April 3, 2005 -- Leading SolidWorks reseller Graphics Systems Corporation (GXSC), headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI is pleased to announce Bretford of Franklin Park, IL is the latest “Spotlight Customer” featured on their website www.gxsc.com. Each quarter, Graphics Systems highlights a different customer to share their experiences in using SolidWorks 3D CAD software and its solution partner products.

Since 1948, Bretford has been committed to producing high-quality products that add value to people's work and school experiences. Bretford designs and manufactures commercial furniture, serving the contract furniture, audio visual, school and institutional markets. Clarence McDonald, Design Engineer, describes Bretford as a “market driven furniture company focused on adding value through good design, high quality, and supporting technology.” Bretford switched from AutoCAD 2D to SolidWorks 3D in order to maintain that level of value in their new product designs. McDonald cites SolidWorks’ ease of information transfer and less prototyping for size variances as reasons for their decision. He also adds that GXSC’s helpful technical support staff has made the transition even easier.

The entire Spotlight Customer article, complete with a design gallery, can be viewed online at http://www.gxsc.com/successes_spotlightcustomer.htm. From there, visitors can check out past Spotlight Customers who have also done extraordinary things with SolidWorks in their businesses. For more information on the Spotlight Customer program, please contact Michelle Hansen at 800-454-CADD ext. 117 or email e-mail protected from spam bots.

About Graphics Systems Corporation
Graphics Systems is the Midwest’s leading provider of CAD/CAM/CAE/PDM solutions for business and industry with over 14 years in business, and over 125 years of combined engineering experience. Major product offerings through Graphics Systems include SolidWorks, Cosmos FEA, PDMWorks, DBWorks, MoldWorks, Teksoft CAM, Dimension 3D printers and more. Graphics Systems has offices in Menomonee Falls, Madison, and Green Bay, WI in addition to Oakbrook Terrace, IL.

For more information on Graphics Systems Corporation, please contact Michelle Hansen at 800-454-CADD ext. 117 or visit www.gxsc.com.

About Bretford
Bretford is a Chicago-based business and education furniture company passionately filling the void between form and function. For more information about Bretford, visit http://www.bretford.com.

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