Pitman Appoints Anthony P. Crupi, Sr. Its CEO

TOTOWA, NJ—May 29, 2009—The Board of Directors of the Pitman Co., the leading independent North American graphic arts supplier, announced today that they have appointed Anthony P. Crupi, Sr. as Chief Executive Officer. Crupi was recently named to the Pitman 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. The Board and I thought that his thorough knowledge of the printing business and finance would be an invaluable asset on a daily basis. Consequently, I have relinquished my title of CEO to Tony and I will remain as Chairman of the Board. Peter Moore retains his title of President.”