HUDSON, N.H., July 28 -- Presstek Inc., a leading manufacturer and marketer of environmentally responsible high tech digital imaging solutions for the graphic arts and laser imaging markets, today announced that it has appointed G. Michael McCarthy to the position of Vice President, Business Integration. McCarthy has been working as an advisor to the company on the proposed A.B.Dick acquisition. Presstek's President and Chief Executive Officer Edward J. Marino said, "As we move forward with the growth phase of our business transformation, strategic growth will be a key element in our development. Presstek needs an executive of Michael's caliber to lead these strategic projects. Michael has demonstrated his strong business and leadership capabilities in the several months he has been advising us." Prior to joining Presstek, McCarthy was employed at Corporate Software Inc. of Norwood, Massachusetts, a $1.2 billion software distribution and asset management company where he served as General Manager/Chief Operating Officer for the $850 million North America and Asia Pacific Region, and Senior Vice President, Operations and Information Technology. After the sale of Corporate Software to Level 3 Communications, McCarthy spent a year with Level 3 working on the transition and integration of the new company. McCarthy also held various management positions at Digital Equipment Corporation of Marlborough, Massachusetts. He holds a Masters and a Bachelor degree from the University of California. Presstek's President and Chief Executive Officer Edward J. Marino said, "It is with great pleasure that we welcome Michael to Presstek's executive team. Michael will add a new dimension of leadership to an already solid management team."