The Global SE Awards European Pre-Contest in Willich Selects Five Exceptional Engineers
Willich, 26 November 2025. Roland DG, a global leader in digital printing technologies, has successfully concluded its European pre-contest for the Global SE Awards, held on 25–26 November in Willich, Germany. The two-day competition brought together some of the most skilled Service Engineers (SEs) from across the EMEA region, each demonstrating remarkable technical expertise, precision, and commitment to maintaining the performance and reliability of Roland DG equipment.
A Celebration of Europe’s Best Service Engineers
The European pre-contest is a cornerstone of Roland DG’s Global SE Awards programme, providing a platform for Service Engineers to showcase their abilities through a series of demanding evaluations. Returning after seven years, the 2025 edition reaffirmed the essential role SEs play in supporting customers, ensuring machine uptime, and advancing standards across the digital printing industry.
Participants underwent multiple rounds of testing, including mechanical knowledge assessments, troubleshooting challenges, hands-on engineering tasks, and product mastery demonstrations. Beyond competition, the event fostered an environment of shared learning, collaboration, and professional pride.
Outstanding Performance from EMEA’s Top Talent
Following rigorous assessment, five engineers distinguished themselves as the top performers of the 2025 European pre-contest. Their exceptional technical ability, analytical skills, and dedication to service excellence earned them top ranking among a highly competitive field.
EMEA Final Winners – Global SE Awards European Pre-Contest
- José Manuel Sánchez Gelardo, Spain – Totenser SLU
- Mark Hamilton, United Kingdom – Roland DG UK
- Daniel Thätner, Germany – Technoplot CAD GmbH
- Sander Beumer, Netherlands – MAN Print & Sign
- Michal Železný, Czech Republic – Profisign plus s.r.o.
These five engineers now move forward to represent the EMEA region at the Global SE Awards finals in Hamamatsu, Japan, in April 2026.
The European pre-contest has once again demonstrated the extraordinary level of talent within our service community. Our Service Engineers embody Roland DG’s commitment to reliability, innovation, and customer satisfaction. Their expertise ensures that our customers receive the highest standard of support every single day. We are immensely proud of all the participants and congratulate the five engineers who earned top recognition in Willich.
A Platform for Excellence and Professional Growth
Roland DG is globally recognised for its service and support standards, and the Global SE Awards programme is a key initiative to honour those who deliver this excellence on a daily basis. The European pre-contest not only celebrates individual achievement but also reinforces the culture of technical mastery and customer-first service that defines the Roland DG brand.
The Willich event marked an important milestone in the 2026 cycle, spotlighting Europe’s strongest service engineering talent and reinforcing the region’s long-standing leadership within Roland DG’s global network.
