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Customer Testimonials

	Customer Testimonials
	Opting for abas ERP
	"abas Business Software continues to leave us impressed - even after many years of use: it is easy to understand and operate. Flexibility and upgradeability are both great features. However, the best thing about abas Business Software is that the system is a simple and optimal solution for medium-sized companies." Rosemarie Sudergat, Head of IT at the Sengewald Klinikprodukte GmbH & Co. KG.			"We chose abas ERP because it was clear that we would get the implementation and ongoing support we felt we needed. We plan on fully integrating all LACO processes into abas ERP including engineering, change control, training and custom calibration routines." Chris Fiore, LACO Technologies

	”Over and over again I find that I made the right decision with abas Business Software. No matter which user I spoke to at the abas Customer Forum, every one of them agreed that the upgrade was implemented very rapidly. At this event and at the events of our supporting software partner we always gain insight into the continuous development and optimization of the software, even through new technologies. Even during the project phase I carried out the necessary adjustments myself so that in our next internal project I can transfer our product master files to a DTP program to create our catalog, which has over 800 pages!“ Alex Jonas, Sales and Distribution/IT Manager, R.E.D.			”What convinced us to choose abas was the software’s inherent flexibility and the option to perform our own adjustments. It was important that we could adapt the software on our own time to meet our customers’ future requirements.” Jan Klimek, Ripploh Elektrotechnik GmbH

	"The decision for the software by ABAS was made twelve years ago. Since its implementation the system has been running smoothly so that we never have to worry about it. This was one of the best decisions I have so far made as a businessman." Harald Steiner, CEO at BVS Blechtechnik GmbH			"We would choose the ERP business software by ABAS again." Kurt Amann, Head of IT at Mafell AG, timber processing machines

	"With abas ERP an ERP software for medium-sized companies, tailored to our requirements, was selected." Detlef Piele, Head of IT at Auerswald GmbH & Co. KG, telephone systems, telephones, system accessories and software			"The decision made to use abas ERP was not a difficult one. All requirements were fulfilled – and some were more than fulfilled. Using the 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 at Metalltechnik Tamke GmbH

	"As a company that has 70% of sales from exports and is on the list of the “Biggest 500 Industry Companies in Turkey, features like automated all sales orders, production data capturing functionalities, and the ability to track inventory were the main criteria why we chose abas Business Software." Karin Atan – GM – Kalde Klima			"We chose abas ERP because of many standard functionalities, user friendliness of the software and the support by local abas software in Turkey." Deniz Öner – ERP Project Manager – Sistem Reklamcilik

	"Our primary reason to chose abas ERP and abas eB as our enterprise software, was the simplicity and flexibility of the system, technological advantages by its multi-layer architecture, and customized make-to-order environments." Ugur Ercan – Director – Görsel Group
	ERP implementation
	”We were impressed by the implementation concept. Before the software was implemented numerous training courses were provided for the employees, which ensured the ERP software was introduced smoothly and efficiently.“ Christian Estenfeld, ADA Holding GmbH			Please describe your experience when upgrading your version of abas ERP. “One word... seemless.“ Farid Anani, Computrol, Inc.

	”Excellent - We shut down the old system on Friday and abas ERP was running on Monday.“ Farid Anani, Computrol, Inc.			”We implemented abas ERP at exactly the right time. Through integrating all departments we now can provide our customers with exact details concerning their orders. Many steps were automated in the implementation. Goods in all levels of production can be automatically traced without wasting valuable time. Sales orders are now checked in realtime, and our sales team has been relieved from routine tasks – leaving more time for the customer.“ Daniel Zumpe, Sales/IT, Petroplast GmbH

	"The slim and tiered architecture of the ERP software enables short implementation times, as well as the fast integration into the company structure." Mag. Bernhard Dorninger, CEO at Bosch Rexroth Dorninger Industriehydraulik GmbH, hydraulic accumulators and controls

	Value of abas ERP
	“Using abas ERP was a great decision, the system is highly integrated, provides excellent visibility, controls and tools. It allows us to increase productivity by doing much more with what we already have, as well as easily being able to change and adapt on the fly.“ Bob Heurung, Mayflower Distributing Co.			“We started using abas ERP because the system is really easy to use, the support they provide is excellent and they have great people to talk to. It has allowed us to do a much better job keeping track of our inventory.“ Troy Johanson, Seed Hawk

	“Since we began using abas ERP we are now able to respond very quickly to customer‘s new orders and changes to existing orders and forecast. We are able to provide data in a timely manner to customers. Customers rely heavily on our ERP capability and we have complete faith in it.“ Farid Anani, Computrol, Inc.			“abas has greatly improved our productivity. It has helped us improve our raw material and production scheduling. Tracking and traceability went to a new level. Also, our job cost overview and controlling has been much better. The quick access to information that we have because of Abas has allowed us to develop better relationships with our customers.“ Sebastian Kranz, Ernst + Moore

	”If used correctly, companies that implement abas Business Software system have a considerable advantage. I doubt many companies our size are able to offer such solutions like an integrated PDC system.“ Hartmut Hillebrand, CEO, Bergmann & Hillebrand GmbH & Co.KG			”abas ERP has allowed us to conform quickly to the ever-changing requirements of our customers. Things happen quickly in our world and changing pricing, scheduling, and/or other requirements are critical to managing day-to-day operations abas allows us to do this easily and efficiently. This and its ability to be customized and scaled (with growth) at a very good price made abas ERP an easy decision.“ Bob Heurung, Mayflower Distributing Co.

	“As users in sales and purchasing departments are being trained, they are seeing how their manual processes are no longer needed which makes using abas ERP a big benefit to them. They will no longer have to look through each sales order imported from EDI to verify the price for each item on the order.” Lila Korb, Garcoa			"The modular structure of abas Business Software made it easy to carry out adaptions. We were even able to do most of them ourselves. Today we intensely make use of the ERP system as all company areas are integrated and we are using almost all of the modules." Heinz-Josef Schäfer, Head of Organization and Accounting at HOMA Pumpenfabrik GmbH

	”We are only scratching the surface of abas ERP. We can‘t wait to implement more and more of what we learned and that we know is available to us. abas ERP is an important entity that has become a major part of our daily operations” Darrell Beattie, Seed Hawk			"With the implementation of the abas Business Software we were able to make higher revenue with an equal amount of personnel. Our IT operation runs much more stably and securely since then." Gilbert Scharff, Head of Purchasing/Administration at MCS Druck und Handel GmbH & Co. KG, textile printing and distribution

	"We have introduced the abas Business Software trade solution to continue to optimize our goods flow and maximize cost-effectiveness. With growing customer demands and continuously shorter production cycles, an intelligent ERP system like the abas Business Software creates significant plus points so that we can be even more competitive." Michael Dickel, Office and PR Manager at TAMRON Europe GmbH, camera objectives			"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 annum." This does not include the savings made through the simplified processes which resulted through reducing the use of paper documents." Ingolf Wölk, Head of IT at Armaturenwerk Hötensleben GmbH

	"Choosing abas Business Software wasn't just a good decision, for us it was the only right decision. We are reminded of that often, especially when expansions are released or customizations are required. Thanks to the system's extreme flexibility and enormous potential for customization, we are able react to constantly changing market conditions. We can allow for and quickly realize the requirements and wishes of our customers, who include Volkswagen, Daimler, Continental and Wago. Since the implementation of abas Business Software we have multiplied our sales without requiring a matching increase in personnel. Without abas ERP as a stable foundation to ensure our entire process chain, we could not be competitive in our and other regions, neither in terms of price nor logistics." Bernd Buhse, CEO at Galvanotechnik Kessel GmbH & Co. KG			"The abas Business Software supports the continuing improvement process in our company by adjusting flexibly to our requirements and processes. By using the integrated system the transparency, ability to provide information and delivery reliability have increased considerably." Jörg Henke, Head of Logistics at Gerodur MPM Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH & Co. KG

	Flexibility
	“With the flexibility in abas ERP we know that other companies will not outgrow us and we know we will always have the most up-to-date technology that will make our jobs simpler and more organized. Some of the features such as the drag and drop capability make abas ERP simple and easy to use.“ Lorna O‘Rourke, Northern Precision Casting			”abas ERP is geared toward our type of business. The sales team is very responsive, and the software is flexible so we could customize it to fit our company. The product works right out of the box“ Tom McNutt Systecon

	”abas FOP programming lets me adapt the system to our company‘s organization. I have added a trend orientation to the production planning, so I don’t have to worry about the next upgrade. Customizations will not be affected when the current release is installed.“ Ralf Billmaier, IT Manager and Project Leader, Gehr Kunststoffwerk GmbH & Co.KG			"Our diverse product range and the resulting various production methods always require adjustments which can easily and quickly be implemented thanks to the flexibility of the software. Our long-term experience: Nothing is impossible with the abas Business Software." Michael Ludwig, IT at Schaltgerätewerk Werder GmbH & Co. KG, system and component supplier for the rail vehicle industry

	"The flexible standard user interface was a major attraction and is simply great. This can be customized with the help of easy, intelligent tools to meet the requirements of our users in office." Hans Haist, Head of Production at Maschinenbau Kallfass GmbH & Co. - mechanical engineering company, manufacturer of machines for the wood-processing industry			"Due to the extreme flexibility and adaptability of this system it is possible for us to realize almost every idea we have on increasing our company efficiency in the production and management area." Karleugen Lägler, CEO, Eugen Lägler GmbH, world leader in parquet sanding technology

	”The multi-layered software architecture found in abas Business Software makes it easy to carry out adjustments, of which we can do mostly ourselves. We use the ERP system intensely. All company fields are integrated and almost all of modules are being used.“ Heinz-Josef Schäfer, Chief Controller, HOMA Pumpenfabrik GmbH			"Henrys were not just looking for an ERP solution. They also needed a reliable partner, who would understand the special requirements of a medium-sized company. With ABAS we had a good feeling right from the start: ABAS realized that the software had to be able to adjust flexibly to our business processes and not vice versa." Heiko Meyer, CEO at Henrys Produktions- und Großhandels GmbH, juggling products and games

	”abas Business Software won a tough race against much bigger competitors. The program’s conceptual structure was the deciding factor. Centered around a fixed functional kernel, the system allows for the multifaceted design of the software interface and the integration of individual applications.“ Udo Böttcher, IT Manager, Lisega AG			"Amazingly we only needed a little effort to depict the sometimes drastic changes in our organization with the abas Business Software. Thus, we were able to ensure the adjustment to the current process-oriented procedure." Wolfgang Schmalz, CEO at J. Schmalz GmbH, vacuum technology

	"I am continually impressed by the flexibility of abas ERP." Armin Dörringer, Authorized Officer at Schechtl GmbH, swivel bending machines and squaring shears for sheet metal processing			"We had no experience in implementing ERP software. Local abas software partner from Turkey did an excellent job and stayed within time and budget." Gökhan Isik – Deputy Project Manager – Bento Bantcilik ve Temizlik Madderleri
	Software modernization
	"Due to the upgrade method, we were able to implement during our growth phrase without disrupting our day-to-day business. The method resulted in just minimal delays, even when updating the customized programs. In just 1.5 days, the entire company was up-to-date without experiencing any downtime. This is very important for a production that runs in three shifts.“ Michael Jung, Sales Manager, FACT Future Advanced Composites & Technology GmbH			"We haave opted for abas Distribution due to the flexibility and the excellent upgradeability. abas Distribution grows with the requirements of our company and can always be tailored to its demands." Bernd Speckmaier, Management Assistant at LANA GROSSA GmbH, wool and yarns

	"The abas Business Software upgrades are problem-free. It takes a maximum of one day for an upgrade to be imported and the new functionality can be used immediately. Our business specific adjustments also remain in the new version." Joachim Fix, Head of IT at Hagsfelder Werkstätten und Wohngemeinschaften gGmbH			"The abas upgrade strategy makes it possible for us to take full advantage of the technological progess, without losing our individuality which is provided to us by the excellent flexibility of the system. Through the easy adjustability and openness of the system we have the option to perfectly accompany the continuiung improvement process in the company with abas ERP." Sandor Winter, CEO at Symanzik GmbH & Co. KG, sheet metal parts and modules for the automotive industry

	"We are satisfied with all aspects of the abas Business Software. The upgradeability of the software really impressed us. Even an upgrade over a number of versions only takes one day. We work with the old version until Friday afternoon, the computer is switched off and picked up by our abas software partner. On Monday morning the computer is switched on with the new version installed. All our upgrades functioned without a hitch." Walter Irion, Head of IT at MAFAC Ernst Schwarz GmbH & Co., manufacturer of cleaning systems			"The last upgrade was imported within one day. We were able to use the new functions immediately. The adjustments which we made at the time the software was implemented remained and did not have to be reset." Peter Waltz, Owner of China PurMed e. K., distribution of acupuncture equipment

	"Our IT department now works mostly in a self-sufficient manner. Through the flexible user interface programming which is integrated in the abas Business Software we can carry out our company-specific adjustments ourselves. Since the implementation of the software we have carried out several large release changes, each upgrade was reason to adjust our individuality, however, our upgradeability remained at all times. The upgrades can be completed within a day and thus we can participate in the most up-to-date technology in a timely manner. This is really impressive." Kurt Ammann, Head of IT at Mafell AG, machines for wood processing
	Secure investment
	"We are glad that we went for ABAS back then. The abas Business Software has grown alongside our company. With each additional year the software has become more and more valuable to our company. We introduced an ERP software which permanently integrates the most current technology." Karleugen Lägler, CEO at Eugen Lägler GmbH, world leader in parquet sanding technology			"Our company is expanding. Using abas Business Software we have a flexible business software which can easily adjust to our changing requirements and that grows with out business." Volker Janietz, Head of IT at Gebr. Saacke GmbH & Co. KG, Schleifmaschinen

	"If one looks at the increase in transparency, productivity and the saving in time since the implementation of abas Business Software in our company, our ERP investments have more than paid off in as soon as 12 months." Gerhard Herdt, Project Manager ERP at EPHY-MESS GmbH, Elektrophysikalische Messgeräte			"We believe that ABAS can satisfy our needs today and tomorrow." Serli Sinanoglu – Project Manager – Karyer Group
	Service & user-friendliness
	"The cooperation with ABAS works great. To be more precise: Qualified consultation and support, and also quick reaction times." Horst Schneider, IT Manager at Hirschmann GmbH, international manufacturer of swivel heads, hinge supports, axial shaft gaskets, and clamping and handling systems			"The orientation in the system is really easy so that the training effort is not too high." Thomas Federle, CEO at LINK Elektrische Bauelemente GmbH, cable harness, cable looms and cable systems

	"Installed in 1993 and it runs, and runs, ... So far we were able to realize all our requirements." Mathias Heger, CEO at Seidl Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbH, moulded parts			"abas software partner in turkey consulted us in finding a solution rather than selling us a software" Ferit Dansik – Managing Director – Venk Ofset

	Linux
	"The combination of abas ERP and Linux is absolutely reliable, we have had no system crash since installation." Sven Berndt, Head of IT at Walzengießerei Coswig GmbH			"The arguments convinced us that Linux is a fast and stable operating system and can also provide the Unix advantages. Linux significantly relieves the stress on our IT budget. In addition to this the ABAS Software AG can look back on many years of experience with Linux and can profit from this head start." Wolfgang Endrich, CEO at Endrich Bauelemente Vertriebs-GmbH
	Interfaces and openness
	"The abas solution impressed particularly through the fact that with the abas Business Software it was possible to integrate already existing systems, e.g. CAD." Thorsten Wendt, Head of IT at Horst Witte Gerätebau			"Due to the best integration options with the also newly acquired PDC-MDE system and the graphical planning monitor Provis/KapPlan, we opted for ABAS. The easy adaptability and expansion options through the flexible interface programming FOP is a plus for ABAS." Stefan Goretzki, Head of IT at BERNER Kunststofftechnik

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