Increasing competitive pressure in the market means that service providers such as abat are being faced with new challenges - even in the US. In 2008, abat US LLC was founded in Atlanta. As the center of the reindustrialization of the South in the automotive sector, Atlanta - the capital of the State of Georgia - is an ideal location for meeting the needs of American customers. The many investors in and around Atlanta include numerous renowned manufacturers such as Mercedes, VW, Honda, Kia, and Hyundai. In addition, there are the suppliers and logistics infrastructures of these companies.
As an abat subsidiary, abatUS offers abat's entire range of services to customers throughout America. In particular, the company has further developed fields of competence in line with the requirements of the logistics and automotive sectors. For example, this includes hardware and software expertise on data exchange, security, application management, project management, and process optimization using SAP for the automotive and logistics/warehouse management sectors.
In addition, abat US offers attractive pricing alternatives through offshoring/nearshoring, making use of the resources of subsidiaries in Puebla (Mexico) and Minsk (Belarus). This gives customers more leeway when implementing projects without forcing them to compromise on quality.
Atlanta and Tuscaloosa – a service hub and the industrial heart of the South
Two abatUS locations provide high-quality consultancy and a comprehensive customer focus:
Atlanta as the business hub of the Southeast is ranked third in US cities with Fortune 500 headquarters.Inpart due to the low tax rates, a higher than average number of companies have moved to locations in and around the metropolis - home to around 538,000 inhabitants - during the last few years. In addition, Atlanta is home to several internationally renowned universities such as the Georgia Institute of Technology, Emory University, and Georgia State University.
abatUS's offices are situated at
1170 Howell Mill Rd NW, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30318
Tel: +1 404 214 0430
Tuscaloosa in Alabama lies on the Black Warrior River and has around 83,000 inhabitants. The biggest employer in the region is Mercedes Benz, which now has two plants here. The town - which is called the industrial heart of the South - is also the home of the University of Alabama.
abatUS's offices are situated at 6033 Greystone Court, Tuscaloosa, AL 35406.
Tel: (+1) 205-391-9620
Using our experience to benefit our customers
Companies that want to offer first-class services must keep a close eye on costs, quality, and deadlines when implementing a project. In this regard, abatUS mirrors the philosophy of abat AG - and technical creativity and reliability shape the way things are done at the parent company. abatUS uses the experience that abat AG has gathered in ten years of developing SAP-based problem solutions for renowned customers such as Daimler, BMW, and VW.
Employee profiles - the management team
Karlheinz Bulheller
The Managing Director of the North America sector is a real expert in the automotive field. In addition to having a technical background in issues such as tool making and die making, he is also well-versed in design, robotics, and product lifecycles. Another important talent of Mr. Bulheller is his exceptionally sound knowledge of IT, especially with regard to the automotive industry.
Nicolaus von Baillou
The Director of Business Development has been looking after customers throughout Europe and the US for 30 years. His competences as a consultant include SAP-based and related applications for process optimization. His goal is to strengthen the company's presence on the market and to further develop competitive advantages.
Hinrich Meisterknecht
As a Member of the Executive Board of abat AG, Mr. Meisterknecht is responsible for the development of abatUS and, in particular, for quality assurance, technical expertise, and customer loyalty. Hinrich Meisterknecht is one of the founders of abat AG and is a driving force behind the integration of nearshore resources into the team structures of large customer groups.
