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Grimco and Roland DGA Partner to Serve North American Markets

Written by Jessica Davis

Jul 7, 2025 8:35:21 AM

New Partnership Brings Roland DGA's Industry-Leading Equipment and OEM Inks to Customers Across Canada and the U.S. with Unmatched Support and Service 

Toronto, ON, CA and St. Louis, MO, USA – July 7, 2025Grimco, a leading wholesale distributor and manufacturer to the sign and graphics industry, is proud to announce a new partnership with Roland DGA Corporation, a leading manufacturer of wide-format inkjet printers, printer/cutters, and related technologies. This strategic collaboration brings Roland DGA’s renowned roll-to-roll printers, printer/cutter units, and OEM inks to Grimco customers throughout Canada and the United States—paired with enhanced support and service from Grimco’s growing technical team. 

This partnership brings Grimco customers access to Roland DGA’s most trusted and innovative equipment, backed by a full suite of support resources and service designed to simplify installation, training, and maintenance. Roland OEM inks will also be stocked in all major Grimco hubs, ensuring exceptional availability and next-day delivery in most markets—a major advantage for print professionals who depend on fast, reliable supply chains.  

“This partnership with Roland DGA allows us to better support our customers across North America with the print technology they want—along with the service and supply chain reliability they need,” said Julie McClain, Director of Hardware & Software. “We’ve been working hard to improve the customer experience by expanding our local technical support network and offering industry-leading products from trusted brands like Roland DGA. It’s all about giving customers a better way to buy, use, and maintain the equipment they want for their business’s success.” 

Roland DGA is equally enthusiastic about the partnership. 

“Grimco’s long history of making it easy and convenient for customers to source graphics supplies provides an excellent infrastructure to deliver products to buyers who demand the high quality and value Roland DG technology offers,” said Roland DGA President Dan Burmeister. “Grimco is a world-class distribution company and Roland DGA is proud to add them to our network of customer education and support providers.” 

All Roland equipment purchased through Grimco will be fully supported by Grimco’s equipment service team, ensuring quick, local expert assistance when it matters most. Customers will also have access to robust support resources, including Live Chat with equipment specialists, our dedicated Equipment Support Hub with self-help articles and how-to videos, and a comprehensive service ticket system where users can submit detailed requests—including photos—for fast, accurate response. 

With over 65 locations throughout North America—including long-established branches across Canada—Grimco’s presence and service paired with the industry-leading brand, Roland DGA, reflects a shared commitment to making trusted equipment more accessible, service more responsive, and the customer experience more seamless. Whether customers are purchasing their first printer or expanding their production floor, they will have access to the wide-format technology, service, and supply chain support they need to grow their business with confidence. 

About Grimco  
Established in 1875, Grimco has grown to be a leading distributor and manufacturer of sign supplies and equipment for the sign and graphics community. With over 70 locations across the United States, Canada, and the UK, Grimco provides essential items and favorite everyday products from trusted brands. Grimco proudly serves the graphics, traffic, electrical, and screen printing industries. 

About Roland DG Americas 

Roland DGA serves North and South America as the marketing, sales, distribution, and service arm for Roland DG Corporation. Founded in 1981, Roland DG of Hamamatsu, Japan is a worldwide leader in wide-format inkjet printers for the sign, apparel, textile, interior design, personalization, and vehicle graphics markets; engravers for awards, giftware and ADA signage; photo impact printers for direct part marking; and 3D printers and CNC milling machines for the dental CAD/CAM, rapid prototyping, part manufacturing and medical industries.