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ANSYS, Inc. Selected for Strategic Computer-Aided Engineering Plan

16 February 1999

ANSYS, Inc. Selected for Strategic Computer-Aided Engineering Plan By French Automotive Component Giant Valeo

    SOUTHPOINTE, Pa., Feb. 16 -- ANSYS, Inc.
announced today that France's leading automotive components supplier Valeo has
selected ANSYS, Inc. as its primary supplier of design verification and
optimization software.  The agreement between the two companies is for two
years and extends across all of Valeo's operations.  Both companies expect
significant benefits from the Valeo/ANSYS agreement.
    "We see ANSYS(R) as a key element in our array of state-of-the-art
engineering tools to help us reduce the size, weight, noise, and
time-to-market of our products," said Dr. Emmanuel J. d'Orsay, group director,
Valeo Product Development in Paris.  "The intent of this agreement is to
expand the role of ANSYS 5.5 in units already using it and to introduce ANSYS
to those which are not," he added.
    According to Dr. d'Orsay, Valeo's plans for ANSYS 5.5 include:

    --  Introducing simulation as soon as possible in the new-product
         development process,
    --  Integrating analysis with the mechanical design software used at
         Valeo, CATIA from Dassault Systemes,
    --  Implementing Multiphysics,
    --  Developing multiple-function design optimization, and
    --  Minimizing physical prototyping.

    "We are proud to have been selected by an industry leader like Valeo as
its primary software provider for design verification and optimization.  The
commitment to implement ANSYS across its organization is most gratifying,"
said Peter J. Smith, chairman and CEO, ANSYS, Inc.  "This agreement is a
strong indication that ANSYS, Inc. continues to deliver the right levels of
power and flexibility in our products and services to create much needed
collaborative engineering environments that save time, money, and materials
while assuming stronger, safer, more reliable products."
    Valeo uses ANSYS software in operating divisions as diversified as
clutches, climate control, windshield wiper systems, electrical systems,
friction materials, and engine cooling.
    An independent automotive components and systems supplier, Valeo serves
all car and truck manufacturers in Europe, North and South America, and Asia.
Estimated sales in 1998 will be the equivalent of US$7.14 billion.  Some
75 percent of 1998 sales were generated outside France.
    Valeo has 119 production plants and 30 research and development centers in
20 countries.  R&D spending represents about 6 percent of sales.  Worldwide,
Valeo employs 50,000 people, more than 15 percent of whom are engineers and
technical support.

    About ANSYS, Inc.
    ANSYS, Inc., headquartered at Southpointe in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, is
committed to providing the highest performance on the most advanced simulation
applications in the CAE industry.  ANSYS, Inc. partners with leading hardware
and software suppliers to provide users with the best engineering environments
available.  A global network of ANSYS Support Distributors provides sales,
support, and training for customers.  http://www.ansys.com.

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