Gerber Scientific, Inc. to Join U.S. Secretary of Commerce in
Business Development Mission to Vietnam

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT -- Representatives from Gerber Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: GRB) joined U.S. Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez as he leads a business development mission to Vietnam November 4-8, 2007. The mission, which will highlight export opportunities for U.S. business, is spending two days in Hanoi (Nov 4-6) and two days in Ho Chi Minh City (Nov 6-8). Gerber is one of just 23 companies nationwide to be selected to participate.

“Vietnam is an exciting new market that is providing opportunities for American businesses, manufacturers, and service providers,” said Gutierrez. “I look forward to leading a delegation of U.S. businesses to Vietnam so our companies can explore export opportunities for American goods and services.” Gerber Scientific was invited to join due in part to its long-standing presence in Vietnam . In 1993, Gerber participated in the first official U.S. trade mission to Vietnam at the invitation of the Hanoi government, organized by the U.S./Vietnam Chamber of Commerce.

“The local industry is enjoying significant growth in apparel manufacturing activities, and Gerber attributes its rapid growth in Vietnam to the Company's early entry, having recognized the strategic importance of this market,” said Marc T. Giles, President and CEO of Gerber Scientific, Inc. Gerber Scientifics' Gerber Technology Division is the world leading supplier of automated CAD/ CAM /PLM solutions for the apparel and flexible materials industries. The Company established a direct presence with a new subsidiary effective May 1, 2007 and is set for the opening of its Advanced Technology Center in Ho Chi Minh City later this month.

“The opening of our Advanced Technology Center is one of many elements of an exceptionally exciting time for Gerber, as we enter our 40th year as a supplier to the apparel industry, and as we celebrate our 2007 President's 'E' award for export excellence,” said mission delegate James Arthurs, President Asia-Pacific, Gerber Scientific, Inc. and Chairman, Gerber Technology .

Gerber Technology received the President's "E" Award, the nation's highest award to honor American exporters this year , in a ceremony in Washington D.C. led by President George W. Bush and Secretary Gutierrez. Gerber Scientific is one of only 11 companies nationwide to receive the award this year.

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.

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