ASTON, PA — April 12, 2010 — The new model AZ1040 drive is the most recent extension to the
Amacoil-Uhing line of timing belt drives used for smooth linear motion in positioning and indexing
applications. The drive features a one-piece aluminum profile extrusion which serves as the belt
housing. T-slots and receiver grooves for the load carriage guide bars are incorporated into the
profile design. The one-piece construction permits longer, sag-free stroke lengths without
necessitating scaling up to a larger size drive. In cross-section, the profile reveals a dynamic
crisscross structural pattern which further increases sag resistance and overall durability.

Belt pulleys are built-in to the AZ1040 end caps. T-slots are also designed into the end caps
which provide more options for mounting and integration with other assembly components. The load
carriage measures 188 mm x 160 mm (7.4″ x 6.3″) and has pre-drilled and tapped payload mounting
holes, and also T-slots running parallel to the line of travel. Maximum travel speed is up to 5.0
meters/second (16.4 ft/sec) depending on the weight of the payload which will also affect required
drive torque and acceleration capability. The drive has a repeatability of +/- 0.2 mm (0.008″) over
travel spans of up to 2,000 mm (6.5 ft).

Amacoil-Uhing AZ1040 timing belts are made of a heavy-duty synthetic rubber with a built-in
steel cord strengthener. Multiple profile sections may be joined to accommodate long travel
requirements. Five different AZ models are offered all of which are distributed in the USA by
Amacoil, Inc. who also handles parts, repairs and technical support for Uhing linear drive
products.

For more information please contact Amacoil, 2100 Bridgewater Road, Aston, PA 19014. Tel:
610-485-8300. Toll free: 800-252-2645. Fax: 610-485-2357. email:
amacoil@amacoil.com   Web site:
www.amacoil.com.

Posted on April 27, 2010

Press Release Courtesy of Amacoil Inc.

SETeMa BV, the Netherlands — a manufacturer of textile machinery for dyestuff fixation,
coating/padding, washing, finishing and drying — has debuted the I-Fix in-line heat fixation unit
for the fixation of disperse direct and disperse transfer/sublimation dyes. The unit automatically
synchronizes textile printing and heat fixation in a one-step process, allowing the unit to be
coupled in-line to a digital printer without the use of a mechanical or electrical interface.
Because the unit works independently from printer hardware and software, existing printers without
an in-line fixation may be upgraded with the I-Fix.

According to SETeMA, the I-Fix offers benefits including: textile structure preservation
owing to pressure-free heat fixation; a paper-free workflow, offering consumable cost-savings; an
integrated exhaust that removes hazardous solvents and has a hood that can be opened for cleaning;
an optional parking shield that protects the cloth during a printer stop; a reusable winding system
or the option of using the company’s center winder; an electrical heated aluminum drum with an even
temperature in the full width, offering quick heat transfer to the textile; and versatility to
allow universal drying applications. The unit also comes equipped with its own embedded control
unit.

April 27, 2010 

CARY, NC — April 22, 2010 — Four finalists have been selected to compete for the third WOW
Innovation Award competition being held as part of the annual World of Wipes (WOW) Conference, set
for June 21-23, 2010 at the InterContinental Hotel in Chicago, Ill.

The annual WOW Conference, organized by INDA, Association of the Nonwoven Fabrics Industry,
is devoted solely to wipes, with a concentration on substrates, active ingredients, packaging,
market metrics, industry challenges and market opportunities, particularly in Asia and Europe. The
WOW Innovation Award recognizes and rewards the industry members who bring new and value-added
processes and products to the wipes market.

The four finalists, chosen from products nominated by the industry earlier this year, are:

* Kimberly-Clark … Kimtech One-Step Germicidal Wipe

Kimtech One-Step Germicidal Wipe is a pre-saturated hospital-grade surface disinfecting wipe
with a Clostridium difficile spore kill claim. The wipe is powered by a unique chemistry that
combines hydrogen peroxide and peracetic acid and rapidly kills C. difficile spores and numerous
other bacteria, viruses and fungi on surfaces. The chemistry is contained in a meltblown wipe with
a proprietary patent-pending treatment that keeps the actives stable for 18 months.



* Nice-Pak … Eco-Pak

Eco-Pak is a portable, soft pack delivery system that holds high-efficacy surface
disinfecting wet wipes, which could previously only be packed in canisters. This resealable new
package has soft sides, and yet is able to stand on one end, maximizing store shelf impact, and
minimizing storage space under a consumer’s kitchen sink. This new package provides a more compact
footprint than traditional canisters for more efficient storage and transportation, as well as a
more comfortable fit in the consumer’s hand.

* RPM Technology … PolyWipes

The PolyWipes are an odorless aqueous nonwoven wipe designed to remove uncured silicone,
polysulfide, urethane, epoxy, and virtually any uncured system. 



* Seventh Generation … Seventh Generation Disinfecting Wipes

In January 2010 Seventh Generation introduced EPA registered disinfecting wipes that kill
germs naturally using the active ingredient thymol as a component of thyme oil derived from the
thyme plant. This product has combined thymol disinfecting technology, green formulation chemistry,
and a total chlorine-free processed substrate to create a total solution for quick, easy cleaning
and disinfection.

The four finalists will give a 10-minute presentations during WOW and attendees will then
vote on the recipient of the 2010 WOW Innovation Award. The Award will be presented during a
session on the final morning of the Conference.

Full registration for the World of Wipes International Conference for INDA members is $995
($1195 after May 14) and $1395 for non-members ($1675 after May 14). Networking Registration, which
allows access to the two evening receptions and table-top displays, is $395 for INDA members ($475
after May 14) and $550 for non-members ($660 after May 14).

Posted on April 27, 2010

Press Release Courtesy of INDA

Australia — April 20, 2010 — The National Retail Federation (NRF) is arriving in Australia this
week to meet with the Australian wool industry and witness the progress being made in protecting
the national flock against flystrike.

Representing some of the biggest global retailers of apparel, the NRF is being hosted by
Australian Wool Innovation (AWI), the marketing, research and development body owned by 30,000
Australian woolgrowers. While in Australia, NRF deputy vice president Erik Autor will meet with 17
organisations representing woolgrowers, researchers, geneticists, animal welfare experts, wool
brokers, processors and government.

AWI acting CEO Stuart McCullough said it was vital the wool industry continued to actively
engage retailers and sponsoring Mr Autor’s trip was a good investment for woolgrowers.

“The prevention of flystrike continues to be AWI’s number one research priority with over $25
million spent on finding flystrike prevention alternatives in the last five years. AWI looks
forward to showing Mr Autor the significant progress made in battling the blowfly on farms, in the
laboratory and in the marketplace.”

The Australian Wool Exchange (AWEX) will discuss with the NRF the importance of the National
Wool Declaration (NWD) in providing transparency of supply and demand for wool buyers and sellers.

“It is important we highlight the use of the NWD to both buyers and sellers of wool at every
available opportunity. It allows woolgrowers to declare their practices at sale and for the buyers
of wool to send market signals up and down the wool pipeline,” AWEX CEO Mark Grave said.

Mr McCullough added the greatest encouragement that could be sent to Australian woolgrowers
is a price incentive for unmulesed wool in the auction system.

Australian Stud Merino Breeders president Tom Ashby said it was crucial the world’s retailers
understood the enormous change underway throughout the industry, aided by a fast-tracked research
and development program.

“Flystrike is a significant and ongoing animal welfare threat to the Australian flock and
still has the potential to kill up to 3.5 million lambs annually across Australia. Genetics
presents the best long-term solution and many breeders are working as quickly as they can towards a
solution for their specific environment and conditions.”

Meanwhile the Australian Veterinary Association (AVA) conducts quarterly audits of AWI’s
research progress, its latest review stated R&D projects aimed at breeding for breechstrike
resistance are “producing encouraging results and that extension to farmers is ongoing”.  The
report also indicates that the commercial release of the skin removal technology (clips) has
provided a “viable alternative for some sheep producers”, and that the intradermal technique,
although still in development is showing real potential as another alternative by the end of 2011,
pending welfare and registration evaluations. The AVA reports that pain relief has been widely
adopted during 2008 – 2009 lambing seasons and that declarations of the flystrike control status of
sheep is increasing.

Posted on April 27, 2010

Press Release Courtesy of Australian Wool Innovation Ltd.

United Kingdom and Northern Ireland — April 20, 2010 — A revolutionary new generation of
high-performance body armour, launched today, is lighter, more comfortable and more protective than
any previous design, thanks to P2i’s liquid-repellent nano-coating technology.

The new G Tech Vest is a joint development between two world-class UK companies with very
strong credentials for the life protection market: P2i, whose technology was originally developed
to make soldiers’ protective clothing more effective against chemical attack; and Global Armour,
which has been at the leading edge of product innovation in the armour industry for over 30 years.

The G Tech Vest employs brand-new lightweight materials, both in the physical armour itself
(a closely-guarded trade secret) and the fabric that forms the armour into a garment. P2i’s
technology reduces weight by avoiding the need for bulky durable water repellents and increases
comfort by preserving the natural airflow and drape of the garment material.

Dr Terry McCartney OBE, Chairman of Global Armour Ltd, comments: “Police, security and
especially military forces around the world are expressing a keen interest in our newly developed
lightweight high-performance life protection equipment. P2i’s technology will now feature in all
our future contract tenders as an exclusive and highly valuable benefit.”

Dr Stephen Coulson, CTO of P2i Ltd, comments: “P2i stands for perform, protect and improve,
and this latest development plays to all three of our strengths. Our liquid-repellent nano-coating
technology delivers a step-change in comfort and performance, yielding a new generation of light
and comfortable garments that will ease the burden on professionals required to wear
life-protection equipment.”

Protect and improve

While life protection equipment protects wearers from munitions and bladed weapons, garments
themselves require protection against chemical substances used offensively, as well as other water
and oil based contaminants such as rain, dirt and perspiration.

Durable Water Repellents have traditionally been used to proof life protection textiles
against liquids. However, they deposit a thick and inflexible layer of chemicals which adds
significantly to garment weight, bulk and heat retention.

By contrast, P2i’s technology creates a nanoscopic protective polymer layer, one thousand
times thinner than a human hair, over the whole garment, including seams and stitching. When oil or
water encounters this, it forms beads and simply rolls off instead of being absorbed. This prevents
the ingress of external contaminants and encourages evaporated perspiration to flow out, helping
wearers to feel more comfortable in the most challenging performance conditions.

While P2i’s liquid-repellent nano-coating is imperceptible to wearers, it lasts as long as
the garment material itself due to direct molecular bonding with the textile surface.

Minimising weight, maximising comfort

By making life protection equipment more effective but also lighter and more comfortable to
wear, P2i and Global Armour are anticipating keen interest and swift adoption of the G Tech Vest by
Police, Military and Corporate clients throughout the world.

Posted on April 27, 2010

Press Release Courtesy of P2i and Global Armour

TOLLAND, Conn. — April 20, 2010 — Gerber Technology, a business unit of Gerber Scientific, Inc.
(NYSE: GRB) and a world leader in automated CAD/CAM and PLM solutions for the apparel and flexible
materials industry, announces that fast-growing internet retailer Bonobos, Inc. has selected the
YuniquePLM product lifecycle management (PLM) software solution for implementation at its New York
headquarters. Specializing in better fitting men’s clothes, the company is deploying the new
software to streamline operations and enable more efficient growth and product line expansion.

“We are projecting that our business will double in 2010,” noted Michael Hondorp, Senior
Manager PR/Marketing at Bonobos. “To achieve this, we are significantly expanding into new product
categories and constantly innovating with all our products. YuniquePLM will help our product team
better organize and simplify the development process. While PLM will naturally aid our design and
development efforts, we are also looking to leverage it to enhance customer service and marketing
functions. This will help us achieve efficient, state-of-the-art processes in all areas of our
business.”

Bonobos accomplishes all design and product development with an in-house product team.
Finished products are sourced globally from best-in-class production facilities in close proximity
to primary fabric sources. A nimble company with an entrepreneurial spirit, Bonobos releases new
products and styles through its online channel as frequently as once or twice per week.

With such profound growth and rapid change, Bonobos product teams will benefit greatly from
the use of digital libraries within YuniquePLM that provide instant access to artwork and color
palettes. All materials and product information generated throughout the concept-to-delivery
lifecycle are easily managed within YuniquePLM. Digital line lists will allow flexible views and
assortments for organizing fast-paced new product deliveries. The system will keep all teams
up-to-date and working from the same page by making this mission critical information easy to
access and search through a standard internet browser. Because both PC and Mac computers are used
throughout the company, the native compatibility to both systems is a true value-add.

According to Bonobos Vice President of Production Liz Hershfield, “YuniquePLM is a
design-driven product that is extremely friendly to the user. We saw it as more fluid and flexible
than other systems we evaluated. We look forward to empowering our product team with this exciting
technology.”

The YuniquePLM application is built on Microsoft® .NET Framework and utilizes SQL Server® to
deliver an economical, easy-to-use and implement solution that can be configured to meet the
changing needs of growing companies like Bonobos. Implementation of the new system is scheduled to
begin in April.

“We are pleased to be selected by Bonobos,” said Bill Brewster, President, Gerber Software
Solutions, Gerber Technology. “We look forward to providing the technology platform this
fast-growing company needs to support current plans and to leverage the opportunities of a
promising future.”

About Bonobos

New York-based Bonobos was created in 2007 by Brian Spaly and Andy Dunn while they were
roommates at Stanford Business School. As legend has it, Brian began altering pants for himself
using a girlfriend’s sewing machine until Brian and Andy’s friends liked the pants so much that
they demanded pairs of their own. The company namesake is one of the most amazing creatures on
Earth; a peace loving and communal living Great Ape that possesses nearly all of modern man’s
better traits. The Bonobos Signature Fit has had a large role in the company’s success. In addition
to the focus on product fit, Bonobos provides stellar service resulting in an unparalleled customer
experience.

About Gerber Technology

Gerber Technology, a Microsoft Gold Certified Partner, develops and manufactures the world’s
leading brands of integrated software and hardware automation systems for 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,
composites, industrial fabrics, transportation interiors and home textiles. Gerber Technology’s
world headquarters are located in Tolland, Connecticut, U.S.A. with regional offices, agents and
distributors in more than 126 countries serving over 22,000 customers through 16 Customer Solutions
Centers on six continents. The company engineers and manufactures its products in various locations
throughout the United States, Europe and Asia. For more information about Gerber Technology,
connect with us on Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.

Through innovation and commitment to our customers, Gerber’s products have become industry
standards as well as benchmarks by which all others are measured. By continuing to explore emerging
technologies and to build strategic relationships, Gerber intends to continue the pace of setting
new standards for innovation and productivity. Established in 1968, Gerber Technology is one of
four business units of $553 million corporation Gerber Scientific, Inc.
(http://www.gerberscientific.com/) of South Windsor,
Connecticut. Gerber Scientific is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the “GRB” symbol. For
more information about YuniquePLM, visit
http://www.yuniqueplm.com/.

Posted on April 27, 2010

Press Release Courtesy of Gerber Technology

According to the latest information from the Switzerland-based International Textile Manufacturers
Federation (ITMF), global recovery in yarn and fabric production continued in the fourth quarter of
2009 to recover from their lows in the year-earlier quarter. Yarn and fabric production rose in
Asia and Europe, whereas South and North America recorded reduced output levels compared to the
previous quarter.



Low-level Production In North America

Production in North America reached its lowest levels on record for both yarn and fabric
production. Global yarn stocks dropped somewhat mainly due to lower inventories in Asia, while
those in the other regions remained almost unaffected. Global fabric stocks increased owing to a
considerable jump in South American inventories and a slight increase in Asia and despite decreased
North American and European inventories. Yarn and fabric orders increased in Europe and dropped
significantly in Brazil.

Increased World Yarn Production

World yarn output rose by 6.1 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009 in comparison to the
previous quarter. This is underlining the upward trend that could be observed since the first
quarter of 2009. While Europe and Asia recorded respective increases of 12.8 percent and 5.5
percent, yarn production in North and South America dropped by 2.6 percent and 10.2 percent,
respectively. In comparison the year-earlier quarter, Asia and Europe saw output levels
significantly higher, by 13.7 percent and 8.8 percent, respectively, whereas South America remained
unchanged and North America recorded a 9.5-percent drop.

World Fabric Production Rose

Fabric production grew worldwide by 4.0 percent in the fourth quarter of 2009. Again, Europe
and Asia recorded higher output levels, respectively, by 18.8 percent and 5.0 percent, while South
and North America reported significantly lower output levels, by 17.2 percent and 7.3 percent,
respectively. Year-on-year global fabric production increased by 9.3 percent as a result of
11.9-percent higher output in Asia. Europe and South America, on the other hand, recorded
production levels slightly below those of the previous year with respective decreases of 1.9
percent and  2.8 percent, while North America’s output dropped by 16.8 percent.

World Yarn Stocks Dropped

World yarn inventories fell slightly, by 0.9 percent. Asian stocks were reduced by 1.4
percent and Europe’s by only 0.1 percent. On the other hand, South American stocks rose by 0.4
percent. On an annual basis, world yarn stocks were down by 5.4 percent, with levels falling in
South America by 21.6 percent, in Asia by 5.5 percent and in Europe by 3.8 percent.



World Fabric Stocks At Their Lowest Levels On Record

Fabric stocks rose globally by 5.6 percent, with South America recording a big jump of 35.9
percent; and Asia, a small 1.5-percent increase. In Europe, inventories fell slightly by 0.2
percent; and in North America, by 2.6 percent — the lowest levels ever recorded in both regions.
Compared to the fourth quarter of 2008, global fabric inventories increased by 7.4 percent. South
American stocks soared by 30.8 percent and Asian inventories were up by 9.3 percent. On the other
hand, inventories dropped by 16.9 percent in North America and by 2.85 percent in Europe.

Recovery In European Yarn And Fabric Orders

In Europe, yarn and fabric orders continued to recover a bit, rising by 2.6 percent and 1.7
percent, respectively; whereas Brazil recorded significantly lower orders, with a drop of 12.4
percent for yarns and 27.0 percent for fabrics. On an annual basis, yarn orders in Europe and
Brazil were up by 4.3 percent and 16.8 percent, respectively, while fabric orders were down by 7.8
percent and -20.3 percent, respectively.

In the third quarter of 2009, both yarn and fabric orders experienced a strong increase.
Orders in Europe grew by 5.5 percent for yarns and 5.1 percent for fabrics, and those in Brazil by
19.1 percent and 10.0 percent, respectively. On an annual basis, European yarn and fabric orders
were down by 2.4 percent for yarns and 12.1 percent for fabrics, while orders in Brazil rose by 6.6
percent for yarns and 4.0 percent for fabrics.



April 20, 2010

Reidsville, N.C.-based Albaad USA Inc. — a producer of nonwoven wet wipes for markets such as
personal, home and automotive care; and a subsidiary of Israel-based Albaad Massuot Yitzhak
Ltd.  — has announced it will invest more than $9 million to expand its facility, creating 95
jobs in the process. The expansion coincides with Albaad winning a contract for a new infant wet
wipe product. The Office of the Governor of North Carolina reports the company will pay an average
annual wage of $21,820 plus benefits to each new hire.

“North Carolina was chosen for this project because of a wealth of talented and skilled
labor, good shipping lanes to the East and Midwestern parts of the U.S., accessibility to ports to
bring in raw materials, and a well-established new aero transportation hub at Piedmont Triad
International Airport,” said Dan Mesika, CEO, Albaad USA.

The expansion expenses are partially defrayed by a One North Carolina Fund grant of $350,000.
The fund offers financial assistance to businesses through local governments to draw business
projects to the state to boost economic activity and create jobs.

“I was proud to work with Albaad USA as they decided to come to Reidsville,” said State
Representative E. Nelson Cole. “Our investments have paid off with the expansion and new jobs
announced today.”

April 20, 2010

Raleigh, N.C.-based North Carolina State University’s (NCSU’s) College of Textiles and The
Institute of Textile Technology (ITT) have founded the Council for Economically Sustainable Textile
and Apparel Business (CESTAB) to provide validated information, analyses and resources to foster
sustainable social, economic and environmental practices within the global textile supply chain.

“Sustainability has become one of the most pressing issues facing the textile industry,” said
Allen E. Gant Jr., president and CEO, Glen Raven Inc., and chairman of ITT’s Board of Trustees.
“The institute, in collaboration with the College of Textiles, is endeavoring to provide much
needed leadership for the textile industry in addressing sustainability issues in a scientific and
consistent manner.” 

According to the organizations, the council intends to offer resources to textile supply
chain participants with the aim of providing a uniform approach to addressing sustainability
issues; to conduct objective and verifiable scientific research to fill in gaps in the textile
sustainability knowledge base; and to offer and foster undergraduate, graduate and continuing
education programs for textile supply chain participants and the public.

April 20, 2010