25 June 2007 – Connecticut, U.S.A. – Gerber Technology has appointed Hal Osthus to the position of executive director, industrial markets and business development. In this role, Osthus will be responsible for strengthening Gerber’s leadership position in industrial market segments including transportation interiors, composites, industrial fabrics and furniture. He will report directly to John Hancock, president of Gerber Technology.

　　“Gerber’s production applications in the industrial sector have grown rapidly worldwide,” said John Hancock, president, Gerber Technology. “Hal’s significant experience in product development and management and his understanding of the complex customer requirements in the industrial markets will enable us to further accelerate our growth in this arena.”

　　Osthus joined Gerber Technology in 1984 with the acquisition of RPN Systems which became the company’s GERBERmover product line, and subsequently served as general manager, Computerized Manufacturing Systems and Cutting Edge Systems (CMS/CES). In 1998 Hal was appointed director, CAD/CAM/CMS marketing services and in 2001 he joined the product management group as director, hardware product management. Hal most recently served as executive director of product management. Hal holds several U.S. and foreign patents on both mechanical and software innovations.