GRAPHTEC PRESS RELEASE

Graphtec America Announces New President and CEO

IRVINE, CA.- Graphtec America, is the industry leader in providing cutting and finishing solutions for the apparel, signage, label, prototype packaging industries. Additionally, they are market leaders for stand-alone, multi-channel temperature recorders and other measurement phenomena to be recorded, is pleased to announce the appointment of
Yumi Terasaki as President and CEO.

Ms. Terasaki brings over 30 years of experience in the key markets that Graphtec serves. She previously held the position of General Manager in the Overseas Sales & Marketing Division at Graphtec Corporation, Yokohama, Japan.

"I am delighted to appoint Ms. Terasaki to this leadership position at Graphtec America. Her extensive global experience and deep industry knowledge will be instrumental in driving the continued growth and success of Graphtec in the Americas," stated Yasutaka Arakawa, President and CEO of Graphtec Corporation

Ms. Terasaki succeeds Neil Zdunkawicz, who will be retiring effective June 30 after 15 years with Graphtec America, including 5 years as President and CEO. The new appointment will be effective July 1.

Yasutaka Arakawa

President and CEO
Graphtec Corporation