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GERBER TECHNOLOGY a Gerber Scientific Company GERBER TECHNOLOGY A Gerber Scientific Company Gerber Technology Fast Facts We revolutionized the apparel industry when we invented the first automated cutting system more than 40 years ago. For decades, we have worked side-by-side with our customers helping them apply best practices to their business. Today we offer automation solutions to many distinct markets including: • retail, footwear and apparel markets with product lifecycle management (PLM), product data management (PDM) and computer-aided design (CAD) solutions; • sewn products markets with automated cutting and material spreading systems; • aerospace, fabrication and construction markets offering ply cutting, laser templating and laser metrology solutions. In all markets, Gerber’s solutions significantly improve productivity and profitability and speed products to market ensuring a level of quality consumers expect. 2011 acquired by Vector Capital In August of 2011, Gerber was acquired by Vector Capital, a San Francisco-based, global private equity firm specializing in the technology sector. Vector manages more than $2 billion in equity capital and makes only a handful of investments each year. Vector views Gerber as a significant platform that reinforces the strength of its portfolio. 25,000 400+ 1968 customers patents worldwide year founded Delivering integrated solutions to more than 100 of the That’s a testament to our ongoing In the late-1960s, Joseph Gerber invented Fortune 500 companies. dedication to innovation. the revolutionary GERBERcutter which automatically cut large amounts of materi - Providing solutions to the world’s 10 largest public al with a computer-controlled knife. The aerospace companies (as determined by Pricewater- first GERBERcutter, used by General Motors house Coopers). for over 20 years to cut seating materials, has been on display in Washington D.C. at 32 of the top 50 most profitable U.S. apparel compa - the Smithsonian Institute’s National nies rely on Gerber Technology’s PLM and CAD software Museum of American History. solutions (as determined by Apparel magazine). 65 % 130 international revenues countries More than one-half of our revenues are Number of countries where customers are served by Gerber generated outside of the United States. sales people, agents and distributors. Gerber Technology Headquarters $13 24 Industrial Park Road West million spent on R&D last year Tolland, CT 06084 USA Our dedication to innovation runs Customer Solutions Centers throughout everything we do. Tolland, CT USA; Shanghai, China; Brussels, Belgium Manufacturing Facilities Americas, Europe, and Asia 1,100 employees We’re dedicated to building a place where great ideas and people can thrive. We understand that a diverse population promotes creativity and innovation and positions us to meet the demands of a global business. Sewn Goods Solutions Yunique Solutions Industrial Solutions Virtek Laser Systems Gerber’s Sewn Goods Business Gerber’s Yunique Solutions The company’s Industrial Virtek Vision International, Inc., offers computer-aided pattern Business offers YuniquePLM Business serves the composites, based in Ontario, Canada, serves design, grading and marker product lifecycle management corrugated, carton and graphics aerospace carbon fiber composite making/nesting software as well software and webPDM product markets of the packaging and part assembly, sheet metal part fab - as automated textile cutting data management software. printing industries and other rication and construction markets and spreading systems to These systems help retailers, industrial markets with a suite with laser templating and quality apparel and flexible materials brand owners and manufacturers of solutions that includes a inspection systems. The use of laser manufacturers in all regions of manage all of the details associ - range of cutting systems for projection and inspection systems the world. ated with their products from sample making and production. eliminates the need for physical conception to store shelf and templates, ensures consistent quali - Key Markets: apparel, technical help them communicate with Key Markets: technical textiles, ty and eliminates bottlenecks often textiles, transportation interiors their suppliers around the world composites, packaging and caused by manual quality inspec - and upholstered / leather furniture more effectively. printing tion of first-run articles. Key Products: AccuMark ®, Vision ® Key Markets: apparel, accessories Key Products: GERBERcutter, Key Markets: aerospace, carbon Fashion Studio design, GERBERplotter, M-Series cutters, MultiBender GERBERspreader, GERBERcutter ® and footwear fiber composite part assembly, Series, Profile Series, laser cutters, sheet metal part fabrication and routers, water jet cutters and Key Products: YuniquePLM ™, construction automatic rule benders webPDM ™ Key Products: Virtek LaserQC ®, Virtek LaserEdge ®,Virtek TrussLine, Virtek TrussView, Virtek LTG Customer Base Gerber Technology serves 25,000 customers globally. Recent Acquisitions Over the past few years, Gerber Technology has made strategic Also in 2008, the company acquired Gamma Computer Technology, based acquisitions to expand its world-class product portfolio. in Shanghai, China. Specializing in the development and manufacturing of quality inkjet plotters and digitizers. In 2008, the company acquired Virtek Vision International, a leading In 2009, Gerber acquired provider of high-end, industrial laser Yunique Solutions Inc., a solutions for manufacturers in the New York-based product lifecycle management (PLM) developer serving the composites and aerospace industries. fast-paced apparel, fashion and retail markets. Doc. No. 08312012_E 24 INDUSTRIAL PARK ROAD WEST TOLLAND, CT 06084 USA GERBER +1 860 871 8082 TECHNOLOGY A Gerber Scientific Company GERBERTECHNOLOGY.COM.
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