Gerber Scientific, Inc., South Windsor, CT, announced it has signed a non-binding letter of intent to acquire Wilmington, MA-based Data Technology, Inc., a manufacturer of automated cutting hardware for the design, die-making, and short-run production segments of the packaging and graphics industries.
“Our corporate strategy has been to supplement organic growth with key strategic acquisitions,” says Marc Giles, president and CEO of Gerber Scientific. “Data Technology will enable Gerber to provide the signmaking, specialty-graphics, and package and print industries with the greatest range of precision cutting technology. These products will also be attractive to Gerber Technology customers, and we plan to leverage this opportunity. We are excited about this addition to our product offering and look forward to building on our combined heritage of innovation and process automation for our customers.” Gerber Scientific, Inc. is located at 83 Gerber Rd. W., South Windsor, CT 06074, 860-644-1551, fax: 860-643-7039, Web: www.gerberscientific.com.