Cadac Group Professional Resources

What Cadac Group Professional Resources does

Cadac Group Professional Resources is a privately held Dutch software company headquartered in Heerlen, Netherlands, founded in 1986 by Jan Baggen. Operating as an Autodesk Platinum Partner — one of approximately 20 globally and the first in the Benelux — the company resells the full Autodesk portfolio and develops proprietary add-on products that extend Autodesk and Microsoft platforms for digital design, BIM, engineering collaboration, and document management workflows. The legal entity Cadac Group Holding BV sits under TwinPort Geleendal Beheer.

The company's proprietary software suite addresses specific industry verticals and regulatory requirements rather than acting as a pure reseller. Products include Cadac Organice Suite (engineering collaboration on Microsoft SharePoint and Autodesk Vault), Cadac TheModus Suite (BIM standardization for MEP), Cadac NXTdim Suite (extension for Autodesk Inventor), Cadac Connect (integration and automation platform across CAD/PDM/PLM/ERP), Cadac Control (BIM model validation), Cadac Compass (Dutch Omgevingswet/STOP-TPOD compliance), Cadac Catalog (BGT object registration), Cadac Carto (GIS viewer), Cadac Infra (NLCS for civil engineering/GWW), Cadac smartGlobe (ICAO-compliant aeronautical chart production), and Cadac Digital Advisor (Autodesk license asset management, 2024 Autodesk Business Innovation Award winner). The underlying technology stack spans Autodesk, Microsoft Azure/SharePoint, and Esri GIS platforms.

Cadac operates from 19 offices across 10 European countries (Benelux, DACH, Southern Europe, Scandinavia) and serves customers in architecture/construction, manufacturing, process/energy/maritime, infrastructure, government, and aviation. Revenue derives from Autodesk software reselling (subscription), proprietary SaaS subscriptions, training delivered as an Autodesk Learning Partner, professional services (Cadac Kickstarters, integration accelerators, consultancy), a freelancer/expert marketplace (Cadac Experts), and a loyalty program with digital wallet (Cadac Loyalty Program / Cadac Wallet). The company holds ISO 9001 and ISO 27001 certifications, has a D&B rating of 2A (top 5% of Dutch peers), reports a 95% customer satisfaction rate, and has published a 2023 annual report with preliminary 2024 figures; specific revenue amounts are not publicly disclosed.

Name

Cadac Group Professional Resources

Legal name

Cadac Group Holding BV

Website

https://cadac.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cadac Group is a Dutch Autodesk Platinum Partner that resells the full Autodesk software portfolio and develops proprietary CAD, BIM, and geo-information add-ons for AEC, manufacturing, infrastructure, government, and aviation clients across 10 European countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CAD and BIM Software Solutions

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Custom Computer Programming Services (541511), Other Scientific and Technical Consulting Services (54169)

SIC

Wholesale-Computers & Peripheral Equipment & Software (5045), Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Software License Resale & Optimization (Perpetual/Subscription) (BPAEAOAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Instrumentation, Controls & Automation Engineering Consulting (BPAHAIAM)

Keywords

• CAD software solutions
• BIM implementation services
• Autodesk software reselling
• Engineering collaboration software
• Digital transformation consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Heerlen

HQ country

Netherlands

HQ region

Europe

Offices19 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Autodesk Software Reselling: Cadac Group resells Autodesk software (AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Civil 3D, Fusion, Vault, etc.) as an Autodesk Platinum Partner, offering subscriptions, collections (PD&M Collection, AEC Collection), and individual products. Revenue is generated through software subscription fees, with pricing ranging from approximately €38/month (AutoCAD LT) to €265/month (AEC Collection).
2. Proprietary Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Cadac sells and supports its own proprietary software products including Cadac Control (from €345/month), Cadac TheModus Professional (from €172.58/month), Cadac TheModus Essential (from €43.31/month), Cadac TheModus Model Extender (from €215.81/month), and Cadac NXTdim Suite (from €76.86/month). These are offered as subscription/SaaS products.
3. Government SaaS Solutions: Cadac offers SaaS solutions for Dutch government including Cadac Catalog (BGT management), Cadac Compass (Omgevingswet), Cadac Carto (GIS viewer), and Cadac Infra (NLCS design). These are subscription/SaaS-based revenue streams targeting municipalities, provinces, water boards, and national government.
4. Training Services: Cadac provides Autodesk and Cadac software training programs. Training courses range from approximately €236 (Revit Update) to €995 (AutoCAD Basis). As an Autodesk Learning Partner, training is registered via Autodesk Training Evaluation System (TES) with official certificates issued.
5. Cadac Kickstarters and Professional Services: Short expert sessions (1–4 hours) covering specific Autodesk product features and best practices, priced from €162.50 to €650 per session. Services include Cadac Connect Business Process Analysis, Integration Accelerators (PDM-PLM, PDM-ERP), CTO experience, and Cadac Geo Care for governments.
6. Cadac Experts (Freelancer Marketplace): A transparent platform connecting organizations with Autodesk experts across manufacturing, AEC, civil infrastructure, and process industries. Experts can be booked 24/7 through the platform, with Cadac handling administration, contracts, and invoicing.
7. Cadac Loyalty Program and Wallet: Customer loyalty program where purchases earn Loyalty Discount credit (for Cadac products/services) and Loyalty Cashback credit (for Autodesk purchases). Credit can be redeemed for discounts, cashback, Kickstarters, training, or support.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cadac Group is an Autodesk Platinum Partner that resells the full Autodesk CAD/BIM software portfolio (AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Civil 3D, Vault, Forma, AEC and PD&M Collections) and develops proprietary add-on software suites that extend Autodesk and Microsoft platforms for engineering collaboration, BIM standardization, system integration, BIM validation, government compliance (Omgevingswet, BGT, NLCS), and ICAO-compliant aeronautical charting. The company complements software sales with training programs, expert consulting Kickstarters, professional services, and a Cadac Experts freelancer marketplace.

Product overview

Cadac Group is an Autodesk Platinum Partner offering a comprehensive portfolio of software solutions for digital transformation in manufacturing, construction, and government sectors. The portfolio consists of Autodesk core CAD/BIM products (AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Civil 3D, Vault, Forma) as foundational tools, complemented by Cadac's proprietary add-on modules including TheModus for BIM standardization in MEP, NXTdim for Inventor optimization, Organice for document control on SharePoint, Connect for system integration and automation, Control for BIM validation, and Infra for civil engineering. The government-specific sub-brands (Catalog for BGT management, Compass for environmental law compliance, Carto for GIS viewing) serve public sector clients, while Digital Advisor provides software asset management. The company bundles these products with loyalty programs (Cadac Loyalty Program, Cadac Wallet) and expert services including training and support.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Cadac Organice Suite: Engineering collaboration solution on Microsoft SharePoint and Autodesk Vault platform
• Cadac NXTdim Suite
• Cadac TheModus Suite
• Cadac Connect
• Cadac Control
• Cadac Compass
• Cadac Catalog
• Cadac Carto
• Cadac Infra
• Cadac Digital Advisor
• Cadac smartGlobe
• Cadac Loyalty Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 95% of surveyed customers are satisfied with Cadac's service, with 66% rating exclusively with 9s and 10s
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers31 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature11 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• AutodeskflagshipChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAutodesk Platinum Partner — the highest partner level in Autodesk's partner program. Cadac is among the first and most progressive Autodesk Platinum Partners in the Benelux, one of the few in Europe, and one of the top 20 Autodesk partners globally. Cadac has maintained this partnership for over 35 years and must always score 9 or 10 on customer satisfaction. The partnership covers all Autodesk specializations including Construction Enterprise, MEP, Building Architecture, Transportation Infrastructure, Pre-Construction Design, Product Design & Manufacturing, PLM, Site Construction & Operations, and Design & Manufacturing Cloud. Cadac is also an Autodesk Authorized Developer and Autodesk Learning Partner.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationMicrosoft Gold Partner with three competencies: Gold Application and Development, Gold Collaboration & Content, and Silver Learning and Silver Cloud Accelerate. Cadac built its Cadac Organice Suite (engineering collaboration) on the Microsoft SharePoint platform — one of the few out-of-the-box SharePoint solutions available. The company also leverages Microsoft Azure cloud infrastructure for its solutions.
• EsricoreTechnology or IntegrationEsri Bronze Partner. Cadac integrates Esri's GIS technology into its government and geo-information software solutions (Cadac Catalog, Cadac Carto, Cadac Infra) for the Dutch government market, enabling smart and effective use of geo-information in design, construction, and infrastructure management.
• Epicor (CPQ)coreTechnology or IntegrationEpicor CPQ partnership where Cadac delivers business-oriented CPQ solutions to the manufacturing and modular construction industries. Together, they enable customers to quickly and easily integrate a visual product configurator into an e-commerce environment.
• TwinPort Geleendal BeheercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTwinPort Geleendal Beheer is the parent company (moedermaatschappij) of Cadac Group Holding BV. TwinPort offers unique housing options and more than 10,000 m² of office space in central South Limburg for companies with high demands on comfort and service, where Cadac's headquarters are located.
• UNETO-VNIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTogether with UNETO-VNI and other software suppliers, Cadac Group founded the Uniforme Objecten Bibliotheek (UOB) — a platform where manufacturers can offer product data in a structured, uniform, and software-independent manner to the market. This helps bridge the gap between CAD products and BIM building blocks for construction manufacturers and suppliers.
• EUROCONTROLflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerCadac collaborates with EUROCONTROL on aviation charting solutions. This collaboration underscores the robustness and scalability of Cadac's solutions (Cadac smartGlobe) in complex, mission-critical aviation environments. Cadac helps standardize, automate, and make aviation charting processes audit-proof in cooperation with customers like EUROCONTROL.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• IMAGINiT Technologies: Long-standing US-based Autodesk Platinum Partner with a similar model: resells the full Autodesk portfolio while developing proprietary add-on tools and offering training, implementation, and managed services to AEC and manufacturing customers.
• Microsol Resources: Autodesk Platinum Partner serving AEC, manufacturing, and infrastructure clients in the US with reselling, certified training, BIM implementation, and proprietary solutions — directly comparable to Cadac's multi-vertical VAR-plus-IP model.
• Applied Software: Autodesk Platinum Partner (US/Australia) operating a comparable enterprise software + services + proprietary tooling model across AEC and manufacturing — same partner tier, same revenue mix, same enterprise GTM motion as Cadac.
• Symetri: European Autodesk Platinum Partner headquartered in the Nordics, offering Autodesk reselling, training, consulting, and proprietary add-on tools across AEC, infrastructure, and manufacturing — the closest geographic peer to Cadac's Benelux/DACH/Nordics footprint.
• Mensch und Maschine (MUM): German Autodesk Platinum Partner operating a similar CAD/CAM/BIM reselling and proprietary-software (Datec) business across DACH — directly comparable to Cadac's German-speaking footprint and its TheModus/NXTdim-style bolt-on products.

Broad incumbents

• Nemetschek Group: Listed European AEC software incumbent owning Allplan, Graphisoft (ArchiCAD), Solibri (BIM validation), and Bluebeam — overlaps directly with Cadac's BIM validation (Control), MEP standardization (TheModus), and document control (Organice) but as part of a broader, vendor-owned stack rather than an Autodesk add-on layer.
• Bentley Systems: Global infrastructure engineering software incumbent (OpenBuildings, OpenRail, ProjectWise) targeting the same municipal, transportation, and water-board customers as Cadac Infra — competing for the same European infrastructure wallet that Cadac addresses through Autodesk + NLCS.
• Trimble: Diversified AEC/manufacturing software platform with Tekla (structural BIM), Trimble Connect (CDE), and Sketchfab — competes for the same design-firm and infrastructure-owner budgets as Cadac, particularly in manufacturing (Inventor vs. Tekla) and BIM collaboration (Forma vs. Trimble Connect).
• Solibri: BIM model-checking and validation tool (now part of Nemetschek) — the most direct functional substitute for Cadac Control (BIM validation), targeting the same quality-assurance use case in design and engineering firms.

Regional players

• Construsoft: European Autodesk Gold/Platinum Partner focused on AEC and infrastructure BIM in Benelux/Nordics, providing Tekla + Autodesk reselling and implementation — comparable to Cadac's steel/concrete infrastructure workflow but with a narrower vertical focus and stronger Nordic concentration.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cadacgroup
• Facebookfacebook.com/cadacgroup

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Cadac Group Professional Resources