Gerber Scientific Announces the Appointment of Rodney Larson
as President, Gerber Coburn
SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn. – Gerber Scientific Inc.’s (NYSE: GRB) President and CEO, Marc Giles, announced today the appointment of Rodney Larson as President of the Company's Ophthalmic Lens Processing segment, Gerber Coburn.
"We're thrilled to have Rod Larson join the Gerber Coburn organization. Rod inherits an extremely talented and experienced management team that under his direction will be responsible for growing the business by creating worldwide market opportunities, continuing aggressive new product development plans, and enhancing customer relationships," said Giles.
Prior to joining Gerber, Mr. Larson was Vice President of Key Technology, Inc., a provider of process automation systems where he led sales, marketing, and customer service activities. He began his career with engineering roles at Dow Chemical and Rogers Corporation. Subsequently, he spent 11 years with FMC Corporation where he held various management roles, including President of Frigoscandia Equipment, Inc. Rod Larson holds an MBA from Stanford University, an MS in engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla, and a BS in Chemistry from Arizona State University.
Mr. Larson replaces Clement Patry who served as President of Gerber Coburn during a significant transition period in the organization. Mr. Patry remains with Gerber Coburn and has been named Executive Director of International Sales.
Giles went on to say, "We thank Clement for assuming this transitional role while the company searched for a permanent replacement and look forward to his leadership in strengthening our global position. Clement will be the catalyst for expanding our business in Europe and Asia and driving the organization towards significant growth."
About Gerber Scientific, Inc.
Gerber Scientific, Inc. (www.gerberscientific.com) is a leading international supplier of sophisticated automated manufacturing systems for sign making and specialty graphics, apparel and flexible materials, and ophthalmic lens processing. Headquartered in South Windsor, Connecticut, the company operates through four businesses: Gerber Scientific Products and Spandex Ltd., Gerber Technology, and Gerber Coburn.
Forward-looking Statements:
In addition to the historical information contained herein, there are matters discussed that are considered to be "forward-looking statements." These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, economic, competitive, governmental, and technological factors affecting the Company's operations, markets, products, and services, that could significantly affect results in the future. For a discussion of other risk factors relating to the Company's business, see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended April 30, 2005, as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements contained in this release are made as of the date of this release, and the Company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements contained in this release.