Siemens PLM Software and PCO Innovation Expand Relationship to Include Global Go-to-Market Strategy

Alliance to Help Customers Use PLM to Accelerate Innovation and Improve Efficiency.

PARIS – Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, and PCO Innovation, an international independent CAD and PLM consulting and services group, today announced the expansion of the existing 12 year relationship to include a global go-to-market strategy. PCO Innovation and Siemens PLM Software will provide software and services to help customers use PLM to accelerate innovation and improve efficiency.

Innovation, quality and global development of products and services are critical elements for manufacturers in the current competitive environment. This alliance will facilitate access to recognized and proven PLM solutions for customers.

As part of this agreement, PCO Innovation will provide full-range of services for CAD and PLM, to manufacturing industries worldwide, including automotive, aeronautics, defense, electronics, energy, pharmaceuticals, and food & beverage, among others. PCO Innovation’s experience and expertise in supporting Siemens PLM Software technology will enhance overall customer value.

“Expanding our relationship with PCO Innovation from a regional to a global engagement is the perfect next step for our long-standing collaboration,” said Pascal Zehren, vice-president and managing director, Siemens PLM Software, France. “PCO Innovation is well-known for its responsiveness and industrial business processes experience and is an ideal partner to offer consulting, integration and change management to our customers to help them turn more ideas into successful products.”

“Enhancing our relationship will give PCO Innovation access to up-to-the-minute software and training,” said Olivier Letard, co-president of PCO Innovation. "Previously limited in France, our partnership is multiplied tenfold by its internationalization. Furthermore, the PLM experts of our two companies will work in total synergy on projects thanks to the implementation of integrated PCO Innovation and Siemens PLM Software teams."