Hawk Ridge Systems Awarded #1 SolidWorks Reseller Worldwide at SolidWorks World 2013

Award highlights Hawk Ridge Systems’ dedication to 3D design innovation and customer success

OAKLAND, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hawk Ridge Systems®, (www.hawkridgesys.com) a global leader in engineering design solutions, received the highest recognition from SolidWorks®, Dassault Systèmes by winning the coveted #1 SolidWorks Reseller Worldwide Award at SolidWorks World 2013 for the second consecutive year. In addition to the Top Worldwide SolidWorks Award, Hawk Ridge Systems received awards for the #1 SolidWorks Reseller in North America for the 9^th year, the President’s Club for the 12^th time, and the newly created SolidWorks Gold Medal Award for outstanding performance.

“The award recognizes their deep bench of highly experienced SolidWorks professionals, as well as their dedication and focus on the customer. Hawk Ridge Systems lives and breathes customer service and support in everything they do to provide a better SolidWorks 3D experience. Their track record speaks for itself.”

“Hawk Ridge Systems has always been a leader in design innovation and cutting-edge customer service and support, so it is fitting that they won this sought-after worldwide award again this year,” said Ken Clayton, Vice President of Worldwide Sales at SolidWorks, Dassault Systèmes. “The award recognizes their deep bench of highly experienced SolidWorks professionals, as well as their dedication and focus on the customer. Hawk Ridge Systems lives and breathes customer service and support in everything they do to provide a better SolidWorks 3D experience. Their track record speaks for itself. ”

In 2012, Hawk Ridge Systems expanded its portfolio of offerings with new products and services, and increased its geographic coverage. New products include SolidWorks Electrical, SolidWorks Plastics, and CAMWorks® for CNC machining, a SolidWorks Certified Gold Product. New software applications include HawkWare™ productivity tools for SolidWorks and Enterprise PDM. New services include a dedicated Simulation Services team, and a significant investment in the Product Data Management implementation team. Hawk Ridge Systems expanded its geographic territory to include Ontario, Canada which extends coverage to the East Coast of North America.

As Dale Ford, P.Eng, President and CEO of Hawk Ridge Systems states, “To be presented the #1 SolidWorks Reseller Worldwide Award for 3 out of the last 6 years is a testament to our many customers who we partner with every day. Our team at the Ridge is dedicated to our core values which revolve around bringing excellence, innovation, integrity and commitment to build trusted relationships with our customers. I am so proud of our team at Hawk Ridge - this award recognizes our efforts to bring real value to our customers.”

About Hawk Ridge Systems

Hawk Ridge Systems is the leading source for innovation and product design bringing cost-effective technology solutions to our customers that radically improve the way they design, develop, and manage their product development lifecycle. A pioneer in parametric design since 1996, Hawk Ridge Systems delivers engineering solutions for 3D CAD, Simulation, Product Data Management, Electrical, Technical Communication and CAM. Hawk Ridge Systems has 15 offices and training centers in the United States and Canada, serving over 20,000 SolidWorks users by providing sales, support, services, and training for SolidWorks and CAMWorks. Visit Hawk Ridge Systems at www.hawkridgesys.com and follow the HRS Blog. The HRS Store has a complete course listing for SolidWorks Training.