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Print= ing Industries of America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (PIA/GATF)<= /p>

200 Deer Run Road

Sewickley, PA 15143

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For Immediate Release

Contact: Helene Smith

1 321 388-= 6511

smith@helensmith.com

PIA/GATF Mourns Passing of Tom Destree,

Long-time PIA/GATF Editor in Chi= ef

Pittsburgh, PA – June 25, 2008 ─ PIA/GATF sadly reports that its long-= time editor, Tom Destree, passed away suddenly on Monday at his home in Castle= Shannon, PA. Tom Destree, 53 years old, was one of PIA/GATF&#= 8217;s most valued veterans and one who touched many through his skilled editing= and writing. In fact, it is believed he may have touched every printed docume= nt issued by the organization.

Destree was with PIA/GATF for 30 years, initia= lly with the original GATF group, and most recently held the position of Edit= or in Chief. He worked tirelessly through the years, the primary behind-the-scenes editorial support for the more than 12,000 member compa= nies comprising the world’s largest printing association.

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“PIA/GATF lost an incredible team player this week. Tom was a very talented editor whose dedication and commitment was only exceeded by his genuine nature. He will be greatly missed,” said Michael Makin, PIA= /GATF President and CEO.<= o:p>

Mary Garnett, PIA/GATF Executive Director: “Tom was a very low-key, not-in-the-spotlight gentleman, yet his contributions to our organization and our lives were huge. Through his lo= ng career at PIA/GATF, he touched virtually every printed piece that left th= is building. He was our Peer-of-the-Year for 2007. Tom set an example through his steadfast dedication and personal outlook that we all appreciated, admired, respected, and will sorely miss.”

Tom was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin. He earned a bachelor’s degree in indus= trial arts at the University of Wisconsin-Stout and a master’s in business administrati= on from the University of Pittsburgh. He joined the Graphic Arts Technical Foundat= ion (GATF) in 1977 and was heavily involved in book and magazine production a= nd management, including a tenure as managing edi= tor of GATFWorld from 1990 to 1994. He is survived by two brothers, a sister, an aunt, and many cousins.

During his time at PIA/GATF, Tom’s accomplishments were many. He is listed= as the primary or secondary author on many of PIA/GATF'= s best-selling titles including Sheetfed Offset Press Operating, The Lithographers Manual, and The PIA/GATF Guide to Troubleshooting for the Sheetfed Offset Press, and the PIA/GAT= F Web Offset and Sheetfed Offset Training Curriculu= ms.

Dee Gentile, Managing Editor for GATFWorld and Management Portf= olio: “Every printed piece—be it a brochure, postcard, fax, email, catalog, magazine, book, report, board minutes, etc.,—was either edited, proofread, or blessed by Tom Destree in some way. Tom had a tirel= ess devotion to making every piece of paper he handled be the very best it co= uld be to reflect PIA/GATF’s well-establish= ed competency, which he himself was essential to creating.”=

Amy Woodall, Director of Technical Information= , PIA/GATFPress: “Tom was not just the Technical Information department’s own special secret—everyone in the company counted on him for his expert proofreading skills. His years of experience with PIA/GATF filled him with ideas, knowledge, and experience that enabled him to contribute meaningfu= lly to every piece he laid his eyes on—and he never hesitated to suggest improvements to any piece that passed under his pen for any department.”

To share your own personal remembrances of Tom Destree with his family, friends and colleagues, you can visit Tom’s tribute page at http://gai= ntest.net/destree/?p=3D1. The family has requested that donations be made in Tom’s name to the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation, 200 Deer Run Road, Sewickley, PA 15143.

About PIA/GATF: PIA/GATF is the world’s largest graphic arts= trade association representing an industry

with m= ore than 1.2 million employees. It serves the interests of more than 12,000 member companies. PIA/GATF, along with its affiliates, delivers products and services that enhance the growth, efficiency and profitability of its mem= bers and the industry through advocacy, education, research and technical information.

All products and services are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners and are hereby acknowled= ged.