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In November 2023, Roland DG Corporation inaugurated its new head office in Hamamatsu, Japan—combining the previous head office and Miyakoda office to create a space dedicated to creativity and employee well-being. With 7,568 square meters of space and a construction cost of ¥2.97 billion JPY, the headquarters is positioned as a hub for innovation, emphasizing safety and sustainability, as well as allowing Roland DG to continue delivering digital solutions that bring the joy of creation and excitement to a global audience.
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| Roland DG’s new headquarters in Hamamatsu, Japan. |
Creative Workspaces
The new office offers employees the freedom to choose workspaces from four distinct areas: Concentration, Share, Communication, and Creation, all to promote collaboration and efficient productivity. Private meeting booths and facilities, like dedicated training rooms and showers, cater to diverse work styles and encourage a healthy work-life balance.
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Roland DG’s President Kohei Tanabe enjoying one of the creative spaces
with Keypoint Intelligence’s Director of Japan and Asia Pacific, Toru Yamauchi. |
Additionally, Roland DG has incorporated its digital printing technologies to create stylized work areas while showcasing device capabilities throughout the building with decorative design.
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Wallcovering application sample printed on
DG Dimense printer. |
Sustainability at the Forefront
Roland DG’s commitment to environmental responsibility is evident in the new office, which features solar power generation and energy-efficient systems. Achieving a “Nearly ZEB” certification, the office boasts a 75% reduction in primary energy consumption and exceeds seismic resilience standards, ensuring safety and business continuity.
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| Rooftop view of Roland DG’s solar panel banks. |
Roland DG Executives’ Perspectives
President Kohei Tanabe: “As we celebrate our 42nd anniversary and the completion of our new office building, we extend our gratitude to our customers, employees, their families, and all those associated with our company. The completion of our new office fills us with great excitement. The division of workspaces allows for efficient work in environments tailored to specific purposes. With changes in work styles and environments sparked in part by COVID-19, employee mindsets have also evolved. Our new office not only serves as a place for work but also brings to life our company’s purpose of ‘Empowering Creativity and Excitement Worldwide.’ We look forward to integrating diverse perspectives and sharing this excitement from Hamamatsu to the world.”
Board Member and Managing Executive Officer of Sales and Marketing Andrew Oransky: “The new headquarters building is a modern, airy workspace that inspires collaboration and creativity. I’ve been thrilled to see that staff are frequently working together in the shared spaces, and using the various different areas to work in the style that they are most comfortable with. As corporate leaders, we have a responsibility to make sure we create spaces that our people are excited to work in and environments in which they can do their best work. It’s been gratifying to hear comments from the team that show we’ve accomplished that.”
Keypoint Intelligence Opinion
Roland DG’s new headquarters is not just an ordinary workspace: It is an innovative hub that combines creativity and comfort in a unique way. This exciting development further strengthens Hamamatsu’s position as a central point for Roland DG’s continued innovation and worldwide influence.
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