The Chinese market has over the past few years seen the introduction of many CAD/CAM software systems.

Among these is TopSolid, the fully integrated CAD/CAM solution offered by Missler Software.

TopSolid is the number 2 CAD/CAM solution in France and has been ranked number 7 in the world by the independent research company CIM Data.

In China TopSolid is distributed by its strategic partner BACS who is based in Beijing.

A number of distributors throughout China and nearby countries also resell the integrated TopSolid line of products: DDSoft Nanjing PDA Limited Hong Kong Link Express Hong Kong Auto Solution Technology Co Taiwan Tsunglin Machinery Trading Taiwan TopSolid is an innovative software for the Chinese market.

Offering industry specific solutions for such sectors as mold-making, wood, sheet metal, mechanical engineering, machining, TopSolid offers tailor-made solutions to meet each industry's specific demands.

What also differentiates this solution is the complete integration offered from design right through to manufacturing (In fact Missler Software now also offers an integrated ERP solution called TopManufacturing which is still in its launch phase in its domestic French market) The TopSolid line of products is sold in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, South and North America.

To date TopSolid has had significant success in such countries as Japan and Germany, to name but a few.

Japan is currently TopSolid's first market outside of France.

In Germany sales progression has been notable (35% in 2004) where a strong distribution network has been established.

TopSolid has been gradually introduced to China over the last 2.5 years.

Building up a strong sales network is essential for the future success of the company.

Missler Software is, it appears, determined to become an important player in China.

According to Arnaud de Boisboissel, International Sales Manager 'The Chinese market occupies an important role in our current TopSolid sales strategy'.

* From the experience we have accumulated in China we are aware of the huge potential for TopSolid here'.

* We will not, of course, be able to hugely penetrate this large and complex market over night'.

* We need to work at implementing a strong sales network'.

* This is the key to our future success.' Missler Software has been in the CAD/CAM business for 20 years.

It only started selling outside of France in the past 6 years however.

60% of all sales now come from its international market.

Each year the company expands its international sales market which now counts more than 70 players around the world.

It appears that China is certainly on its list of countries to conquer!

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