GRAITEC Corporate Brochure 2010
GRAITEC Corporate Brochure 2010
Graitec is a prominent software provider specializing in CAD and structural analysis/design software for the construction industry. It has a global presence with subsidiaries in multiple countries and a network of over 40 resellers.
The company's strategy emphasizes innovation, particularly in BIM technology, to enhance productivity in the construction industry. Graitec aims to be a world leader in CAD/CAE/CAM software by automating work processes and improving industry productivity.
Graitec offers a suite of integrated software solutions that increase design productivity and reduce errors. The company invests heavily in R&D to develop cutting-edge engineering solutions.
This suite includes various software products for structural analysis and design, providing comprehensive solutions for engineering and design offices, detailers, fabricators, and architects.
Graitec provides technical support, training, and engineering services to help clients effectively deploy and utilize their software solutions.
The company operates through 12 wholly-owned subsidiaries and collaborates with a growing network of resellers to provide local service with global strength.
Graitec has demonstrated significant growth, with a turnover increase of 155% between 2005 and 2010, supported by strong financial backing from institutional funds and private equity.
- Over 15,000 customers
- 30,000 licenses used in more than 50 countries
- 600,000 projects built/designed with Graitec software
Graitec is committed to innovation and growth, focusing on providing high-performance software solutions to the construction industry. The company continues to expand its global presence and enhance its product offerings to meet the evolving needs of its clients.
Graitec invests 20% of its annual turnover in research and development, emphasizing innovation as a core value.
- Listening, Analyzing, and Anticipating: Product managers meet with users to analyze processes and identify areas for improvement, aligning with market trends.
- Research and Development: Comprehensive R&D is essential for achieving automation in finite element modeling, structural optimization, and automated document creation.
- Quality Control: Graitec invests in quality assurance procedures, including an automated validation system and collaboration with Beta Sites for product specification and testing.
Graitec has over 20 years of innovation, with significant achievements including 22,000 R&D man-days, 8 million lines of code, and 2,900 automated tests.
Graitec's BIM technology creates realistic 3D models with virtual counterparts for real objects, enhancing productivity and reducing errors.
The suite automates the structural design and construction documentation process, offering tools for optimization, error reduction, and project collaboration.
Graitec maintains partnerships with Autodesk and ArcelorMittal, ensuring compatibility with industry standards and enhancing engineering solutions.
Graitec's software suites provide a comprehensive workflow between CAD and analysis/design, catering to both international and local market requirements.
- Melody: A tool for turnkey calculation reports available in France and French-speaking countries.
- Cadkon: Automates drawing in AutoCAD for architecture and MEP, available in the Czech Republic and Europe.
- CS-PONS (Advance Bridge): Structural analysis and design for bridges, available in Germany.
- CS-STATIK: A suite of design modules for building and civil engineering, available in Germany.
- SuperSTRESS: Structural analysis and design to British Standards, available in the UK and English-speaking countries.
- MillerCAD: Office layout design tool for specifying Herman Miller furniture, available worldwide.
- Training: Certified programs tailored to user needs, available in standard or customized formats.
- Technical Support: Assistance with software use, project consulting, and troubleshooting.
- CAD/Design Projects: Offers sub-contracting, consulting, and expertise in complex engineering areas.
- Custom Software Development: Development of specific software solutions for clients, including adaptations of Graitec software and new applications for AutoCAD.
A support package offering technical support, post-training coaching, software updates, and access to a web portal for real-time product information and e-support.
Graitec has subsidiaries and resellers across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, with recent expansions in the US and Canada.
- Graitec launched Advance Concrete in the US and Canada.
- Adris was awarded Autodesk Gold Partner Status in 2010.
- Graitec UK expanded its market presence and offers a complete range of solutions and services.
Focuses on the D-A-CH market (Germany, Austria, Switzerland) with software solutions like Advance Steel and Advance Concrete.
Specializes in static analysis software for civil engineering, offering products like Advance Bridge and CS-STATIK.
Operates through regional offices, providing CAD and structural engineering design software.
A leading software provider in Central and Eastern Europe, offering products like Advance Steel and Advance Concrete.
Acts as the R&D division of the group, focusing on software development and providing design and detailing services.
The document includes testimonials from users who have successfully implemented Graitec's software solutions in their projects.
Graitec has a strong market presence in Europe, with subsidiaries and resellers in multiple countries.
Established in partnership with iNFArS, Graitec CJSC caters to the Russian market with a focus on sales development and technical services.
In 2010, Graitec opened an office in Singapore to support its indirect sales strategy in the Asia Pacific region.
Graitec Advance Suite includes Advance Steel, Advance Concrete, and Advance Design, praised for accelerating production and offering comprehensive solutions.
Established in 2008, YellowCAD offers cost-effective CAD software solutions compatible with AutoCAD formats.
Graitec's international network includes over 40 resellers, with support offices in North America and Asia.
Users commend Graitec's software for its efficiency, ease of use, and significant time and cost savings.
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Content Graitec Group General overview of the Group . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2/3 Graitec strategy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4/5 Graitec technology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6/7 Graitec Advance suite . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8/10 Graitec software suites . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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0 50 100 150 200 250 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 1987 0,00 2,00 4,00 6,00 8,00 10,00 12,00 14,00 16,00 18,00 20,00 22,00 24,00 26,00 28,00 M€ 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2010 2009 Turnover distribution of the international activity Employee numbers Shareholders: TOP MANAGERS: Francis Guillemard, CEo and founder of the company, holds 91 % of the managers’ shares GraITEC is a leading software provider with a unique seamless and complete CaD and Structural analysis / Design software suite dedicated...
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0 + 200 + 400 + 600 + 800 + 1000 + 1200 + 1400 + 1600 + 1800 + 2000 + 2200 + 2400 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Turnover breakdown by suite of products Turnover by type of products (in K€) Turnover breakdown by type of products Financial Figures Organization chart of the group (June 2010) GRAITEC France Adris UK GRAITEC Germany GRAITEC Romania GRAITEC SA Parent company GRAITEC Canada GRAITEC Russia YellowCAD France UK CSI Germany AB Studio Czech Rep. GRAITEC USA GRAITEC Asia Pacific Network of Value Added Resellers (VAR) GRAITEC (in K€) 2007 2008 2009 2010 (P) TURNOVER 22 100 24 856 21 295 24...
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The numbers speak for themselves. in 2009 GrAiTEC increased by 37% its net operating results versus 2008, and 2010 looks to be another successful year: Gross sales up 15% with a twofold increase in net results. other indicators demonstrate the dynamic nature and clear success of GrAiTEC international: over 30,000 clients use our solutions and each week about 100 more users join us. We are prepared for success. our management is solid and enthusiastic; our teams are strong and determined. our r&D is also developing technology independent GrAiTEC solutions: the next generation Advance will also...
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1986 > Francis Guillemard founded GrAiTEC with the vision to provide engineering Design offi ces with software solutions featuring interactive graphical user interfaces 1989 > Launch of 3 design software: Effel (Finite Element Analysis software for concrete, steel and timber), arche (building simulation and automated detailing software for concrete building) and Melody (2D Steel frame analysis software that features automatic connection design and drawing creation). > Success of these launches allows GrAiTEC to become the French market leader. 1999 > Creation of GraITEC romania 2000 > First external...
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Graitec is a global organization that develops, distributes, supports and customizes a suite of integrated software for structural building engineering and design. This unique single vendor solution dramatically increases design to drawing productivity and reduces fabrication and construction errors. This complete suite of products is a result of over 1000 man-years of cutting edge engineering and software R&D from 250 fi eld experienced Graitec offi cers and staff. Graitec currently operates through 12 wholly owned companies and a growing network of over 40 resellers, with the benefi ts of a...
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Our mission is to be the world leader in CaD* / CaE* / CaM* software products for the construction industry. We will reach this objective with continued innovation in products and services that automate work and improve construction industry productivity. With signifi cant investment in r&D, we have developed a BiM (Building information Modeling) technology that features a rules based secure synchronized process between CAD and Analysis. This ensures continuous and correct project communication up and downstream from design to construction to substantially reduce turnaround time and potential...
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innovation is the essence of the Graitec Group. in all construction sectors, Graitec deploys solutions that improve the design process of its clients providing a BiM system that automates the design process. Today, with technologies such as “Dynamic reinforcement®”, “Quick Connect®” and “GTC®”, we provide new generation parametric tools where the engineer and detailer co-create a project in a collaborative environment. We offer a true turnkey solution to improve the structural construction industry. We systematically work with our customers to determine the best feasible strategy for deploying...
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our users are undertaking more ambitious projects in a strongly competitive environment with ever tighter deadlines and higher requirements. To provide consistently improving competitive solutions, we invest 20 % of annual turnover in research and Development and we value innovation as a fundamental aspect of the company. The product lifecycle consists of 3 fundamental principles: 1. Listening, analyzing and anticipating Graitec Product managers are all experienced engineers. They meet with users on a regular basis to analyze their processes and working requirements, identifying areas for improvement....
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of Innovation BIM stands for Building Information Modeling. To create a realistic 3D model, Graitec implemented its BIM technology so each real object has a virtual counterpart with accurate associated properties and behavior. Using BIM, Graitec provides an optimal solution for automatic creation of drawings, bill of materials, lists and accelerated creation of the structural analysis model. This BIM technology increases general productivity and reduces errors during the entire design to construction process. Graitec BIM is based on strong integration between CAD and Analysis tools. The benefits...
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