TOTOWA, NJ - Pitman Company, the leading, independent North American graphic arts supplier, announces the appointment of David W. McCarthy, PhD. as Executive Vice President of New Business Development and Strategic Planning.

David will be responsible for new product line business development. Working with all levels of management throughout the Company he will execute strategic planning, enhance vendor relations and implement new marketing initiatives designed to create greater customer value and stockholder wealth.

Prior to accepting this position, David served on the Board of Directors and as Senior Vice President of Latran Technologies, a manufacturer of high resolution color proofing systems in Woburn, MA. In addition, he served as Vice President and CTO of Polaroid Corporation Graphics Imaging Division. David brings experience and a proven track record of success in the graphic arts industry.