Always on the ball with Abas ERP

From tea bags and sausage clips to aluminum wire as a component in high-tech products in the automotive, medical technology and aerospace industries - the areas of application for wire seem to be almost limitless. The requirements for shapes, alloys and surface treatment are just as varied. Drahtwerk Elisental, founded in 1919 and located in Neuenrade, North Rhine-Westphalia, is one of the leading suppliers. The company, based in the Sauerland region of Germany, was quick to recognize the advantages of aluminum as a material and has established a leading market position in Europe with innovative manufacturing techniques. Exports account for around 40 percent of the company's business. Expensive raw materials, market fluctuations and a wide range of batch sizes: flexibility, precise planning and constantly updated information are essential for the business of wire manufacturer Elisental.

Sector Mass production

Region North Rhine-Westphalia

Company size 150 employees

Up-to-date key figures and meaningful evaluations at all times.

This is why the company has been relying on the Abas ERP solution implemented by the IT system specialist MAIT since 1999. This replaced many isolated solutions and supported the growth of the Sauerland-based company. Today about 150 employees support 750 active customers. 57 licenses for the ERP software are in use. Thanks to Abas ERP, the management and employees of Elisental always have access to current key figures and meaningful evaluations. This enables the company to react quickly to market developments. The stock was reduced to the necessary amount. Optimizing on-time delivery and complaints management are key points in the company's efforts to increase customer satisfaction.

"Despite continuous expansion or our product range and the resulting increase in software complexity, the system can still be customized. It is very stable and requires little maintenance. We have never regretted our decision for Abas."

Arndt Kollhorst

IT Manager at Drahtwerk ELISENTAL W. Erdmann GmbH & Co.