What Roland DG (UK) does

Roland DG (UK) is the United Kingdom operating subsidiary of Roland DG Corporation, a publicly listed Japanese manufacturer founded in 1981 and headquartered in Japan. The entity, based in Bristol with approximately 101-250 employees, functions as the UK distribution, sales, training, and support arm for the parent's wide-format digital printing portfolio. It sells through an authorized dealer network across the UK and Ireland for SMB and mid-market customers, supplemented by direct field sales for enterprise accounts.

The company's product portfolio spans eco-solvent printer/cutters (TrueVis VG4 and XG-640 series), eco-solvent printers (TrueVIS XP-640, DGXpress ER-641), latex printers (TrueVis AP-640), UV printer/cutters and UV flatbed printers (TrueVis LG/MG, VersaObject MO and LO/CO-i series, EU-1000MF, EU2-1000MF), direct-to-film printers (VersaStudio BY2-20, TY-300i), dimensional surface printers (Dimense DA-640), vinyl cutters (VersaStudio GS2-24), engravers and decorators (VersaStudio MPX-90S, DE-3), CNC milling machines (Modela MDX-50, monoFab SRM-20), powder 3D printers (PB-600/PB-400), and dental milling machines (DGSHAPE DWX-53DC). Software offerings include VersaWorks 7 RIP, Roland DG Connect, PrintAutoMate, Roland DG Connect Designer, CutStudio, and ErgoSoft Roland DG Edition 3.

Revenue is generated through four streams: hardware sales (printers, cutters, engravers, milling machines), recurring ink and consumables tied to proprietary ink formulations, software licenses (including subscription models), and professional services including Roland DG Academy training courses and warranty/support care plans. Pricing is quote-based through the dealer network rather than publicly listed. Customer segments are diversified across sign and graphics producers, apparel and textile decorators, personalization and customization businesses, art and interior design, dental laboratories, and industrial prototyping shops.

Name

Roland DG (UK)

Legal name

Roland DG

Website

https://rolanddg.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Roland DG (UK) is the British operating subsidiary of Japanese manufacturer Roland DG Corporation, distributing and supporting its wide-format digital printing, cutting, engraving, milling, and dental fabrication portfolio across the UK and Ireland through a dealer network and direct enterprise sales.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Clevedon

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales - Printers: Sale of wide-format printers including eco-solvent, UV, latex, and DTF printers for various applications
2. Hardware Sales - Cutters and Engravers: Vinyl cutters, engravers, decorators, and milling machines for precision fabrication
3. Inks and Consumables: Proprietary ink systems including eco-solvent, UV, latex, and specialty inks for Roland DG devices
4. Software Licenses: VersaWorks 7 RIP software, Roland DG Connect app, CutStudio, and ErgoSoft Roland Edition licensing
5. Professional Services and Training: Roland DG Academy training courses, warranty extensions, and support care plans

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Roland DG (UK) markets, distributes, and supports Roland DG Corporation's portfolio of wide-format digital printers (eco-solvent, UV LED, latex, direct-to-film, direct-to-object, dimensional surface), vinyl cutters, engravers and decorators, CNC milling machines, 3D printers, and dental milling systems, alongside proprietary RIP software (VersaWorks 7), device management tools (Roland DG Connect), and workflow automation software. The UK operation sells through an authorized dealer network and direct enterprise sales, with bundled inks, consumables, training (Roland DG Academy), and Roland Care warranty support.

Product overview

Roland DG (UK) offers a comprehensive digital fabrication portfolio organized around three primary sub-brands: TrueVis (wide-format printers and printer/cutters for signage and graphics), VersaStudio (compact digital fabrication solutions including printers, cutters, engravers, and UV flatbed devices), and VersaObject (direct-to-object UV printers for industrial applications). The portfolio spans multiple technology categories including eco-solvent printers, UV printers (flatbed and roll-to-roll), latex printers, direct-to-film printers, dimensional surface printers, vinyl cutters, engravers and decorators, milling machines, and 3D/dental milling solutions. Supporting the hardware ecosystem are software offerings including VersaWorks 7 RIP software, Roland DG Connect for device management and monitoring, PrintAutoMate for workflow automation, CutStudio for cutting operations, and ErgoSoft Roland DG Edition 3 for enhanced color management. DGSHAPE branded dental milling machines extend the offering into specialized dental solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• TrueVis: Wide-format printers and printer/cutters product line featuring eco-solvent and latex printing technology
• VersaStudio
• VersaObject
• DGSHAPE
• Dimense
• DGXpress
• monoFab
• Modela
• VersaWorks
• Roland DG Connect

Products and services

• TrueVis VG4 Series Large-format eco-solvent inkjet printer/cutter that combines high-quality printing with integrated contour cutting for signage, vehicle graphics, banners, and wide-format graphics applications.
• TrueVIS XG-640 Eco-solvent printer/cutter designed for high-volume signage and graphics production with precise integrated cutting capabilities.
• TrueVIS XP-640 Eco-solvent printer delivering enhanced print quality and productivity for signage and graphics applications.
• VersaStudio BN2 Series Eco-solvent printer/cutter series offering compact digital fabrication solutions for smaller sign-making and customization operations.
• VersaStudio BY2-20 Direct-to-film printer for apparel decoration that prints designs onto transfer film for subsequent heat press application onto garments.
• VersaStudio GS2-24 Compact vinyl cutter for sign making, decals, and heat transfer applications in smaller workspaces.
• VersaStudio MPX-90S Desktop metal printer and impact printer for personalization and direct engraving on metal items and small parts.
• VersaStudio BD Series UV flatbed printer series for direct-to-object and small-format flatbed printing applications.
• DGXpress ER-641 Eco-solvent printer designed for signage production that produces higher output volumes while reducing operational costs.
• Dimense DA-640 Dimensional surface printer capable of textured and 3D-effect printing on various substrates for interior decoration and wallcovering applications.
• TY-300i Direct-to-film printer enabling apparel decoration by printing designs onto transfer film for heat press application onto garments.
• TrueVis AP-640 Latex printer using water-based latex inks for eco-friendly wide-format printing on flexible substrates.
• TrueVis LG/MG Series UV printer/cutter series combining UV curing with printing and cutting capabilities for rigid and flexible materials.
• VersaObject MO Series UV flatbed printer series for direct-to-object printing applications on flat substrates.
• VersaObject LO/CO-i Series UV flatbed printer series for industrial direct-to-object printing on flat and shaped substrates.
• EU-1000MF UV flatbed printer for large-format direct-to-board and rigid substrate printing.
• EU2-1000MF Large-format UV LED flatbed printer with direct-to-board printing capability for rigid materials and substrates, featuring UV LED curing technology.
• LSINC Peri Series UV industrial direct-to-cylinder printer for printing on curved and cylindrical objects such as bottles, tubes, and promotional items.
• DE-3 Decorator engraver for personalization and decorative engraving on various materials.
• Modela MDX-50 Benchtop CNC milling machine for prototyping, mold making, and small-scale precision milling applications.
• monoFab SRM-20 Compact milling machine for small-scale prototyping, model making, and precision part production.
• PB-600 / PB-400 Powder-based 3D printer series for additive manufacturing and prototyping applications.
• DGSHAPE DWX-53DC Dental milling machine for precision dental prosthetics manufacturing including crowns, bridges, and dental restorations.
• VersaWorks 7 Professional RIP software for Roland DG printers providing color management, job tracking, and print workflow automation.
• Roland DG Connect App Mobile and desktop application for monitoring and managing printer fleet, providing insights and device management.
• PrintAutoMate Software solution for print workflow automation and process optimization.
• Roland DG Connect Designer Design preparation software for creating and optimizing print files for Roland DG devices.
• CutStudio Design and cut software for vinyl cutters enabling import of vector graphics and precise contour cutting.
• ErgoSoft Roland DG Edition 3 Professional RIP software customized for Roland DG devices with advanced color management and productivity features.

Quantifiable outcome

• DTF printing technology offers enhanced durability for apparel decoration applications
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Durst Group: Italian-headquartered manufacturer of industrial digital printing systems including UV inkjet, ceramic, and large-format printers. Direct competitor in industrial UV flatbed and direct-to-board segments where Roland EU2-1000MF operates.
• vhf camfacture: German manufacturer of dental and industrial CNC milling machines, the primary direct competitor to Roland's DGSHAPE dental milling business in the EMEA dental laboratory market.
• Mimaki: Japanese manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, UV flatbed printers, and cutter/printers serving signage, apparel, and industrial print markets across EMEA. Direct competitor to Roland DG's TrueVis, VersaObject, and VersaStudio product lines with comparable eco-solvent, UV LED, and DTF offerings.
• Agfa-Gevaert (Agfa Inkjet): Belgian imaging company with significant inkjet printing systems business targeting sign & display, commercial print, and industrial applications. Competes with Roland DG across wide-format graphics printing and RIP software (Asanti).
• Fujifilm (Graphic Systems / Inkjet): Japanese imaging conglomerate offering Acuity wide-format UV, inkjet, and ink solutions through Fujifilm Inkjet and Graphic Systems divisions. Overlaps Roland DG's UV flatbed, eco-solvent, and specialty ink businesses.
• Mutoh: Belgium-headquartered manufacturer of wide-format digital inkjet printers for sign graphics, textile, and industrial applications. Closely overlaps Roland DG's TrueVis eco-solvent and DTF product range, with similar dealer-led distribution in EMEA.

Broad incumbents

• Canon (Production Printing / Large Format): Global imaging incumbent with Colorado series UV gel and imagePRESS wide-format production printers. Broader portfolio than Roland DG, but directly overlaps in UV and large-format graphics production for print service providers.
• Epson (Professional Imaging): Japanese imaging major with SureColor resin/UV and dye-sublimation wide-format printers. Larger scale and broader product mix than Roland DG but directly competes in dye-sublimation, signage, and CAD/GIS printing.
• HP (Large Format Division): Global incumbent with HP Latex, PageWide XL, and DesignJet wide-format printer lines serving sign & display and production printing. Much larger portfolio than Roland DG but directly competes in latex and large-format segments through an extensive EMEA reseller network.

Emerging players

• Massivit 3D Printing Technologies: Israeli maker of large-format 3D printing systems for visual communication, advertising, and industrial prototyping. Partial overlap with Roland DG's PB-600 powder 3D printers and industrial prototyping customers.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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