Kanwar Anand, President and CEO of KETIV Technologies, a leading Autodesk authorized Value-Added Reseller (VAR), announced the opening of offices in Portland, Oregon. The new office is located at 10260 SW Greenburg Road, 4th Floor, Portland, OR 97223.

Very qualified consultant Ray Fagan will head-up the office to serve clients in the growing MCAD industry of the Pacific Northwest. The office will serve Oregon and parts of Washington.

“In a sense, this is returning to our roots,” said Anand. KETIV was founded in Portland by Ken Paul and Bob Palioca in 1983.

“The market has grown dramatically,” explained Anand. “Our analysis confirms that there is a need in the region for the enhanced level of service and support we provide. We are committing time and resources to get to know each client—and their businesses—so that we can support their success.”

KETIV’s core value of providing real-world business solutions, with service and support that goes beyond the software, has enabled the company to grow despite the economic downturn. The Autodesk reseller’s seasoned consultants are informed about engineering processes and have the experience required to create a clear connection between the use of software and business objectives.

“As in other expansions, we look forward to developing strong customer relationships by actively providing comprehensive services specifically attuned to each customer’s needs,” Anand stated.

“We are thrilled to see KETIV expanding their operations into Oregon,” said Steve Blum, senior vice president of Americas sales, Autodesk. “Autodesk works closely with our partners to help them make better decisions that will enable them to grow their business, and this has never been more critical than in today’s economy. KETIV being able to expand geographically is a testament to their business acumen.”

To contact the Portland office, please call 503-320-7146. For a complete listing of offices, please visit www.ketivtech.com/contact.

Founded in 1983 as one of the first AutoCAD value added resellers in the country, KETIV www.ketiv.com has emerged as a trusted and respected partner for engineering and manufacturing firms. An Autodesk Premier Solutions Provider with 25 years experience delivering CAD/CAM software and services, KETIV has California offices in Fullerton, Glendale, and San Jose, an office in Phoenix, and now, in Portland.

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