Roland avoids Japan earthquake impact

Roland DG’s Japanese subsidiary has emerged unscathed following the recent earthquake and tsunami in the country, reports the company. The headquarters of Roland DG are located in Hamamatsu, about 250km to the south-west of Tokyo. Unlike the Tokyo and Fukushima region, Hamamatsu was spared by the natural disaster.

Eli Keersmaekers, CEO at Roland DG Benelux, said: ‘The situation in Japan makes a deep impression on us. We feel for all the people that are affected by this disaster. In the past couple of days, we had contact with our Japanese colleagues. They assured us that all staff members of Roland DG are safe and that the production plants were spared. That is a big relief for us, but the events in Japan remain horrifying.’

The consequences for Roland DG are limited, reports the company, with machine deliveries and product continuing as normal. ‘Our dealers and customers don’t have to worry,’ said Keersmaekers. ‘We can deliver the machines without delays.’

A competition that was to form part of the company’s 30^thanniversary celebrations has been delayed temporarily.  Timo Keersmaekers, marketing manager at Roland DG Benelux, said: ‘We decided not to start with the contest at this moment. One of the prizes would be a trip to Japan for two persons. Given the situation in that country, we don’t think it’s appropriate to give such a prize. In the next days, we will discuss with our Japanese colleagues what we are going to do but for now, we won’t start with the Creative Awards. We hope our clients will have sympathy for this decision.’

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