Gerber Technology Announces the Addition of William H. Brewster, Jr. Vice President, Global Marketing and Product Management


11 September 2007 - Connecticut, USA - Gerber Technology today announced William H. Brewster, Jr., has joined the company as vice president, global marketing and product management. Brewster will be responsible for the company's overall marketing and product management initiatives including new business development and will report directly to John Hancock, president.

In his new position, Brewster will leverage his experience and proven track record of achieving sustained business growth to solidify Gerber's leadership role in the sewn goods and flexible materials industries. He will be responsible for developing effective global product marketing strategies that will directly impact revenue growth and profitability, drive brand trust, and ensure Gerber delivers significant value to its customers worldwide.

"Bill brings tremendous professional experience in both the hardware and software products and exceptional talent to Gerber's management team. His knowledge of international technology-driven organizations coupled with his ability to stimulate company growth are the right combination to achieve Gerber's marketing and business goals," said John Hancock, president, Gerber Technology. "Bill will play a vital role in strengthening Gerber's leadership position by effectively positioning Gerber against the competition and sustaining continued brand recognition and growth on a global basis in all of our markets."

Brewster comes to Gerber with more than 21 years of diverse experience in software, Internet, office equipment, and business services marketing and product management. Most recently, Brewster served as vice president, marketing for Konica Minolta Business Machines U.S.A., Inc., a leading provider of advanced imaging and networking technologies. He was responsible for the development and execution of brand strategies and revenue generating marketing tactics including brand management, advertising, channel marketing, public relations, event management and market research. While at Konica Minolta, Brewster was responsible for launching the award-winning bizhub brand of printer/multifunctional products and also spearheaded a company-wide employee-based program to build an internal corporate culture centered on delivering a differentiated customer experience.

Prior to joining Konica Minolta, Brewster served in various marketing roles at Pitney Bowes Management Services Inc., culminating in director, imaging and eDocument solutions where he was responsible for product management, technical sales and solution P&L. In this position Brewster led the development and launch of a strategic solution platform and operations support infrastructure to drive and support high-growth outsource business service solutions in North America and Europe.

"Gerber's ability to listen to and adapt to customer needs and truly drive customer satisfaction represents the solid foundation for our marketing efforts and continued revenue growth," said Brewster. "I look forward to continuing the development of Gerber's marketing program, and to introducing product initiatives and business strategies to further strengthen Gerber's market leading position."

Brewster holds a master's of science in management of technology from The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and a master's of business administration from the University of Connecticut, as well as a bachelor's of science in engineering from the University of Connecticut. Brewster is also a holder of eight United States patents.

About Gerber Technology

Gerber Technology (www.gerbertechnology.com), a business unit of $575 million corporation Gerber Scientific, Inc., develops and manufactures the world's leading brands of integrated software and hardware automation systems for manufacturers and retailers in the sewn products and flexible materials industries. These systems automate and significantly improve the efficiency of information management, product design and development, pre-production, and production processes. The company offers specialized solutions to a variety of end-user markets including apparel, transportation interiors, furniture, composites and industrial fabrics. Gerber Technology's world headquarters are located in Tolland, Connecticut, U.S.A. with regional offices, agents and distributors in 126 countries serving a total of more than 17,500 customers through eleven Customer Solutions Centers on six continents. The company engineers and manufactures its products in various locations in the United States, Europe and Asia.

Established in 1968, Gerber Technology is one of four businesses of Gerber Scientific, Inc. (www.gerberscientific.com) of South Windsor, Connecticut, U.S.A., a corporation listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the "GRB" symbol.

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