What Quadra Solutions does

Quadra Solutions Ltd is a UK-based, privately held CAD software reseller and PCB design services company founded in 1999 and headquartered in Accrington, Lancashire. The company operates as a Gold Autodesk Software Reseller for mechanical and construction industries and the sole UK distributor of Zuken's eCADSTAR PCB design software, with extended distribution rights across Benelux and Scandinavia. It also runs one of the largest PCB design bureaux in the UK and Europe, employs IPC CID+ accredited engineers for PCB layout, signal integrity, impedance control, and high-reliability design for aerospace, defence, and automotive clients, and is the only IPC Certified Training Centre in the UK.

Quadra's revenue is generated through multiple streams: one-time/perpetual software license resale of Autodesk products (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Fusion 360, Vault, Navisworks) and Zuken eCADSTAR; recurring technical support subscriptions (ISO 9001 accredited with rapid SLAs); professional services including PCB design bureau, PCB manufacturing and PCB assembly (the latter two brought in-house via the November 2021 acquisition of Hi5); training courses covering Autodesk certifications, eCADSTAR/CADSTAR, and IPC CID/CID+; and managed IT support services. The company employs 11–50 people and is led by its four founders, who remain in Director and Technical Director roles.

Its go-to-market is sales-led and enterprise-focused, with dedicated account managers for Autodesk and Zuken product lines, direct field engagement across UK and selected European markets, distribution via TechData, and digital marketing channels including a content-rich website, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube presence. Customer mix spans electronics (Telent, EA Technology, Thales, Promethean), manufacturing (Jonesco, Unipart Rail), construction (Union Industries, Cobham), and engineering (ATG UV Technology), with several decade-plus client relationships indicating strong account retention.

Name

Quadra Solutions

Legal name

Quadra Solutions Ltd

Website

https://quadrasol.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Quadra Solutions is a UK-based CAD software reseller and PCB design bureau, Gold Autodesk partner and sole UK distributor of Zuken's eCADSTAR, serving manufacturing, construction, electronics, aerospace and defence clients with software, design, manufacturing, training and support services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

CAD Software and PCB Design Services

NAICS

Printed Circuit Assembly (Electronic Assembly) Manufacturing (334418), Bare Printed Circuit Board Manufacturing (334412), Computer Systems Design Services (541512), Industrial Design Services (541420)

SIC

Printed Circuit Boards (3672), Services-Computer Integrated Systems Design (7373), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371)

akta.pro primary industry

PCB Assembly (PCBA/EMS) (HDAHAOAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

PCB Fabrication (Rigid PCBs) (HDAHAOAG), PCB Fabrication (Flex & Rigid-Flex PCBs) (HDAHAOAH)

Keywords

• CAD software solutions
• PCB design services
• Autodesk reseller
• PCB manufacturing assembly
• CAD training courses

Headquarters

HQ city

Accrington

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licensing and Resale: Resale of Autodesk and Zuken software licenses including Autodesk CAD software, Autodesk Flex Tokens, Zuken PCB software (eCADSTAR), and PCB Libraries
2. Training Services: Professional development and training courses including Autodesk Training Courses, eCADSTAR and CADSTAR Training, and IPC CID & CID+ Training
3. PCB Design Services: PCB design bureau services including design, manufacture and assembly of printed circuit boards
4. Technical Support Services: Technical support services for Autodesk and PCB software with dedicated support desk and remote assistance
5. IT Support Services: Comprehensive IT support including hardware updates, installations, licence auditing, and network infrastructure support

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Quadra Solutions sells and supports CAD software for mechanical, construction and PCB design, acting as a Gold Autodesk Software Reseller and sole UK reseller of Zuken's eCADSTAR PCB design software. It runs one of the largest PCB design bureaux in the UK and Europe, offers in-house PCB manufacturing and assembly, Autodesk consultancy (BIM, Vault PDM, plugin development), VR design reviews, certified training (Autodesk, IPC CID/CID+, eCADSTAR), and technical/IT support for design environments.

Product overview

Quadra Solutions operates as a technology reseller and service provider offering a portfolio of CAD software solutions (Autodesk and Zuken eCADSTAR), PCB design/manufacturing/assembly services, and technical training. The core offering combines software resale (Autodesk Gold Partner, sole UK Zuken eCADSTAR distributor) with professional services including PCB design bureau, PCB manufacturing/assembly, Autodesk consulting, BIM services, and IPC-certified training courses. Their product portfolio spans: Autodesk software (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Fusion 360, Vault, Navisworks) for mechanical/construction industries; Zuken eCADSTAR PCB design software for electronics; and end-to-end PCB services (design, manufacture, assembly). Training includes Autodesk certification courses and IPC CID/CID+ PCB design qualifications. The company also provides technical support, IT services, and VR design review capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• eCADSTAR: Next generation integrated PCB design and engineering software distributed by Quadra Solutions.

Products and services

• Autodesk CAD Software Resale of Autodesk software products (AutoCAD, Inventor, Revit, Fusion 360, Navisworks, Vault, AutoCAD Electrical, Plant 3D) to manufacturing, product design, architectural, engineering and construction customers, with associated deployment, training and support from a Gold Autodesk Partner.
• Zuken eCADSTAR PCB Design Software Zuken's PCB design software suite (schematic editor, PCB editor, library editor, signal integrity, power integrity, IBIS-AMI modules) resold and supported in the UK by Quadra as sole UK reseller.
• Autodesk Flex Tokens Flexible token-based licensing option for Autodesk software enabling customers to access various Autodesk cloud services and desktop products on a pay-per-use basis.
• PCB Libraries Component library packages for PCB design containing pre-built symbols, footprints and 3D models used by PCB designers to accelerate design workflows.
• PCB Design Services Full-service PCB design bureau with IPC CID+ accredited engineers offering schematic design, layout, signal integrity analysis, impedance control and design for manufacturing, delivered as one of the largest PCB design bureaus in the UK and Europe.
• PCB Manufacturing Printed circuit board manufacturing services providing a wide range of PCBs from prototype to production volumes, delivered through in-house capability following the Hi5 acquisition.
• PCB Assembly PCB assembly (PCBA) services including SMT and through-hole assembly, offering complete manufacturing from design through to finished product following the Hi5 acquisition.
• Autodesk Training Courses Accredited Autodesk training programs covering AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault, Revit, Navisworks, Fusion 360 and 3ds Max, delivered from Quadra's Autodesk Authorised Training Centre in Lancashire.
• IPC CID & CID+ Training Professional certification courses for PCB designers (CID and CID+) delivered by Quadra as the only IPC Certified Training Centre in the UK.
• eCADSTAR and CADSTAR Training Training courses for Zuken's eCADSTAR and legacy CADSTAR PCB design software covering schematic capture, PCB layout, library management and advanced signal/power integrity.
• Autodesk Consulting Services Technology consultancy services including BIM implementation, Vault PDM deployments, custom plugin development and workflow optimisation for Autodesk software environments.
• BIM Services Building Information Modelling services helping construction and architectural firms adopt BIM workflows, including implementation, training and ongoing support.
• Vault PDM Consultancy Product Data Management consultancy focused on Autodesk Vault, assisting companies with implementation, configuration and optimisation of PDM workflows.
• Autodesk Plugin Development Custom software development services creating plugins and extensions for Autodesk products to address specific business requirements and automate workflows.
• Virtual Reality Design Reviews Immersive VR-based design review service enabling clients to experience and evaluate 3D CAD models in virtual reality environments for enhanced design validation.
• Autodesk Support Technical support services for Autodesk software users including phone, email, remote access and online case management.
• Zuken Support Technical support for eCADSTAR and CADSTAR software, including data preparation, library creation, migration assistance and bespoke training, delivered under ISO 9001 with rapid response SLAs.
• IT Support Comprehensive IT support services covering hardware, servers, networks, internet/email systems, licence auditing, compatibility issues and user administration, including remote access via TeamViewer.

Quantifiable outcome

• 60% increased efficiencies and 50% improvements on design process after BIM training
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers18 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Hi5coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021In November 2021, Quadra purchased controlling shares in Hi5, bringing PCB Fabrication and Assembly services in-house. This vertical integration strengthens their end-to-end PCB service offering.
• TechDataminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2020New distribution partnership announced with TechData in 2020 for expanded distribution reach.
• IPCcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2015Only IPC Certified Training Centre in the UK since 2015. Provides IPC CID and CID+ certification training for PCB design professionals.
• ZukencoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2009Sole UK reseller of Zuken's PCB design software eCADSTAR since 2009. Also appointed eCADSTAR Distributor for Benelux (2010) and expanded into Scandinavia (2013). European Distributor of the Year Award winner 8 times.
• AutodeskcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2001Gold Autodesk Software Reseller for mechanical and construction industries. Autodesk Authorised Training Centre (since 2001) and Autodesk Authorised Accreditation Centre (since 2008). Partnership includes resale of AutoCAD, Inventor, Vault, Revit, Fusion 360, Navisworks, 3ds Max and other Autodesk products.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Cadline: Cadline is a UK Autodesk Platinum Partner providing CAD software, BIM services, training, and technical support across manufacturing and AEC sectors - a directly comparable Autodesk reseller with overlapping customer segments and service portfolio.
• Newbury Electronics: Newbury Electronics is a UK PCB design, prototyping, and assembly services provider serving electronics manufacturers - directly comparable to Quadra's PCB design bureau and Hi5 fabrication/assembly service offering.
• Altium: Altium is a leading PCB design software vendor (Altium Designer) - Quadra's engineers use Altium as one of their bureau software packages, and Altium competes with Zuken's eCADSTAR that Quadra distributes. Comparable product category in PCB EDA.
• Eurocircuits: Eurocircuits is a European PCB prototyping and small-series manufacturer offering online PCB fabrication and assembly services - comparable to Quadra's PCB manufacturing and assembly service offering through Hi5.
• Arkite CAD & BIM Solutions: Arkite is a UK Autodesk reseller and training provider serving architecture, engineering, and construction firms with CAD and BIM services - comparable to Quadra's AEC segment offering Autodesk software, training, and BIM consultancy.
• 4D Technologies: 4D Technologies is a UK Autodesk Gold Partner offering CAD software, training, and technical support to manufacturing, engineering, and construction companies - a directly comparable Autodesk reseller serving overlapping UK customer segments.
• Majenta Solutions: Majenta Solutions is a UK-based Autodesk Gold Partner and CAD/PLM software reseller with similar service offerings including training, consultancy, and implementation services across manufacturing, AEC, and product design - directly comparable business model to Quadra.

Broad incumbents

• Cadence Design Systems: Cadence is a broad incumbent EDA vendor offering Allegro/OrCAD PCB design tools - Quadra engineers reference Cadence in their design bureau service, and Cadence competes with Zuken's PCB design portfolio that Quadra distributes.
• Siemens EDA (formerly Mentor Graphics): Siemens EDA is a broad incumbent in EDA/PCB design tools (PADS, Expedition, HyperLynx) - Quadra engineers also use Mentor tools in their design bureau, and Siemens EDA competes head-to-head with the Zuken products Quadra resells.

Regional players

• Symetri: Symetri (now part of Trimble) is a Northern European Autodesk reseller and technology partner serving Sweden, Norway, Denmark, and Finland with CAD, BIM, and PLM solutions - comparable to Quadra's Autodesk Gold Partner role but operating in different geographies.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/quadrasolutions
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/Quadrasol
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/quadra-solutions-ltd

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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 →

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