Gerber Scientific to Present at CJS Securities' 8th Annual New Ideas for the New Year Conference

SOUTH WINDSOR, Conn., Jan. 3, 2008 -- Gerber Scientific, Inc. , a worldwide leader in integrated automation solutions, announced that Marc T. Giles, President and Chief Executive Officer, will be presenting at CJS Securities' 8th Annual New Ideas for the New Year Conference being held in New York on Wednesday, January 9, 2008.

Forward-looking statements and other material information may be discussed at this event.

About Gerber Scientific, Inc.

Gerber Scientific, Inc. (http://www.gerberscientific.com/) is a leading international supplier of sophisticated automated manufacturing systems for sign making and specialty graphics, apparel and flexible materials, ophthalmic lens processing, and print and packaging industries. 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, 2007, 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.