TOTOWA, NJ -- Pitman Company, the leading, independent North American graphic arts supplier, announced today that they have appointed Anthony P. Crupi, Sr. to its Board of Directors.

"Pitman management and Tony Crupi have been acquainted for several decades," commented Peter Schmidt, Chairman of Pitman Company. " Tony Crupi is a true icon in the graphic arts industry and his reputation is unparalleled. He has a thorough knowledge of the printing business and finance, and has excellent skills that will help guide Pitman into its second century of service to the graphic arts industry."

Crupi is presently the Chairman, President and CEO of Latran Technologies, a manufacturer of high resolution color proofing systems in Woburn, MA, as well as Partner and Managing Director of Andlinger and Company Inc., a private equity investment banking firm in Tarrytown, NY.

Anthony Crupi commented on his appointment: "I am very excited to join the Board at Pitman. I have known and respected this fine company my entire career and to serve the company in this capacity is a true honor and privilege."

Crupi's extensive career in the graphic arts industry includes management positions with DuPont, Anitec Image Technology Corp., International Paper, Ilford Photo and Polaroid Graphic Imaging LLC.

Crupi is a graduate of the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) with a degree in business administration and marketing. He serves on the Advisory Board of New York University's program for Graphic Arts Management and Technology.