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Connecticut, USA - 24 May 2007 - Connecticut, USA - Gerber Technology, today received the President's "E" Award, the nation's highest award to honor American exporters, in a ceremony in Washington D.C. attended by President George W. Bush and Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez. The "E" Award was created by Executive Order of the President on December 5, 1961 as the nation's highest award to honor American exporters. "E" Awards, which are administered by the U.S. Department of Commerce, recognize firms and organizations for their competitive achievements in world markets, as well as the benefits of their success to the U.S. economy. Gerber Scientific is one of only 11 companies nationwide to receive the award this year.

In presenting the award, Secretary of Commerce Carlos M. Gutierrez stated, "Gerber Technology has demonstrated a sustained commitment to export expansion. Your export sales are impressive and your commitment to serve the needs of your customers in 125 countries with training, materials in the local language and assistance at all times is particularly noteworthy." He added, "Gerber Technology's achievements have undoubtedly contributed to national export expansion efforts that support the U.S. economy and create American jobs." Gerber Technology's export sales numbers grew more than 15 percent from 2002 to 2005. Last fiscal year Gerber Technology generated 75 percent of its product revenue from sales to companies outside the United States, representing an additional 20 percent growth.

"Gerber Technology has exported products for most of its nearly 40 year history," said Marc T. Giles, President and CEO of Gerber Scientific, Inc. "To be recognized by the Department of Commerce with this prestigious award is indeed an honor for Gerber Technology, and a powerful validation of the effectiveness of our international strategy." Gerber Technology's world headquarters is located in Tolland, Conn., U.S.A. with regional offices, agents and distributors in 125 countries. The division has a highly developed distribution channel with 25 sales and service offices in China alone. It employs more than 700 individuals directly and over 500 indirectly through its worldwide sales and support network. Gerber Technology serves its customers through eleven Customer Solutions Centers on six continents, and also maintains three Advanced Technology Centers in Brussels, Belgium; Connecticut, USA; and Shanghai, China.

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