Minneapolis, Minn. – February 6, 2014 -- Symmetry Solutions, Inc., the supplier of SolidWorks engineering software solutions for the Upper Midwest, today announced that Dassault Systèmes SolidWorks Corp (DS SolidWorks) recognized Symmetry Solutions for outstanding sales and support services. Symmetry Solutions received the prestigious award at SolidWorks World 2014 held in San Diego, California.

The award recognizes Symmetry Solutions as one of the top value-added resellers (VARs) in North America. Membership into the SolidWorks Elite 190 Club signifies that a VAR exceeds the highest standards for customer retention, subscription support renewals, and software support for first-time users.

“This award and type of performance is only achieved by the most dedicated and focused SolidWorks Resellers. Symmetry Solutions has had a remarkable record in winning this award for six out the seven years it has been presented,” stated Bertrand Sicot, Chief Executive Officer CEO, SOLIDWORKS, Dassault Systèmes.  “The biggest recognition comes from their customers as over 95% of them continue to purchase and renew their SolidWorks Subscription Support Service each year with Symmetry Solutions and  they can be assured they are working with one of the best support and software companies in the industry,” added Sicot.

Individual employees of Symmetry Solutions also received honors. Senior Sales Consultant, Rick Passek, was awarded membership in the SolidWorks 150 Club for his remarkable 2013 sales of SolidWorks licenses. Senior Sales Consultant, Sheldin Johnson, and Sales Consultant, Anna Molitor, were both awarded membership into the SolidWorks 100 Club for their remarkable 2013 sales of SolidWorks licenses. The 150 Club and 100 Club Awards are presented to sales professionals that sell more than 150 or 100 SolidWorks licenses during a single year. Application/Mechanical Engineer, Mike Sande, received the Elite Application Engineer award. This award is given to recognize outstanding performance and the highest level of SolidWorks technical certifications. Mike received 18 SolidWorks technical certifications to achieve this award.

“I am extremely proud of our team for obtaining these impressive individual and company achievements in customer support and sales,” said Paul Rudin, President of Symmetry Solutions. “Being recognized as one of the best for customer support in North America truly demonstrates our commitment to our customers and their success with SolidWorks,” added Rudin.

About Symmetry Solutions, Inc.
Symmetry Solutions, Inc. is the supplier of SolidWorks engineering software solutions for the Upper Midwest. The company serves Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, and North Dakota with premier SolidWorks training, consulting, and implementation services for the complete suite of SolidWorks products. Symmetry Solutions is headquartered in Brooklyn Park, Minn. For more information, please visit www.symsolutions.com or call 1-800-975-0740.

About Dassault Systèmes
Dassault Systèmes, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, provides business and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations. Its world-leading solutions transform the way products are designed, produced, and supported. Dassault Systèmes’ collaborative solutions foster social innovation, expanding possibilities for the virtual world to improve the real world. The group brings value to over 170,000 customers of all sizes, in all industries, in more than 140 countries.

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