EVENTS - / NEWS Wide-format press manufacturer, Roland DG has revealed it will be exhibiting at The Sign Show this September. Roland has had a presence at the co-located The Print Show through reseller and distributor partners for several years – but this will mark the first time it will take its own stand. The company will use its stand to run live demonstrations of one of the latest additions to its diverse portfolio of wide-format print solutions – the Dimense DA-640. A tactile wide-format printer, the DA-640 is capable of producing embossed prints with up to 2mm of 3D effects, opening all manner of opportunities to companies across both the print and sign-making markets. Stand-out features on the new machine include the ability to produce print in qualities of up to 1200dpi on materials as wide as 1,615mm. The new printer can also run substrates up to 1.0mm thick and offers printing in four-colour CMYK. “The output is suitable for a wide variety of interior signage applications, and is the future of creative wallcovering print production,” says Rob Goleniowski, head of sales in the UK and Ireland for Roland DG UK. Going into further detail on the new machine, the manufacturer comments: “Whether you're printing short runs or extended jobs, the DA-640 is designed to deliver consistent, high-quality output from start to finish. “Its dual tension bars and torque-controlled take-up unit keep media stable during long prints. Plus, an optimised cleaning sequence helps maintain nozzle performance, reducing downtime and ensuring smooth production, every time.” There are also environmental benefits of working with the DA-640. The machine runs water-based inks, which have less impact on the planet than other ink types. Meanwhile, its 500cc cardboard cartridges cut plastic use by around 82% compared to previous versions, while the simplified ink system reduces maintenance and boosts reliability. In addition, the manufacturer says DIMENSE media is equally eco-conscious, made from a PVC-free base that is odourless, migration-free, and will not leach into surrounding surfaces or the air. Perfect Place to Meet Roland DG will be exhibiting at the debut edition of The Sign Show but the manufacturer does have links to the co-located The Print Show. While Roland DG has never had its own stand at The Print Show, it has been represented over the years by a number of distribution partners. “Getting to spend face to face time with customers is super important and what better place to do that than The Print Show and The Sign Show, this September” Goleniowski explains, continuing: “Customers can read and research about products online, but there is still no substitute to seeing things in the flesh and discussing opportunities and requirements in person with the specialists. “Getting our team in front of the customers is why we are excited about exhibiting. Trade shows are a great way of not only seeing what innovations are new to the market, but also they are a great opportunity to talk and network. Equally people frequently discover something that they were not aware of and might be just what they are looking for.” Roland DG to showcase new wide-format innovation The Dimense DA-640 will take centre stage on the Roland DG stand at The Sign Show By Rob Fletcher 21 www.signlink.co.uk Issue 260 - August / September 2025 [L to R] Rob Goleniowski from Roland and Chris Davies from The Print Show
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