Virtek Vision International Inc., A Gerber Technology Company Announces 5 Year Agreement with Stork Fokker for Laser Projection Systems.
Paris, France, March 25, 2009 - Virtek Vision International Inc, a subsidiary of Gerber Technology, which is a Gerber Scientific Inc. company (NYSE: GRB), is pleased to announce the signing of an agreement with Stork Fokker AESP, of The Netherlands for their purchases of laser templating systems over the
course of the next five years. Virtek’s Vice President for Imaging and Templating Peter Richter
commented that: “We are extremely pleased at having an important and prestigious aerospace
manufacturer such as Stork Fokker place their long term trust in our products.”
Mr. Herman Buitenhuis, on behalf of Stork Fokker had this to say about Virtek, and its new position as a
part of the Gerber Technology group of companies: “Virtek and Stork Fokker have long had an excellent
relationship, but since the purchase by Gerber Technology, we see an even stronger business partner
offering the innovative spirit that is such an important part of our competitive edge as we go forward
meeting the exacting requirements laid out by our own customers.”
Also commenting on the purchase of Virtek completed in October of 2008, Mr. Hal Osthus, now President
of Virtek Vision International said: “The ongoing integration of Virtek into our global family of companies,
gives us an ability to offer increased overall value and complete solutions to our customers, which is
unparalleled in the industry.”
Under this new agreement, Stork Fokker will continue to purchase its laser projection systems from Virtek
Vision International for the next five years.
About Virtek
Virtek Vision International Inc, a subsidiary of Gerber Technology, which is a Gerber Scientific Inc.
company (NYSE: GRB) and the leader in laser templating and imaging solutions. Virtek serves customers
in the prefabricated construction and aerospace industries worldwide. Virtek is a full service provider,
offering manufacturing, development, integration, training, after sales support and installation. The
Company delivers high value to its customers, including feature-rich systems with a quick payback,
productivity enhancements and total turnkey solutions. Please visit www.virtek.ca for more information.
About Stork Fokker AESP.
Stork Fokker is a part of Stork Aerospace. Stork Aerospace develops and produces advanced structures
and electrical systems for the aviation and aerospace industry, and supplies integrated services and
products to aircraft owners and operators.
Under this new agreement, Stork Fokker will continue to purchase its laser projection systems from Virtek
Vision International for the next five years.
Peter Richter
Virtek Vision International Inc
785 Bridge Street
Waterloo, Ontario
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