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PRESS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 14, 2007

Roland DGA Corp. Names David Goward President and CEO; Bob Curtis Assumes New Role as Chairman

IRVINE, CA - David Goward has been named president and CEO of Roland DGA Corp., a leading provider of wide-format inkjet printers and other technologies. Goward succeeds Bob Curtis, who has served as president and CEO since 1997 and has been named chairman of Roland DGA’s board of directors.

The announcement comes as the U.S.-based company, which serves customers in North and South America, celebrates a fifth consecutive year of record sales.

“These are exciting times at Roland and I am honored to serve as president and CEO of this growing, dynamic organization,” Goward said. “It is rare to be able to lead such a dedicated team of professionals. We are enthusiastic about the opportunities ahead and look forward to working closely with our many partners in business to serve our customers.”

“Roland DGA Corp. is stronger than ever,” Curtis said. “We attribute the company’s unprecedented growth to both outstanding technology and to our employees whose commitment to quality and service is renowned in the marketplace. I look forward to my new role as chairman.”

David Goward, President and CEO
As president and CEO of Roland DGA Corp., Goward is responsible for managing the strategic direction of the company which markets and supports an award-winning line of technologies including wide and grand-format inkjet printers, vinyl cutters, engravers, 3D scanning and milling devices and photo impact printers.

Goward brings to the position more than 30 years of senior-level management experience primarily in the signage and graphic arts industries including 13 years with Roland DGA Corp. Most recently, he served the company as executive vice president and chief operating officer, responsible for the company’s sales, marketing, distribution, service and support organizations.

In addition, Goward is a member of the Roland DGA Corp. board of directors, serves on the Global Executive Committee for parent company Roland DG Corp. of Hamamatsu, Japan, and is also a board member for the North American Specialty Printing Manufacturers Association (NASMA). At Roland, Goward has been instrumental in developing the company’s U.S. sales, service and distribution models resulting in 600 percent growth during his tenure.

Bob Curtis, Chairman
In his new role, Curtis will continue to drive Roland strategic initiatives both across the Americas and worldwide, serving as chairman of Roland DGA Corp. and reporting to the board of directors of parent company Roland DG Corp. as an executive officer.

Curtis joined Roland in 1987 as vice president and general manager of the U.S.-based organization and was named president and CEO of Roland DGA Corp. in 1997. His background includes more than 35 years of senior-level management experience in the technology and electronics industries.

Under his leadership, Roland DGA Corp. has grown from a start-up provider of computer peripherals into a digital printing market leader. The company distributes its products through a select and highly trained network of dealers and enjoys a reputation for unmatched service and support industry-wide.

Curtis also plays a key role in global strategic initiatives for Roland DG Corp. and serves as chairman of the company’s Global Executive Committee. With annual worldwide revenues in excess of $300 million, Roland DG Corp. remains at the forefront of its key markets. The company is best known as the world’s number one provider of wide-format durable graphics inkjet printers.

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 14001:2004 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 92618-2216
Phone: 800-542-2307 or 949-727-2100
E-Mail: lweller@rolanddga.com
Website URL: www.rolanddga.com


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