Software Solutions
MINNEAPOLIS, March 10, 2009 – EAC Product Development Solutions (EAC), a leading provider of engineering products and services, today announced a strategic partnership with Barry-Wehmiller International Resources (BWIR), a global provider of business and technology solutions, and the consulting division of Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc.
The partnership is intended to expand implementation and consulting offerings to an existing customer base, as well as reach an uncharted market of international manufacturing customers with specific product data management and product lifecycle management needs.
“As with all of EAC’s strategic partnerships, our aim is to offer customers a broader range of resources,” said Thane Hathaway, president and CEO at EAC Product Development Solutions. “BWIR specializes in the integration of the industry’s most advanced IT solutions; EAC is the Global Windchill® Partner of the Year. This joint venture supports the diverse technology and process optimization needs of our engineering and manufacturing customers.”
“In today’s challenging economic environment, more and more companies are looking to streamline their engineering processes to increase productivity and decrease lead time,” stated Vasant Bennett, president and managing partner of BWIR. “Our expertise in the implementation of enterprise resource planning systems worldwide, combined with the robust products and services from PTC and EAC, provides a formidable value proposition to the marketplace. Additionally, BWIR services extend EAC’s ability to offer complete engineering design services from concept to prototype for industrial machine equipment, medical devices, new product design and manufacturing support.”
About EAC Product Development Solutions
EAC is a complete source for product development solutions for the manufacturing, engineering and design industries. EAC offers software, consulting, training, hardware, implementation and engineering services, addressing all aspects of the product development process. EAC is committed to helping companies leverage proven technologies and practices to become more efficient and competitive in the global marketplace. For more information on EAC, please visit http://www.eacpds.com
About Barry-Wehmiller International Resources
Barry-Wehmiller International Resources (BWIR) is a global provider of business and technology solutions to the mid-market manufacturing domain. With headquarters in St. Louis, Mo., and primary operations in India, BWIR’s mission is to provide innovative solutions that enable its customers to achieve a competitive edge in their marketplace. The firm is part of the consulting platform of Barry-Wehmiller Companies, Inc., a $1.2 billion global provider of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology solutions across a broad spectrum of industries.
