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22 February 2005

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Successful 2004 for Missler Software

2004 has proved to be a successful year for Missler Software, editor of the integrated TopSolid line. With sales increasing by 15% internationally and 12% in its domestic French market, it is clear that the company will be looking to its export market to boost future growth.

Missler Software is the number 2 CAD/CAM supplier in France and was ranked number 7 in the world in 2003 by the independent research company CIMdata. Offering a fully integrated CAD/CAM/ERP solution the company occupies a unique place on the market.

On the international market Missler Software sells principally via a network of distributors. 2004 saw the introduction of 7 new distributors in the USA where the company hopes to strengthen its position. In total 20 new resellers were appointed across the world to reinforce the company's commitment to extending market share.

According to Arnaud de Boisboissel, International Sales Manager "We are very optimistic about our future potential. We only started selling outside France 6 years ago and we are quickly seeing that this is where the most significant potential for Missler Software lies. Our unique solution on the market together with our strengthening distribution network holds for a very promising future indeed."

Missler Software currently has a network of more than 70 distributors selling in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, South & North America In its domestic French market Missler Software edits and sells the product lines TopSolid (integrated CAD/CAM), GOelan (shop-floor CAM solution) and TopManufacturing (integrated ERP solution.) On the international market TopSolid is the company's main product line. A significant increase of 17% in GOelan sales in 2004 is also noteworthy as the company is continually on the lookout for new GOelan resellers. The company's ERP line, TopManufacturing, is currently only available for sale in France but will see its international launch in 2006.

The last quarter of 2004 saw the release of TopSolid'2005 and GOelan v5.5. New ergonomics resulting in more user-friendly software is a key highlight of these new versions clearly demonstrating the company's willingness to simplify high technology. Within the TopSolid line of products (including solutions for mold makers, sheet metal, wood industries.). 2005 should be an important year for TopSolid'Wood, integrated design, manufacturing and management software specialized for wood processing. TopSolid'Wood will make its international launch at Ligna, International Wood trade fair, 02-06 May in Hannover. In France TopSolid'Wood sales increased by 60% in 2003 making TopSolid'Wood a key focus for the future of Missler Software.

Other notable strategic focuses for 2005 include:

. TopSolid'Progress - for progressive die design and manufacture which has recently integrated AutoForm software technology (for unfolding sheet metal parts)

. TopSolid'Pdm - the fully integrated data management solution which has just recently been launched internationally For further information on any of the product lines please visit http://www.topsolid.com .

 

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