the highest quality with a personal touch.

• Roland DG 'blown away' by first Roland Hero entries
  31 Jul 2018

  Roland DG has been overwhelmed by the strength of entries to the Roland Hero Awards 2018, a new competition recognising and celebrating Roland users across EMEA.

• QuickPrint finds gold on voyage of discovery with Roland
  24 Jul 2018

  After installing Roland DG VersaUV LEF-20 and Roland DG TrueVIS printers, QuickPrint has discovered a wealth of new printing applications, like printing a variety of different aircraft directly onto gold ingots.

• HNS Signs continues creativity with Roland's SOLJET Pro 4
  17 Jul 2018

  Fourth-generation sign-writer Michelle Henry is set to leave her mark on an entire city, having built up Birmingham's HNS Signs into an award-winning business.

• Roland DG to Sponsor FAB14 in Toulouse, France
  11 Jul 2018

  Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers and 3D devices worldwide, today announced that it will once again be a key sponsor of FAB14, the 14th annual meeting of the global Fab Lab community, to be held in Toulouse, France from July 16 to 22, 2018.

• Grab a beer and discover Roland's cool footie offer
  3 Jul 2018

  Roland DG flew the flag for England at its Creative Centre in Clevedon on Tuesday 26th June, with a day of World Cup-themed footie fun, some incredibly innovative printing and the launch of a special (and very cool!) offer.

• Roland printers open up all sorts of doors for First Display
  21 Jun 2018

  First Display started off in taxi advertising, but an investment in Roland printing equipment has seen it explore exciting new avenues – despite a lack of printing experience.

• Roland kicks off World Cup with creative fun and games
  11 Jun 2018

  Sports fans are getting ready for the world's ultimate football event, and Roland DG is flying the flag for England at its Creative Centre in Clevedon. On June 26th, join the Ro-land team for a day of World Cup-themed footie fun and some incredibly innovative printing.

• Baker Labels invests in a Roland Inkjet and Matrix Laminator
  11 Jun 2018

  The arrival of new equipment is a common scene at the Baker Labels factory in Brentwood. Managing Director Steve Baker continues his quest to invest and expand while encouraging and enthusing staff with printing inspiration.

• Handy Labels extends market reach with Roland DG SOLJET Pro
  29 May 2018

  Handy Labels has been going strong since 2007 and last year extended its reach even further with a fresh new website, helping artisan businesses to improve their packaging and accessibility. Running steadily over this decade have been two Roland DG SOLJET Pro 4 XR-640 large format printer/cutters.

• Lasercut.London finds Roland LEF-12i offers more than meets the eye
  18 May 2018

  Lasercut.London Ltd. is a specialist in its field, having evolved from a laser-cutting business to a problem-solving consultancy for high-end brands, offering design and manufacture of awards, furniture, automotive products and more.

• Roland DG celebrates young talent with BSGA Award sponsorship
  25 Sep 2017

  Roland DG is to sponsor the Young Signmaker of the Year category at the 2017 BSGA British Sign Awards for the third time, demonstrating the company’s support to the next generation of print industry professionals.

• Mr. Cricket knocks competition for six with Roland DG TrueVIS SG-300 investment
  20 Sep 2017

  

  Sporting equipment supplier, Mr. Cricket has brought lucrative personalisation services in-house following investment in Roland DG printer/cutter technology, saving more than £10,000 every year. A TrueVIS SG-300 printer/cutter was installed in late 2016 and has streamlined the company's business processes, boosted profit margins, and delivered greater control over the quality and delivery of personalised apparel and equipment.

  Merrick Fuller opened the Mr. Cricket store specialising in cricket equipment six years ago in Burwell, near Cambridge, serving local cricket-mad customers as well as supplying personalised sportswear and uniform to a local independent school. Fast-forward to 2016 and business was booming, with a huge increase in the demand of personalised uniform, sportswear, match apparel and cricket kit from more than 100 sports clubs and six local schools.

  Mr. Cricket is a veritable Aladdin’s cave of cricketing equipment. It is managed by Merrick, a keen cricketer and Sky Sports Cricket Coach of the Year 2009 and supported by Paul Redfarn ex-England U19 Captain, alongside an additional five members of very knowledgeable staff. The team provides expert help and advice for all cricketers – regardless of age, experience or ability – either face-to-face, over the phone or via its online shop.

  

  As business grew, the cost of outsourcing personalised printing services soared to approximately £20,000 per annum. Merrick Fuller explains: “Whilst we supplied the kit ourselves, we had to outsource the personalised print services and as the business boomed, we found it increasingly expensive. We also had less control over the quality of the finished products and the turnaround times of orders, so we looked to bring the printing in-house.”

  A self-confessed ‘total novice’ when it comes to printers, Merrick met with Grafityp, an approved Roland DG UK dealer, which recommended the TrueVIS SG-300 printer/cutter that offers a massive range of production capabilities at an incredibly attractive price point.

  Since its installation Merrick estimates that the printer has already saved the company ‘thousands of pounds’ while enabling the addition of new print services including banners, sponsor boards, branded items and much more to Mr. Cricket's portfolio.

  Merrick explains: “We mainly use our Roland machine for printing names, numbers, club badges and logos to personalise sports and school wear and we’ve seen a big uptake on that part of the business. However, we’ve also recently created a cricket scoreboard-style wedding table plan, and printed sponsor-branded wrap-arounds for cricket stumps!

  “With our Roland printer, we’ve more opportunity for growth as we are able to offer more services; everything is now under our control and we can confidently meet customers’ needs quickly, whilst guaranteeing the quality of the end-product.”

  

  In terms of challenges faced learning to use the printer/cutter, there have been very few. Those Mr. Cricket has encountered, Merrick puts down to his self-confessed novice with printers’ status: “For us, the challenge has been learning how to use the design software rather than the print software and technical support from the Roland DG team has been very important to us. When we’ve made silly errors, they’ve supported us brilliantly. They’re very accommodating and helpful and you never feel like you’re calling them with daft questions.

  “I also went on a Roland DG training course last month, the Intermediate Digital Print Course, which was incredibly useful for us as it’s our first experience using this type of printer. We’ll definitely look at attending further courses at the Roland DG Academy as our confidence grows.”

  It’s not just Merrick Fuller’s confidence that is growing though. Following on from the success of the Mr. Cricket business, he has launched the Mr. Hockey website, with a Mr. Custom Clothing site in the offing.

  Merrick Fuller concludes: “These new sites have been established thanks to the natural growth of our customer base and their expanding requirements. The additional services that the Roland DG TrueVIS SG-300 printer/cutter has enabled us to offer has been a key part of this success.”

  For more information on Mr. Cricket, please visit www.mrcricketshop.co.uk

• Your Print Specialists expands wide format print with Roland Dealer status
  5 Sep 2017

  

  Roland DG has appointed Your Print Specialists (YPS) to its network of approved dealers. Effective from 1st September 2017, YPS is an official Roland DG dealer for the North of England with a focus on sales of the TrueVIS VG Series and TrueVIS SG Series.

• The Vinyl Guys transform hobby into profitable business, thanks to Roland DG technology
  30 Aug 2017

  

  Ever wanted to turn a sideline into your main, profit-driving day job? The Vinyl Guys did just that, putting their faith in Roland DG print & cut technology to launch their business into high quality, high reliability production that never fails to impress their customers.

  The Vinyl Guys started their route to business success with just a PC and a small 60cm plotter cutter to produce graphics for friends as and when required. Anything larger than the size of the plotter, or that required print, had to be outsourced on demand.

  Alex Liggett, Owner of The Vinyl Guys, explains: “I started The Vinyl Guys business as a hobby three years ago, to meet the growing needs of friends in the motorsports sector. Initially, I outsourced all my printing whilst doing as much as I could with the plotter and cut vinyl at home.”

  The West Midlands-based company opted to purchase the TrueVIS SG-540 print & cut machine in 2016 after falling in love with the latest of Roland DG’s eco-solvent printers at The Print Show earlier in the year. They purchased their first in-house machine from Grafityp, opting for the SG-540 as a fantastic way to save time and increase profits.

  Alex says: “The printer has been pivotal in transforming my sideline enterprise into a profitable business. The difference now is unbelievable. I can print samples, test my artwork and turn work around faster, at a higher quality and at a lower cost. As soon as we installed our Roland, our profit margins grew by a significant amount overnight. Customers also noticed the difference in terms of quality, which meant I could be more creative and offer additional print services.”

  In addition to increasing the quality of output and consistency of print, the SG Series printer also enabled Alex to expand what he could offer his customers, meeting tight deadlines, offering exciting custom work and even expanding the types of product he can offer beyond the high-quality vinyl and vehicle wraps which the company is known for. After seeing how successful bringing their business in-house can be, The Vinyl Guys also purchased a laminating system, allowing every stage of the vehicle wrap process to be completed in-house to their high standards.

  Alex continues: “As my customer-base grew, outsourcing printing proved to be time-consuming, expensive, and I had no control over the quality of the end-product. It became clear that I needed to invest in a printer and bring all the work in-house. I have used [the SG-540] for banners and posters, but as our main areas of business are vehicle graphics and signage, 90% of the time we are printing vinyl of some sort.”

  With a new, exciting job always on the horizon, and every successful application posted across The Vinyl Guy’s social media channels for all to see, it’s easy to see how much the addition of an in-house printer has benefited Alex’s business; and will continue to increase profits and impress customers for years to come.

  For more information on The Vinyl Guys, please visit: @TheVinylGuysUK

  [Picture caption: The Vinyl Guys use their Roland DG TrueVIS SG-540 printer/cutter to create stunning vehicle wraps]

• Roland DGA and Drytac announce partnership for print media profiles and product promotions
  28 Aug 2017

  

  Drytac, an international manufacturer of adhesive-coated products and laminators, has partnered with leading printer manufacturer, Roland DGA Corporation, to create a portfolio of print media colour profiles and cross-promote products. The two companies have also shared resources to improve overall work process efficiencies and productivity for customers who utilise their products. A Roland printer has been installed in Drytac’s Richmond, Virginia showroom, and in turn, Drytac’s JetMounter laminator has been supplied for use at Roland’s demo center in Wilmington, Massachusetts. Additionally, the two companies recently conducted a wrap workshop at NBM’s WrapsCon in Long Beach, featuring how Roland printers and Drytac laminators work together in a vehicle wrap workflow.

  Print media from Drytac are listed in the Roland Profile Center, where users can select the Roland printer, ink configuration, and RIP manufacturer to be used. Once these have been specified, users can download the necessary colour profiles for their media of choice.

  “Our partnership with Roland DGA brings immense value, and we are thrilled to be working together, said Darren Speizer, Drytac Vice President of Sales & Marketing. “This new relationship gives us the opportunity to share industry knowledge across organisational teams while simultaneously promoting Drytac print media to multiple wide-format graphic audiences.”

  To access Drytac print media profiles, visit the Roland Profile Center at http://rolandprofilecenter.us/media-library.php.

  For a schedule of upcoming workshops featuring Roland printers and Drytac laminators, visit www.rolanddga.com/rolandacademy.

• Fresh Graphics expands business offering with Roland DG
  17 Aug 2017

  

  Steve Laing, founder of Fresh Graphics, explains why he believes Roland DG is the supercar equivalent of the print industry and the key to commercial success.

• Cardiff Met University’s PrintStudio sees commercial gains thanks to Roland DG
  15 Aug 2017

  

  Inspired by a trip to Roland DG’s Creative Centre, Cardiff Met University’s PrintStudio soon purchased a Roland DG machine of its own to increase its offering and grow the commercial side of the business.

• New appointment to expand Roland DG’s market share in ASEAN region
  11 Aug 2017

  

  Roland DG Australia has announced the appointment of Daryl Leonard Rio to Business Development Manager for the ASEAN region.

• Roland DG named 'the most recommended digital printer brand' according to Signet Bradstudy
  25 Jul 2017

  

  In a recently released Signet BrandStudy that polled Signs of the Times subscribers, Roland DG received the highest “Net Promoter Score” (NPS) among all major wide-format printer manufacturers, indicating that respondents are most likely to recommend Roland products to others.

• Peak UK revolutionises kayaking apparel with help from Roland DG
  18 Jul 2017

  

  The kayaking apparel company spent four years designing its pioneering Racer ST garment, which contributed towards Team GB’s Joe Clarke’s gold medal winning performance at Rio 2016
  Roland DG has enabled Peak UK to offer its Racer ST garment to Olympic teams and professional athletes across the world, following an unprecedented surge in interest after the apparel helped Team GB athlete, Joe Clarke, win a gold medal in the K1 men’s individual event.

• Roland DG partners with Coventry University to launch new technology centre
  31 May 2017

  

  On the 25th May 2017, Coventry University will open its doors to a brand new postgraduate facility, the National Transport Design Centre. The Centre is developed to offer industries and designers a modern, bespoke facility to co-operate in the creation of solutions for the automotive, rail, marine and aerospace sectors.

• Roland TrueVIS SG printer/cutter series wins high-profile EDP Award
  15 May 2017

  

  Roland DG is delighted to announce that the latest addition to its advanced and versatile TrueVIS printer/cutter range, the TrueVIS SG Series, has won ‘Best Print & Cut Solution’ at the prestigious EDP (European Digital Press) awards. The success of the SG-540 and SG-300 integrated print & cut devices follows that of the TrueVIS VG Series, which won in the same category in 2016.

  Speaking at the awards ceremony, which took place at FESPA, Gillian Montanaro, Head of Marketing EMEA for Roland DG commented: ‘Roland DG is very proud to have won this award. It’s an exciting time for the industry with manufacturers striving to innovate and bring the very best solutions to market. This EDP recognition demonstrates that as a pioneer of digital wide format technology, Roland DG continues to lead the way with an unmatched product portfolio offering an award-winning combination of reliability, precision engineering, quality and return-on-investment.’

  The EDP Association (European Digital Press Association) annually evaluates and celebrates the best new developments in print production, presenting awards to the very best solutions in the industry. The Technical Committee’s comments on the TrueVIS SG Series: ‘Based on the new print engine with FlexFire printheads it speeds up the production a lot compared to the older models in the market. These SG models are delivered as a good price and value combination.’

  Gillian Montanaro explains: ‘The TrueVIS range takes integrated print & cut to the next level in terms of innovative features and performance-enhancing functions which deliver true benefits to the user in terms of efficiency, ease and stunning quality of output. The SG series delivers advanced TrueVIS technology at an unbeatable price and is the ideal versatile solution for print service providers who are starting out, or for those looking to boost their production capabilities.’

  Photo shows Roland's Gillian Montanaro and EDP's Rudolf Messer.

• Roland Print & Cut comes out on top again
  2 May 2017

  

  Roland DG, a leader in integrated print and cut for 22 years, has proved once again its position in the sign and display market, with superior results in a recent EMEA customer survey. Respondents included customers who have been using Roland devices for many years, as well as recent purchasers, with more than 4000 customers across the region giving their feedback.

• Roland DG announces National Safety Supplies winner of the SDUK SG-540 Competition
  28 Apr 2017

  

  Roland DG has today announced the winner of the popular TrueVIS SG-540 Competition, which ran during Sign & Digital 2017 and offered entrants the chance to win the latest TrueVIS SG-540 print and cut machine for their business.

• Visit FESPA 2017 to discover why print professionals choose Roland
  23 Apr 2017

  

  Roland DG is inviting FESPA 2017 delegates to visit its booth (Hall B7 Booth E20) and discover why so many print professionals worldwide choose Roland technology to power their businesses.