Cadac Group - Italy - Autodesk Platinum Partner

What Cadac Group - Italy - Autodesk Platinum Partner does

Cadac Group Srl is an Italian Autodesk Platinum Partner and Ansys channel partner that distributes Autodesk software (AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Inventor, Fusion 360, Vault, Forma/Construction Cloud) to the Architecture/Engineering/Construction (AEC) and Manufacturing sectors across Italy, Spain and Portugal. The company was formalized in January 2024 through the merger of E3DCAD with the Dutch Cadac Group, and operates from eight Italian offices (Milan, Bologna, Bari, Rome, Caserta, Turin, Crema) plus Madrid, supported by an Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) and an ICMQ-accredited BIM certification body.

The company's portfolio combines Autodesk platform resale with proprietary add-ons: PICK&COPY, ERP VIEWER and PUBLISH DOCS (Vault plugins for property management, ERP integration and document conversion), and AutoDoks, an Inventor-integrated technical documentation solution with multilingual output compliant with EU Machine Directive 2006/42/CE. The Crema-based E3D subsidiary provides engineering simulation consulting via the Ansys partnership, including Autodesk Moldflow integration. The May 2025 acquisition of Innovatecno Srl added CAM expertise and the Lucia Luciani-led team.

Revenue is generated through four streams: Autodesk subscription and perpetual license resale (recurring), digital transformation and BIM/PDM/PLM consulting (professional services), ATC-certified training plus ICMQ BIM certifications (professional services), and proprietary plugin licensing (one-time). GTM combines direct enterprise field sales across regional offices, event-driven demand generation in Rome/Bologna/Bari/Madrid, an e-commerce storefront at cadac.com for SMB/individual buyers, and co-marketing with hardware partners (Lenovo) and complementary software vendors (Epicor, coolOrange). Reported 2024 revenue "more than doubled" year-over-year per CEO Marco Luzzini, though no absolute figure has been disclosed.

Name

Cadac Group - Italy - Autodesk Platinum Partner

Legal name

Cadac Group Srl

Website

https://cadacgroup.it

Company type

Private

Founded year

2024

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

PADERNO DUGNANO , MI

HQ country

Italy

HQ region

Europe

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Autodesk Software Resale: Resale of Autodesk software licenses and subscriptions as Platinum Partner, including AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Inventor, Fusion 360, Vault, and other Autodesk products.
2. Training Services: Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) providing certified courses on Autodesk software platforms, including BIM certification preparation and official Autodesk attestations.
3. Consulting and Implementation: Digital transformation consulting, BIM implementation, CAD/PDM/PLM system integration, and technical support services for enterprise customers.
4. Proprietary Software Add-ons: Development and sale of proprietary Vault plugins (PICK&COPY, ERP VIEWER, PUBLISH DOCS) and Autodoks documentation solution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Cadac Group Srl distributes Autodesk software (AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Inventor, Fusion 360, Vault, Autodesk Forma/Construction Cloud) as an Autodesk Platinum Partner and provides complementary consulting, BIM/CAD/PDM/PLM implementation, certified training, and technical support to AEC and Manufacturing customers across Italy and Southern Europe. The company also develops and sells proprietary Vault plugins (PICK&COPY, ERP VIEWER, PUBLISH DOCS) and the AutoDoks technical documentation solution for Inventor, while distributing Ansys engineering simulation tools through its E3D subsidiary.

Product overview

Cadac Group operates as an Autodesk Platinum Partner offering a portfolio of proprietary add-on modules and Autodesk software solutions. Their core offerings center on Autodesk products (AEC/Construction solutions including Revit, Civil 3D, Navisworks, InfraWorks, Forma/Construction Cloud; Manufacturing solutions including Inventor, Fusion 360, Vault, CAM) supplemented by proprietary plugins: AutoDoks (technical documentation for Inventor), PICK&COPY (Vault property management), ERP VIEWER (Vault-ERP integration), and PUBLISH DOCS (document conversion). Additional services include IT infrastructure solutions, authorized Autodesk training, and BIM certification programs through ICMQ.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• AutoDoks Technical and commercial documentation solution for Autodesk Inventor that automates creation of instruction manuals and commercial documentation, ensuring compliance with Machine Directive 2006/42/CE and EN ISO 20607 and supporting 27 languages for global documentation needs. Targeted at discrete manufacturing companies that need multilingual technical documentation.
• PICK&COPY Plugin for Autodesk Vault Professional that allows users to copy properties from one file to others (single or multiple), export properties to Excel, and configure Smart Actions for automated workflows. Targeted at Vault administrators and engineering teams managing product data.
• ERP VIEWER Plugin for Autodesk Vault Professional that displays external ERP or database data directly within Vault with user-configurable views and support for multiple database configurations. Targeted at manufacturing organizations integrating PLM/PDM with ERP systems.
• PUBLISH DOCS Plugin for Autodesk Vault Professional that converts project documents to PDF, DXF, DWG, and STEP formats, with automation via Job Processor and lifecycle transition triggers. Targeted at engineering teams needing automated document publishing from Vault.
• Autodesk Software Resale (AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Inventor, Fusion 360, Vault, Forma/Construction Cloud, Navisworks, InfraWorks) Resale of Autodesk software licenses and subscriptions as Platinum Partner, covering AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Inventor, Fusion 360, Vault, Autodesk Forma (formerly Construction Cloud), Navisworks, and InfraWorks under subscription and perpetual license models. Targeted at AEC and Manufacturing organizations across Italy and Southern Europe.
• AEC Solutions (Architecture, Engineering and Construction)
• Manufacturing Solutions (PDM, Fusion, CAM, PLM, Simulation)
• Digital Transformation & IT Solutions
• Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC) Courses
• BIM Certification (ICMQ)
• BIM / CAD / PDM / PLM Consulting and Implementation Services
• Ansys Engineering Simulation Solutions (via E3D)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 90% time savings in technical documentation revisions and multilingual management
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Innovatecno SrlcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2025Innovatecno Srl, an Autodesk Partner with expertise in Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM), was acquired and integrated into Cadac Group to strengthen CAM capabilities and digital transformation services for manufacturing customers.
• AutodeskcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCadac Group is Autodesk Platinum Partner - the highest partnership tier - distributing Autodesk software (AutoCAD, Revit, Civil 3D, Inventor, Fusion 360, Vault, Construction Cloud) and providing implementation, training, and support services in Italy and Southern Europe.
• AnsyscoreTechnology or IntegrationCadac Group, through its E3D subsidiary, operates as Ansys Channel Partner providing engineering simulation solutions including Autodesk Moldflow. E3D is Ansys partner for simulation consulting and support.
• Autodesk (ATC)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCadac Group is authorized Autodesk Authorized Training Center (ATC), providing official Autodesk certification courses and issuing official Autodesk attestations upon course completion.
• Cadac Group (Netherlands)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCadac Group Italy is part of Dutch Cadac Group, an international Autodesk Platinum Partner organization. The Dutch parent provides strategic direction, brand, and coordination for Southern European operations.
• LenovominorGTM or Marketing PartnerTechnology partnership for BIM-optimized hardware solutions; Lenovo presented AI-optimized workstations at Cadac Group events as part of joint go-to-market activities.
• EpicorminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) solution partnership mentioned at manufacturing events; Epicor integrates with Autodesk solutions for manufacturing customers.
• ICMQminorOthersCadac Group is ICMQ Organismo di Valutazione (Assessment Body) for BIM certifications including BIM Specialist, BIM Coordinator, BIM Manager, and CDE Manager.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves11 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• PTC: Global broad incumbent providing Creo CAD and ThingWorx/Onshape PLM/IoT platforms. Competes with Autodesk's manufacturing portfolio (Inventor, Vault, Fusion 360) for the same manufacturing customers Cadac Group serves.
• Siemens Digital Industries Software: Global broad incumbent offering NX CAD/CAM/CAE and Teamcenter PLM. Competes with Autodesk Inventor and Vault for enterprise manufacturing customers in Cadac Group's target market.
• Dassault Systèmes (SOLIDWORKS): Global broad incumbent offering SOLIDWORKS and CATIA CAD/PLM platforms. Competes with Autodesk Inventor and Fusion 360 in the manufacturing design market that Cadac Group serves through Autodesk and Ansys.

Others

• Ansys: Technology partner and simulation software vendor. Cadac Group (through E3D) is an Ansys Channel Partner, and the two jointly serve Italkrane, SKG Italia and AlphaProgetti. Comparable as a complementary simulation/CAD stack player in the same Italian manufacturing accounts.
• Lenovo: Hardware partner presenting AI-optimized workstations at Cadac Group events. Comparable as a co-marketing/GTM partner that bundles BIM/CAD-ready hardware with Cadac's software and consulting offerings.

Direct peers

• SolidCAD: Canadian Autodesk Platinum Partner providing Autodesk software, training, consulting and BIM/CAD/PLM services. Directly comparable as a value-added Autodesk reseller with professional services and proprietary extensions.
• Cadac Group (Netherlands): Parent company and direct peer: Dutch Cadac Group is the international Autodesk Platinum Partner organization that owns Cadac Group Srl and provides strategic direction and brand. Same Autodesk Platinum Partner business model with overlapping product portfolio (AutoCAD, Revit, Inventor, Vault).
• ATG (Applied Technology Group): UK Autodesk Platinum Partner providing Autodesk software, training and digital transformation consulting to AEC and manufacturing customers. Closely comparable business model and customer base to Cadac Group.
• Cadline Limited: UK Autodesk Platinum Partner offering Autodesk software resale, BIM/CAD/PLM consulting, ATC training and proprietary services. Directly comparable operating model as Autodesk VAR plus consultancy serving AEC and manufacturing customers.
• IMAGINiT Technologies: Autodesk Platinum Partner in North America providing Autodesk software, training, consulting and proprietary utilities. Closely comparable as a high-tier Autodesk VAR with implementation services and proprietary add-on tools.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 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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