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abas ERP: ERP system for the metal industry References – Satisfied users in the metal industry

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Benefits of abas Business Software

Over 2,500 companies in the manufacturing, distribution, and service sectors have selected abas Business Software. Here’s why:

• Excellent price/ performance ratio• Short implementation period and easy implementation• Excellent customer satisfaction• Long-term security of software investment and fast return on investment (ROI)• Broad function coverage • Intuitive operation• Scalability (number of users, clients)• Continual software modernizations through upgrades• Upgrade-secure modifications enable high-level of flexibility• International and multilingual

abas Business Software supports midsize production, distribution and service companies in all processes along the value added chain. The transparent hand-ling of all relevant information provides a platform for proactively managing your business.

ABAS places great value on making the solutions' design and operation as easy as possible. Focus is placed on the role-based visualization of data and processes.

abas Business Software allows for the efficient management of your business processes.The system provides maximum flexibility when it comes to changes in the product, organization, or reacting to new strategic requirements.

Whether complex automated processes in the supply chain, eBusiness or mobile applications – ABAS creates opportunity for developing competitive advantage. As a consequence, customers can focus on delivering product innovations, and establishing and extending customer and vendor relations.

The evolutionary method for the continual and long-term modernization of abas Business Software is unique in the ERP market. This is extremely valuable to the abas user because as upgrades are deployed the customer is provided with a state-of-the-art solution, while individual modifications and settings are maintained.

Our mission: using experience and innovation ABAS provides simple but, at the same time, modern technological solutions, which will help you to be successful in a constantly changing business environment. Today and in the future!

Efficient software for your success!

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Efficient software for your success!Performance range of abas Business Software

The metal industry is characterized by midsize companies and is subject to a high level of competition in all global markets. Increasing raw material prices result in pressure to lower costs. Vendor processes are mostly extremely complex. Quality, reliability, delivery reliability and service are becoming more important in order to compete successfully and to secure and increase one's own position in the market.

This sector of industry is very diverse: foundries, refiners, sheet metal forming, cutting procedures, metalworking and automotive component suppliers place specific demands on their IT solution. By means of a flexible ERP system, such as the abas Business Software, business processes can be optimized and efficiency can be increased. abas ERP supports made-to-order, small batch and made-to-stock production and provides extensive production planning. Important functions for the metal industry are, for example, the "extended workbench" and lot management.

The complete solution, abas Business Software, covers all business areas. The range of features includes: purchasing, sales, CRM, production/PPC, service processing, scheduling, costing, materials management/MRP, material valuation, cost accounting, financial accounting, fixed asset accounting, group accounting, controlling, BI integration, eBusiness, portal technology, EDI, DMS integration, mobile applications.

abas ERP in the metal industry

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Satisfied users in the metal industry

Employees: 274Licenses: 86abas user since: 1993

Products:Valves, stainless steel fittings, stainless steel pipes, pipe supports, angle type strainers, cleaning technology, scraper technology, stainless steel manholes, sight glasses, specialized production for pharmacies, food processing and breweries, etc.

Armaturenwerk Hötensleben GmbH in Hötensleben (D) www.awh.de

Project highlights:

• Problem-free conversion to Linux• Completely reorganized warehousing• UPS and shipping connection• Connection to external financial accounting• Connection to a tool dispensing system• Integration of the document management system by HABEL• Quality and service support

Description of the ERP project:

With the implementation of abas Business Software revenue continually increased by around 10–15% – with the same number of employees in the administration. The inventory management has become significantly more effective. Real savings could be made through the consistent implementation of the methods provided by abas ERP, in connection with an environment organized close to the system. It was possible to increase the lead times in production. The cost of paper used each year was reduced by around 5,000 EUR and around 2,000 EUR are saved per year in postage costs. In quality assurance each process takes around 2 to 3 minutes less – for 8,000 processes a year that is a saving of around 20,000 minutes or approx. 41 working days per year. Through the direct access to the ERP data and the increased transparency in the company, time savings were made in all areas.

Project support: abas system gmbh, Berlin (D)

”With exception of the picking list and packing slips, there are no more papers in circulation. This means that we were able to decrease our paper costs by EUR 5,000 and postage by EUR 2,000 per year. This did not include the savings made through the simplified processes which resulted through reducing the use of paper documents.“ Ingolf Wölk, Head of IT

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Armaturenwerk Hötensleben GmbH in Hötensleben (D) www.awh.de

Balton System GmbH & Co. KG in Mömbris (D) www.balton.de


Products:Flexible shelving systems made of steel with an extensive selection of dimensions, colors and combination possibilities made from glass and wood, as well as accessories.

Project highlights:

• Quick implementation• Mass data processing• Customized pricing• Reaction time of abas partner• Checking the plausibility of data entries using an abas FOP• Stable Linux installation


Due to the takeover of the worldwide business activities of leading shelving systems providers, the newly established company had to implement an ERP software at short notice in 2005. The abas partner was contacted on the recommendation of the key manufacturer. Four weeks after the first contact was made the system was ready to go live. The actual project with the distribution package, abas Distribution, only took three weeks. Amongst other things, the external warehouse was connected and the reworked master files were imported. The next planned step is to use the abas EDI tools more extensively.

”The positive experiences our vendor made with this software influenced us considerably in making a decision to implement abas Distribution. Looking back, I am still thrilled with the quick implementation which considerably increased the efficiency of our daily processes, as well as with the positive experience we’ve had with the support team of our abas partner, even after the real start. The possibility to realize our tasks ourselves using the abas tools gives me the security and confirmation that we started with the right partner and the right package. If the server had been available earlier, we would have started earlier, too.“ Armin Brückner, Head of Finance and IT

Project support: ABAS Projektierung Rhein-Main GmbH & Co. KG, Langen (D)

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Flanschenwerk Bebitz GmbH in Bebitz (D) www.bebitz.de


Products: Flanges and fittings made of carbon steel, stainless steel and alloy as well as bright steel

Project highlights:

• Approx. 65,000 products • Individual QA system with abas connection• Detailed material and product management with valuation• Product and customer- related contribution margin accounting• Very extensive, individually created program runs• Parallel operation in India


Flanschenwerk Bebitz GmbH has been in business since 1911 and has maintained the highest quality standards. Business processes and IT applications continually improve. The abas Business Software was implemented in purchasing and sales, materials management, scheduling, production, financial accounting, cost accounting and fixed asset accounting. The products are subject to detailed lot management in individual levels. Palette management has been integrated into dispatch handling. The storage location management goes by the principle of chaotic warehousing. The UNIX-based environment has provided Bebitz with a problem-free IT operation since 1990.


”We have been working with abas Business Software since 1990. Monetary union, trust agency, reprivatization, inability to pay and since 2004 successful on the market again with an Indian management – all of this is due to ABAS. You can't find anything better.“ Roland Leitloff, Controlling

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Beutter Präzisions-Komponenten GmbH & Co. KG in Rosenfeld (D)www.beutter.de


Products: Small batch production of precise mechanical components with a high production depth

Project highlights:

• Connection to the archiving solution by HABEL, the PDC system by Isgus and the product LOGA by P&I all in one step • Linux


Beutter was established in 1909 and has made a name for itself nationally and internationally, as a specialist in the supply of precise mechanical components. Premium precision components with a high production depth are produced by approx. 110 highly qualified employees – ideally in small and medium series. Beutter places great emphasis on flexibility and reliability when planning due dates and resources. abas Business Software is the optimal tool to help Beutter handle sales orders for extremely complex individual components and modules, as well as customer requests.

Project support: ABAS Projektierung GmbH, Karlsruhe (D)

”ABAS knows what customers require AND what they want: a flexible ERP software which is particularly upgrade secure.“ Dr. Ing. Wolf-Dieter Kiessling, CEO

”We have been working with abas Business Software since 1990. Monetary union, trust agency, reprivatization, inability to pay and since 2004 successful on the market again with an Indian management – all of this is due to ABAS. You can't find anything better.“ Roland Leitloff, Controlling

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Projekthighlights:



Products: Sheet metal processing, laser cutting, nibbling, chamfering

Project highlights:

• Smooth implementation • Capacity planning • Interfaces to Datev and Zeus • PDC implementation • Implementation of costing and quotation management • Unlimited upgradeability

Erich Deinzer Stahl- und Metallverarbeitung GmbH in Nürnberg (D)www.deinzermetall.de


Deinzer GmbH is a specialist for sheet metal processing and provides everything in this industry from a single source. The 50 employees of the family-owned company design and manufacture the perfect solution according to customer requirements. Since 2000 the company has been supported by abas ERP. Processes can be represented in the ERP solution which ensures smooth handling of the many products. Due to the continual development of abas Business Software, Deinzer is always up-to-date and new functions are available with every new version, e.g. the optional DMS integration.

Project support: ABAS Consulting GmbH & Co. KG, Höchberg / Würzburg (D)

”Precision in sheet metal at Deinzer and abas ERP – a strong team! We, as a supplier in the sheet metal industry, have to be quick and flexible and produce high-quality products which are tailored to customer requirements. abas ERP helps us in this process; we would never want to give it up again.“ Claudia Weber, Authorized Representative

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Produkte: Blechverarbeitung, Laserschneiden, Nibbeln, Abkanten, Projekthighlights:Erich Deinzer Stahl- und Metallverarbeitung GmbH in Nürnberg (D)

www.deinzermetall.deEisenwerke Friedr. Wilh. Düker GmbH & Co. KGaA in Laufach (D)www.dueker.de


For what seems like eternity in the fast moving IT industry, abas Business Software has partnered with Düker GmbH & Co. KGaA. The company has a wide range of products. Focusing on the core competences "casting" and "surface finishing", a variety of products are manufactured for individual areas of application. This is a challenge for a business IT in terms of flexibility, adaptability and releaseability. abas ERP has been handling this job brilliantly since 1997. Through regular upgrades Düker is able to benefit from the techno-logical progress without losing individual adjustments. For example, the reorganization of the entire logistics could be represented in the standard software without difficulty.


”Especially during the upgrade, I am amazed about the options abas Business Software provides thanks to its specific software architecture. In the past years, we often adjusted functions that we required by means of the flexible user interface programming which is integrated in the software. These modifications remain after an upgrade. We carry out the adjustments as well as the upgrades, which can be implemented in one weekend, ourselves. In the case of capacity bottlenecks, we can always rely on the help of our supporting abas partner ABAS Consulting. Including all costs, i.e. maintenance costs or costs for an upgrade, abas Business Software scores excellently when compared to other systems.“ Christian Kern, Head of IT

Project highlights:

• Highly complex product generator• Comprehensive pricing, bonus and discount calculation• Shipping control system• Molding box processing for the foundry• Set processing with variant logic• Costing expansions per sales order• Expanded processing of confirmations• Loading equipment management• Diverse workflows• Expanded vendor valuation

Products: Foundry products


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Drahtwerk ELISENTAL W. Erdmann GmbH & Co. in Neuenrade (D)www.elisental.de

Products: Aluminum and magnesium wires


Project highlights:

• Conversion of cost accounting & fixed asset accounting from an external system to abas ERP • Individual complaint handling • Sales order status by means of PDC • Connection of the detailed planning software Simcron • Connection of an external shipping planning system • Connection of a CTI system


Since its implementation, abas Business Software has substituted many isolated solutions and is now used in all company areas. Since 1999, the number of employees in the administration has remained almost constant, even though there has been a 50% increase in production. abas ERP's ability to be flexibly adjusted enables many individual evaluations (including the respective printouts) in all areas. Transparency of business processes has increased considerably.

Project support: ComputerKomplett SteinhilberSchwehr GmbH, Mettmann (D)

”Despite continuous product expansions and an increased complexity of the software, the system can still be individually adjusted. It is very stable and does not need a lot of maintenance. We have no regrets about choosing abas ERP.“ Arndt Kollhorst, Head of IT

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E. Ernst GmbH Umformtechnik in Oberkirch-Zusenhofen (D)www.ernst.de

Products: Stamped and drawn components, sub-assemblies


Project highlights:

• Individually created lists and forms• Connection of the subsidiaries in the US and France


For decades Ernst Umformtechnik has been a well-established automotive component supplier. Metal forming parts for the automotive industry are important generators of revenue and growth. As an acknowledged development partner in the automotive supply chain, Ernst Umformtechnik's long-term regular customers are not only vehicle manu-facturers but also system and module suppliers. Housings for air bags, electric motors, electronic components and also transmission, cooling and suspension elements are the most common references. For the automotive industry and its system suppliers, Ernst Umformtechnik supplies components for airbag systems, transmission, clutch and gear-change systems, fastening elements and housings for control units. Ernst is also a well-known vendor in the household appliances and electric motor branch. Whether white goods, kitchen appliances or do-it-yourself equipment, metal casings and structural parts are a decisive component for the quality of the final product.


”We have been working successfully with abas Business Software since 1997. Through annual upgrades we are always using state of the art technology. Using abas eB we have realized our vendor connection to abas ERP. Communication with our vendors was significantly simplified. We are impressed with the quick realization of our requirements in abas eB. Due to our positive experience we will also use the abas eB application in other areas.“ Rolf Wingert, ERP Team Leader


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Products: Metal processing

Project highlights:

• Connection of design software • Reduction of time-to-market


Estampaciones Metálicas JOM specializes in the stamping, pressing and cold-pressing of metals as well as various sheet metal processing production processes, such as laser cutting, stamping and welding. All requirements were fulfilled in the course of the abas ERP implementation, such as the connection of the technical office to abas ERP, integration of production, planning and sales, plant data collection as well as parts management over 6 to 7 value-added levels.

Project support: ABAS Business Solutions Ibérica S.L., Barcelona (ES)

”With abas ERP we were able to reduce time-to-market, since the design software was integrated into the ERP system. We were therefore able to considerably decrease the time to realize new projects.“ Josep Ma Calls, CEO

Estampaciones Metálicas JOM S.A. in Lliça d’Amunt (ES)www.estampacionesjom.com

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Products: Corrugating rolls, pressure rolls, glue rolls, cassettes, tungsten carbide coating

Project highlights:

• Multiple machine operation• Made to order production• Lot management• Machine data collection • Project control with infosystems• Cost accounting


10 years after the company was founded it could hardly be controlled by means of an Office package anymore and a change became necessary. This is the reason why when the specialist for corrugating roll production and roll reworking started a selection process – the decision was made for abas ERP. After an intense survey of processes, which was carried out with the support of the abas software partner, the project went live after 6 months. Each of the two clients represents a company for coating technology and one for roll processing respectively.


”The adaptability while upgradeability remains impresses me again and again. I have adapted almost all infosystems within abas ERP to our company. The cost-conscious associate will especially be pleased with this. Also, our project manager from ABAS Projektierung was always able to realize our requirements.“ Uwe Sünnemann, Project Manager

FRIESE GmbH & Co. KG in Mupperg (D)www.friese-rockwelle.de

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GKD-Gebr. Kufferath AG in Düren (D)www.gkd.de

”We have been using abas Business Software since 1991. Through upgrades we remain always up-to-date, in terms of technology and function. The software supports our complex requirements optimally due to its flexibility and adaptability. Without abas Business Software we would not be what we are today: world market leader for technical meshes.“ Dipl.-Ing. Ingo Kufferath-Kassner, Manager


GKD-Gebr. Kufferath AG is a market leader providing technical meshes for architecture, filter media and process belts. The meshes being produced in the three GKD business divisions differ considerably. Orders in the CREATIVE WEAVE area often have a batch size of one. But GKD also produces in larger series. Some machines are producing the same product for months. This mixture of large series, small series and make-to-order production is also a challenge for the ERP system. A flexible, adaptable and future-proof system, such as abas Business Software is needed, which can adapt to the constantly changing requirements of GKD. With regular upgrades of the ERP system, which was implemented in 1991, the market leader for technical meshes from Düren is provided with the newest functions and technologies and is therefore always "up-to-date".

Project support: ABAS Software AG, Karlsruhe (D)


Products: Worldwide market leader in technical textiles for architecture, filter media and process bands

Project highlights:

• Combination of large series, small series and make-to-order production• Lot management• Support of the restructuring process within the company• Connection of the subsidiary GKD-USA

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Erwin Halder KG in Achstetten-Bronnen (D)www.halder.de

”We needed a new ERP software with a very high consistency in all business areas. The abas project was implemented and realized in all departments in a very short time. Thanks to the quick and flexible adjustment to all business requirements, benefits could be quickly achieved in all departments.“ Anton Wahler, Project Manager


Over 70 years of experience, 200 employees, sophisticated machinery equipment as well as a comprehensive range of products are the essential prerequisites to enable rapid and reliable fulfillment of the most diverse customer requirements in the product areas aviation products, workholding systems, standard parts and soft-face mallets. Whether standard parts, special solutions or quality tools for industry and trade are concerned, Halder is the competent partner.

Project support: ABAS Informationssysteme GmbH, Uhingen (D)

Employees: 200Licenses: 60 abas user since: 2008

Products: Aviation products, workholding systems, standard parts, soft-face mallets

Project highlights:

• Replacement of Baan IV• Very short implementation time in all business areas• Representation of four lines of business• Connection of the warehouse management system MEGALOGISTIK• Integration of SmartCRM• Reduction of shipping processing times through connection of shipping software BEO• Representation of single unit, series or special production• PTR/PDC connection AVERO


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HIRSCHMANN GmbH in Fluorn-Winzeln (D)www.hirschmanngmbh.com

Employees: 120Licenses: 35 abas user since: 1998

Products: High-quality spherical bearings, reference and fixturing systems

Project highlights:

• Excellent conversion from legacy system Comet to abas ERP• Product flexibility• High level of system stability• Investment security through continual further development• Upgradeability remains, despite many individual adjustments


The modern plant in Fluorn-Winzeln employs approx. 120 people in design, production and sales. The company is certified according to DIN ISO 9001 and EN 9100. Distribution of the company's products and customer support is carried out through a worldwide network of company sales agents, subsidiaries and representatives. The program portfolio comprises rod end bearings and spherical bearings according to DIN ISO 12240-4 (DIN 648K) and CETOP, customized special solutions as well as pre-finished system solutions, axial shaft seals, fixturing, palletizing and handling systems, CNC rotary axis and OEM products such as "C" Axis and toolchangers, as well as special components for erosion and high speed milling machines. abas ERP is being used in all company areas. The departments sales, purchasing, production planning/scheduling, materials management and accounting/controlling process the main part of the daily business using abas ERP.

Project support: ABAS Projektierung GmbH, Villingen-Schwenningen (D)

”In the past years the abas Business Software has proven to be a very robust system. Since its implementation we have not had any downtime due to software errors.“ Horst Schneider, CEO

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Ewald Kaufmann GmbH + Co. KG in Remchingen (D)www.kaufmann-mikromechanik.de


Products: Turned and stamped parts

Project highlights:

• Independence of operating system• Methodical ERP implementation with abas project management


With its partner companies Stanztronic and Mega Umformtechnik, Kaufmann Micromecha-nik is a fast growing company on the micromechanics market with best technical standards, working with most modern and efficient machines. In order to also meet these high requi-rements in terms of business IT, Kaufmann was looking for an ERP system which could be easily and quickly adjusted to the constantly increasing company requirements and would support the continual company expansion. In the abas Business Software they found exactly what they were looking for: a flexible ERP software which will remain up-to-date in the years to come, thanks to its evolutionary system approach.


”The decision for ABAS Projektierung and abas ERP was setting the tone for our company. The entire project team cooperated well. We came to know and love ABAS. There is nothing that can't be done. Since going live we have been optimizing the system permanently to our requirements and those of our customers. Already two weeks after the go live all departments were working routinely. All employees were able to safely operate the system. The decision for ABAS was right, I would make it all over again.“ Kai Höpfinger, Member of the Management

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KLB Blech in Form GmbH in Herbolzheim (D)www.klb-kuri.de


Products: High-quality sheet metal and metal parts for casing, apparatus, machine, plant and commercial vehicle construction

Project highlights:

• Warehouse management connected to abas ERP via abas eB scanner solution• Stocktaking is less error prone and time effort is reduced• RFID in paint shop• Upgradeability and further development support company growth

”Our ERP system has been growing with us evolutionary in all areas. eBusiness, warehouse management with barcode scanners, detailed planning with etagis and use of RFID are only some highlights. To recognize production bottlenecks quickly and to rearrange capacities, we have, for example, connected our detailed planning with the ERP system through an infosystem. Make-or-buy, our IT now shows me clearly where a problem is. Our productivity has increased considerably. With other systems we would have had to migrate twice to achieve what we have now.“ Tobias Hofstetter, Head of Sales


KLB Blech in Form GmbH is one of the leading addresses for complex and high-quality sheet metal parts or modules made of metal in any form and size. When the previous business software, which consisted of many isolated solutions, reached its limits, the sheet metal specialist KLB was looking for a new ERP system. A suitable solution was found in the flexible and at the same time upgradeable abas Business Software. The ERP system has been supporting the unparalleled expansion of KLB since 2003. Three organization changes, a tripling of the number of employees and ten times as many processes were represented in the business software without migration. Despite the many customizations, KLB carries out upgrades in only one weekend.

Project support: ABAS Projektierung GmbH, Freiburg (D)

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Leicht & Müller Stanztechnik GmbH + Co. KG in Remchingen (D)www.leicht-mueller.de


Project highlights:

• EDI integration• Connection of a time recording system

Products: Stamping technology


The four divisions of Leicht & Müller are the production of high performance stamping tools, the production of high precision stamped parts, the development of stamping lines to provide complete solutions and the production of hybrid parts with metal and plastic in the form of overmolding stamped parts or complete assemblies. The automotive supply industry always has been one of the principal customers. It ensures that stamped parts by Leicht & Müller are used in most German cars and can there contribute to security and comfort.


”Thanks to abas ERP we have all processes under control. Our processes have become more transparent, this gives us full control at any time. This requires excellent maintenance and a safe handling of the abas ERP system, which is tailored to our requirements. Transparency = control!“ Marco Müller, Head of Sales + Project Management

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Project highlights:

• Problem-free data transfer• More flexibility in purchasing and costing• Quality improvement• Improvement in delivery reliability

Products: Pre-finished cast parts made of aluminum, yellow brass and bronze

METTEC Guss Metallgießerei und Formenbau GmbH in Wels (A)www.mettec.at

”Today we can plan in more detail and are therefore able to improve delivery reliability. This was received well by our customers.“ Christian Kirchschlager, Acting CEO


In November 1999, the metal foundry opted for abas ERP with an ambitious target: the ERP implementation was to be concluded in five months. The actual advantages and the potential of abas Business Software became more apparent, day by day, as the tool was used. Not only the management and the commercial department profited from the ERP solution, design and production also use the system intensely. Production and foundry manage without work scheduling. Not only are for these areas up-to-date product master files available, they also contain design drawings, which are produced using Autodesk Mechanical Desktop and Inventor.

Project support: Nittmann & Pekoll GesmbH, Vienna (A)

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Employees: 100 (group)Licenses: 35abas user since: 2005

Products: Special solutions in tailored tubes production, 3D laser processing, design service

Project highlights:

• Integration of all companies of the group• Connection of future locations• Methodical implementation• Simple upgrades

Michelfelder Unternehmensgruppe in Fluorn-Winzeln (D)www.michelfelder.de

”Both, the high coverage of our functional requirements in the standard, and the therefore manageable adjustments, as well as the methodic implementation by the partner ABAS Projektierung GmbH in Karlsruhe have helped our decision in favor of ABAS. This has proven to be true during the course of the project and the successful implementation on time.“ Elke Ade, Head of IT


Michelfelder is a midsize group of companies, located in Fluorn-Winzeln and further locations in Haan and Bursa (Turkey). In addition to the outsourcing of the Michelfelder Automotive GmbH on January 1st, 2001, from the Michelfelder Edelstahltechnik GmbH, as well as the upcoming integration of the subsidiary MIGA Sealtec, there was a requirement in 2005 to change from the existing solution to a multi-client capable ERP system that was able to comply with current requirements and processes of Michelfelder, and would also be adaptable and evolutionary in the future to cover upcoming requirements and continuous improvement.


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Products: Precision flat steel, wearing plates for molding boxes in the limestone industry, screw conveyors, metering systems, solid feeding systems for biogas plants

Project highlights:

• Short implementation period, go live within 3 months• Use of many upgradeable individual adjustments• System stability: no unplanned system downtime since 1997• Integration of all ERP modules

PRÄZI-Flachstahl AG in Everswinkel (D) and PRÄZI-Fördertechnik GmbH in Bohmte (D)www.praezi.de

”A high performance and stable ERP system which has proven its upgradeability many times and to our utmost satisfaction despite many individual adjustments carried out by ourselves. We have no interface problems due to the integrated database. Everyone wants a functioning and low maintenance ERP environment!“ Dipl.-Wirt. Ing. Torsten Kallweit, Head of IT/Organization


On the basis of available IT solutions and a lack in Euro compatibility of the old IT system, PRÄZI was searching for a complete and future-safe ERP system for the made-to-order and small batch production. In addition to the pure ERP functionality including financial accounting, the system flexibility and upgradeability using a Linux/Unix operating system was the deciding factor to buy. abas ERP is also being used in the European subsidiaries, e.g. in Hungary and the Czech Republic.


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Project highlights:

• Management of precious metal accounts and stock levels• Up-to-the-minute daily price calculation in the processes• Cuvette production • Platform for integrated eBusiness • Business intelligence link (analyzer)• Infosystems for controlling

Products: Production and sales of coins/medals and asset values, production and sales of semifinished products for the jewelry industry

PRÄZI-Flachstahl AG in Everswinkel (D) and PRÄZI-Fördertechnik GmbH in Bohmte (D)www.praezi.de

Reischauer GmbH in Idar-Oberstein (D)www.gold4nine.de


Well-known German ERP providers had already declined to do a presentation for Reischauer GmbH due to the substantial industry specifics. The family company, founded in 1913, had been working with a system for over 10 years, which could only be kept up-to-date with a lot of effort. Therefore, the selection team of Reischauer GmbH was looking for an upgrade concept to maintain the current status. This, the experience of the management with a competitor and the know-how of the presenter, who later became the project manager, lead to the decision in 2006 to use abas ERP. Since then, several upgrades were carried out which affirmed this decision. Since 2009 the company has been represented on the Internet at www.gold4nine.de with asset products made of gold and silver. Processes are directly carried out in abas ERP which is linked to the eBusiness solution abas eB.


”The requirements that were necessary for us and were already shown in the first presentation were fully confirmed in the project. Upgradeability and flexibility are no empty promises. With abas ERP we are able to represent new fields of business without problems. The best example for this is our website www.gold4nine.de which was recently launched, and is equipped with up-to-date precious metal prices and uses abas ERP and abas eBusiness as a base. The decision for abas Business Software was dead right.“ Burkhard Görner, Head of Sales

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Products: Coaxial valves, armatures, metal valves, special valves, plastic valves

Project highlights:

• From isolated solutions to an integrated business software• Increase in delivery reliability and decrease of lead times by using the scheduling• Increase in productivity• Error prone double entries no longer exist

RSG Regel- und Steuergeräte GmbH in Ingelfingen (D)www.rsg-top.de

”Our entire sales order processing is now created in abas ERP. We can thus determine and confirm delivery dates on short notice. Ever since we have been using scheduling, our delivery reliability has increased and lead times were reduced. Productivity has increased. Time-consuming and error-prone double entries are a thing of the past. RSG produces small series from 1 to 10,000 pieces, perforce there are many product innovations which we constantly represent in our ERP system. In this way the system optimally supports our internal, continuous improvement process. Our consignment warehouse, which is managed according to Kanban principles, is also managed in our ERP system. We are absolutely sure that we will also be able to represent all future requirements in our business IT.“ Rainer Werthwein, Head of Sales


RSG Regel- und Steuergeräte GmbH has a wide range of products and this variety must also be represented in the business software. Until the end of 2006, RSG's IT environment consisted of a number of isolated solutions. It became more and more difficult to represent the continuously changing requirements in the solutions. This is the reason why RSG was looking for a new company IT. The system should be integrated, flexible, upgradeable and easy to use. The abas Business Software was selected. The software went live on January 2, 2007. Since then, transparency and productivity in the company have increased, lead times could be decreased and delivery reliability has also increased.



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Project highlights:

• Efficient sales control• Work preparation is less time-consuming• Production lead time has been improved• Optimization of machine load• Use of a detailed planning

Products: Workholding systems

SMW-AUTOBLOK Spannsysteme GmbH in Meckenbeuren (D)www.smwautoblok.de

”After many years of cooperative working with ABAS I can still to this day say: it was the right decision to make. We started after a nine month preparation period with 40 licenses in the old ASCII interface and an IT department with 1.5 people. Now we work with 80 licenses in the modern graphical interface which has many new options. The annual upgrades are imported without problems and our individual adjustments remain. The IT department still consists of only 1.5 people.“ Joseph Wirth, Head of IT


In an export company with such a wide range of products such as SMW-AUTOBLOK, the sales side is of great significance. Not only the sales processes were optimized with the implementation of abas ERP, significant improvements can also be recognized in other areas of the business: lower production lead times, improved machine load, increased transparency. The production is transparent, free capacity or bottlenecks are displayed clearly. Already running orders can be edited, e.g. concerning machine and time, only the job ticket is printed. The integrated PDC system is completely sufficient for the requirements of SMW-AUTOBLOK. The abas infosystems provide extensive options in all areas to quickly and clearly evaluate the data.


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Products: Foundation plates, base frames, pedestals, machine housings, linear bearings, portals

Project highlights:

• Various specific adjustments to optimize the materials management and production, e.g. priorities list, compilation of sorts of material, etc.• Short implementation period: 3 months from the data transfer to the individual adjustments


”The decision made to use abas ERP was not a difficult one. All requirements were fulfilled – and some were more than fulfilled. Using abas Business Software the business processes are clearly represented in each phase of the project. The production planning and control is now more transparent, more flexible and faster whereby we fully utilize a significant amount of rationalization reserves.“ Wilhelm Tamke, CEO


The Metalltechnik Tamke GmbH was able to optimize business processes by implementing abas Business Software. The main reason for the decision was that abas ERP can be implemented with relatively low procurement costs and can be run at a low cost. The implementation time was relatively short: the conversion phase of the data transfer and the individual adjustments was completed after only three months. The sales order process is transparent, the work preparation is more effective because processes become more clear and the capacity planning is a valuable aid for the production control. Also guaranteed is the security of the costing and final costing.


Metalltechnik Tamke GmbH in Soltau (D) www.metalltechnik-tamke.de

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Project highlights:

• Smooth implementation and very short implementation time• Easy familiarization

Products: Modules and sophisticated customized precision parts


”Why did we not start using abas Business Software earlier?“ Uwe Trefz, CEO


When Trefz was founded in 1969, emphasis was placed on the subcontracting of ground parts for the electronics and mechanical engineering industries. Today the company precisely, quickly and efficiently produces modules and sophisticated customized precision parts. High precision in the production, reliability in the sales order processing and ongoing investments ensure growth - now and in the future. At the end of 2005 the decision was made for the ERP solution abas ERP, implementation took place within a very short time. Since it is very easy to become familiarized with the software, a lot of in-house adjustments are possible. The abas Business Software steadily grows with the company.


Trefz GmbH in Cleebronn (D)www.trefz-gmbh.de

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Project highlights:

• Interface to CAQ, HYDRA and Datev• Software flexibility

Products: High precision punched, pressed, drawn and bent parts including the respective tool sets and assemblies

WKF-GmbH Metallwarenfabrik in Sömmerda (D) www.wkf-metall.de

”The flexibility and customizability in the display area as well as for evaluation options make the abas ERP system a true partner – also for the future.“ Yvonne Herold, Marketing/Sales


When WKF-GmbH Metallwarenfabrik was founded in 1992, the focus of production was placed on the production of transfer and follow-on composite tools in the factory-owned tool shop. Little by little the machinery and product portfolio was expanded. Today, in addition to tools and assemblies, the company also produces high-precision punched, pressed, drawn and bent parts, and since March 2010 also laser parts. The abas ERP system was a constant companion who has been growing continuously with the company's requirements since its implementation in 1999.


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Project highlights:

• Lot-related residual length management• Warehouse management including high rack warehouse• Service processing• Connection of the Chinese importer to the ERP system• Webshop with abas eB• Cut optimization for metal plates using the connection software Ardis• Connection of abas ERP to the telephone system per CTI • PTR/PDC by IVS• Connection of the customs software BEO (ATLAS)

Products: Materials made of aluminum, CNC machining for complicated special parts both in mass production and small batches, processing of non-ferrous, semi-finished products.

Westdeutscher Metall-Handel Friedrich Hermann GmbH in Essen (D) www.wmh.de

”We are certain that we have made the right decision with ABAS and ComputerKomplett SteinhilberSchwehr and that we will be able to deal with future challenges in the metal trade. Information transparency has been increased considerably. Key figures can be represented quicker and more clearly. Many processes in our company, such as plant data collection or cost accounting, could not be realized before.“ Frank Hermann, CEO


Successful merchants not only have a great product range but also offer their customers a service which distinguishes them from their competitors. Someone who is able to reconcile these two things and also works profitably, will be a successful player on the market. Westdeutscher Metall-Handel (WMH) has been winning over a large number of customers for decades thanks to a plus in service. The certified supplier has also established itself in the aviation industry. The numerous requirements at WMH are realized in the ERP system by ABAS. The system, which was implemented by the IT service provider ComputerKomplett SteinhilberSchwehr, provides all the necessary information and ensures a high level of information transparency as well as informative cost accounts.


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Software from a midsize business for midsize businesses

The core competence of ABAS Software AG is the development of flexible ERP and eBusiness software for midsize companies. The ABAS company was founded in 1980 and has now become an international group of companies with 50 abas partners in 30 countries. ABAS covers the entire range of small and midsize businesses from 4 to 400 ERP users.

Corporate philosophy: „The Spirit of ABAS“Satisfaction, quality, and service go together – ABAS is guided by this principle in its daily work. The main idea is that ABAS customers can concentrate on what is of most importance to them: their core business. ABAS lives with its users and looks for the constructive dialog with them, their suggestions give important impetus for the further development of abas Business Software. Directness and trust contribute to a continually profitable cooperation. ABAS has proven this for over 30 years.

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Software from a midsize business for midsize businesses

Solid economic basis ABAS has always relied on a stable economic basis. It is the requirement to invest in innovations and for long-term planning. For over 15 years ABAS has been profitable. The strategy of the sustainable development in connection with independence of banks and investors is important for ABAS in the future.

Global partner network through common dedication ABAS has assembled a global network of qualified implementation partners: about 50 abas software partners in 30 countries worldwide know the requirements of their local markets. They guarantee short reaction times and high service quality. With the international abas implementation methodology which has been proven in numerous projects, ABAS ensures implementation success even across borders.

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