Gerber Scientific, Inc. Elects Directors at Annual Shareholders' Meeting

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT -- At the Annual Meeting of Shareholders of Gerber Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: GRB), held Thursday, September 20, 2007, shareholders elected Donald P. Aiken, Marc T. Giles, Edward G. Jepsen, Randall D. Ledford, John R. Lord, Carole F. St. Mark, and W. Jerry Vereen as directors, to serve until the 2008 Annual Meeting.

About Gerber Scientific, Inc.
Gerber Scientific, Inc. (http://www.gerberscientific.com) is a leading international supplier of sophisticated automated manufacturing systems for sign making and specialty graphics, apparel and flexible materials, ophthalmic lens processing, and print and packaging industries. 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, 2007, 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, except as required by law.