YOKOHAMA, Japan, February 9 /PRNewswire/ -- AVEVA (LSE:AVV) and Shinsei Giken have signed a USD300,000 contract that sees AVEVA supplying more of their flagship product - AVEVA PDMS -- to the specialist plant design company.

Shinsei Giken first subscribed to AVEVA solutions in 1998 and is one of Japan's pioneer 3D plant design companies. The company, founded in 1987, has been involved in various new and brownfield projects in the nuclear, semiconductor, oil gas, chemicals and other plant-related industries. Shinsei Giken is noted in Japan's power industry for its use of photogrammetry and 3D laser scanning to capture as-built data and convert it into fully intelligent PDMS models for revamp and retrofit projects.

Minoru Nishihara, President, Shinsei Giken said: The use of AVEVA PDMS has enabled our design team to increase competitiveness by raising design and engineering efficiency, a key factor in helping our clients to reduce cost.

Peter Finch, President, AVEVA Asia Pacific, said: Since establishing our office in Japan 10 years ago, AVEVA is proud to have formed long term partnerships with the many engineering and design firms such as Shinsei Giken in Japan. Our solution's vital role in these firms has helped push the envelope of engineering design technology in Japan.

About Shinsei Giken

Established in 1987, Shinsei Giken operates from its headquarters in Tokyo and 2 other branches within Japan. The firm employs over 200 people, offering plant engineering and 3D surveying services. Shinsei Giken's customers include IHI Corporation, Obayashi Corporation, Kawasaki Heavy Industries, Tokyo Electric Power, Mitsui Engineering Shipbuilding etc.

http://www.shinseigiken.co.jp

About AVEVA Group plc

AVEVA is trusted around the world to deliver engineering IT solutions with strategic value to leading companies in the plant and marine industries. For further information please visit http://www.aveva.com.

For further information, please contact: Youli Hooi AVEVA Asia Pacific Tel: +603-2176-1234 youli.hooi@aveva.com

For further information, please contact: Youli Hooi, AVEVA Asia Pacific, Tel: +603-2176-1234, youli.hooi@aveva.com