Ann Arbor, Michigan - May 24, 2001 -- Xitron, an independent developer and integrator of Raster Image Processors, announced today the appointment of Vince Cooper as Eastern Region Sales Manager. Based in Amherst, New Hampshire, Cooper will be responsible for developing and maintaining the sales and dealer relationships in the Eastern region of the United States. Mr. Cooper has over 25 years of experience in the various roles in the graphics arts industry. The past 12 years were spent at ECRM where he was most recently Vice President of Sales - Americas. While at ECRM, he also held positions of Director of Sales and Director of OEM Sales. Mr. Cooper has also held sales management and sales positions at Varityper and Xerox Corporation. "We feel very fortunate to have found Vince Cooper for this position. His experience and perspective on the market will add an interesting dimension to the sales team." Explains Jim Thrush, President, Xitron. And he adds, "I look forward to the synergy between the respect Vince has in the industry and Xitron's reputation for quality products. This combination is a perfect match to project the message of credibility and excellence both Xitron and Vince share."