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7TH LARGEST PROVIDER OF CAM SOFTWARE
24 October 2006 - Metalforming Machinery Makers' Association

Planit Solutions, a division of Planit Holdings plc comprising Licom, Radan, HRS, Planit International and Cabinet Vision Europe, has moved up to become the world’s 7th largest provider of CAM software technology in 2004, according to the latest NC software and related services market assessment by CIMdata. The success reflects consistent growth across the group’s CAM software products, which target the needs of the woodworking, metal, stone and sheet metal manufacturing sectors with branded products including: AlphaCAM, Radan and Cabinet Vision. “We are delighted to have our achievements recognised by CIMdata,” says Trevor Semadini, CEO Planit Holdings plc: “CIMdata is one of the world’s most well-respected and best known independent consultancies in the PLM field. Its annual reviews are regarded as highly accurate barometers of industry trends.”

According to the report’s author, Alan Christman, Planit is likely to build on its success with continuing growth during the next 12 months. “CIMdata expects Planit to increase market share to become the sixth largest CAM software vendor. This would be a 12.3% growth over their 2004 revenues and would position them as the seventh most rapidly-growing vendor in 2005,” he maintains. About Planit Solutions Licom Systems, along with Radan Computational, HRS and Cabinet Vision Europe, are principal members of Planit Holdings plc. The organisation’s product range encompasses design to manufacturing applications and Enterprise Resource Planning software solutions for companies operating throughout the metal, woodworking, stone and sheet metal manufacturing sector. In addition, Planit International offers leading retail design software.

The group is a multi-million pound global business, with operations in Europe, the Americas, Taiwan and Japan, as well as a network of approved distributors and dealers throughout North and South America, Asia, the Middle East, South Africa and the Pacific Rim. About CIMdata CIMdata, a leading and independent worldwide strategic consultancy, is dedicated to maximizing an enterprise’s ability to design and deliver innovative products and services through the application of PLM solutions. CIMdata works with both industrial organizations and suppliers of technologies and services seeking competitive advantage in the global economy. For further information Stephen Hard on: +1 205 556 9199 Ext 3000 or visit: www.planitsolutions.com

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