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Enthusiastic customers

For PLANAT, customer satisfaction is not enough - we aim to inspire our customers!

At PLANAT, the customer is always at the center of all developments and projects. Motivated employees with in-depth industry knowledge, specialists from development and consulting.

We work with the customer. This guarantees the practical further development of the software, which PLANAT customers are still enthusiastic about!

Overview of customers

ABS GmbH has specialized in the manufacture of tightly tolerated welded constructions made of aluminum, stainless steel, steel and copper. Rail vehicle construction is one of the largest customers in this area.

"FEPA is fully used by ABS Storkow GmbH in all areas of the company and has therefore become an indispensable tool that we no longer want to miss in our daily work."

- Markus Schreier, managing director

The Aurach workshop places the quality of its work at the center of its organization. Aurach's understanding of quality applies to all its service and business processes.

„Our quality policy is completely being covered by the ERP/PPS software FEPA. It is an important component in our organizational development and for the certification of all our processes.”

- Matthias Rein, workshop manager

The Bäringhaus & Hunger GmbH produces high quality of turned and milled parts for the automobile supplier industry. It does this by using the latest CNC-technology and distinguished expertise.

„We are a medium-sized company in the automobile industry and thanks to FEPA.net, we are always one track width ahead.”

- Sebastian Hunger, member of the management board

The Bäringhaus & Hunger GmbH produces high quality of turned and milled parts for the automobile supplier industry. It does this by using the latest CNC-technology and distinguished expertise.

„We are a medium-sized company in the automobile industry and thanks to FEPA.net, we are always one track width ahead.”

- Sebastian Hunger, member of the management board

As a competent partner for safety engineering and work protection, the Bieler + Lang GmbH has been developing gas detection systems for more than 40 years.

„We are convinced of the reliability of the PLANAT system. It doesn't need much care! All of our company-specific demands were promptly realized. Release changes are easy and quickly completed.”

- Matthias Wurth, manager for IT and organization

Bischoff Federnwerk und Nutzfahrzeugteile GmbH is a medium-sized production and trading company with a wide range of products for technical springs and, as an original equipment manufacturer, is a partner for vehicle and machine manufacturers.

„In PLANAT we have found a flexible partner who meets our diverse requirements in the areas of commercial vehicle workshops, wholesale and production for the automotive and rail industries. FEPA is able to grow with the increasing demands.”

- Frank Ritter, managing director

Brenner develops and produces customized pre-series and series components from a wide range of different types of metals. These components include the following: steel, stainless steel, aluminum, copper and alloys. Add-on parts for the vehicle, machine and electrical industries are made from steel profiles and sheets.

„For more than 20 years, PLANAT has been offering the appropriate solutions for the increasing demands of our company. The FEPA software grows with us.”

- Fritz Brenner, jun. Director

The electronic service provider ddm hopt + schuler has significantly shaped the development of reading devices and switches for more than 40 years. Its competence from individual product design to production makes this Swabian innovation leader worldwide successful.

„With FEPA we can react flexibly to a rapidly changing market and efficiently implement special processes. Thanks to its simple operation, FEPA quickly achieved an exceptionally high level of acceptance in everyday business operations.”

- Jan Steinmann, manager for development and IT

DOLI Electronics GmbH, specializing in electronic components for measurement techniques, has been a contented customer of PLANAT for over 20 years.

„FEPA facilitates and simplifies our increasing daily business due to its automatized processes. Our software partner PLANAT delivers what it promises.”

- Harald Schmid, production manager

 

The Dommel GmbH is well established in the field of industrial electronics as a system supplier for electrical engineering. The company accompanies its customers from the idea of the product to planning, construction, layout design, prototype construction, to the finished component, and the serial production.

„I appreciate FEPA's high degree of flexibility which enables me to realize my own ideas at any time.”

- Wolfgang Wolf, IT manager

For more than 125 years, the Gutekunst Verbindungsteile GmbH has been an expert in the field of standard parts and customized parts. With nearly all materials, the company produces from small parts to big parts and from ordinary to complex parts.

„In our longlasting partnership, we have conducted several alternations of software generations. During that time, PLANAT was always able to convince us of its innovation, an excellent cost-performance ratio and a reliable service.”

- Hans Schindler, accounting manager

INKA System GmbH has specialized in precise tool and parts production. From development to final assembly and commissioning, all phases of a project are fully covered.

„The easy-to-use FEPA order processing with its complete consistency right through to the progress of the order is essential for us.”

INTEG offers premium products and services to customers coming from the field of mechanical engineering, automation technology, medical technology, and automobile industries. In the context of the "IT Security Initiative" of the federal state North Rine-Westphalia, INTEG with its PLANAT software solution was distinguished for its 'exemplary security within electronic business processes’. The new ERP/PPS software FEPA has really paid off.

For more then 50 years, the Kabelwerke Villingen GmbH has been developing and producing special cables for very particular demands in mechanical engineering, in the medical technology, in the audio and video technology, automation systems, and in the measuring, control and solar technology.

„The expertise of the PLANAT project team convinced us. We were particularly pleased about the short implementation phase of the entire FEPA software within only two months!”

- Directors: Rudolf Aprill (technical manager) and Werner Rosenberger (commercial manager)

The Kannegiesser Augsburg GmbH is a highly productive specialist company for washing technology, flatwork technology and garment technology. Since 1992, this single part and component manufacturer has been a PLANAT customer, and since then Kannegiesser has been relying on PLANAT’s consulting services.

Mr Alexander Wirth, plant manager in Augsburg, particularly compliments FEPA’s flexibility and adaptability as well as the hotline and service quality.

KNÖDLER does whatever is required for an excellent drive - from the structural and functional design of a customer's initial idea, through production and installation to commissioning.

„We use the PLANAT software to our full satisfaction both in the operative and in the entire commercial division. Particular praise should be given to the individual form design and the flexible data interpretation which are both tailored to our requirements.”

- Dorothea Zimmer, member of the data processing management

For more than 40 years, the Kollinger Metallbau GmbH has been concentrating its competence on the production of top-grade metal components and solutions. The company produces both standard components and complex special constructions.

„PLANAT’s software and service form a successful entity. We are enthused of the high level of functionality of the standard software, and of the reachability of the PLANAT consultants.”

- Wolfgang Vogler, member of the data processing management

The Lebenshilfewerk Neumünster supports people with disabilities so that they can live independently. More than 300 people with disabilities work at a total of four locations under the guidance of trained specialists.

„With its industry sector component WfbM, FEPA maps all business processes in a workshop. I was particularly impressed by the adaptability of the software and the short implementation period.”

- Andreas Paulsen, work preparation

The Lindner GmbH & Co.KG convinces with its performance notable customers of the automobile industry and the energy plant engineering.

„We as an automotive supplier need an innovative partner with excellent industry knowledge, and a software which is, despite its comprehensive functionality, easy to use. Our FEPA software and particularly the integrated industry sector component 'Automotive' are thus perfectly suited.”

The Lindner GmbH & Co.KG convinces with its performance notable customers of the automobile industry and the energy plant engineering.

„We as an automotive supplier need an innovative partner with excellent industry knowledge, and a software which is, despite its comprehensive functionality, easy to use. Our FEPA software and particularly the integrated industry sector component 'Automotive' are thus perfectly suited.”

The E.Georg Lüdecke Armaturen GmbH produces standard and customized fittings and coupling systems for the construction and industrial sector.

„Our worldwide customers expect the highest quality and the fastest readiness for delivery of standard products and special orders. These characteristics will be guaranteed by PLANAT’s standard software with the production data acquisition at all production stages, and the full-automated integrated high-bay warehouse technology.”

- Klaus Herdegen, managing director

The Ernst Möschle Behälterbau GmbH belongs to the leading suppliers of stainless steel tanks and containers. A highly efficient production technology together with a careful selection of suitable materials and sub-contractors, guarantee the consistent adherence to demanding quality standards.

„The most important criterion for the selection of a new ERP/PPS software was to find a partner that completely covers our numerous distinctive features as a make-to-order manufacturer. The fully integrated FEPA BI-designer is a special highlight!”

- Daniel Roth, IT project manager

The OPTIMA Maschinenteile GmbH is a supplier for the mechanical engineering industry and it convinces not only with its conventional technology but also with its computer-based machine tools. OPTIMA produces precision parts in small, medium and high-volume production runs for notable companies.

„Everything ran smoothly and in an incredible short time frame.”

- Jörg Petzold, managing director

For more than 25 years, P&R Gerätetechnik GmbH has been producing electronic devices, assembly groups and circuit boards, from single pieces to volume production. The main application area of these manufactured products is safety engineering, communication technology as well as control and feedback control systems for general industrial applications.

„We were inspired by the consultants' expertise and particularly by the adherence to schedules and budget.”

- Andreas Petzel, managing director

For more than 25 years, P&R Gerätetechnik GmbH has been producing electronic devices, assembly groups and circuit boards, from single pieces to volume production. The main application area of these manufactured products is safety engineering, communication technology as well as control and feedback control systems for general industrial applications.

„We were inspired by the consultants' expertise and particularly by the adherence to schedules and budget.”

- Andreas Petzel, managing director

Paustian airtex produces seat covers from leather, fabric or synthetic leather, which are mainly used in large and short-haul aircrafts as well as in helicopters and trains.

„High technical competence of the project management and consultants, also beyond the functionalities and processes that are important for our company. Solutions to new problems in our business processes are found and implemented very quickly and in a way that is easy to understand. High adaptability of FEPA without the use of additional programming.”

- Holger Altmann, responsible for IT

The RAM GmbH Measurement and Control Technology develops and produces analog and digital devices for industrial processes and controls.

„That we have made a very good choice with PLANAT, remains unbroken after more than 20 years. We feel that we are in good hands, and we are insightfully and reliably looked after by the PLANAT employees.”

- Manfred Wagner, responsible for IT

The RÖDL & LORENZEN GmbH offers development, measurement technology, final inspection, special orders and advisory service.

„We, as an specialist electrical engineering factory, need a software that optimally supports our material and production planning: FEPA is ideal for that purpose. Timely deliveries are guaranteed. With FEPA we economic and reliably work over the Internet so that we can tether our certified plant in Tunisia which moreover runs with the latest production methods!”

- Jürgen Rödl, managing director

The RÖDL & LORENZEN GmbH offers development, measurement technology, final inspection, special orders and advisory service.

„We, as an specialist electrical engineering factory, need a software that optimally supports our material and production planning: FEPA is ideal for that purpose. Timely deliveries are guaranteed. With FEPA we economic and reliably work over the Internet so that we can tether our certified plant in Tunisia which moreover runs with the latest production methods!”

- Jürgen Rödl, managing director

For more than 70 years, the owner-managed family company has been developing and producing writing instruments that meet the highest standards of quality, writing comfort and durability.

„Since 1995, PLANAT has been a reliable IT partner for the entire Schneider Group. We are pleased that due to PLANAT’s continuous and innovative development, we are able to use the functionally quite comprehensive FEPA software at all our locations each with the latest technology.”

- Herr Fleig

The Schweikert GmbH is a system supplier that technically covers the entire production process, from the prototype phase and series production through method planning and production of compression molds to series production of pressed components.

„The exceptional-high functionality of the ERP/PPS software FEPA convinces us, and excellently portrays our automotive processes. The comprehensive and reliable service is another advantage of PLANAT!”

- Harald Baier, authorized signatory

The SM Sächische Metallwerk Freiberg GmbH is one of the leading companies in the field of nonferrous metal founding.

„FEPA inspires us by company-specific analysis and quick information through FEPA-BI. Our numerous metal surcharges are completely respected. The flexible software and PLANAT's professional advisory service allowed for a very quick implementation phase. FEPA is fully accepted by our employees. PLANAT had not promised too much!"

- Knut Ebert, managing director

SAXON Junkalor GmbH has many years of experience in the field of measurement technology and is one of the leading specialists in gas analysis, especially in vehicle exhaust gas measurement technology.

„Particularly noteworthy is the very good applicability of FEPA in our day-to-day business. This enabled all employees to be trained quickly, which is supported by the clear and well-structured interface."

- Oliver Herzog, managing director

The production areas of electroplating, electrical insulation, paint and powder coating form the company's core business. In addition, laboratory services complete the range of services.

„FEPA allows us to quickly access the data available in the company. This leads to faster reactions to customer requests and faster processing of orders.”

- Dr. Dietmar Czekay, production manager

TECLAC is the specialist for the perfect painting of all visible plastic parts inside and outside of cars.

„Our customers from the automotive industry expect high quality, almost unlimited flexibility and reliability as well as perfect logistics. Thanks to the FEPA software with its automotive industry component, we are able to perfectly meet these requirements and are well prepared for the future.”

- Alexander Vogt, production manager

Tillig model railways make the enthusiasts' hearts beat faster. The company possesses its own construction department, tool manufacturing, injection moulding department and printing plant. In this way, new products are manufactured with the latest CAD technology. With state-of-the-art CNC controlled machinery but also in pure handcraft, Tillig makes tools within a hundredth of a millimetre.

„It is simple to operate and utterly reliable!”

- Managing director Karl-Ernst Krusche is impressed by FEPA

The Voestalpine Präzisionsprofil GmbH belongs to the metal forming division of the Voestalpine Group. The structure is marked by medium-sized, independent and appropriate flexible entities.

„A high degree of flexibility is what we particularly expect from our software partner PLANAT. The ERP/PPS software FEPA fulfils our complex demands up to the integrated machine data acquisition to our complete satisfaction.”

- Matthias Keil, manager of the technical service

The charitable organisation Werkstatt für angepasste Arbeit GmbH (WfaA) from Düsseldorf is the responsible body of six approved workshops for handicapped people.

„PLANAT's software FEPA is a sound and flexible tool for us which perfectly supports our business processes.”

- Thomas Schilder, managing director

From the design and the construction of tools to the production of stamped parts, injection molded parts and the assembly of structural components, Werkzeugbau Winkelmühle GmbH is at its business partners' side according to the motto "everything from a single source".

„Thanks to the intelligent application of the FEPA industry components, we can map all our business areas of our company, link them to one another and present them in a transparent way.”

- Tom Berthold, assistant to the management

Zenner Ventilatoren GmbH, a mechanical engineering company from the Ore Mountains range in Germany, manufactures industrial fans. Through a consistent focus on the needs of the customer, all Zenner centrifugal fans are customized and demand-oriented. 

‘FEPA offers an intuitive user interface and extensive options for making adjustments independently. I also appreciate the friendly and high-quality support from PLANAT.’

- Martin Kröber, authorized officer