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ROLAND DGA CORP., Irvine, California, has released the
VersaSTUDIO BT-12 direct-to-garment (DTG) desktop printer,
compatible with printing directly on cotton-based products.
The new VersaSTUDIO BT-12 makes printing directly on cotton
apparel and accessories easy, efficient and cost-effective, according to
the company. Users can print full-color graphics, including photos,
logos and text, directly on T-shirts, tote-bags, interior décor items
and more.
Measuring 15.7" x 29.9", the BT-12 footprint includes stacked
finishing and printer units, reducing the installation space typically
required for a traditional DTG printer and finishing-unit combination.
Roland design software also is included.
"Roland has been a key player in the production of graphics for
custom apparel and fabric goods for many years," says Lily Hunter,
Roland DGA product manager, textiles and consumable supplies.
"The addition of the BT-12 to our product line satisfies growing
demand for a compact, value-packed direct-to-garment printer that
offers outstanding performance alongside the benefits of Roland's
renowned customer service and support.

Roland Debuts
VersaSTUDIO BT-12

For more information, visit rolanddga.com. - D.S.

The Roland VersaSTUDIO BT-12 includes stacked finshing and
printer units, which reduces installation-space requirements.

WHAT'S
NEW

BOXERCRAFT, Atlanta, has named Eric Bradle as its new vice president of operations. In
his new role, Bradle will oversee all operations activities for Boxercraft and Russell
Athletic by Boxercraft, including production, shipping and all other warehouse-related
functions. He has more than 30 years of operations experience, recently serving as the
vice president of operations for Top of the World after being promoted from senior director
of operations for J. America. He also has worked for the Dallas Cowboys, HMSHost, the
Washington Redskins and Dillard's.
MIMAKI USA, Suwanee, Georgia, has opened its new Technology Center, located in Gardena,
California, a suburb of Los Angeles. Mimaki Engineering Chairman Akira Ikeda, Mimaki
USA President Naoya Kawagoshi and Mayor Albert Robles attended the celebration with
more than 200 employees and guests. The event featured a ribbon cutting and traditional
Japanese Kagami Biraki ceremony. Mimaki's entire product portfolio, representing the
sign graphics; textile and apparel; industrial products; and 3D markets are housed at
the new 28,446-square-foot facility.
EASIWAY SYSTEMS, Delano, Minnesota, has announced its registration, evaluation, authorization
and restriction of chemicals (REACH) compliance program. It was designed by the European
Union (EU) to improve human health and environmental protection from the risks that can
be posed by chemicals, while enhancing the EU chemicals industry's competitiveness. The
program also provides alternative methods for hazardous-substance testing in order to
reduce the number of tests on animals.

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