FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 19, 2006
Roland Continues as Sign and Outdoor Printing Supplier for MotoGP Racing Circuit
IRVINE, CA - Roland DGA Corporation, a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers and integrated printer/cutters, today announced that Roland has once again been named the official sign and outdoor printing supplier for MotoGP's 2006 motorcycle racing season.
This year marks the second season of MotoGP corporate sponsorship for Roland and reflects the company’s commitment to the vehicle graphics and professional racing industries.
“We are excited about the opportunity to once again support MotoGP and contribute to the excitement of this year’s international racing circuit,” said Brian McLeod, managing director, Roland DGA Corp. Color Products Division. “In 2005, our sign making solutions were employed to create a wide variety of high-quality event graphics under very tight deadlines. As worldwide leaders in the durable graphics industry, this is a great opportunity for us to demonstrate the strength and versatility of our technology. We look forward to the upcoming season.”
For the 2006 season, MotoGP will employ Roland’s 54”-wide SOLJET SC-545EX high-performance inkjet printer/cutter and CAMM-1 PRO CX-500 professional vinyl cutter to produce a broad range of graphics including event signage, on-track advertisements and vehicle graphics. These and other durable graphics will be on display at each of MotoGP’s 17 motorcycle races for viewing by millions racing fans. During the 2005 season, MotoGP events were attended by more than two million live spectators and broadcast to an estimated five million television viewers worldwide.
Roland’s Industry-Leading Technology
The SOLJET SC-545EX is part of Roland’s award-winning line of wide-format inkjet printers and integrated printer/cutters ranging in size from 30” to 104” in width. Roland inkjets are recognized as the world’s top-selling wide-format printers for the durable graphics market and have been acclaimed industry-wide for their superior precision, performance and reliability.
For more than 18 years, the CAMM-1 has been widely recognized as the industry’s most reliable and cost-effective professional vinyl cutter.
Thousands of top professionals across the sign and vehicle graphics industries rely on Roland sign making technology to create signs, vehicle graphics, banners, pinstriping, labels, decals, retail displays and more. All Roland sign making innovations are designed for ease of use, come complete with software, and are backed by the highest standards for service and support.
MotoGP
With 17 events across the globe each year, MotoGP’s racing season showcases the skill of the world’s top motorcycle riders in three categories (MotoGP, 250cc and 125cc) and attracts participation from major motorcycle manufacturers.
Roland DGA Corporation
Roland DGA Corporation and affiliated companies are pioneers in the development of innovative digital technology for creative professionals. From its inception as part of world-renowned Roland Music, Roland DGA Corp. has introduced an award-winning product line that continues to set new standards for precision, reliability and performance. Professionals worldwide rely on Roland equipment and personnel everyday in the sign, graphic arts, fine art, photography, engraving and 3D modeling industries.
Headquartered in Irvine, California, Roland DGA Corp. serves as the U.S.-based marketing, distribution and sales arm of Roland DG Corporation of Hamamatsu, Japan. Affiliated companies include Roland US and Roland Audio in Los Angeles, CA; Rodgers Instrument Corporation of Hillsboro, OR; and Edirol Corporation of Seattle, WA. Roland DG Corporation is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.
Roland DGA is ISO 9001:2000 certified, and Roland DG is ISO 9001:2000 and 14001 certified. Roland’s Color Products strategic business units market and support the company’s advanced inkjet technologies in North and South America (except Brazil) through its Authorized Resellers.
For more information on Roland Color Products, please call (800) 542-2307 or visit the Web site at www.rolanddga.com. For more information on Roland’s Advanced Solutions Division, please call (888) 273-8895 or visit the Web site at www.rolandasd.com.
Roland DGA Corporation
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