Fdu opts for Idat as a strategic software partner
Fdu, a leading supplier in the field of high-quality precast concrete elements, is extending the existing collaboration with Idat GmbH as their software partner. The long-term goal is the conversion of large parts of CAD planning workstations to Idat software.
Idat is a specialist in innovative software solutions in the construction industry and has made a name on game-changing technologies and first-class service. By the integration of the advanced software solutions of Idat into their business processes, fdu expects additional process optimization, an increase in efficiency and improvement in quality in planning and production. From fdu’s perspective, Idat becomes the ideal partner attending them into the digital future of the industry due to decades of experience in CAD and BIM technologies for the precast concrete industry.
„The decision to collaborate even closer with Idat than before was the next logical step for us in order to strengthen our competitive edge and to meet the requirements of our customers even better,“ stated Michael Knebel, head of technical planning at fdu. “We are pleased to have a partner at our side with Idat who is prepared to accompany us on this path. In particular, the reliable and competent user support as well as the flexibility and speed in the development of software also played a significant role in our decision. We have been working together with Idat for more than 20 years now and, in all this time, the company has proved to be the ideal partner regarding this aspects.”
Successful partnership since 2003
Reinhard Lackner, owner and general manager of Idat GmbH, is excited about this ground-breaking decision of fdu: „The partnership goes back to 2003, when a group of precast concrete manufacturers had awarded a development contract to Idat. Since then, the collaboration between Idat and fdu has been extended continuously and has proven to be very advantageous for both sides. The decision of fdu not only emphasizes the quality and efficiency of our products, but also substantiates the confidence in the long-term vision and innovative power of Idat.“
Fdu will already start with the successive conversion of selected CAD workstations in 2024. The extended collaboration between Idat and fdu marks an important step into a common future in which both companies want to cope with the challenges in the industry using innovative technologies and software solutions.
