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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA, February 10, 2010 - Roland DG, a leading worldwide provider of wide-format inkjet printers and Print&Cut devices, and leading graphics arts magazine Desktop, today announced a sponsorship deal for the 2010 Create:Awards.
N ow in it's 6th year, the Desktop CREATE:Awards has grown to become one of Australia's most prestigious design/creative industry accolades, recognising and awarding outstanding works in a vast array of creative fields including print, animation, fashion, packaging, website design, photography and much more. Judged by a panel of respected industry gurus and supported by credibly renowned companies and associations, winning a CREATE:Award is one of the highest accolades a designer/creative can receive.
Roland DG will sponsor the 'Print Creative' category for the 2010 awards to promote the unique and creative applications achievable through print. Roland specialised Print&Cut solutions can deliver creative applications such as metallic finishes, raised gloss/matte finishes, short run labels, decals, unique packaging prototypes and much more.
"Roland DG is proud to be associated with the Desktop Create:Awards as it recognises creative work across many fields of the graphic arts industry" says John Wall, Sales & Marketing Manager Roland DG. "Roland DG has always encouraged people to express their creativity through print, so it makes sense for Roland to sponsor the 'Print Creative' category. Roland has some unique products for the Graphics Arts/Creative industry with more exciting developments to come!"
"At Desktop nothing makes us happier than showing off the most happening creative, sourced from around the country, and the world. The CREATE:Awards are a very important part of this, and for the past six years we have put our heart and soul into developing this wonderful industry event. Not to mention we get a huge buzz from showing off all that amazing design work!" said Jo Spurling, Desktop Editor. "For Roland DG to show it's continued support for the creative industries by coming on board as a CREATE: sponsor is fantastic and we're looking forward to sharing a drink with them at the red carpet event in August!"
Call for entries opens in March, all leading up to a 500+ people red-carpet awards ceremony in August (held in Melbourne, Australia) where the glorified winners are announced. For more information visit www.createawards.com.au.
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Roland DG Corporation
Roland DG Corporation is a leading worldwide manufacturer of inkjet devices, milling and engraving machines, vinyl cutters, 3D scanners, a jewelry wax model maker and photo impact printers. Roland pioneered the development of Print&Cut technology and today is the number one brand of Print&Cut devices with more than 73,000 sold worldwide.* In addition, the company markets software and other components that provide professionals with complete solutions. Roland DG's "Digital Value Engineering" (DVE) employs the latest digital technology to improve the company's business workflow processes. Integral to DVE, Roland DG has replaced its conventional production lines with a digitally-controlled system entitled Digital Yatai. Roland's Digital Yatai production technology features guided on-screen instructions and other automated systems that enable individuals to produce Roland inkjet printers and other products in an unassisted manner while preventing human errors. Roland DG is ISO 14001:2004 and ISO 9001:2000 certified. The company strives to preserve environmental protection while maintaining the highest quality standards.
*1 Ink configuration (either 8 colours, 6 colours (CMYKLcLm) or 4 colours (CMYK)) must be selected upon purchase.
*5 The number of installed units as of February 27, 2009. |
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