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Roland DG Hosts “The Day 2026”

12/22/2025　Corporate Activities, Digital Printing

Roland DG held an internal event called “The Day 2026” on October 1 at the Sala Music Hall near its headquarters. Our management team reviewed the results of the previous fiscal year and revealed management goals and strategies for the next fiscal year (2026). This was the sixth time the event was held which boosted the morale of employees for the next fiscal year.

Click here for the highlight of last year’s event

Announcement of goals for the next fiscal year

Every year, we hold an event to share our goals for the next fiscal year, likening it to “The Day,” a special day in surfing when a big wave comes once a year. This year, all employees at the headquarters and dozens of people from overseas subsidiaries came to Japan. Following the completion of the management buyout (MBO), we can now better see the path for further growth and everyone listened intently with an eye on the next fiscal year and beyond.

CEO, Representative Director Tanabe took the stage first. He looked back on the many new products that were released this fiscal year and said that he would like to expand the market for products using new technologies such as powder 3D printers. In addition, new leaders from each region took the stage and shared their enthusiasm for strengthening sales around the world. With an eye toward 2030, Tanabe emphasized the need to create new businesses. “The answer lies in the field,” he said, “and the speed of moving is important.” He then asked employees to work even harder.

Each executive also explained the prospects for new businesses as well as the importance of existing businesses and related strategies for the next fiscal year and beyond.

The Day 2026 concluded with a long-term service award and a group photo shoot. The annual special day has become an opportunity to unify and boost morale among management and employees.

  • Sala music hall

    The Day 2026 at Sara Music Hall

  • CEO, Representative Director Kohei Tanabe

    CEO, Representative Director Tanabe

  • Managing Executive Officer CTO Hisashi Bito

    Executive talking about their enthusiasm for new businesses

  • Managing Executive Officer CBO Kazuhiro Ogawa

    Executive talking about the importance of existing businesses

  • Director, Managing Executive Officer CSO Andrew Oransky

    Executives sent messages from overseas

  • Long-term service award

    Honoring employees with 20 years of service

Information exchange with each region

In conjunction with The Day 2026, when employees from all over the world gathered at the headquarters in Hamamatsu, various events and meetings were also held. Employees from all over the world gathered to discuss goals and strategies for the next fiscal year and to deepen friendships.
Another valuable opportunity was a product tour. Even employees who don’t usually see the products participated. More than 250 employees reviewed the products. It was also an opportunity to improve engagement.

  • Meeting

    Discussions by domestic and foreign employees

  • Presentation

    Presentation of strategies and goals

  • Product explantion

    Explaining product samples

  • Product tour

    Employees viewing products

Working together to improve corporate value

Through The Day 2026 and related events, not only employees at the headquarters but also employees of subsidiaries around the world increased their awareness of management goals and strategies for the next fiscal year as “their own business.” In addition, when employees saw new products with high expectations and highly competitive existing products, they were convinced that the company’s corporate value would be enhanced. We will continue to strive to solve global issues based on our company’s purpose.

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