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Why should you choose STRUMIS? 

STRUMIS is the global leader in software solutions for the steel fabrication and construction services industries. With over 30 years of experience in the steel sector, we serve more than 45,000 daily users in over 70 countries. Our solutions are designed to help companies improve efficiency, increase productivity and maximize profitability.

Drawing on our heritage of innovation, industry expertise, and commitment to excellence, STRUMIS empowers clients to achieve a sustainable competitive advantage with a comprehensive steel fabrication management information and production system tailored for both large and small fabrication businesses. We combine leading industry knowledge with personalized service to maximize your business potential, whether on a local, regional, or global scale.

As a visionary long-term partner, STRUMIS is dedicated to continuous development and progressive improvement. You can trust us today and in the future to provide the best solutions for your evolving business needs and to help you maximize your profit potential...

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Our company’s purpose

At STRUMIS, our purpose is to empower our customers to achieve their goals through innovative, high-quality software solutions that drive digital transformation. We are dedicated to understanding your unique challenges and delivering solutions with excellence and integrity. By valuing our people and promoting collaboration, we build strong, trust-based relationships with our customers and partners. Together, we set industry standards and achieve collective success.

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Our core values 

Our history

Since its inception in 1986, STRUMIS has led innovation in the steel and industrial fabrication industry, providing software solutions that significantly enhance efficiency, precision, and profitability. Founded as AceCad Software Ltd by Barry Thompson, the company's initial success came through the launch of StruCAD, an innovative 3D structural detailing system. StruCAD revolutionized steel detailing by automating the creation of fabrication shop drawings, CNC data, and integrating effortlessly into Building Information Modeling (BIM) workflows. 

The company expanded its product line in 2000 with the acquisition of GoData, which laid the groundwork for its comprehensive management information system incorporating Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) functionalities. In a strategic move to enhance focus, STRUMIS divested its StruCAD and StruEngineer product lines to Trimble in 2011, concentrating efforts exclusively on developing the versatile STRUMIS platform to be compatible with a wider range of steel detailing software. 

A significant rebranding occurred in 2015 when the company became STRUMIS Limited, underscoring its commitment to providing leading-edge digital solutions in steel fabrication. The leadership transitioned in 2021 when Barry’s son, Stuart Thompson, assumed the role of CEO, steering STRUMIS toward substantial growth. Today, the company supports over 45,000 daily users in more than 70 countries, consistently driving digital transformation in the sector through seamless BIM integration, real-time data insights, and powerful digital tools.

STRUMIS has a long and distinguished heritage.

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  1. AceCad is founded

    1986

    AceCad Software Ltd founded in the UK.

  2. AceCad USA Inc.

    1991

    AceCad incorporated in the USA.

  3. GoData Ltd acquisition

    2000

    GoData Ltd, the original architects of the GoData MRP program acquired by AceCad Software Ltd.

  4. STRUMIS 5.1 release

    2003

    A complete rewrite of the GoData DOS program, utilising the latest Visual technology, along with re-branding of GoData to STRUMIS, now including barcoding.

  5. STRUMIS Software opened in the Middle East

    2004

    STRUMIS Software opened in Dubai, serving the Middle East, India and North Africa region

  6. STRUMIS first release of .NET in Estimating

    2006

    STRUMIS deliver their second re-write, this time utilising .NET technology for advanced filtering and reporting features, incorporating the Microsoft Ribbon style toolbar – Estimating licence only

  7. Launch of STRUMIS Evolution

    2010

    In line with the commitment of continual improvement, STRUMIS release the whole STRUMIS MRP suite of modules in the latest .NET technology delivering significant end-user benefits.

  8. STRUMIS Evolution V7.5, V8.1 and BIMReview releases

    2012

    STRUMIS re-brand the 3D model viewer StruWalker to BIMReview and embed within the core STRUMIS program, providing a unique BIM collaborative tool of project data + 3D Images of progress.

  9. STRUMIS V9.014 release

    2013

    STRUMIS MRP continues to evolve at rapid pace. V9.014 contains multi-facility, planning, QS invoicing, STRUCNC CAM editing, BIMReview interfaces for Tekla Structures, SDS/2 and Graitec Advance Steel.

  10. STRUMIS to Tekla Structures data exchange

    2014

    A game-changing release of STRUMIS sees a unique bi-directional data flow between STRUMIS and Tekla Structures as a world’s first. This meant the design and detailing teams can access project data from within the STRUMIS MRP program from their Tekla Structures program.

  11. STRUMIS V9.0.22 & STRUMIS Mobility V1. releases

    2015

    STRUMIS V9.022 contained a huge amount of new features including the groundbreaking Custom Plate Girder management and expanded links to 3rd party plate nesting programs ShopData, SigmaNEST, ProNest, Lantek and Alma.

  12. STRUMIS V10.0 release

    2016

    The first STRUMIS Mobile App is launched, allowing a range of features & functions consistent with mobile phone usage. V10.0 also contained Business Intelligence Dashboards, Multi-Contract Nesting and CE Marking enhancements.

     

  13. STRUMIS V10.2 and V10.2 releases

    2017

    Two STRUMIS releases in quick succession V10.1 & V10.2, contain the much-anticipated variations or change order management features. These new features allow variations to contract to be closely managed, costed, applied for and approved.

  14. STRUMIS V10.3 release

    2018

    Continuous collaboration with our global customer base, provides new and exciting features inside STRUMIS V10.3 including Packages & Containers for shipping overseas, Purchase Order credits and the new BIMReview V8.3.

  15. STRUMIS V10.4 release

    2020

    Progress billing/invoicing was the headline feature of STRUMIS V10.4. released in 2020, Progress Billing allowed for a refined method of invoicing projects and which complied with North American accounting practices.

  16. Stuart Thompson became CEO of STRUMIS

    2021

    Stuart Thompson became CEO of STRUMIS, assisting his father Barry Thompson, with the day-to-day running of STRUMIS global operations. The leadership transitioned in 2021 when Stuart, assumed the role of CEO, quickly steering STRUMIS toward substantial growth.

  17. STRUMIS V11.0 & STRUMIS VISION releases

    2022

    STRUMIS V11.0 & STRUMIS VISION were released in 2022 and provided the steel fabrication and construction world with the first web-based version of STRUMIS. 

    STRUMIS VISION which contained Executive Dashboards in addition to critical business intelligence anywhere, on any device, any time.

     

  18. STRUMIS Mobility V3.0 release

    2023

    STRUMIS Mobility became much more than just a mobile phone app for barcoding, STRUMIS Mobility in 2023, had a totally new look and feel and a huge array of new features and functions which included cutting plans, create & print delivery notes, check item status and even print delivery notes from within the Mobile App and all for no cost to STRUMIS customers!

  19. STRUMIS V11.1 release incorporating Estimodelling

    2024

    STRUMIS V11.1 incorporating Estimodelling, provides an additional level of accuracy and speed when estimating steel structure projects from detailed and connected Tekla Structures models. Production process times matched to production times and weld analysis out of the Tekla model create this whole new world of refined estimating in V11.1.

  20. STRUMIS V11.2 release

    2025

    STRUMIS V11.2 was released in spring 2025 which had security of our customers very much in-mind and which is the springboard for further security considerations in future builds as technology and security threats evolve.

STRUMIS solutions to suit your business: 

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The feature-rich BIM collaborative, review and visualisation tool for use across the whole construction project.

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A complete steel fabrication management information and production system for both small and large steel fabrication businesses.

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