Gerber Adds to YuniquePLM Team

Tolland, Conn.–based Gerber Technology has hired Glenn Funk as PLM (product lifecycle management) solutions manager for Gerber’s YuniquePLM team.

A two-decade industry veteran, Funk most recently worked as a new-solutions consultant with French PLM solutions provider Dassault Systemes. He has also worked with Computer Generated Solutions, Optimyze LLC, International Knitting Mills and Justwin Technologies.

“We are pleased that Glenn is joining the YuniquePLM team,” said Darioush Nikpour, YuniquePLM director of business development, in a statement. “His extensive handson experience in the fashion industry— coupled with his true understanding of the people, processes and technologies within the industry—enable Glenn to address our clients’ needs with a refreshingly unique and comprehensive perspective.”

Gerber Technology is a division of Gerber Scientific Inc. Gerber acquired Yunique Solutions Inc. in 2009 in a bid to expand Gerber’s CAD/CAM and PLM offerings to include Yunique’s PLM software.