Roland DG Corporation was the leading wide-format printer manufacturer in the durable graphics market for 2015, according to new data from market researcher InfoTrends.
Roland DG shipped more units than any other manufacturer in the 30-inch and up category, says the InfoTrends 2015 Quarterly Wide-Format Tracking Shipping report. The study suggests that price point and technology type are key factors driving global demand for Roland DG products.
“Our data shows that Roland DG is the leading seller of wide-format durable graphics printers in 2015, as they have been for many years prior,” said Steve Urmano, InfoTrends analyst for the wide-format printing market.
The report covers all four quarters in 2015 and takes into consideration all wide-format inkjets 30-inches wide and larger, priced under $US50,000 including solvent and latex ink technologies, considered to be the largest segments of the wide-format digital printing market.
“We are thrilled but not surprised,” said Eli Keersmaekers, president of global sales for Roland DG. “This achievement shows that our technology continues to offer the best combination of quality, durability, and overall return-on-investment."
The report by InfoTrends follows Roland DG’s recent introduction of several new wide-format models: TrueVIS VG series printer/cutters which introduce new core technology and innovative features to Roland DG’s leading eco-solvent technology; the SOLJET EJ-640, an eco-solvent printer that combines outstanding print speed and image quality with low running costs; the Texart XT-640, a dye sublimation printer designed for high-volume production; and the VersaUV LEF-300 UV-LED, the largest addition to Roland DG’s LEF series of benchtop UV flatbed printers.