FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 22, 2005

Joseph Dawson Joins Roland As Business Development Manager

Irvine, CA - In a move to ensure continued growth for the company’s award-winning inkjet printers and integrated printer/cutters, Roland DGA Corporation has announced the addition of Joseph Dawson as Business Development Manager for the Color Products Division.

In his new position, Dawson is responsible for developing alternative markets for these industry-leading products. His responsibilities include the identification and management of new vertical markets and OEM partnerships.

Dawson brings to the position 15 years of senior-level sales experience in the digital printing and imaging industries. His background includes experience directing worldwide OEM operations for major corporations and leading teams of corporate account managers in both the public and private sector. In addition, he has international sales experience across Europe, Asia and Latin America. Dawson holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Arizona State University.

“We are very pleased to have Joe on our team and we look forward to working closely with him to increase the market potential for Roland inkjet products,” said Brian McLeod, vice president of marketing for Roland DGA Corporation’s Color Products Division. “His extensive background in the industry and proven sales expertise make him a tremendous asset to Roland.”

“I am very enthusiastic about the opportunity to contribute to this growing, dynamic organization,” Dawson said. “Roland inkjet technologies are widely recognized for their precision, durability and overall levels of performance and quality. I look forward to defining and pursuing new market opportunities for these innovative products.”

Roland Color Products Division
Roland’s Color Products Division markets the company’s inkjet product line including the company’s line of integrated printer/cutters. Roland’s integrated printer/cutters include the best-selling VersaCAMM®, available in 30-inch and 54-inch models, and the top-of-the-line 54-inch SOLJET™ SC-545EX. In addition, Roland’s Color Products Division offers wide-format inkjet printers ranging in size from 54 inches to 104 inches in width, including the SOLJET PRO II V series and the new 104-inch-wide SOLJET SJ-1045 grand format printer.

Roland inkjets are used for a wide range of applications including the creation of signs, banners, billboards, vehicle and fleet graphics, POP displays, labels, decals and heat transfers for apparel, among others. Roland inkjets achieve 1440 x 1440 dpi resolution and perform on both coated and uncoated media using advanced Eco-SOL INK. Recently, Roland’s announced the availability of new White Eco-SOL INK, the industry’s first eco-solvent white ink, as an option for the SOLJET SC-545EX.

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. More than 60,000 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 Division markets the company’s advanced inkjet technologies in North and South America (except Brazil) through its Authorized Resellers. Major products include the SOLJET, VersaCAMM and Hi-Fi JET™ Pro lines of inkjet printers and printer/cutters. Roland’s newly-formed Advanced Solutions Division is responsible for marketing the company’s complete line of vinyl cutters, engravers, 3D scanning and milling devices, and a photo impact printer.

For more information, please call (800) 542-2307 or visit the Web site at http://www.rolanddga.com.

Roland DGA Corporation
Irvine, CA
Phone: (800) 542-2307
E-Mail: lweller@rolanddga.com
Website URL: www.rolanddga.com