Roland and CGS Publishing Technologies International Announce Strategic Technology Partnership

Irvine, CA, May 13, 2010 – Roland and CGS Publishing Technologies International have entered into a strategic partnership to bring leading edge technologies to the graphics industry.

Focused initially on the packaging market, the partnership has produced a new solution that seamlessly integrates CGS' patented ORIS Color Tuner // Web software with Roland's DPI award-winning VersaUV LED-UV inkjet printer/cutter.  The solution allows businesses to generate highly accurate flexible packaging contract halftone proofs on virtually any substrate at a fraction of the cost of current laser systems.

"For nearly three decades, Roland has brought innovative technologies to creative professionals," said Trevor Haworth, CEO of CGS Publishing Technologies. "Our new combined solution has already been widely adopted in Japan, delivering new levels of productivity, cost efficiency and quality to businesses there."   

The 30" VersaUV LEC-330 prints on an unprecedented range of substrates  and features Roland's renowned print/cut technology which enables precision printing and contour cutting of graphics all on one device through one seamless workflow.  In addition to CMYK and white inks, VersaUV prints clear coat which can be layered to create gloss and matte finishes, unique textures and special effects. Roland ECO-UV inks offer an expansive color gamut and remain flexible to support the production of packaging samples.

CGS ORIS Color Tuner // Web software includes a new driver supporting VersaUV's entire color gamut. The ORIS ScreenDot feature directly processes 1-Bit imagesetter-data, producing perfectly accurate color halftone proofs. The original screening information allows users to detect screening-related problems such as moirés and artifacts at a very early stage, avoiding costly remakes. The ORIS ScreenDot Plus feature allows users to produce halftone proofs, even without final 1-Bit data.

"CGS has set the standard for color management across the graphics industry," said Rick Scrimger, vice president and general manager for Roland DGA.  "We are certain that our efforts will lead to new solutions for applications such as large format printing and display graphics.  We are working with CGS on integrating the ORIS solution with other Roland inkjets including the VersaCAMM VS-640 64" 8-color printer/cutter featuring white and metallic silver inks.  We look forward to the opportunities ahead."

For more information, visit CGS at www.cgs-oris.com or Roland at www.rolanddga.com. 

CGS

Established in 1985, CGS Publishing Technologies International GmbH, Hainburg, Germany, is a world leader in color proofing, productivity and production systems for the professional graphic arts market. Headquartered near Frankfurt, CGS also has operations in the Americas, as well as sales and support partners throughout the world. More information can be found on the CGS Web site at http://www.cgs-oris.com/.

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 solutions everyday in the sign, grand-format, sublimation, UV inkjet, digital graphics, vehicle graphics, fine art, photography, packaging, label, engraving and 3D modeling industries.

Headquartered in Irvine, CA, Roland DGA Corporation serves as the U.S.-based marketing, distribution and sales arm of Roland DG Corporation in Hamamatsu, Japan. Affiliated companies include Roland Corporation US in Los Angeles, CA and Rodgers Instruments LLC in Hillsboro, OR. Roland DG Corporation is listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange.

Roland DGA is ISO 9001:2008 certified, and Roland DG is ISO 9001:2000 and 14001:2004 certified. For more information on Roland DGA products, please call (800) 542-2307 or visit the Web site at www.rolanddga.com.