CIMdata PLM Industry Summary Online Archive
12 May 2008
Company News
Dassault Systèmes Opens Chengdu Office, Expanding Operations in China
Dassault Systèmes announced the opening of its fourth office in China, at Chengdu, Sichuan. The Chengdu office will serve as the hub for Dassault Systèmes’ sales operations in Southwest China. In China, the company has three other offices – Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou.
“The opening of our fourth office in China brings us closer to our customers in the Southwest region, “ explains Mr. Zhao Heng, Vice President, Greater China Value Channel , Dassault Systèmes. “Through our Chengdu office, we can provide dedicated technical and customer support to many of our important customers in this region. The region is set to be the fastest growing in Greater China, and we need to be present to assist our existing and future client base, in line with our aggressive growth plans.”
Chengdu, one of the most important economic, transportation and communication hubs in China will serve as a spring board for Dassault Systèmes expansion in mainland China. By being closer to its customers in the region, the company aims to expand its existing customer base in markets in which it is already a leader, including aviation, energy, automotive and education.
“Chengdu being the economic hub of Southwest China, it is important that any company that is committed to China has a presence here,” said Mr. Zhao Heng, Vice President, Greater China Value Channel, Dassault Systèmes. “Our presence in Chengdu is inline with the Chinese government’s “Go West” policy, so that we can contribute actively to the economic and social development of this thriving region.”
The Chengdu office represents Dassault Systèmes’ latest expansion and continued growth in China. In addition to strengthening its presence in key regions, the company also holds an Annual PLM Executive Summit, bringing together the most influential Chinese manufacturers to share and exchange ideas on how Dassault Systèmes’ PLM solutions can help local enterprises to keep pace and innovate for growth. Some of Dassault Systèmes’ Chinese customers include Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group, Chengdu Hydropower Investigation Design & Research Institute - CHECC, Yan Tai Raffles Shipyard and SAIC MOTOR CORPORATION LIMITED. The company’s solutions are also being used to prepare for the upcoming Beijing Olympics, including the design of the National Beijing Stadium and other sports facilities.
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