ESSS, SimuTech Group, and Grupo SSC join forces to accelerate Ansys and Synopsys growth across Mexico and Central America
We are pleased to announce an important milestone in our journey. ESSS Mexico, a partnership between ESSS and SimuTech Group, has acquired Grupo SSC’s Ansys business, marking a significant step toward strengthening the combined Ansys and Synopsys ecosystem in Mexico and Central America.
Grupo SSC’s Ansys operations will be integrated into ESSS Mexico, creating a unified organization of several multiphysics experts dedicated to expanding Ansys and Synopsys solutions throughout the region.
Fernando Balderas, Founder and CEO of Grupo SSC, stated:
“With the support of the Grupo SSC Ansys team, ESSS Mexico is now well-positioned to drive transformative advancements in simulation technology, empowering companies and industries across the region with state-of-the-art engineering solutions and a world-class technical team. This transition represents a win-win for all parties, including our customers.”
Mario Sofia, General Manager of ESSS, added:
“We are confident that the synergy between our teams and our shared business culture will create significant value—not only for the market, but also for our combined organization and our partner Synopsys. This is a key step in our international expansion strategy.”
Katie Lally, CEO & Owner of SimuTech Group, emphasized:
“We are excited about this opportunity to expand our partnership with ESSS. This strategic move significantly strengthens ESSS’s presence in Mexico and Central America. With this acquisition, ESSS Mexico will become the leading Ansys channel partner in the region, further consolidating ESSS’s leadership across Latin America within both the Ansys and the rapidly growing Synopsys ecosystems. We thank our customers for their continued trust as we embark on this exciting new chapter together.”
About ESSS
ESSS has gained international recognition by providing a complete range of numerical simulation solutions to over 1500 companies in sectors such as oil and gas, aerospace, mining, automotive, and energy, accompanied by superior customer support and related engineering services. These capabilities enable customers to take full advantage of the Ansys multiphysics portfolio while exposing simulation to all levels of the engineering organization. ESSS is an Apex Channel Partner and the official representative of Ansys, part of Synopsys, for Latin America, Portugal, Spain, and Italy.
About Grupo SSC
Grupo SSC has been a pioneer in Simulation-Based Engineering Science (SBES) for more than 36 years, playing a fundamental role in the development of advanced engineering capabilities across Mexico and Central America. Grupo SSC will continue to operate independently with its existing partners and customers, committed to contributing to the technological growth of the region and to supporting the next generation of engineers who will shape the future of innovation in Latin America.
About SimuTech Group
SimuTech Group offers partnership and engineering expertise through Ansys simulation products, support, training, consulting, and physical testing services. With a 40+ year relationship with Ansys and as the largest Ansys Apex Channel Partner in North America, SimuTech Group supports and empowers engineers all over the globe with engineering expertise in simulation software and value-added services.
