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Altair Engineering, a global leader known for innovative product development, advanced engineering software and grid computing technology announced today that they have again been recognized as one of the 101 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For in Southeast Michigan by the Michigan Business and Professional Association (MBPA). The award, recognizing Altair Engineering for the third consecutive year was presented this afternoon at the Troy Marriott. Altair was nominated based on their continued commitment to their employees and recognizing them as their single greatest asset. "We are very excited to receive this recognition for the third straight year from MBPA," says Tom M. Perring, Chief Financial Officer at Altair Engineering. "This award is truly about every employee of Altair, and especially that of our human resources department directed by Cathy Bonacorsi. Cathy and her team have continued to manage and further develop the highly diverse culture here at Altair, and we firmly believe that our diversity plays a significant role in our continued growth and success." According to MBPA representatives, the companies nominated this year for the 101 Best and Brightest Award represent an elite group maintaining a unique thought process with top support from senior management. The list of awardees includes companies with exceptional programs, services and solutions for employees in their work environments, as well as adaptation to various new factors in the marketplace. Nominees include national and multinational companies such as ArvinMeritor, Visteon, Compuware and Volkswagen of America, Inc.; local corporations like ASG Renaissance, and Henry Ford Health System; and associations such as the Girl Scouts of Macomb County-Otsikita Council Inc.