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23 April 2009

Acquistions

Tekla Acquires 3-Design's Software Business in the UK

Tekla Corporation has acquired the business of 3-Design LLC, UK-based developers of structural engineering software that has been known as 3D+ TM *. Until now the software has been distributed by a reseller. With this acquisition Tekla has strengthened their software solution for structural engineering especially in the UK market. Tekla will provide dedicated support for all software users as well as an opportunity to phase in with a comprehensive solution combining the best of both systems to secure the customers past investments.

Along with the acquisition, all current 3-Design's software users will be offered the opportunity to upgrade their software licences to Tekla Structures BIM (Building Information Modelling) software. The business will be passed over with as little disruption as possible to current customers and step by step integrated into the Tekla solution offering.

"3-Design's customers have been provided with a  good level of service over the years and we aim to continue the good work that has been done and improve on it where possible," promises Andrew Bellerby, Managing Director of Tekla (UK) Ltd. "Tekla is also committed to integrating our software products together and developing them further into an exquisite solution covering a much wider scope of the structural engineering and construction management workflow than has been available before. We understand the customers have invested heavily in the software both financially and time wise and we are committed to moving them forward with improved solutions" he continues.

Tekla currently employs a number of former experts of 3-Design's software and will thus be able to offer dedicated support for completing ongoing customer projects. Their experience in switching to Tekla Structures will be invaluable in ensuring a smooth transition for the users. Tekla Structures has been a solution for noteworthy structures including Wembley Stadium, Swiss Re, Heron Tower, Emirates Stadium, Freedom Tower in New York, as well as the Bird's Nest Stadium and China Television Centre, both used for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Tekla Structures is already in use by industry leading companies such as Arup, Buro Happold, Ramboll, Thornton Tomasetti, and Skanska.

3-Design

3-Design LLC was established in December 1996 to develop a software solution for the modelling and design of structural frames, both small and large scale. 3-Design has specialized in the development of 3D solid modelling, parametric design, automated drafting and bill of materials software for applications which utilize extruded profiles, panel elements and any associated accessories or fixings. They have also offered a full consultancy service, providing bespoke software tailored to customers' needs. A CAD system for structural engineers, 3-Design's software (marketed as 3D+ TM*) includes automated 2D and 3D structural drawings using a comprehensive modelling system. Within 3D+ TM* a single model is created from either the extensive library of structural objects, or provided automatically from integrating design solutions. From this 3D model, 2D drawings such as floor plans, sections, details and 3D views etc. can be created automatically. 3D+ TM* handles all forms of construction and material types. In the year 2000, 3-Design joined forces with an exclusive worldwide provider of the 3D+ TM* product.

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