Knoxville, TN (February 20, 2009) - ModernTech Mechanical, a SolidWorks CAD reseller, was presented an award for being the No. 1 North American reseller of 3DVIA Composer, a SolidWorks technical documentation software program. The American award was presented during the North American Regional awards ceremony at SolidWorks World 2009, the world’s largest annual 3D CAD conference, held this year in Orlando, Florida.

Additional awards were received by ModernTech Mechanical sales representatives, Brandon Ball and Clay Causey, for their commendable salesmanship throughout 2008. Ball, Account Manager for Alabama, finished first in his territory for 2008 and was presented with the “150 Club” award. Ball was awarded the “80 Award” at last year’s SolidWorks World. For the second year in a row, Causey, Account Manager for East Tennessee, was presented with the “110 Club” award for selling 110 plus seats of SolidWorks. “Like most individual awards, this one represents the cumulative effort of a team,” Causey said. “Our successes on the sales front are evidence of the fact that our team provides solutions to the challenges our customers face on a daily basis.”

About ModernTech Mechanical

ModernTech Mechanical is a value added reseller representing leading design technology providers such as SolidWorks, Z Corporation, and others. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, ModernTech Mechanical provides engineers and designers with 3D technology that addresses the entire product development lifecycle – Design, Analysis, Prototyping, Data Management, Tech Publishing, 3D Scanning, and Training. Our solutions help engineers and designers in any industry meet the demand for innovative, high-quality products - in less time and at lower cost. Visit ModernTech Mechanical’s Web site at www.moderntechmech.com or call 877-553-9001.

About SolidWorks Corporation

SolidWorks Corporation, a Dassault Systèmes S.A. (Nasdaq: DASTY, Euronext Paris: #13065, DSY.PA) company, develops and markets software for design, analysis, and product data management. It is the leading supplier of 3D CAD technology, giving teams intuitive, high-performing software that helps them design better products. For the latest news, information, or an online demonstration, visit the company’s Web site at www.solidworks.com or call 1-800-693-9000.