For the Week of August 19th

Management Changes:

Dye Into Print (Clifton, N.J., large-format textile banner manufacturer) has appointed Matthew Lederman as president. Lederman joined the company two years ago as national sales manager, bringing 20 years of experience in sales, marketing and administration.

Pratt Corp. (Indianapolis graphics company) has hired Paul McMahon as controller. McMahon previously worked as plant controller and business unit controller with Delco Remy. The company has also hired: Gary Solano, technical training manager; Gabriel Beechler, printing technician; Cassandra Gaskin, printing technician; Randy Helms, printing technician; Sean Miles, printing technician; Jeremy Burket, senior print technician; Andre King, make ready technician; Scott Sarver, digital print technician; Chuck Sebring, senior print technician; and Jeremy Streit, senior print technician.

E. Tajima Creative Group (Menlo Park, Calif., design and consulting firm) has hired Michael Ostrofsky as vp of sales and marketing. Ostrofsky most recently worked for Michael Patrick Partners in a similar position.

Liljeqvist & Wargo Inc. (Westport, Conn., branding and design firm) has added Keith Whitaker as director of marketing. Whitaker is responsible for managing the firm's client accounts, and brand development and category management programs. He has over 15 years of experience, working with companies such as Sara Lee and Valvoline.

Mergers/Acquisitions:

Display Technologies (College Point, N.Y., fixture manufacturer and designer) has consolidated its Trade Fixtures and Newleaf Designs bulk merchandising subsidiaries into a combined organization, operating under the name Trade Fixtures/Newleaf Designs. The newly consolidated company will be headquartered at 1501 West Park Dr., Little Rock, AR 72204. Phone: 800-872-3490, 501-664-1318; fax: 501-664-9253.

Relocations:

Display Boys (Irvine, Calif., custom display and fixture manufacturer) to 17032 Murphy Ave., Irvine, CA 92614. Phone: 949-296-8500; fax: 949-296-8501; Internet: www.displayboys.com.