Roland DG Launches “Power of Creativity” Website to Support Customers During COVID-19

Hamamatsu, Japan, May 20, 2020 - Roland DG Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide format inkjet printers and printer cutters, today announced the launch of a special “Power of Creativity” website. The website introduces the many creative activities undertaken by Roland DG employees around the world to assist customers in continuing or restarting their businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Within the website, there are five categories; “Useful Tips” introduces the latest useful information, including tips, application ideas and COVID-19 countermeasures. “Support” offers reassurance with valuable information about how to maintain the safety and normal operation of Roland DG machines, including measures to prepare for extended periods of non-use. “Heartwarming” introduces positive messages and activities from Roland DG employees. “Academy” provides the latest product knowledge and tips for new business opportunities with a host of programs where individual instructors demonstrate technical skills and offer profitable application ideas. Finally, “Monozukuri” demonstrates Roland DG’s flexible manufacturing ideas, including the unique "D-PICS" manufacturing system that shows how technology can be used to achieve high-mix, low-volume manufacturing.

Kevin Shigenoya, Vice President, Digital Printing Business Division, Roland DG, said, “We know that our customers are working hard to overcome the profound impact of COVID-19. We are all conducting business under very difficult circumstances. Many activities have been initiated around the world at Roland DG to support our customers during this challenging time. Each employee is tasked with asking, 'What I can do now?' and is proactively working on discovering and applying answers utilising their individual talents and expertise”.

“On this website,” he continued, “we have featured the worldwide activities of Roland DG, our partners and users. We hope you can find information that helps you to recover quickly and perhaps even thrive under this situation. The power of a single ‘Creative’ idea may be small but, when added to others from around the world, is capable of unlocking immense power with infinite possibilities which will surely lead to the hope and courage to smile tomorrow.”

To visit the website, go to: https://creativity.rolanddg.com/en/