ROCHESTER, NY – EMA Design Automation, a provider of electronic design automation software, was named fastest growing company among Rochester's top 100 privately held firms, according to the Rochester Business Alliance and KPMG LLP.

This is the second straight year EMA won the honor. EMA sales rose from $3 million in 2002 to $20 million in 2003 and $31 million in 2004, giving EMA a growth of 915% over this period.

Employment has also grown from fewer than 15 in 2002 to nearly 100 across the country, with 67 located in the Rochester area.

“We are extremely honored to be part of the Rochester Top 100,” said Manny Marcano, President and CEO of EMA. “It’s a testament to the skill and dedication that our employees put forth in building strong relationships with our customers, coupled with excellent products and outstanding customer service and support."

Marcano launched EMA in 1989, selling EDA tools primarily in upstate New York, and expanded the company in the 1990s to include the Mid-Atlantic region of the United States. EMA now sells products across all of North America and has expanded its product line to include the Cadence Allegro and OrCAD PCB design tool product lines, RoHS compliant services and related products.