Avatech Solutions Opens Kentucky Office; Expansion Extends Avatech's National Network of Offices and Training Centers to 22.Business Editors & High Tech Writers OWINGS MILLS, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 17, 2002 Avatech Solutions, the nation's leading provider of design automation tools, training, integration services, and technical support, announced it has expanded its national presence by opening an office in the Greater Lexington Area of Georgetown, Kentucky Georgetown is a city in Scott County, Kentucky, United States. The population was 18,080 at the 2000 census. It is the county seat of Scott CountyGR6. The original settlement was renamed in 1790 in honor of President George Washington. . The new office demonstrates Avatech's growing commitment to the Southern regions of the US, providing customers with a localized Translated into the spoken language of the country. See localization. presence and special expertise in the manufacturing and automotive sectors. A training center complements the full range of custom implementation, programming, application development and support services support services Psychology Non-health care-related ancillary services–eg, transportation, financial aid, support groups, homemaker services, respite services, and other services that the new location offers. Carl and Paula Smith join Avatech to head up the Kentucky Kentucky, state, United States Kentucky (kəntŭk`ē, kĭn–), one of the so-called border states of the S central United States. It is bordered by West Virginia and Virginia (E); Tennessee (S); the Mississippi R. office. The Smiths' expertise is in establishing and managing large customer accounts serving a variety of applications, particularly in the manufacturing sector. The new office will enable customers to still get the same local attention and customer service, with the added benefit of nationally extended resources. As former owners and founders of CADvantage, an Autodesk reseller An organization that sells hardware and software to the general public. Resellers purchase products from software publishers and hardware manufacturers. , the couple brings a wealth of experience to Avatech. "The opening of the Lexington area office furthers our commitment to expand operations and reach more customers--particularly in areas outside of the East Coast where we have the majority of representation," said Henry D. Felton, CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Avatech Solutions, "Bringing with them a solid track record and demonstrated expertise in a variety of applications, Carl and Paula add to our strong mandate of providing excellent customer service and expertise in the design automation industry." "By joining Avatech, we are able to provide customers with a complete array of design automation products and services, backed by over 175 employees nationally--without taking away from local, focused attention," said Carl Smith, Account Manager at Avatech Solutions, "Many of our customers are large, national entities that require a broader spectrum of support options. By opening the new Kentucky branch and moving toward a centralized cen·tral·ize v. cen·tral·ized, cen·tral·iz·ing, cen·tral·iz·es v.tr. 1. To draw into or toward a center; consolidate. 2. approach, we're able to provide customers with targeted support and services--whether they have one office or several, wherever they are situated in the country." About Avatech Solutions Avatech Solutions, Inc. (www.avatechsolutions.com) is one of the most trusted names in design automation software, training and comprehensive technical services. Headquartered in Owings Mills, Maryland Owings Mills is an unincorporated community and a census-designated place in Baltimore County, Maryland, United States. The population was 20,193 at the 2000 census. Owings Mills is home to the northern terminus for the Baltimore Metro Subway and to Owings Mills Mall. , the company offers a complete solution to customers through its national network of 22 locations coast to coast--backed by a professional services (job) professional services - A department of a supplier providing consultancy and programming manpower for the supplier's products. group, training centers and a national support center. The company is the largest Autodesk software provider in the U.S., and also offers an expanded line of products from manufacturers such as Cyco Software and Hewlett-Packard. Avatech Solutions' 18,000 clients include industry leaders from the Engineering News Record's Top 100 and Fortune 500 lists. |
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