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BUILD A BETTER WORLD
ARKANCE and its Subsidiary U.S. CAD, Acquire CADD Microsystems, and Extend Leadership and Coverage as a National Player in the USA
April 9, 2024, PARIS, France & IRVINE, California – ARKANCE and its subsidiary U.S. CAD in the United States, a leading provider of technology and services to the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner-operator (AECO) industry, today announced the acquisition of CADD Microsystems, a United States-based consulting and software firm specializing in the design, build, and operate industries, and an Autodesk and Bluebeam Platinum Partner headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia.
This acquisition reinforces U.S. CAD’s position as the leading provider of AECO technology and value-added services in the United States while significantly strengthening ARKANCE as the global leader in comprehensive digitalization solutions and value-added services for the AECO and manufacturing industries. Additionally, this acquisition empowers AECO and manufacturing organizations across the United States to achieve higher levels of digitalization and innovation. They can now leverage an all-in-one partner with unparalleled experience, deep domain expertise, local and global reach, an unmatched state-of-the-art technology portfolio, exceptional value-added consulting and professional services, world-class customer success, and technical support.
By integrating the aligned vision of CADD Microsystems - its tenured employees and decades of industry leadership - with U.S. CAD and ARKANCE, customers will continue to enjoy the innovative experience and relationships of a local technology partner, backed by the additional reach and support of a global partner. The alliance of ARKANCE, U.S. CAD, and CADD Microsystems embodies a Better Together approach that will advance the entire industry ecosystem of customers and partners.
This major acquisition will result in ARKANCE nearly doubling its gross revenue in the United States while expanding its global reach. Since its creation in 2018, ARKANCE has become the leading global Autodesk and Bluebeam Partner, with 1,300 employees in 18 countries.
“Combining with exceptional companies to strengthen our capabilities and provide superior services and support to customers and the industry, particularly during a time of unprecedented transformation, is core to the future of our business. CADD Microsystems has an incredibly talented team, an impressive roster of customers, and excellent industry leadership. As a combined group, U.S. CAD and CADD Microsystems, we have coverage from coast to coast in the USA. We welcome the CADD Microsystems team to our ARKANCE family as we embark on our next phase of growth to deliver stronger expertise and greater value to our public and private sector customers,” said Daniel Counts, CEO, U.S. CAD, and EVP, ARKANCE Americas.
U.S.CAD, An ARKANCE Company, Acquires Kelar Pacific’s Autodesk and Bluebeam Business
December 6, 2023, IRVINE, California – U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company, a leading provider of technology and services to the architecture, engineering, construction, and owner-operator (AECO) community, has acquired Kelar Pacific’s Autodesk and Bluebeam business.
U.S. CAD will provide Autodesk and Bluebeam product sales, technical support, and training to Kelar Pacific customers. Furthermore, U.S. CAD solidifies its position as the industry leader in AECO technology solutions in California and the Western region of the United States with the acquisition of Kelar Pacific's Autodesk and Bluebeam business.
With the acquisition of Kelar Pacific's Autodesk and Bluebeam business, U.S. CAD adds an impressive roster of Western-based AECO customers to its considerable and growing customer base. Additionally, several Kelar Pacific team members, including sales, technical, and marketing personnel, will join U.S. CAD.
"Today represents another exciting chapter for U.S. CAD. For over two decades, U.S. CAD and Kelar Pacific have served the same geographic markets, with a deep shared commitment to the AECO community to advance digitalization to design and build a better world. I am honored that Kelar Pacific chose U.S. CAD as the right partner to continue serving its valued Autodesk and Bluebeam customers. Together, U.S. CAD is well-positioned to care for Kelar Pacific customers' Autodesk and Bluebeam needs without disruption and provide additional meaningful value through innovative products and services. U.S. CAD and Kelar Pacific have operated as friendly neighbors in Southern California, where both companies are headquartered, for many years. With Kelar Pacific’s Autodesk and Bluebeam teams joining U.S. CAD, we are together the undeniable leader in California and the Western USA. We are excited to welcome Kelar Pacific team members and customers to U.S. CAD and wish Kelar Pacific continued success with its refocused business objectives,” said Daniel Counts, CEO, U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company.
Kelar Pacific's divestment of its Autodesk and Bluebeam businesses allows the company to transition to its next phase of growth and innovation, focusing on AECO project services. Kelar Pacific, headquartered in San Diego, California, has been an Autodesk Gold Partner for 38 years and a Bluebeam Gold Partner for 11 years.
"We are delighted to announce the successful transfer of Kelar Pacific’s Autodesk and Bluebeam software business to U.S. CAD. This strategic move marks a pivotal moment for Kelar Pacific as we transition into a new phase of growth and innovation. The decision to entrust U.S. CAD with our software sales business reflects our confidence in their commitment to excellence and industry leadership. Kelar Pacific is enthusiastic about redirecting our focus to providing exceptional AEC project services. Our dedicated team will now channel its expertise into delivering cutting-edge solutions, including LiDAR scanning, BIM modeling, BIM coordination, and other services tailored to meet the evolving needs of the AEC industry," said Mo Mansouri, President, Kelar Pacific.
U.S. CAD is an Autodesk and Bluebeam Platinum Partner located in 14 major U.S. metropolitan areas, including global strength in Europe and Asia-Pacific. As part of ARKANCE, U.S. CAD offers an unmatched portfolio of products and services for the entire project lifecycle that Kelar Pacific customers can leverage.
About U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company
U.S. CAD, An ARKANCE Company, is a leading provider of AECO technology solutions. In June 2023, ARKANCE acquired U.S. CAD, headquartered in Irvine, California, to expand its global reach and strengthen expertise. A subsidiary of the French B2B services group MONNOYEUR, ARKANCE was founded in 2018 to become the leading digitalization partner for the architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing industries. Fueled by its innovative Partner to Build Smarter strategy, ARKANCE combines its purpose-built Be.Smart software portfolio and expert professional services with solutions from a network of world-class technology partners. With over 1,300 employees spread throughout 50 locations worldwide, ARKANCE is a recognized leader in digital transformation. To learn more, visit U.S.CAD.com.
ARKANCE proudly contributes to World Green Building Council’s Water Publication premiered at COP 28.
November 15, 2023, World GBC and their global network of Green Building Councils, partners and expert reviewers launched their innovative publication ‘Building a water-resilient future’. The publication will be presented at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 28) in Dubai by World GBC.
In partnership with the WorldGBC’s global Circularity Accelerator programme, ARKANCE is proud to have contributed to the development of the publication aimed at the building and construction sector, laying out the magnitude of the challenge whilst providing opportunities on how we can change the course.
‘’Infrastructure resilience and sustainability are critical in positively shaping the future of water. The technology already exists. There is no lack of resources, the solution lies in competent leadership, efficient stakeholder engagement processes and acting collaboratively in taking a whole systems approach to solutions, in time. We must come together to design, build, and solve our infrastructure challenges and ensure that our future means we all have clean and safe water for life.” - Johanne Gallagher, Strategic Delivery Lead — Sustainability, ARKANCE
Earlier this year ARKANCE contributed to the development of the publication entitled The Circular Built Environment Playbook presenting market-leading circular principles and strategies in action, calling on the building and construction sector to accelerate the implementation of circular and regenerative principles.
ARKANCE proudly premieres at Autodesk University 2023, celebrating its status as Autodesk’s First Global Platinum Partner
November 13, 2023, IRVINE, California, and PARIS, France - ARKANCE, a leading global provider of architecture, engineering, construction, and manufacturing technology solutions, premieres today as Autodesk’s First Global Platinum Partner at Autodesk University 2023, The Design & Make Conference. During this three day gathering in Las Vegas, November 13-15, attendees can explore the purpose and vision that ARKANCE holds for revolutionizing the way Design and Make organizations achieve digital transformation and foster enhanced sustainability in the global Built Environment.
“We are honoured to be a Platinum Sponsor of Autodesk University this year in celebration of our new global services portfolio. We now offer the largest professional services team dedicated to supporting digitalization for the Design and Make industries equipped with an evolving portfolio of in-house, purpose-built software, designed to integrate with and optimize Autodesk solutions.” Greg Arranz, CEO, ARKANCE.
Acquisition of
POINTSCENE by ARKANCE
Le 3 juillet 2023, ARKANCE - filiale de MONNOYEUR - a acquis Pointscene, une société de développement de logiciels basée à Helsinki, spécialisée dans la fourniture d'outils numériques répondant aux défisdes changements constants des projets de construction. En s'appuyant sur la technologie avancée de Pointscene, ARKANCE élargit son portefeuille de solutions pour permettre aux professionnels de la construction de disposer d'outils qui les aident à s'adapter de manière transparente aux évolutions des projets et à réagir aux situations en toute confiance.
On July 3rd, 2023, ARKANCE - subsidiary of MONNOYEUR - acquired Pointscene, a Helsinki-based software development company, specialized in providing digital tools addressing the critical challenges associated with the constant change of construction projects. By leveraging Pointscene’s advanced technology, ARKANCE expands it solution portfolio to empower construction professionals with tools that help them seamlessly adapt to project changes and react to situations with confidence.
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Acquisition of
SBS Group by ARKANCE
Le 15 février 2023, ARKANCE - filiale de MONNOYEUR - a acquis SBS Group, une société de développement de logiciels spécialisée dans le secteur de la construction et du BIM, basée en Lituanie. Nous accroissons ainsi notre capacité de développement de nos propres logiciels.
On February 15, 2023, ARKANCE - subsidiary of MONNOYEUR - acquired SBS Group, a software development company specialized in the construction industry and BIM, based in Lithuania. This makes us even more capable of expanding our software production business.
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Acquisition of
VinZero by ARKANCE
Paris, le 1er juin 2023. Monnoyeur le groupe français de services B2B pour la construction, l'industrie et l'agriculture rachète l’entreprise internationale VinZero, par le biais de sa filiale ARKANCE, spécialisée dans la digitalisation et la transformation numérique pour les secteurs de la construction et l’industrie.
Paris, June 1, 2023. Monnoyeur, the French B2B Services Group for the construction and agriculture industry, has acquired the international company VinZero through its subsidiary ARKANCE, which specializes in digitalization and digital transformation for the construction and industrial sectors.
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Acquisition of
C3A by ARKANCE
Le 3 février 2023, ARKANCE - filiale de MONNOYEUR - a acquis C3A, un des principaux acteurs de la digitalisation de la construction et plus particulièrement du secteur de l'Architecture en Belgique. Elle complète ainsi son portefeuille de solutions et renforce sa position de leader dans la distribution de technologies CAD et BIM en Belgique.
On February 3, 2023, ARKANCE - subsidiary of MONNOYEUR - acquired C3A, a trusted partner in the digitalization of the Architectural industries in Belgium. It thus completes its portfolio of solutions and strengthens its leading position in the distribution of CAD and BIM technologies in Belgium.
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ASIDEK by ARKANCE
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Le 13 septembre 2022, ARKANCE - filiale de MONNOYEUR - a fait l'acquisition d'ASIDEK, acteur majeur de la digitalisation des industries du bâtiment et de la fabrication en Espagne et au Portugal. Elle complète ainsi son portefeuille de solutions et renforce sa position de leader dans la distribution de technologies CAO et BIM à travers l'Europe et la Turquie. Arkance Systems renforce sa position en Europe en tant que partenaire Platinum Autodesk avec des filiales au Benelux, en France, en Pologne, en République Tchèque, en Slovaquie, en Turquie, en Finlande, en Hongrie, en Espagne et au Portugal.
On September 13th, 2022, ARKANCE - subsidiary of MONNOYEUR - acquired ASIDEK, a major player in the digitalization of Building Construction and Manufacturing industries in Spain and Portugal. It thus completes its portfolio of solutions and strengthens its leading position in the distribution of CAD and BIM technologies across Europe and Turkey. Arkance Systems reinforces its position within Europe as a Platinum Autodesk partner with offices in Benelux, France, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Turkey, Finland, Hungary, Spain and Portugal.
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ASIDEK by ARKANCE
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Le 13 septembre 2022 - Arkance - filiale de Monnoyeur - a fait l'acquisition d'Asidek auprès de CT. Fondée en 1992, Asidek est un acteur majeur de la digitalisation des industries du bâtiment et de la fabrication en Espagne et au Portugal. Elle complète ainsi son portefeuille de solutions et renforce sa position de leader dans la distribution de technologies CAO et BIM à travers l'Europe et la Turquie. Arkance Systems renforce sa position en Europe en tant que partenaire Platinum Autodesk avec des filiales au Benelux, en France, en Pologne, en République Tchèque, en Slovaquie, en Turquie, en Finlande, en Hongrie, en Espagne et au Portugal.
On September 13th, 2022, Arkance - subsidiary of Monnoyeur- acquired Asidek from CT. Founded in 1992, Asidek is a key player in the digitalization of Building Construction and Manufacturing industries in Spain and Portugal. It thus completes its portfolio of solutions and strengthens its leading position in the distribution of CAD and BIM technologies across Europe and Turkey. Arkance Systems reinforces its position within Europe as a Platinum Autodesk partner with offices in Benelux, France, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Turkey, Finland, Hungary, Spain and Portugal.
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Acquisition of
HungaroCAD by ARKANCE
Le 23 août 2022, ARKANCE - filiale de MONNOYEUR - a fait l'acquisition de HungaroCAD, acteur majeur de la digitalisation des industries du Bâtiment et de la Fabrication en Hongrie. Cette acquisition complète ainsi le portefeuille de solutions d'ARKANCE et renforce sa position de leader dans la distribution de technologies CAO et BIM en Europe et en Turquie. Arkance Systems renforce sa présence en Europe en tant que partenaire Platinum d'Autodesk avec des bureaux au Benelux, en France, en Pologne, en République Tchèque, en Slovaquie, en Turquie, en Finlande et en Hongrie.
On August 23rd, 2022, ARKANCE - subsidiary of MONNOYEUR - acquired HungaroCAD, a major player in the digitalization of Building Construction and Manufacturing industries in Hungary. It thus completes its portfolio of solutions and strengthens its leading position in the distribution of CAD and BIM technologies across Europe and Turkey. Arkance Systems strengthens its position within Europe as a Platinum Autodesk partner with offices in Benelux, France, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Turkey, Finland and Hungary.
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Acquisition of
PROTA ALTA by ARKANCE
Le 8 décembre 2021, ARKANCE - filiale du GROUPE MONNOYEUR - a fait l'acquisition de Prota Altar, acteur majeur de la digitalisation des industries de la construction et de la fabrication en Turquie. Le groupe complète ainsi son portefeuille de solutions et renforce sa position de leader dans la distribution de technologies CAO et BIM en Europe et en Turquie.
On December 8, 2021, ARKANCE - subsidiary of the GROUPE MONNOYEUR acquired Prota Altar, a major player in the digitalization of Building Construction and Manufacturing industries in Turkey. It thus completes its portfolio of solutions and strengthens its leading position in the distribution of CAD and BIM technologies across Europe and Turkey.
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Acquisition of
AGACAD by ARKANCE
Le 15 Février 2021, ARKANCE annonce avoir fait l'acquisition d'AGACAD, éditeur de solutions BIM basé en Lituanie, dont les logiciels sont utilisés par 13 000 professionnels dans 130 pays. AGACAD va renforcer notre équipe de développement et étoffer notre portefeuille de solutions grâce à un panel de d'outils BIM qui sont devenus des incontournables du marché de la conception et la préfabrication de structures en bois, métal ou béton.
The 15th of February 2021, ARKANCE announces the acquisition of AGACAD, a Lithuanian-based BIM solutions developer, whose software are used by 13,000 professionals in 130 countries. AGACAD will reinforce our development team and enrich our portfolio of solutions with a panel of BIM tools that have become must-haves for the design and fabrication of wood, metal and concrete structures.
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Acquisition of
4DCAM by ARKANCE
Le 15 Septembre 2020, ARKANCE a fait l’acquisition de 4DCAM, un acteur majeur de la digitalisation du secteur des industries manufacturières en Belgique. Le Groupe complète ainsi son portefeuille de solutions et renforce sa position de leader dans la distribution de technologies de FAO et d’usinage assisté par commande numérique.
On September 15, 2020, ARKANCE - subsidiary of the GROUPE MONNOYEUR - acquired 4DCAM a trusted partner in the digitalization of the Manufacturing industries in Belgium. It thus completes its portfolio of solutions and strengthens its leading position in the distribution of CAM technologies and CNC services in Europe.
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Acquisition of
ITANNEX by ARKANCE
Le 12 Juin 2020, ARKANCE a fait l’acquisition d’Itannex, un acteur majeur de la digitalisation du secteur de la construction aux Pays-Bas. Le Groupe complète ainsi son portefeuille de solutions et renforce sa position de leader dans la distribution des technologies CAO et BIM en Europe.
On June 12, 2020, ARKANCE - subsidiary of the GROUPE MONNOYEUR - acquired Itannex a major player in the digitalization of Building Construction and Manufacturing industries in the Netherlands. It thus completes its portfolio of solutions and strengthens its leading position in the distribution of CAD and BIM technologies in Europe.
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Acquisition of
CAD STUDIO by ARKANCE
29.05.2020
Le 29 Mai 2020, ARKANCE - filiale du GROUPE MONNOYEUR - a acquis CAD STUDIO, un acteur majeur de la digitalisation des secteurs de l’Industrie et de la Construction en République Tchèque, Slovaquie et Hongrie. Le groupe complète ainsi son portefeuille de solutions, élargit encore son empreinte sur le continent Européen et consolide sa position de leader dans la distribution de technologies CAO & BIM.
On May 29, 2020, ARKANCE - subsidiary of the GROUPE MONNOYEUR - acquired CAD STUDIO a major player in the digitalization of Manufacturing and Construction industries in the Czech and Slovak Republics and Hungary. It thus completes its portfolio of solutions and strengthens its leading position in the distribution of CAD and BIM technologies in Europe.
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Acquisition of
POINT GROUP by ARKANCE
28.02.2020
Le 28 Février 2020, ARKANCE - filiale du GROUPE MONNOYEUR - a fait l’acquisition d’un acteur majeur de la digitalisation des secteurs du Terrassement et du Génie Civil en Finlande : POINT GROUP, complétant ainsi son portefeuille de solutions et consolidant sa position de leader dans la distribution de technologies CAO & BIM.
On February 28, 2020, ARKANCE - subsidiary of GROUPE MONNOYEUR - acquired a major player in the digitalization of Civil Engineering and Infrastructures Construction in Finland: POINT GROUP. It thus completes its portfolio of solutions and strengthens its dominant position in the distribution of CAD and BIM technologies.
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IMAGINEZ by ARKANCE
12/12/2019
Le 12 décembre, ARKANCE - filiale du GROUPE MONNOYEUR – a fait l’acquisition d’IMAGINEZ, acteur de la digitalisation de la construction et de l’industrie en Bourgogne Franche Comté et renforce ainsi sa présence dans une région à la pointe de la transition numérique. ARKANCE complète son portefeuille de solutions BIM, CAO, CAM et PLM et affirme ainsi sa position de leader dans la distribution de technologies.
On December 12, ARKANCE - a subsidiary of the MONNOYEUR GROUP - acquired IMAGINEZ, a player in the digitalization of construction and industry in Burgundy & Franche Comté and thus strengthened its presence in a region at the forefront of the digital transition. ARKANCE completes its portfolio of BIM, CAD, CAM and PLM solutions and thus asserts its position as a leader in the distribution of technologies.
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4/11/2019 : Acquisition of
CAD ACCENT and GREENOCK
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Le 04 novembre 2019, ARKANCE a fait l’acquisition de deux acteurs majeurs de la digitalisation des secteurs du bâtiment et de l'Industrie au Benelux : GREENOCK et CAD ACCENT, complétant ainsi son portefeuille de solutions et consolidant sa position de leader dans la distribution de technologies BIM, CAO, CAM et PLM.
On November 04, 2019, ARKANCE acquired two major players in the digitalization of construction and industry in Benelux: GREENOCK and CAD ACCENT. It thus completes its portfolio of solutions and strengthens its dominant position in the distribution of CAD, CAM and BIM technologies.
