CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
16 November 2005
Company News
Gerber Technology's Seventh Annual Users Conference Focuses on Innovation and Collaboration to Accelerate Time To Market
Gerber Technology recently held its seventh annual Users Conference, with nearly 200 WebPDM and AccuMark customers participating in two days of comprehensive product reviews, hands-on sessions and networking with fellow users. In addition, attendees were among the first to see a preview of Fashion Lifecycle ManagementT (FLM), Gerber Technology's new enterprise-wide tool for global product development.
Attendees chose from nearly 30 seminars all geared to show how they can grow and succeed in today's challenging business environment. These sessions highlighted Gerber's latest product releases of WebPDM, AccuMark, V-Stitcher, and 3D Direct, and provided attendees with the opportunity to learn from the experts. Customer case studies provided insight into how leading organizations are meeting the challenges of an increasingly competitive marketplace by accelerating their time to market using Gerber's innovative technologies to suit their respective organization's unique needs.
"Our annual WebPDM and AccuMark Users Conference is an outstanding opportunity for our customers to come together, share their experience, learn about new products and network with other users who face the same challenges," said Bob Rivera, executive director, global marketing and key accounts, Gerber Technology. "We rely on the continued enthusiasm of our customers and this conference helps us showcase our commitment to supporting them with leading-edge products, solutions, programs and training."
A number of Gerber's technology partners were sponsors of the event, with ecVision, a provider of global sourcing and collaboration applications, participating as a Platinum sponsor. Gold sponsors were E-Spec, a provider of electronic product specification solutions to the Apparel Industry, and 24 Seven, the premier staffing resources for highly trained, qualified fashion professionals.
The conference was held at the Four Seasons Resort and Club in Irving, Texas.
Gerber Technology ( http://www.gerbertechnology.com ), a business unit of $517 million corporation Gerber Scientific, Inc., develops and manufactures integrated software and hardware automation systems for manufacturers and retailers in the sewn products and flexible materials industries. These systems automate and significantly improve the efficiency of information management, product design and development, pre-production, and production processes. The company offers specialized solutions to a variety of end-user markets including apparel, transportation interiors, furniture, composites and industrial fabrics. Gerber Technology's world headquarters are located in Tolland, Connecticut, U.S.A. with regional offices, agents and distributors in 117 countries serving a total of more than 16,500 customers through seven Customer Solutions Centers on six continents. The company engineers and manufactures its products in various locations in the United States, Europe and Asia.
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