HUDSON, N.H., June 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Presstek, Inc., (NASDAQ: PRST), a leading manufacturer and marketer of high-tech digital imaging solutions for the graphic communications industry, today announced that Ralph C. Jenkins has joined the company as Regional Sales Director, Northeast Region. "We are pleased to welcome Ralph to the Presstek family," said Emile Tabassi, Vice President of Sales. "His extensive industry knowledge and experience and proven performance make him an ideal fit for the dynamic and fast-growing Northeast Region." Prior to joining Presstek, Jenkins held a number of positions at Agfa Corporation over 23 years, most recently as National Sales & Marketing Manager for the company's Global Services Division (North America), where he expanded and diversified the Services Business, while achieving profitable sales growth. Jenkins also served as National Training Manager for Agfa's Graphic Systems Business Unit. "I am excited to be joining the Presstek team," said Jenkins. "For the past two years, Presstek has been reinventing itself, and its rapid growth validates the strategic direction the company has chosen to take. Its large and loyal customer base in the small commercial, quick and in-plant printing community, combined with its impressive portfolio of digital products, are a strong platform for success." Jenkins is assuming a new position, created when Presstek expanded from five to six sales regions in North America to better address a growing market opportunity as the small commercial, quick and in-plant print market undergoes a digital transformation. For more information visit http://www.presstek.com/, or call 603-595-7000 or email: . About Presstek Presstek, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and marketer of high tech digital imaging solutions to the graphic arts and laser imaging markets. Presstek's patented DI(R), CTP and plate products provide a streamlined workflow in a chemistry-free environment, thereby reducing printing cycle time and lowering production costs. Presstek solutions are designed to make it easier for printers to cost effectively meet increasing customer demand for high-quality, shorter print runs and faster turnaround while providing improved profit margins. Presstek's Precision Lithograining Corporation is a manufacturer of high quality digital and conventional printing plate products, including Presstek's award-winning, chemistry-free Anthem plate. Presstek subsidiary Lasertel, Inc. manufactures semiconductor laser diodes for Presstek's and external customers' applications. "Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Certain statements contained in this News Release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, the risks of uncertainty of strategic alliances, the risk and uncertainty of management tenure, the impact of third-party suppliers, the impact of the digital transformation of the market, manufacturing constraints or difficulties, management's ability to achieve business performance objectives, market acceptance of and demand for the company's products and resulting revenues, development of technology and manufacturing capabilities, impact of competitive products and pricing, litigation and other risks detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The words "looking forward," "believe," "demonstrate," "intend," "expect," "estimate," "anticipate," "likely" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made. Presstek undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this news release. CONTACTS: Public Relations Investor Relations Betty LaBaugh Jane Miller Public Relations Manager Corporate Relations Manager 603-594-8585 ext. 3441 603-594-8585 ext. 3346 DATASOURCE: Presstek, Inc. CONTACT: Betty LaBaugh, Public Relations Manager, +1-603-594-8585 ext. 3441, or Jane Miller, Corporate Relations Manager, +1-603-594-8585 ext. 3346 Web site: http://www.presstek.com/

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