FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 7, 2007
Roland Announces Expansion of Its Sales Force
IRVINE, CA - Roland DGA Corporation recently expanded its sales force with the addition of three new members focused on serving the company's growing customer base.
"Demand for our wide-format inkjet printers and printer/cutters remains at the highest levels," said Rick Scrimger, vice president and general manager of Roland's Color Products Division. "To support this growth, we are pleased to add Tony Miller, Jim Day and Joe Garcia to our sales management team. Their contributions will enable us to continue to provide customers with the same outstanding service they have come to expect from Roland."
Tony Miller has been named national accounts manager, responsible for serving the company's largest nationwide dealers and customers. Miller brings to this position 15 years of experience in product management, technical support and sales for the digital printing and photography industries including three years with Roland. Miller holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Applied Arts from Wheaton College of Norton, MA.
Jim Day has been named regional sales manager for the Western region. Day joined Roland in 1996 and has served in the company's technical support, supplies & accessories, and product management departments. Prior to joining Roland, Day was sales manager for a Southern California digital equipment and signage reseller. He has a Bachelor's degree in Public Administration from the University of Southern California.
Joe Garcia has been promoted to the newly created position of supplies & accessories customer service specialist. Garcia started at Roland in 2004 and has served the company in customer service roles focused on Latin and South America. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Marketing and Operations Management from California State University, Fullerton.
Leading Provider of 30" and Larger Wide-Format Inkjet Printers Worldwide
Roland's line of inkjet printers and integrated printer/cutters range in size from 30" to 104" in width and are acclaimed industry-wide for their superior precision, performance and reliability. Recent market share studies recognize Roland as the world's top-selling provider of wide-format printers for the durable graphics market.
Over the years, Roland inkjets have won numerous industry awards including multiple André Schellenberg Awards, and repeated victories at the DIMA Digital Printer Shootout and DPI Product of the Year competitions. Other honors include the Seybold Hot Pick Award, PEI Cool2 Award, 3D Design Magazine's Editor's Choice Award, Wide-Format Imaging's Top Products of the Year Awards, Digital Output Readers' Choice Awards, and Graphic Design's "Fall Forty" Award.
Roland also offers high-performance vinyl cutters, engravers, a photo impact printer, and a line of 3D scanners and milling machines for applications ranging from jewelry design to rapid prototyping.
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, grand-format, sublimation, digital graphics, 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
15363 Barranca Parkway
Irvine, CA 92618
Phone: 800-542-2307 or 949-727-2100
E-Mail: lweller@rolanddga.com
Website URL: www.rolanddga.com