Gerber on President Bush's 'E' List
Tolland, Conn.–based technology supplier Gerber Technology and 10 other companies were recognized by President Bush and the U.S. secretary of commerce for being among the nation’s most outstanding exporters.
Gerber received the president’s “E” Award in a May 24 ceremony in Washington, D.C., attended by Bush and Commerce Secretary Carlos M. Gutierrez.
The “E” Award was established in 1961 as the nation’s highest award to honor American exporters.
“E” Awards recognize firms and organizations for their competitive achievements in world markets, as well as the benefits of their success to the U.S. economy.
In presenting the award, Gutierrez said that 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 stated.
Gerber’s export sales grew more than 15 percent from 2002 to 2005.
During fiscal 2006, Gerber generated 75 percent of its product revenue from sales to companies outside the United States, representing an additional 20 percent growth over 2005.
Gerber, which develops design software as well as cutting- room equipment for the apparel industry, employs 1,200 workers worldwide in 125 countries through its own offices and agents.
Gerber is a division of New Windsor, Conn.–based Gerber Scientific Inc., a supplier of automated manufacturing systems for the apparel, graphics, flexible materials and ophthalmic-lens industries. —Robert McAllister
