Presstek Appoints Raymond Hillhouse Director of Sales and Operations for Presstek Europe

HUDSON, NH—Aug.7, 2007—Presstek, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRST), the leading manufacturer and marketer of digital offset printing business solutions, today announced the appointment of Raymond Hillhouse to the position of director of sales and operations, Presstek Europe. As such, Hillhouse will be responsible for the company’s sales and marketing, as well as Presstek Europe’s United Kingdom operations.

Hillhouse has served in various sales and management positions at ABDick U.K. and Presstek Europe for the past 22 years, most recently as Presstek Europe’s sales & marketing director. Hillhouse joined the company as an engineer, but the majority of his experience has involved product management, marketing and sales.

The company also announced today the resignation of Quen Baum, managing director, Presstek Europe, who will be leaving the company to pursue other interests.

“We are delighted to have Ray as our new director of sales and operations for Presstek Europe,” said Jeff Jacobson, Presstek’s president and chief executive officer. “Ray’s technical background and considerable sales and marketing experience have been instrumental in the growth of Presstek’s European operations. “He is an invaluable member of the team and will help Presstek execute its international growth strategy. At the same time, we thank Quen for his contributions to Presstek and wish him well in his new endeavors.”

About Presstek
Presstek, Inc. is the leading manufacturer and marketer of high tech digital imaging solutions to the graphic arts and laser imaging markets. Presstek’s patented DI®, CTP and plate products provide a streamlined workflow in a chemistry-free environment, thereby reducing printing cycle time and lowering production costs. Presstek solutions are designed to make it easier for printers to cost effectively meet increasing customer demand for high-quality, shorter print runs and faster turnaround while providing improved profit margins. Presstek subsidiary, Lasertel, Inc., manufactures semiconductor laser diodes for Presstek’s and external customers’ applications.

For more information visit www.presstek.com, or call 603-595-7000 or email: info@presstek.com.

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