Manroland UK to host major event as part of market relaunch

Manroland Sheetfed UK has officially announced its latest demonstration event as part of a wider marketing relaunch.

The manufacturer will host a day-long event on March 13^th from 11:00am at the headquarters of Potts Print UK in Cramlington, Newcastle.

The invite-only event will kick off at Potts Print with drinks, before a live press demonstration of Manroland machines. This includes its ROLAND 700 Evolution range including its flagship ROLAND 700 Evolution Elite and the ROLAND 700 Evolution Speed, which has a reported maximum speed of 20,000 sheets per hour.

Potts Print was the first company in the UK to install a Manroland ROLAND 700 Evolution in 2021. The company now runs two ROLAND 700 Evolution Elites.

At the event Manroland experts will be on-hand to demonstrate the company’s latest advancements, including representatives from the company’s German headquarters.

After a lunch, attendees will be taken to the Crowne Plaza Hotel where an evening dinner will take place, including live entertainment and what the company describes as “interactive surprises”.

In its official invite, the company says these features are “designed to make this event an unforgettable experience”. Manroland UK adds that “this is an opportunity you won’t want to miss”.

Speaking about the event in a video announcement on LinkedIn, Daniel Godbold, managing director of Manroland UK, said: “This show is going to be about creativity and excitement. I don’t want to give too much away, but there’s a theme of nostalgia to the show which is going to bring back memories of the past combined with technology of the future.

“Manroland wants to show you we are a brand of fun, support, and your future. You absolutely do not want to miss this show.”

Manroland UK appointed Godbold as its new managing director in 2024. Godbold, who has an over 30-year career in print with previous experience in companies including Anton Group, Eclipse, and Printwise, has since hired a new marketing team as part of a push to evolve its representation in the UK market.

At the time of his appointment, Godbold said: “I’m excited to join Manroland Sheetfed UK. With my experience in senior management roles, I’m dedicated to boosting our growth by truly understanding our customers’ needs.”

The event is part of German parent company Manroland’s ‘Evolution World Tour’ promotional event, which has already been hosted in India and Mexico in 2025. In 2024, the World Tour was hosted in Japan, Poland, Belgium, Germany, and Brazil.

The recent two-day Brazilian leg of the tour demonstrated the ROLAND 700 Evolution and ROLAND 900 Evolution to over 120 participants.