Nemetschek AG and Forum 8 forge sales partnership for the Asian market

Japanese IT Solutions Provider Forum 8 now distributes the 3D Allplan planning software for architects and engineers in Asia. Both companies have signed an agreement recently in Tokyo. The cooperation is an important step in the expansion of international business and gives the growth strategy of Nemetschek Allplan further impetus.

Forum 8 caters to Asian suppliers of IT solutions and services for the construction industry and has its own 3D solution (UC-win) for road construction. The company, headquartered in Tokyo has other offices in Japan and China employs 150 people and has more than 12,000 customers.

Under the agreement with Nemetschek Allplan, Forum 8 will sell Allplan Architecture and Engineering in Japan . The solution supports the entire planning process - from architectural design to construction planning to the sound reinforcement and design. The development of other markets such as China will be taken up from 2010. Already in the first few weeks, Forum 8 has achieved first sales successes and numerous new customers.

The market demands BIM

"The distribution of Allplan in Japan has a huge media coverage generated. The business magazine Nikkei BP designated Allplan as "BIM - new flagship in the Japanese market '. The demand for BIM applications is constantly increasing. We look forward as a solution provider for architects and engineers to the growth of this market and to further 3D planning . We are convinced that Allplan the best solution for it - not only in Europe but also in Japan and Asia, "said Yuji Ito, CEO of Forum8 Co., Ltd..

"Allplan has become the leading platform for integrated planning of construction in Europe. Highest quality in the planning and costs are transparent requirements set out today in all markets today than ever. After this demand, we are now also in Asia, "says Peter Mehlstäubler, CEO and Managing Director of Nemetschek Allplan.

"With the cooperation, we gain an experienced partner who has an excellent market and industry knowledge. We look forward to a successful collaboration, " added Mehlstäubler.