Supplier news 2-01

Mark Downing has been named district sales manager-West region by MAN Roland. He is responsible for new sheetfed press sales in the Southern California counties of San Diego and Orange, as well as Arizona and Hawaii.

Sappi Fine Paper is awarding monetary grants to graphic designers to help them produce programs designed to support non-profit organizations. In the program called "Ideas That Matter," Sappi is offering grants ranging from $5,000 to $50,000. The program is open to individuals, design firms, agencies, in-house corporate design departments and students. Any project using print to promote a certified non-profit organization is eligible. For more information call (800) 882-IDEA or visit www.ideaexchange.sappi.com.