Feb 21 - Dowco Technology to Distribute Tekla Structures in Canada

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Dowco Technology to Distribute Tekla Structures in Canada

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ESPOO, Finland, February 21, 2007 - Dowco Consultants Ltd, one of Tekla's largest global customers and a Tekla software reseller of 11 years, has established Dowco Technology Services Ltd to handle the sales and marketing of Tekla's complete product portfolio for building and construction.

In recent years, the 3D modeling software market for building and construction has grown not only for the steel detailers but also for engineering firms and pre-cast concrete detailers. As a result of this growth, Dowco Consultants Ltd, has established a new company, Dowco Technology Services, to handle Tekla sales and technical support. The new company, headquartered in the greater Vancouver area, also has an office in Montreal, to serve Quebec customers, and in Mississauga, to serve the Ontario customers. These offices provide sales, technical support and product training.

"We are committed to developing our relationship with Dowco and supporting their needs as the Canadian customer base grows," says Risto Räty, Executive Vice President of Building & Construction at Tekla Corporation. "The Tekla office in North America has added personnel to help support this growth as well as the growth in the United States."

"Until now, Dowco Consultants Ltd handled both the steel detailing business and the Tekla software sales business; however, with the growth of the industry and the increase in product offering, the separation became obvious as a best solution for our customers," says Ewen Dobbie, President of Dowco Technology Services.

"The benefits to Dowco Technology Services to continue under the Dowco Consultants umbrella remain strong," Dobbie continues. "For example, our ample supply of capable, experienced detailers, who are also Tekla Structures users, remain at our disposal to provide technical support and training to our customers. Applying the strength of Dowco Consultants will remain after the separation. We still have the capability to draw upon those resources in addition to our own dedicated staff whenever the need arises."

Tekla Structures

Tekla Structures software is a building information modeling (BIM) tool that streamlines the delivery process of design, detailing, manufacture, and construction organizations. While integrating openly with architectural models, its strength lies in the contractor end of the process. Thousands of Tekla Structures software users in more than 80 countries have successfully delivered BIM-based projects across the world.

Tekla Structures' ability to process extensive amounts of data offers the possibility to create detailed 3D models that apply to every stage of design and construction. From planning and design development thru to fabrication and installation, Tekla models naturally develop in parallel, representing the "as-built" condition of a building. Tekla Structures effectively integrates into any best-of-breed software driven workflow, while maintaining the highest levels of data integrity and accuracy. Such collaborative workflows are the cornerstone to minimizing errors and maximizing efficiency, resulting in high profitability and on-time project completion. Tekla Structures encompasses specialized configurations for structural engineers, steel detailers and fabricators, precast concrete detailers and manufacturers, as well as contractors.

About Tekla Corporation

Tekla is a leading international software company whose innovative software solutions make customers' core businesses more effective in building and construction, energy distribution and in municipalities. The company's model-based software products and related services are used in more than 80 countries. Tekla Group's net sales for 2006 amounted to nearly 50 million euros. At the moment, international operations account for 75% of net sales. Tekla has area offices in 11 countries: headquarters in Espoo, Finland, and offices in Sweden, Germany, the UK, France, the US, Japan, Malaysia, China, India and the UAE. In addition to these Tekla has a worldwide partner network. Tekla was established in 1966 and is one of the oldest software companies in Finland. Additional information on Tekla at www.tekla.com.

About Dowco Technology Services Ltd

Dowco was incorporated in 1970 as a company specializing in the preparation of shop detail drawings for steel fabricators throughout North America. Today, with a growing staff of more than 200 spread across six offices, Dowco has become the largest fully automated steel detailing company in the world. Leaders in technical innovations and early adapters of CAD technology, The Dowco Group of Companies has expanded to deliver 3D automated building and construction software products, Internet connectivity Services, Computer Integration Services and real estate development. A family owned business with a rich, thirty-seven-year history, Dowco's focus on complete customer satisfaction is the cornerstone of their commitment to excellence. Additional information on The Dowco Group of Companies can be found at www.dowco.com.

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