Troy, NY – (Business Wire) – GlobalSpec, Inc., the leading specialized search engine and online community for engineers and technical buyers, today announced it has entered into an agreement with San Rafael-based Autodesk, Inc. to provide AutoCAD users worldwide with seamless access to valuable technical information.

As part of the agreement, direct access to the GlobalSpec Web site is included in the latest release of Autodesk's DesignCenter Online software. This access gives AutoCAD users the ability to search by detailed specification for technical products and services across multiple suppliers, from within the AutoCAD product that they use for their designs. Providing this information at the point of design will enhance productivity and allow users to finalize drafts more quickly with accurate, available products.

In announcing the relationship, Scott Virkler, Vice President of Business Development at GlobalSpec said, “This truly is a double win. AutoCAD users benefit from incredibly rapid product sourcing through GlobalSpec’s proprietary parametric search capabilities. At the same time, the supplier community on GlobalSpec will have the opportunity for their products and services to be presented to the influx of new users from Autodesk, especially at the critical design phase of a project.”

“As a sourcing tool, GlobalSpec’s database of products and suppliers is unparalleled in its value to the Autodesk customer,” said Eric Stover, AutoCAD Product Manager. “The breadth of its catalogs and technical information makes it the ideal starting point for any specification needs. We’re truly pleased to now offer direct access to GlobalSpec from the Autodesk DesignCenter Online available in AutoCAD 2004 and all AutoCAD 2004-based products.”

About GlobalSpec, Inc.

GlobalSpec, Inc. is the leading specialized search engine and online community for engineers and technical buyers seeking products and services. GlobalSpec's trademarked search technology, SpecSearch®, allows users to search by specification more than 890,000 product families representing 50 million parts from more than 9,700 supplier catalogs. Manufacturers representing their products and services on GlobalSpec gain a comprehensive marketing program designed to promote their brand and generate, track and manage highly-qualified sales leads. Information about GlobalSpec can be found at www.globalspec.com.

About Autodesk, Inc.

Autodesk is the world's leading design software and digital content company, offering customers progressive business solutions through powerful technology products and services. Autodesk helps customers in the building, manufacturing, infrastructure, digital media, and wireless data services fields increase the value of their digital design data and improve efficiencies across their entire project lifecycle management processes. For more information about the company, see www.autodesk.com.

GlobalSpec and SpecSearch are registered trademarks of GlobalSpec, Inc. Autodesk, and AutoCAD, are either registered trademarks of Autodesk, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. All other brand names, product names, or trademarks belong to their respective holders. ©2003 Autodesk, Inc. All rights reserved.

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