Roland Biztools

New business opportunities for signshops

Published

15 years ago

May 8, 2009

Jacob Rieskamp Signs of the Times May 2009 Issue

Roland DGA Corporation (Irvine, CA) has launched its Biztools package, a complete business solution for persons wishing to expand their engraving, sign making, custom apparel and personalization markets.

The Roland Biztools lineup features easy-to-use Roland sign making, engraving and apparel decoration products. Each package includes professional software and is supported by a online-available supplies and accessories, plus service and support (extended warranties, technical support, user forums, newsletters and training through Roland University).

Roland also provides free training videos at www.rolanddga.com/color/gallery/video.

The Roland Biztools product line includes the following solutions:

EGX-30A Desktop Engraver to engrave nameplates, badges, awards, signs, personalized jewelry and promotional items, and to create rhinestone-decorated apparel as well. List Price: $3,695

EGX-360 Rotary Gi¬ft Engraver for cylindrical and flat engraving, the EGX-360 produces gifts, jewelry, awards, ADA signs and rhinestone decorated apparel. List Price: $17,995 US

EGX-350 Precision Engraver is powered by a 20,000 RPM DC brushless motor. This desktop engraver produces indoor signs, gifts, awards and custom rhinestone apparel. List Price: $5,795 US

GX-24 Desktop Cutter for Heat Applied Digital Cut Graphics will cut various, colorfast, heat-applied materials including heat transfers, CadCUT media and twill to personalize sportswear with logos, names and numbers. It also cuts vinyl for signs, vehicle graphics, POP, pinstriping masks and more. List Price: $2,095 US

STIKA Portable Sign Maker

Available in 8-, 12-, and 15-in.-media widths, STIKA vinyl cutters ship with software and all the features needed to produce signs, stickers, decals, POP and labels. List price: $525 to $1,045 US

MPX-80 Photo Impact Printeris a compact, easy-to-use, desktop device that permanently customizes pendants, dog tags, key chains, lighters, pens, cuff links and money clips with photos, artwork and text. Its quiet operation makes it ideal for retail locations. List Price: $3,695 US

VersaCAMM SP-300 four-color Printer/Cutter is designed for versatility. The 30-in. model produces four-color, contour-cut graphics for labels, decals, signs, banners, vehicle graphics and retail displays, as well as heat transfers for apparel decoration. VersaWorks RIP software is included. List Price: $11,595 US

R-WearStudio Gift & Apparel Software can design custom apparel and gi¬fts. The soft¬ware allows personalizing everything from t-shirts and handbags to wine bottles and cell phones. List Price: $499 US

Roland Biztools solutions are available through Authorized Roland Dealers, or contact Roland Customer Services: (800) 542-2307; www.rolanddga.com.

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