Boeing Supports SDRC's Acquisition of Sherpa

6 January 2000

Boeing Supports SDRC's Acquisition of Sherpa

    CINCINNATI--Jan. 6, 2000--SDRC , a leading global supplier of Internet-enabled collaborative product development solutions, today announced that The Boeing Company supports the SDRC announced acquisition of Sherpa Systems Corporation and Inso France Development SA.
    "SDRC's purchase of SherpaWorks(R) helps SDRC remain the market leader in enterprise PDM," said Scott Griffin, Boeing chief information officer. "Boeing uses SDRC Sherpa Works and Metaphase(R), company-wide. We are pleased with SDRC's purchase, which supports our supplier consolidation efforts."
    "SDRC is pleased with Boeing's support, and we look forward to broadening and strengthening the relationship between our two companies as a result of this acquisition," said Bill Weyand, chairman, president, and CEO, SDRC. "We believe that many of Sherpa's other strategic customers will be equally excited and supportive."

    About SDRC

    SDRC (Structural Dynamics Research Corporation) is a leading global provider of Internet-enabled collaborative product development solutions through its Metaphase(R) Enterprise(TM) product data management software and I-DEAS(R) mechanical design automation software. The Company's products, coupled with process engineering and consulting services, create an E-business environment that enables industry leaders to optimize product development early in the design process, accelerate product innovation, and significantly improve time-to-market. SDRC employs more than 2,500 people worldwide, with 77 offices in 18 countries throughout North America, Europe, and Asia/Pacific.

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    Note to Editors: SDRC, Metaphase, I-DEAS, and SherpaWorks are registered trademarks, and Metaphase Enterprise is a trademark of Structural Dynamics Research Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks belong to their respective holders.