Excitech has become Symetri

Together we will achieve more

 

In January 2020 Excitech was acquired by Addnode Group, the owner of Symetri, Europe’s leading provider of software and services for design and engineering activities. Following the acquisition, we were looking at how we could leverage the wider capabilities of both companies to deliver enhanced solutions and services to our customers.

We wanted to let you know that we have completed this process, on 11th January 2021, Excitech became Symetri. It is business as usual for us and your service experience will not be impacted however you should be aware of the following changes that have taken place:

  • Excitech Ltd has merged with Symetri Ltd
  • We trade as Symetri using the Symetri logo and branding
  • Our new bank details can be found here
  • Quotations and invoices will be from Symetri 
  • We cannot accept orders addressed to Excitech so if you need to add Symetri to your approved supplier list, please contact your account manager today or email sales.support@symetri.com for further information 

Below you will find answers to some frequently asked questions. If you have any further queries or concerns regarding this transition, then please do not hesitate to speak to your account manager or call us on 0345 370 1444.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

ABOUT THE ACQUISITION:

Excitech was acquired by Addnode Group on 17th January 2020.

Addnode Group is an international information technology company with 1,700 employees in 19 countries. In close collaboration with its customers it creates digital solutions that make use of software and services to build a more sustainable society. Its customers use its digital solutions to design, build and manage products, properties and infrastructure. In the public sector its digital solutions enable efficient administration and communication with citizens.

For more than 25 years, Addnode Group has actively contributed to more sustainable societies in which people, companies, authorities and organisations interact with the technology that surrounds them. Addnode Group’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Stockholm.

Addnode Group conducts its operations in three divisions:

Design Management: supplies software and services for architects, engineers, contractors, manufacturers, and the real estate sector. In addition, it offers a comprehensive set of BIM services that help its customers understand and adopt BIM practices. The division has a strong offer for project collaboration, property management and workplace services in the Nordics and UK. The operations are conducted in the subsidiaries Symetri, Tribia, and Service Works Global (SWG).

Product Lifecycle Management: supplies software and services for simulation, design and product data information. The solutions are used for product design and more efficient development processes by collecting and managing data throughout the life of a product, from development to recycling. The division's operations are conducted by the subsidiary Technia, which is one of Europe's largest suppliers of PLM software and services.

Process Management: is a leading provider of software and services to the public sector. With the help of automation and digital support, the solutions contribute to smoother document management, simplified administration and quality assured processes in the contact between authorities and citizens. The division's solutions are mainly used by the public sector in Sweden, but there is a growing business in Norway and the division also helps companies in the private sector to exploit the possibilities of digitisation in their processes.

It has 23 subsidiary companies across these 3 divisions.

Symetri is wholly owned by Addnode Group and operates within its Design Management Division.

Founded in 1989, Symetri has a team of 450 people and is headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. The company has 23 offices throughout Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland and the UK.

Over the years, Symetri has gradually developed from an expert in CAD software to a strategic business partner supporting its clients at every stage of the product or building life cycle. Symetri work with companies to tailor digital BIM, product design and lifecycle solutions to help them work smarter and do more with less. Symetri are an Autodesk Authorised Training Centre (ATC) as well as Autodesk Premier Service Provider. As a trusted partner for their customers, they constantly seek to challenge people to work smarter for a better future.

Symetri has extensive knowledge and expertise around the Autodesk portfolio, in addition to a comprehensive range of its own IP, training and support solutions. They currently support over 10,000 customers across the Nordics and UK, ranging from small independent businesses to large corporates, with a number of those operating in the manufacturing and engineering industries.

The combined operations of Symetri and Excitech makes Symetri the market leader in both the Nordics and the UK with a team of 450 people, providing solutions to more than 10,000 customers and 150,000 users.

Excitech Ltd has merged with Symetri Ltd, we are now trading as Symetri Ltd (CRN: 323 9798)

  • See full explainer video here
  • Multinational reach but with local Support via 23 offices & training centres
  • Technical leadership with significant investment in own IP by 80 + developers
  • Industry focused with 220 consultants & technical experts
  • Expertise to support both the Manufacturing & Construction sectors
  • Security & stability backed by a global tech company, Addnode Group
  • Customer Centric with 450+ outcome driven professionals
  • Best of Breed Technology with 40+ partners

LICENCES:

You can continue to use all your licences as before. The management and support of your licences will be transferred to Symetri.

Your reseller on record will switch to Symetri on your Autodesk Account and 3rd party product portals. You do not need to do anything yourself. We will make the switchover behind the scenes with the supplier.

Please contact your account manager or email our sales support team, sales.support@symetri.com

QUOTES & ORDERS:

Yes, your quote is still valid for the term stated at the bottom of your quote. However, if you accept the order it will be processed by Symetri.

Excitech has become Symetri so your quotes will now come from Symetri and appear with Symetri branding.

We cannot accept orders addressed to Excitech so if you need to add Symetri to your approved supplier list, please contact your account manager today or email sales.support@symetri.com for further information.

Your account manager will work with you to ensure we have completed the appropriate application for Symetri to be added to your approved supplier list. If this is still outstanding please contact your account manager today or email sales.support@symetri.co.uk for further information.

All current works and projects will be honoured and delivered by our team as agreed.

SUPPORT:

Yes, we will continue to honour and fulfil our obligations for all existing support, subscription, and maintenance agreements.

If you have a CAD Support, IT Support or DMS Support contract and require help, please to call 0345 370 1400 or email support@symetri.co.uk

You will also have access to Symetri’s support portal which will allow you to raise cases and track status online. A guide to access this portal can be found here.

Your services levels will remain the same.

The contacts you deal with will remain the same with the addition of some new faces from the existing Symetri operations in the UK to improve the support we offer you. You will benefit from an increase in the breadth of skills we now have access to by being part of a larger organisation.

SERVICES AND TRAINING:

All training courses will be delivered as per your booking. As Symetri, we will be able to offer a larger portfolio of courses, with more scheduled dates and training locations.

Yes, all existing orders will be fulfilled as agreed by Symetri.

The contacts you deal with will remain the same with the addition of some new faces from the existing Symetri operations in the UK to improve the support we offer you. You will benefit from an increase in the breadth of skills we now have access to by being part of a larger organisation.

PAYMENT OF INVOICES:

Our bank account details have now changed, you will find them here. These will also appear on any invoices we send you.

There are many frauds and scams these days, so if you are not sure and wish to verify any of these details, please independently look up our phone number on our website and ask to speak to your account manager or someone in the accounts department.

Excitech are authorised by the FCA to carry out regulated activities, limited to secondary credit broking. We are in the process of cancelling this authorisation as Excitech will no longer be carrying out regulated activities. The FCA obliges Excitech to notify its customers that it is cancelling its registration, an obligation which the company has hereby fulfilled.

TERMS & CONDITIONS:

The Excitech terms and conditions for existing contracts will remain the same. On renewal of contracts or services or new/updated quotes/orders Symetri’s terms and conditions will apply.

CONTACTS:

If you have a CAD Support, IT Support or DMS Support contract and require help, please call 0345 370 1400 or email support@Symetri.co.uk

You will also have access to Symetri’s support portal which will allow you to raise cases and track status online. A guide to access this portal can be found here.

Please contact your account manager or email our Sales Support team, sales.support@symetri.com

Your sales contacts, and their contact details, will remain the same unless we inform you otherwise.

Sales Enquiries: 0345 370 1444 info@symetri.co.uk 
Support: 0345 370 1400 support@symetri.co.uk 
Training: 0345 370 1444 training@symetri.co.uk 
Accounts: 0345 370 1500 accounting@symetri.co.uk 
Customer Services / Sales Support: 0345 370 1444 sales.support@symetri.com

BRANDING:

Our branding changed to Symetri's on 11th January 2021.

Our website address has been redirected to www.symetri.co.uk on 11 January 2021. You will be able to contact us through this website via form fills and live chat.

These products will retain their Excitech names and branding, and will continue to be supported in the same way. We remain committed to our development roadmap, and look forward to introducing you to new features as we move through 2021.

Contact us

Please submit your enquiry here and a member of our team will get in touch.
Alternatively call 0345 370 1444