Bechtle PLM

What Bechtle PLM does

Bechtle PLM Deutschland GmbH is a Neckarsulm-headquartered reseller and services arm within the publicly listed Bechtle AG group, operating the German Dassault Systèmes PLM channel and an HP CAD hardware practice. The company delivers the SOLI

Name

Bechtle PLM

Legal name

Bechtle PLM Deutschland GmbH

Website

https://bechtle-plm.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Bechtle PLM Deutschland GmbH is the German Dassault Systèmes VAR and HP CAD reseller (SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE, HP Z workstations), serving 27,000+ mid-market and enterprise manufacturers across the DACH region with software, hardware, training and consulting.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

PLM and CAD Software Reseller and Services

akta.pro primary industry

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

Keywords

• PLM software solutions
• 3D CAD design
• CAD workstations
• Engineering training services
• Product lifecycle consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Neckarsulm

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Software Licenses and Subscriptions: Resale of Dassault Systèmes software (SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE) including perpetual licenses and annual subscriptions with maintenance. Products offered in Standard, Professional, and Premium tiers.
2. CAD Hardware Sales: Sale of CAD-optimized workstations (HP Z2 Tower, ZBook Fury, ZBook Power) and mobile workstations configured for CAD workloads. One-time hardware purchases.
3. Training and Education Services: On-site and online training courses for SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, CAD, CAM, PDM and other software. Classroom and virtual training sessions.
4. Business Consulting Services: Digital maturity analysis, proof of concept, pilot projects, value engagement, process integration, and managed administration services.
5. Technical Support Services: Technical support, individual service packages, and maintenance services for software and hardware.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

Bechtle PLM Deutschland GmbH is an authorized Dassault Systèmes value-added reseller (VAR) and HP CAD workstation reseller operating across 40+ German locations. The company resells SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE, and DraftSight software licenses and complements them with consulting, certified training, technical support, and SolidProfessor e-learning to manufacturing and engineering customers.

Product overview

Bechtle PLM offers a comprehensive portfolio of PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) solutions centered around Dassault Systèmes software products. The core offerings include SOLIDWORKS (3D CAD in Standard, Professional, and Premium tiers) and CATIA/3DEXPERIENCE platform for advanced 3D design. The product ecosystem spans multiple modules: CAD tools (SOLIDWORKS Design, CATIA, xDesign), simulation solutions (SOLIDWORKS Simulation, SIMULIA Abaqus, CST Studio Suite, 3DEXPERIENCE SIMULIA), data management (SOLIDWORKS PDM, ENOVIA), manufacturing (SOLIDWORKS CAM, SolidCAM, DELMIA), and electrical design (SOLIDWORKS Electrical 3D/Schematic, EPLAN integration). Supporting add-ins cover specialized domains including aluminum framing, plant design, sheet metal processing, wood working, electrode design, and steel construction. The company also offers CAD workstations and mobile workstations from HP, DraftSight 2D CAD software, and professional services including training, consulting, and technical support. The portfolio is completed with integration tools (Porta~X for SAP PLM, PDM-Eplan Connector, Datakit format converter) and industry-specific solutions for sectors including aerospace, automotive, medical technology, and machinery.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD Software 3D mechanical design and engineering CAD software resold by Bechtle PLM as an authorized Dassault Systèmes VAR, used by mechanical engineers and product designers in manufacturing firms.
• CATIA Software High-end 3D CAD/CAE/CAM software for advanced product design and systems engineering, resold by Bechtle PLM and targeted at aerospace, automotive, and complex manufacturing customers.
• 3DEXPERIENCE Platform Dassault Systèmes collaborative business platform providing PLM, design, simulation, manufacturing, and 3D collaboration capabilities, sold and supported by Bechtle PLM for enterprise engineering organizations.
• DraftSight 2D CAD Professional 2D CAD drafting software from Dassault Systèmes, resold by Bechtle PLM for engineers and drafters needing DWG-compatible 2D design tools.
• HP Z Workstations Certified HP CAD workstations resold by Bechtle PLM, configured and sold specifically for demanding SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, and 3DEXPERIENCE workloads.
• Certified Training Services Classroom and certified instructor-led training courses delivered across 15 Competence Centers covering SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, 3DEXPERIENCE, and DraftSight, targeted at engineering and design professionals.
• Technical Support and Consulting PLM/CAD consulting, implementation, and technical support services helping manufacturing customers deploy, integrate, and maintain Dassault Systèmes tools and HP workstations.
• SolidProfessor E-Learning Online video-based e-learning subscription platform for CAD/PLM skills development, distributed by Bechtle PLM for self-paced engineering training.

Quantifiable outcome

• 27,000+ companies trust Bechtle PLM solutions
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration10 records

AI capability2 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Dassault SystèmescoreTechnology or IntegrationFlagship partnership as authorized value-added reseller (VAR) for Dassault Systèmes software portfolio including SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, and 3DEXPERIENCE platform. Provides sales, implementation, and support for the complete product lifecycle management software suite.
• HP (Hewlett-Packard)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized reseller of HP CAD workstations including Z2 Tower, ZBook Fury, ZBook Power, and ZBook Ultra series. Products configured and optimized for SOLIDWORKS and CAD workloads.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Autodesk: Owner of AutoCAD, Inventor, and Fusion 360. Competes with Dassault/SOLIDWORKS for 3D CAD seats and Autodesk's direct enterprise motion can pressure the value Bechtle PLM adds as a Dassault VAR.
• Siemens Digital Industries Software: Owner of the Teamcenter PLM suite and NX CAD/CAM portfolio. Competes broadly with Dassault/3DEXPERIENCE in PLM and represents the most significant alternative vendor Bechtle PLM's customers could switch to.

Direct peers

• CENIT AG: Stuttgart-based publicly-listed PLM and CAD services provider and Dassault Systèmes VAR in Germany. Directly comparable as a German Dassault/CATIA/ENOVIA/SOLIDWORKS reseller with consulting and integration services for industrial customers.
• SolidLine AG: Germany-based SOLIDWORKS specialist VAR providing software resale, training, and PLM consulting. Overlaps with Bechtle PLM on the same Dassault reseller economics and mid-market German customer base.
• INNEO Solutions GmbH: German PLM/CAD VAR and Dassault Systèmes partner offering SOLIDWORKS, 3DEXPERIENCE, and engineering services. Competes head-to-head with Bechtle PLM for German mid-market and enterprise PLM deals.
• MB CAD GmbH: German SOLIDWORKS reseller and CAD services provider. Competes with Bechtle PLM in the German mid-market for SOLIDWORKS seats, add-ins, and training.
• PROCAD GmbH & Co. KG: German Dassault Systèmes VAR offering SOLIDWORKS, CATIA, and 3DEXPERIENCE software, training, and PDM/PLM services. Directly comparable as a DACH-focused PLM reseller with overlapping customer verticals.
• NTT Data Deutschland (PLM Division): Global IT services group with a German PLM practice (formerly S&N AG) delivering Dassault-based PLM consulting and integration to enterprise clients. Competes with Bechtle PLM on large-scale 3DEXPERIENCE/CATIA deployments in Germany.

Emerging players

• CONTACT Software: German PLM vendor offering its own CIM Database PLM platform alongside Dassault integrations. Adjacent competitor rather than pure VAR; competes for the same PLM budget at industrial customers.

Regional players

• PLMplus (Austria): Austrian PLM/Dassault Systèmes reseller serving Austria and parts of Eastern Europe. Comparable in business model (SOLIDWORKS/3DEXPERIENCE resale and services) but smaller and geographically distinct from Bechtle PLM's Germany-centric footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 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 →

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