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Tecplot Acquires Genias Graphics


BELLEVUE, WA (Aug. 16, 2018): As part of its ongoing growth and expansion, Tecplot, Inc. (Tecplot) is excited to announce the acquisition of their distributor in Europe and Western Asia, Genias Graphics GmbH & Co. KG (Genias). Tecplot customers in that region will now have direct support and access to the full extent of product knowledge that Tecplot offers.

“This acquisition reinforces our commitment to our European and Western Asian customers, giving them the best support and service possible.” says Tom Chan, President of Tecplot. “We are now in a position to directly communicate with more than 90% of our customers, ensuring their voice is heard when we make important product decisions.”

At the helm of European operations will be Lothar Lippert, who has been promoted to Regional Manager. Lothar has years of leadership experience, a depth of knowledge and experience with Tecplot products, and has served as the Manager of Business Development at Genias. During his time at Genias, Lothar has developed close relationships with clients in the region.

“I am honored to have the opportunity to lead Tecplot’s European operations.” said Lothar “I am excited to start my new role and to continue to foster and deepen relationships with clients new and old. This acquisition opens up new opportunities for growth by giving our clients close and direct access to all solutions and services that Tecplot has to offer.”

About Tecplot, Inc.

An operating company of Toronto-based Constellation Software, Inc. (CSI), Tecplot is the leading independent developer of visualization and analysis software for engineers and scientists. CSI is a public company listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX:CSU). CSI acquires, manages and builds software businesses that provide mission-critical solutions in specific vertical markets.

Tecplot visualization and analysis software allows customers using desktop computers and laptops to quickly analyze and understand information hidden in complex data, and communicate their results to others via professional images and animations. The company’s products are used by more than 47,000 technical professionals around the world.

Contact:

Margaret Connelly
Marketing Manager, Tecplot, Inc.
pr@tecplot.com
(425) 653-1200