SOUTH WINDSOR, CT - Gerber Scientific, Inc. (NYSE: GRB) As part of its aggressive, long term plans for growth and product innovation, Gerber Coburn announces the formation of a strategic alliance with Visionix Ltd., Jerusalem, the world's leading provider of lens measurement and image recognition devices.

The collaboration formalizes joint development efforts undertaken by the two companies to design sophisticted lens verification equipment for the wholesale lab market. Under the agreement, Gerber Coburn will co-develop and distribute devices that will further automate lens processing in North American and several markets overseas.

As explained by John Hancock, president, Gerber Coburn, "this new partnership exploits the expertise of two industry leaders to benefit ophthalmic lens processing worldwide."

"Gerber Coburn is dedicated to bringing the best, most innovative system solutions to the marketplace," he stated. "Likewise, Visionix is committed to developing new lens inspection tools and technologies. This partnership leverages both company's skills and disciplines, which allows us to bring new products to the marketplace faster. Currently we have several product launches planned for the summer and early fall, all targeted to the wholesale lab."

We're very pleased Gerber shares an interest in aligning our respective strengths as industry innovators," contributed Marc Abitbol, Ph.D., president and chief executive officer, Visionix. In today's global economy, it's very important to recognize the value of strategic alliances, particularly when two companies espouse similar ideologies."

He went on to say, "We've been fortunate, our companies work well together. There is a great working chemistry between Visionix and Gerber Coburn. Our development teams are always in accord, and their constant enthusiasm fosters the ambition to develop more exciting products."

Gerber Coburn is the world's largest provider of computer integrated optical lens processing systems. The company designs, produces, markets and supports equipment, software, and supplies used in surfacing prescriptions in lens blanks, coating lenses, and machining lenses to fit patitent frames. Based in South Windsor, Conn., Gerber Coburn operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Gerber Scientific Inc.

Gerber Scientific is the world’s leading supplier of high technology systems and solutions that enable mass customization in diverse markets - sign making and specialty graphics, apparel and flexible materials, and optical lens processing. Gerber Scientific serves these industries through four wholly owned subsidiaries: Gerber Scientific Products, South Windsor, Conn.; Spandex PLC, Bristol, England; Gerber Technology, Tolland, Conn.; and Gerber Coburn Optical Inc., South Windsor, Conn. In addition, the company is building a presence in the global packaging and commercial printing industries through its Gerber Innovations group, Manchester, Conn. Gerber Scientific Inc. is an NYSE-listed company (symbol GRB) with approximately $553 million in annual revenue, and employs about 2,300 globally. It also is headquartered in South Windsor.