Siemens PLM Software Technology Used by Nearly All Companies Unveiling New Vehicles at North American International Auto Show

Major Competitive Displacements at Daimler and Chrysler over Past Two Years Significantly Expand PLM Leader’s Footprint in Global Automotive Industry and Create “Strong Tailwind of Success”

DETROIT and PLANO, Texas, January 20, 2012 - Siemens PLM Software, a business unit of the Siemens Industry Automation Division and a leading global provider of product lifecycle management (PLM) software and services, today announced that its technology is used in product development by more than 90 percent of the automotive original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) making new vehicle introductions at the 2012 North American International Auto Show, the industry's most substantive annual event, which this year reflects the recent resurgence of the global auto industry. As a result of the recent decisions by two major OEMs to replace their computer-aided design (CAD) and PLM systems with technology from Siemens PLM Software, the company has continued to expand its leadership and market share in the global automotive industry.

“Siemens PLM Software has created a strong tailwind of success for itself over the past 18 months in the global automotive industry based on a very well executed vision, backed by its robust and proven technology solutions and services,” said Peter Bilello, President of CIMdata, a global PLM management consulting and research firm. “With an already long list of automotive clients, the company further increased its market share in the industry by receiving significant new commitments from two major OEMs – Chrysler and Daimler. CIMdata now expects Siemens PLM Software’s position in the auto industry to continue to grow as the supply chain follows the lead of those OEMs and others.