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Zuken Recognizes Quadra Solutions with CADSTAR Award
June 16, 2015 | ZukenEstimated reading time: 2 minutes

Quadra Solutions has become European CADSTAR Distributor of the Year for the sixth time. CADSTAR is Zuken’s industry-leading desktop PCB design software.
2014-15 has been a strong year for Quadra Solutions on several fronts – they were recently named sole UK provider of the IPC PCB Design Training Course, Certified Interconnect Designer (CID). IPC is the global trade association for the electronics industry
Steve Dobson, managing director, Quadra Solutions, said, “We are delighted to be reporting a great year for Quadra and this award is the icing on the cake. We rode out the economic downturn across the UK and Europe by providing a consultative approach right from initial contact, ensuring we delivered the best solutions that exceeded our customers’ expectations. This approach has put us in a strong position as we now strengthen our relationships with partners and invest in further staff.”
Jeroen Leinders, CADSTAR worldwide sales manager, said, “Quadra Solutions continues to show a winning combination of experience, expertise and strategy in supporting CADSTAR customers across the UK, Netherlands and Scandinavia.”
Global Invacom, one of the world's largest manufacturers and suppliers of satellite and TV peripheral equipment, recently worked with Quadra to adopt CADSTAR software.
Cliff Evans, ECAD design flow manager, Global Invacom, said, “We were keen to adopt new software to support our future plans and find the right fit for the company. We evaluated a wide range of software options and after much consideration the decision was made to move forward with CADSTAR. The software has provided us with a world-class PCB design solution for our mixed technology product range, and the support from Quadra will help aid us in our future plans.”
For more information, see www.zuken.com/cadstar
About Zuken
Zuken is a global provider of leading-edge software and consulting services for electrical and electronic design and manufacturing. Founded in 1976, Zuken has the longest track record of technological innovation and financial stability in the electronic design automation (EDA) software industry. The company’s extensive experience, technological expertise and agility, combine to create world-class software solutions. Zuken’s transparent working practices and integrity in all aspects of business produce long-lasting and successful customer partnerships that make Zuken a reliable long-term business partner.
Zuken is focused on being a long-term innovation and growth partner. The security of choosing Zuken is further reinforced by the company’s people—the foundation of Zuken’s success. Coming from a wide range of industry sectors, specializing in many different disciplines and advanced technologies, Zuken’s people relate to and understand each company’s unique requirements. For more information about the company and its products, visit www.zuken.com.
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