FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 25, 2007

Gerber Scientific Products Announces the Acquisition of Data Technology, Inc.

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT -- Gerber Scientific Products, a subsidiary of Gerber Scientific, Inc (NYSE: GRB) announced the completion of its acquisition of Data Technology, Inc. The transaction was finalized on Monday, May 21 2007. Data Technology, Inc., based in Wilmington MA, is a leading manufacturer of automated cutting hardware ideal for the sign and short run graphic production industry.

Greg Wolf, President of Gerber Scientific Products, Inc., stated: “The acquisition of Data Technology, Inc. is a positive step forward for Gerber. This addition will extend the Gerber product offering providing increased opportunity to serve our customers with high quality, precision manufactured products. Data Technology represents a new dynamic in digital graphic cutting and finishing solutions and a great compliment to our Solara UV2 wide format graphic printer. We look forward to making these technologies available to our sign and graphic customers world wide.”

David H. Buckley, President and CEO of Data Technology, Inc., added: "We are excited about the acquisition by Gerber Scientific, as their global multi-market distribution channels and commercial brand development expertise are a perfect compliment to the broad suite of advanced cutting technologies currently offered by Data Technology, Inc.”

Greg McCarter, COO of Tubelite Inc., a leading distributor of Gerber’s sign making and specialty graphics products, commented: “This acquisition is an example of Gerber’s continued dedication to the industry. The Data Technology products address a growing need for graphic cutting and finishing solutions in the sign making and specialty graphic industry. The new products will provide Tubelite with increased opportunity to satisfy the needs of our customers through application solutions that increase productivity and profitability.”

Gerber Scientific Products is the world leader in the development and manufacture of computerized sign making and specialty graphics systems, software, materials, and accessories. The Data Technology products are a great addition to the carefully integrated, start-to-finish digital design, printing, and production products that GSP offers. These products are proven to provide sign shops and graphics professionals with comprehensive engineered solutions for every digital color printing and dimensional signage need.

About Gerber Scientific Products
Gerber Scientific Products is a leader in the development and manufacture of computerized sign making and specialty graphics systems, software, materials, and accessories. The company’s startto- finish digital design, printing and production products integrate via its unique Match Technology System™ to provide customers with comprehensive engineered solutions for every color printing and dimensional signage need. Based in South Windsor, Conn., Gerber Scientific Products operates as a business unit of Gerber Scientific, Inc.

Gerber Scientific is a leading international supplier of sophisticated automated manufacturing systems for sign making and specialty graphics, apparel and flexible materials, and ophthalmic lens processing. 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, 2006, 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.

Gerber Scientific, Inc.
83 Gerber Road West
South Windsor, CT 06074
Phone: 860-644-1551
Website URL: www.gerberscientific.com