Bentley acquires Struc-Soft Inc., developer of engineering, construction and fabrication products

by Rebecca Walker — September 1, 2008—Bentley Systems, Incorporated announced that it has acquired Struc-Soft Inc., a leading Montreal-based reseller and developer of 2D and 3D engineering, construction, and fabrication products for analysis, design, and drawing production.

Struc-Soft has been the exclusive North American reseller of Bentleys ProSteel 3D structural steel detailing and fabrication software since 2000, and also offers custom-developed ProSteel add-ons for specialized applications such as stairs, light-gauge walls and trusses, offshore platforms and jackets, pressure vessels, and towers. Through its team of certified engineering professionals, Struc-Soft also provides expert services for ProSteel users from consultation and customization to implementation, training, and long-term support.

The Struc-Soft plant group provides products and services for oil and gas, pulp and paper, mining and metals, pharmaceutical, chemical, manufacturing, food processing, and other plant projects throughout eastern Canada. Bentley is a global leader dedicated to providing comprehensive software solutions for sustaining infrastructure.