Richmond Hill, Ontario, February 13, 2012 – SolidCAD, the largest Canadian-based Gold partner for Autodesk, today announced it has earned the new Autodesk Consulting Specialization designation for providing consulting services and expertise to the Architecture, Engineering and Construction and Manufacturing industries.  The Consulting Specialized designation indicates SolidCAD invests significantly in its people, has a solid consulting business plan, offers a high level of knowledge and inspires its clients to speak to its authority.

The new Autodesk Partner Specializations enable value added resellers to highlight and brand their proficiency in delivering services in key industry areas.  Completing the required curriculum and training, as well as meeting or exceeding the required levels of service and standards set by Autodesk, SolidCAD demonstrates through its strong customer service and support in sales what it means to be a trusted advisor to Autodesk customers throughout the world.

“Being recognized by Autodesk as a world-class consulting organization validates our commitment to excellence in the people we engage and the professional services we deliver,” said Paul Forman, President of SolidCAD.”  “It acknowledges our dedication to helping our clients achieve successful implementation of current technologies and prepares them to manage change as new technologies emerge.”

About SolidCAD

SolidCAD provides professional services and design technology to the Architecture, Building, Civil Engineering, Construction, Mining and Manufacturing industries. With more than 25 years experience, SolidCAD’s mission is to deliver innovative solutions helping their clients harness their design power.  Delivering added value throughout the life of a technology investment and leveraging long-standing relationships, SolidCAD has worked with thousands of successful clients in their adoption of new design technology.  SolidCAD is built on the strength of its team of more than 50 professionals who serve its clients from offices and Autodesk Authorized Training Centres across Ontario.

For additional information about SolidCAD visit solidcad.ca or call toll free at 1877 438-2231.

For additional information about Autodesk visit autodesk.com

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Contact:  Sherri Bell, Marketing Communications, SolidCAD

Phone:   877 438-2231, Ext 312

Email:  Email Contact

SolidCAD:  http://www.solidcad.ca/SolidCADHome.aspx

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