Forterro Acquires alltrotec, Expanding Its Portfolio with Groundbreaking APS Technology

Managing Director Sebastian Strobel (centre) with part of his alltrotec team together with Björn Riechers, Director M&A at Forterro, (2nd from right) and Christian Ringeling (3rd from right), Senior Principal Legal at Forterro.

Integration of AI and IoT-Enhanced APS Delivers a Critical Competitive Edge to Forterro Customers 

Dresden, September 3, 2024 – Forterro, the European provider of software solutions to the industrial mid-market, has announced the acquisition of alltrotec, a long-standing Abas reseller and OEM partner. In addition to its well-known OEM solutions such as project management and service planning, alltrotec brings its proprietary APS (Advanced Planning and Scheduling) solution to Forterro.

Since its founding in 1990, alltrotec GmbH has successfully sold and implemented Abas ERP for over three decades. Headquartered in Dresden, with 60 dedicated employees, alltrotec has established itself as a trusted partner and reseller of Abas ERP, supporting customers across Germany with a strong track record of customer satisfaction. 

In addition to a wide range of OEM software products integrated into Abas, alltrotec's APS module, specifically developed for Abas ERP, assists manufacturing customers with detailed production scheduling, enabling them to make realistic deadline predictions and swiftly identify and address material and capacity bottlenecks. The deeper integration of this APS technology, combined with the recently acquired Prodaso AI capabilities into the existing ERP system, provides Abas customers with a unique competitive advantage. They are no longer reliant on third-party solutions, as all processes can now be managed within a single tool. 

By combining APS technology with AI capabilities, customers can achieve the next level of productivity and delivery reliability through real-time analysis and pattern recognition of production processes, early detection of anomalies and optimisation opportunities, and intelligent control and planning based on IoT data. 

The newly acquired technologies will not only benefit Abas customers but will also unlock significant potential for all Forterro customers: 

"We are thrilled to welcome alltrotec to Forterro today. This marks a significant step in our mission to deliver best-in-class software solutions for the industrial mid-market," said Marcus Pannier, Regional President Central Europe at Forterro. "alltrotec's high-quality project execution and proven APS technology, combined with our recently acquired Prodaso AI capabilities, offer our customers a unique competitive edge. With this comprehensive package, we are setting new standards for efficiency and future-proofing in production." 

Sebastian Strobel, Managing Director of alltrotec, added: "This step provides alltrotec's products and services with significantly improved access to national and international markets. It ensures the long-term development of our team in Dresden while creating optimal conditions to successfully navigate future economic challenges. We are very much looking forward to our shared future." 
 

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