Presstek Reports Improved 2010 Second Quarter Operating Profits

Gross margin percent for the second quarter of 2010 was 32.6% compared to 32.9% in the second quarter of 2009. The reduction versus the second quarter of 2009 was due primarily to the negative impact of reduced equipment manufacturing productivity and lower service margins caused by reduced equipment placements and service calls; partially offset by improved consumable margins, which increased to 46.4% in the quarter.