Tolland’s Gerber expands with Wisconsin acquisition

Tolland-based Gerber Technology has acquired a Wisconsin provider of hardware and software products for the sign, graphics and packing markets.

Gerber, which provides equipment and services to over 78,000 customers in aerospace, construction, furniture and transportation, among other sectors, said it acquired MCT Digital Inc. of New Berlin, Wisc. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Under the deal, Gerber is adding modular laser cutting technology to its current industrial solution portfolio.

Gerber officials said the acquisition gives them a “key” technology platform to serve customers in industrial markets and drive growth.

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MCT currently sells in the U.S. and Canada through distributors in Australia, Latin America, India, New Zealand, Italy and Scandinavia.

Gerber, based at 24 Industrial Park Road, is owned by New York private equity firm AIP, which specializes in the technology sector and has over $3 billion in assets.