cadcoevolution.com appointed as Irish distributor for CADSTAR entry-level PCB design tool

August, 2000. Zuken has appointed cadcoevolution.com, the specialist software service company, to distribute its CADSTAR entry level printed circuit design tool in Ireland. CADSTAR is a fully integrated design solution that has over 10,000 users in leading electronics OEMs throughout the world. The deal followed Zuken's recent acquisition of design tool company Incases, whose products were already being sold by cadcoevolution.com.

Allan Murphy, Director of Engineering at cadcoevolution.com said:
"We already have a great deal of in-house expertise in advanced printed circuit board design and were looking for an entry level package that would appeal to many of our customers. Not only did CADSTAR stand out as a comprehensive and well-proven solution, but there appears to be a very good culture fit between ourselves and Zuken, something that is vital in a relationship that involves significant technical support. CADSTAR also integrates well with Mechanical Desktop, a mechanical CAD package for which we are a leading European distributor, and many of our customers are now looking for integrated mechanical and electronic solutions, so we will be fulfilling a clearly identified need."

Mark Thompson, Zuken's Sales Manager commented:
"cadcoevolution.com clearly know the Irish market very well and they have a loyal customer base to whom they deliver an excellent service. CADSTAR complements their existing products and we see this as a significant growth opportunity as we will be able to provide a high level of local technical support into Ireland's fast-growing electronics market."

Founded in 1990, cadcoevolution.com is now established as one of Ireland's leading software service companies. The company employs 47 people and its success has been based upon its professional and experienced staff and a focus on CAD, EDM and training markets. cadcoevolution.com provides enterprise-wide solutions, consulting expertise, and comprehensive services to support leading technology innovations.

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Editorial Contacts:

Press
Ev Milker
Zuken,
1500 Aztec West, Almondsbury, Bristol, BS32 4RF, UK
Tel: +44 1454 207800 Fax: +44 1454 207803
E-mail: ev.milker@zuken.co.uk

Allan Murphy,
CadcoEvolution.com
Trafalgar House, Montenotte, Cork, Ireland
Tel: (353) 214550015
E-mail: allan.murphy@cadco.ie

Issued by:
Bob Jones, Publitek Ltd.
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Editor's Note

Zuken is one of the world's leading providers of professional software solutions for the design of PCB/MCM/IC packages and systems. These advanced tool sets facilitate schematic capture, placement, routing and analysis, and manufacture and test. Used by the world's top 30 electronic product manufacturers, the solutions operate under both UNIX and Microsoft Windows. Zuken is the market sector leader in Japan and has offices throughout Europe and the USA. It is a global organisation employing over 1000 people and the company is listed on Level 1 of the Tokyo Stock Exchange. For more information, visit http://www.zuken.com.