Applied Software Acquires CADapult's Autodesk Business

Acquisition Expands Autodesk Platinum Partner's Penetration into the Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania Region; Strengthens Overall Market Leadership Position

Applied Software, a leading services provider to the AEC and manufacturing industries, announced today that it has acquired Autodesk partner and reseller CADapult. The acquisition strengthens Applied Software's presence in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania.

Additionally, the acquisition further establishes Applied Software's leadership position in the architectural, engineering and construction (AEC) industry, where it provides computer-aided design (CAD) software and services to more than 5,000 clients in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Eastern Tennessee and now Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania. An Autodesk Platinum Tier Value Added Reseller (VAR), Applied Software is widely recognized as one of the nation's leading providers of Building Information Modeling (BIM) services, including modeling, analysis, training, integration and mentoring.

The Applied Software team is at the forefront of understanding changes in design technology and how tools can support more efficient project delivery. It has a proven record of partnering successfully with clients, helping them to leverage technology to improve their business processes and increase productivity.

"We're pleased to welcome our new clients and the CADapult staff into our family," said Richard Burroughs, president of Applied Software. "We are committed to making a smooth transition for everyone. Our goal is to exceed the expectations of our newest customers in Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania through our rich array of consulting, training and professional services."
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