GRAITEC expands into Indian market with its BIM software for structural steel engineering, detailing and fabrication: Advance Steel

Mumbai, September 4th, 2013 - GRAITEC, a leading worldwide software developer for CAD and structural analysis solutions has signed two new business partnerships with Engineering Software Solutions (ESS) in Hyderabad and Srikesh Infotech Services in Bangalore.

According to Pascal Bergougnou, Managing Director Asia-Pacific, “we have been continuously working this past year to expand our partner network and reach. With the appointment of Engineering Software Solutions (Hyderabad) and Srikesh Infotech Services (Bangalore), our value added reseller program is enriched with companies that combine the knowledge and contacts within their local markets with a comprehensive appreciation of our technology solutions. These two new partners consolidate the network of our existing partners in Pune (Metric Imperial) and Mumbai (Parascadd).”

Engineering Software Solutions (ESS), a Hyderabad-based company, have been marketing and reselling diverse engineering software some for prestigious companies in Andhra Pradesh State for many years. With 15-year-plus experience they have acquired proven expertise in the fields of Structural, Architectural and Mechanical engineering. Their engineers and consultants have a thorough understanding of the engineering and structural design.

Srikesh Infotech Services is an engineering consultancy and training firm in Bangalore, Karnataka State. A distributor of CAD/CAM/CAE and CIVIL Engineering software products, Srikesh Infotech services has expanded into engineering consultancy services and offers solutions in engineering design and analyses across various domains.

GRAITEC, ESS and Srikesh Infotech Services all share the goal of creating technology solutions that will increase their customer responsiveness and reach. These new relationships will greatly improve the Structural (Steel, Concrete) BIM value chain and act as a win-win for both the companies and the customers.

Francis Guillemard, President and CEO of Graitec, was in India a few weeks ago to welcome aboard the new team members and review Graitec presence in the Indian subcontinent region.

Anindya Maity, Business Manager of GRAITEC, Mumbai office, comments: “This is a very exciting time for Graitec. The Indian region has endless opportunities as it continues to mature in 3D CAD technologies. With our new partnerships we are given the opportunity to attack these new segments locally and continue our leadership in the Structural Steel BIM market”.

About GRAITEC
Founded in 1986, GRAITEC is a major software developer for civil engineering offering a Building Information Modeling (BIM) system that automates the entire structural process. Used by more than 40,000 professionals worldwide, GRAITEC solutions have helped in creating outstanding projects: Cœur Défense tower, Stade de France stadium, Cairo Subway, Düsseldorf International Airport, Băneasa Shopping City in Bucharest, Milano Fair, etc. The GRAITEC Group has more than 260 employees working in 14 companies (France, Germany, Italy, United Kingdom, Czech Republic, Romania, Russia, Singapore, India, Canada and USA). GRAITEC also manages an international network of more than 40 resellers.
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