Graphics Systems To Host Largest Midwest SolidWorks User Conference

Graphics Systems Corporation, a leading SolidWorks value-added-reseller, is hosting the Midwest SolidWorks User Conference on September 19 - 20, 2002 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This event will bring together the most techical SolidWorks Users and executives together at one time in the region. Technical sessions to improve software efficiency, a new version sneak peek, an exhibitor pavilion and a executive briefing breakfast with John McEleney (CEO, SolidWorks Corporation) are scheduled.

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Amanda Ludtke
Graphics Systems Corporation
W133 N5138 Campbell Drive
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051
Phone: 1-800-454-CADD, ext. 117

GRAPHICS SYSTEMS TO HOST MIDWEST SOLIDWORKS
USER CONFERENCE

Menomonee Falls, WI -- August 28, 2002 - Graphics Systems Corporation, headquartered in Menomonee Falls, WI is pleased to announce its first Midwest SolidWorks User Conference to be held on September 19th and 20th. The two-day long event will take place in the Milwaukee, Wisconsin area and will contain a host of seminars, technical and management sessions and a new-version kick-off.

David Kasinskas, President of Graphics Systems, sees the event as much more than a seminar. The goal is to come away with a clearer vision for the success of your company. As markets continue to change radically and competition intensifies, you need the support of a technology leader that is continually evolving to meet the unique challenges of today's business market."

Each day will have a strong focus. Thursday, September 19th will concentrate on Technical Efficiency. Through the entirety of the day, presentations will show users how to become more productive on SolidWorks through shortcuts, tips and tricks. Concurrently, SolidWorks solution partners will be exhibiting FEA, PDM and CAM packages and Rapid Prototyping to name just a few. Several partners will also be presenting their solutions in a seminar-fashion so attendees can get a feel for their functionality and see it in action.

Friday, September 20th will emphasize the future of both SolidWorks and the CAD industry. Keynote speaker John McEleney, CEO of SolidWorks Corporation, will kick off the day discussing the companys vision and goals, and will also host an Executive Briefing Breakfast for presidents, vice-presidents and managers. Other keynote speakers are scheduled to attend and share views on the direction of CAD. The remainder of the morning will be filled with the SolidWorks 2003" kick off. Users and potential users will have an early chance to see the new version, which promises to be filled with exciting and productive tools and functionality.

Jeffrey Setzer, Technical Services Manager for Graphics Systems Corporation states: This is an excellent opportunity for our customers to expand their knowledge of SolidWorks and related tools. Our entire full-time Technical Services staff will be there, including five SolidWorks Certified Trainers, two additional SolidWorks Certified Support Technicians, and our Microsoft Certified Professional PDM Specialist. The concentration of eight Graphics Systems technical professionals, coupled with attendance by affiliated VB programmers, registered PEs and guests from SolidWorks Corporation, represents an unprecedented concentration of SolidWorks technical knowledge in a Midwest regional event. Add to that the SolidWorks 2003 rollout and its the next best thing to being at the national SolidWorks World convention!"

Graphics Systems Midwest SolidWorks User Conference is scheduled to take place at the Manchester East Hotel in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Reservations to attend can be made by calling Amanda Ludtke at 1-800-454-CADD, ext. 117 or on the web at http://www.gxsc.com/newsroom_mswuc.htm.

Graphics Systems is the Midwests leading provider of CAD/CAM/CAE/PDM solutions for business and industry with 12 years in business, and over 125 years of combined engineering experience. Major product offerings through Graphics Systems include SolidWorks, Workgroup Technology (PDM), SmarTeam (PDM), PDM Works, Cosmos, MSC Nastran, MoldWorks, Teksoft CAM, Stratasys 3D printers and more.

For more information on Graphics Systems Corporation or the Midwest SolidWorks User Conference, please contact Amanda Ludtke at 800-454-2233, ext. 117 or visit www.gxsc.com.