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Gerber Scientific Board Appoints James A. Mitarotonda as New Director

Wednesday 09. June 2010 - Gerber Scientific, Inc. (NYSE:GRB), a worldwide leader in integrated automation solutions, today announced that Mr. James A. Mitarotonda has been appointed to its Board of Directors.

Mr. Mitarotonda is the Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of Barington Capital Group, L.P., an investment firm that he co-founded in 1991. Mr. Mitarotonda also serves as a director of The Pep Boys – Manny, Moe & Jack, A. Schulman, Inc., Griffon Corporation and Sielox, Inc.

Donald P. Aiken, Gerber Scientific Board Chairman, said, “We welcome Mr. Mitarotonda, whose firm is a significant investor in Gerber Scientific, as the newest member of our Board of Directors. We look forward to benefiting from his insights and experience as we work together to continue building greater value for our customers and our shareholders.”