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EMA Design Automation Expands Operations in Central Europe
January 11, 2022 | EMA Design AutomationEstimated reading time: 1 minute
EMA Design Automation, a full-service provider and innovator of Electronic Design Automation (EDA) systems solutions, announced it is expanding its global reach with the merger of EMA and FlowCAD, the leading EDA solutions provider in Central Europe for over 18 years. This announcement marks EMA's fourth such expansion in 18 months bringing EMA closer to their vision of providing cutting-edge technology, unparallel service, and expert support to the entire worldwide EDA market.
“We are very excited to join forces with FlowCAD,” said Manny Marcano, President and CEO of EMA Design Automation. “As our customers continue to globalize, we must be able to meet them where they are across the world. Our partnership with FlowCAD gives us the unique ability to deliver localized services and support to our customers at the scale they need.”
FlowCAD has served as the Cadence channel partner for Central Europe since 2003. The combined strength of both EMA and FlowCAD enables both companies to support the needs of sophisticated, multi-disciplined, and multi-national design teams.
“This partnership is a natural fit for both companies,” said Dirk Mueller, CEO FlowCAD. “Both EMA and FlowCAD have built their businesses and reputations on world-class customer service and support. With our combined resources we will be able to provide customers a level of service that cannot be matched in the industry.”
For more information about EMA, go to www.ema-eda.com.
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