Donald (Don) Newman – President of Stretch Devices, Inc., is best known as the inventor and patented manufacturer of the Newman Roller Frame and its many related worldwide patented technologies.

Don received his education at Penn State University, where he received a degree in structural engineering.  Don also pursued graduate research in psychophysiology and engineering at the University of Pennsylvania.  He continued his educational pursuits and holds a Doctorate in Psychology.

In addition to inventing and designing the process for pipe fabrication for the Newman Roller Frame, Don designs children’s playground equipment for schools, parks, recreation areas, and commercial furniture. Additionally, Newman holds over 100 U.S. and Worldwide patents and trademarks.

Through research conducted between 1976 and 1980, Don discovered that printing color balance, the thickness of ink deposit, and registration of images are most dependent on screen tension.

In 1983, Don received the International Intertec Award from the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation (Pittsburgh, PA) for the Innovation of a product that will have the most significant influence over the graphic industry.

He has also received the 1985 International Interior & Architectural Product Design Award for Table Design from the Resource Council (New York, NY).

In 1999, the Michigan Screen Printing Association recognized Newman for his contributions to the Michigan screen printing industry.

From September 2005 to December 2005, the Detroit Institute of Art held a national serigraphy exhibition of 70 prints produced by 15 artists.  All prints were printed using Newman Roller Frames.

Newman is the founder of Stretch Devices, Inc., the Newman Roller Frame manufacturer. Responsible for making many aware of the benefits of higher mesh tension levels.

Don is a 1990 inductee into the Academy of Screen and Digital Print Technologies (ASDPT).