Roland DG and Aarque Graphics have entered into a partnership, looking to enhance their capabilities and competitiveness in the wide-format digital print market.
Marc Margetts, managing director of Roland DG says, "After an extensive review of the New Zealand market the decision was made to restructure the New Zealand operations, through appointing Aarque Graphics as exclusive distributor of colour products. We believe the Aarque partnership will benefit Roland New Zealand’s current and future user base through the company's extensive service, sales, and support network in New Zealand".
Roland DG says the new strategic alliance delivers a solid foundation of expertise and experience in wide-format digital print technology. Peter Bult, CEO Aarque Graphics, says, "This partnership is a strong value-driven opportunity for New Zealand's existing and prospective Roland user-base. We will continue with Roland DG's market-leading innovations such as their new Roland DG Care programme comprising of a complete range of premium services and additional products such as the five year extended warranty, the Roland DG Academy, the Value-Up programmes, and Roland DG's authorised dealer channel and service network".
Roland DG announced simultaneously that it's Engineering/3D product lines in New Zealand will be headed up under a new company formed by Dave Hullah, who has 19 years experience with the Roland DG brand. A separate announcement will follow in due course. On behalf of Roland DG, Hullah will continue to support Aarque during the restructuring to streamline delivery of rapidly changing technologies to the New Zealand market.
The new distribution structure is effective December 1st 2008. Roland DG customers will receive an introductory pack further explaining these changes.
