02/21/2008 -- Roland Taps Sawgrass Technologies As National Distributor
Experts in sublimation marketplace to offer total wide-format solution
Charleston, SC February 21, 2008 - Sawgrass Technologies, a world leader in the development of on-demand digital imaging technologies, announced today their appointment as a Roland Approved National Distributor. As a distributor, Sawgrass will distribute select Roland printers nationwide as part of their whole product solution for wide format sublimation applications.
Selling Roland printers is a natural extension of Sawgrass' sublimation printing business. Through this process, Sawgrass ascertains customers' specific requirements and engineers a distinctive whole-product solution designed to achieve the highest quality results for their specific application. Because every aspect of the sublimation process is critical to success, Sawgrass designs a whole product solution that includes the best applicable transfer paper, RIP software and heat press to use with Sawgrass Technologies' Sublim sublimation inks and Roland printers to achieve the desired production results.
When asked why Sawgrass was selected for this unique national distributorship opportunity, Rick Scrimger, vice president and general manager of Roland's Color Products Division replied, "Who better than Sawgrass, recognized as the world leader in sublimation, to grow this expanding market segment? Roland has a long history in sublimation that we see continuing to grow exponentially as more consumers demand green printing solutions. We are excited to harness Sawgrass' expertise and proven track record for success in this thriving niche market."
"Roland's high quality products are an essential part of Sawgrass' total solution for our wide-format customers," said to Peter Valinski, Director of Sales for the Commercial/Industrial division of Sawgrass. "This partnership reinforces Sawgrass' position as a leader in digital imaging and furthers our ability to serve the needs of the expanding sublimation marketplace. We look forward to working with Roland to continue providing our customers with the best solutions for their business."
