These accomplishments follow on the heels of the reseller's third Autodesk Premier Solutions Provider designation and again highlight its outstanding performance

QUAKERTOWN, Pa., April 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Synergis Engineering Design Solutions (EDS) Division of Synergis Technologies, Inc. today announced it was inducted into Autodesk's 2008 Platinum Club, an elite group of value added resellers (VARs) recognized for top sales performance and outstanding customer service in fiscal year 2008. Following on the heels of the reseller's third, coveted Autodesk Premier Solutions Provider award, the induction reflects the noteworthy performance of Synergis' Manufacturing Solutions Division, which continues to prove its technical and industry expertise, along with its strong knowledge of customers' business needs.

"Autodesk is proud to recognize the elite group of 2008 Platinum Club award recipients as the top performers in sales and customer service," said Steve Blum, senior vice president of Americas Sales at Autodesk. "Partners like Synergis EDS are continually raising the bar by helping our customers achieve a competitive advantage with Autodesk's advanced digital design technologies."

Synergis EDS also announced today the expansion of its elite Manufacturing Sales Team. Two new regional account managers will round out the high-caliber team focused on providing customers with exemplary customer service and support in their transition to digital prototyping-the key for becoming a best-in-class manufacturer.

"We're on a positive roll and we see nothing but more of the same as we look ahead," said Jennifer Zavacky, sales and marketing director for the Manufacturing Solutions Division at Synergis EDS. "We're certainly proud of the numerous accolades that have been bestowed upon us recently, but most important is what our customers believe. It's our goal to support every one of them as a partner in their journey toward digital prototyping and in a way that makes them as productive and successful as possible. Their feedback tells us we're spot on with our efforts and we are ever-more determined to stay the course."

About Synergis Engineering Design Solutions

Synergis' Engineering Design Solutions, an independent division of Synergis(R) Technologies, Inc., is among the most elite of the Autodesk(R) Value Added Resellers for Manufacturing Solutions. Synergis EDS holds privileged recognition as an Autodesk(R) Premier Solutions Provider (PSP), Autodesk's highest level of certification, for the expertise, training and services it provides to the manufacturing community. Synergis EDS also holds the Autodesk(R) PSP status for the civil engineering and academic industries. Manufacturing companies turn to Synergis EDS for Autodesk software, and the highest quality training, professional services, and support available to ensure their maximum productivity, competitive business advantage, and return on investment. As an Autodesk(R) Authorized Training Center, Synergis provides onsite, customized and classroom training at five convenient locations throughout the Mid-Atlantic region, taught by Autodesk Certified Experts. For more information on the Engineering Design Solutions Division, visit www.synergis.com or call 800-836-5440.

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