ASCON
ASCON (also ASCON Group, Russian: АСКОН) is Russian developer of CAD and PDM software and a systems integrator headquartered in Saint Petersburg. The name of the company originates from an abbreviation of an "Automated System for Construction (Russian: Автоматизированная система конструирования).
| Industry | Computer software CAD |
|---|---|
| Founded | Leningrad, Soviet Union (1989) |
| Headquarters | St. Petersburg, Russia |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Maxim Bogdanov (CEO) |
Number of employees | 651 |
| Website | ascon.net |
The company was founded in 1989 by Alexander Golikov and Tatyana Yankina who previously worked at KB Mashinostroyeniya in Kolomna. In 1993, ASCON signed its first major contract with Zheldorremmash which fueled its development.
By 2014, the company had over 7000 industrial customers including AutoVAZ, Severstal, Kazzinc, and others. On its home market, ASCON holds a dominant position over its core competitor Autodesk.
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