SCHAUMBURG, IL. February 19, 2008 -- Sakurai USA has named Greg Friesser, Operations Manager with responsibility for logistics and administrative support.  Friesser brings over 34 years of printing industry experience and knowledge to his new position.  He will be located in Sakurai's North American headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois.

In a separate announcement, Phil Scardina and Anthony Voorhees have joined the Sakurai Service Support Group. Both bring an extensive mechanical/electrical background in offset press equipment to their new positions and will also be located in Sakurai's North American headquarters in Schaumburg, Illinois.

Sakurai USA recently launched a fully updated website highlighting its complete line up of sheetfed offset, screen cylinder presses, parts and service as well as Sakurai news.  The new site has the same web address, www.sakurai.com
               
Sakurai fully automated sheetfed offset presses are available in sizes from 20" to 40" with coating and perfecting and ultra high precision screen cylinder presses are available in sizes from 20½" X 28½" to 48" X 63". Sakurai offset and screen cylinder presses are distributed in the United States and Canada by Sakurai USA, backed by Sakurai customer support, service, parts and training. See www.sakurai.com for more information.