Hudson, NH—February 18, 2002—Presstek a leading provider of direct digital imaging technology, today announced that Wendell Odorizzi has joined the company as Regional Sales Manager, south central region, Off-press Business Unit. In his role Odorizzi is responsible for managing, developing and expanding sales of Presstek's CTP products in the south central markets. He will cover Texas, Louisiana, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, New Mexico and Oklahoma. Odorizzi brings 25 years of sales experience in the graphic arts industry. He started his career at Mergenthaler Linotype, and there held a series of progressive sales roles over a 10-year period, culminating in the role of District Sales Manager. He spent another 5 years at Tegra-Varityper, and most recently was with ECRM. At ECRM he began as an Area Sales Manager and was promoted to Regional Sales Manager, and was there responsible for both the south central region and Latin America. "We are very excited to have such a strong, seasoned sales executive joining our ranks in the U.S.," says Gail Smith, North American Channel Sales Manager, Off-press products. "Wendell has great pressroom experience, is well versed in the CTP marketplace, and has worked extensively with Presstek's current dealers." Odorizzi can be contacted at: 817-267-0117 or by email: [email protected].