Aptean Industrial Manufacturing ERP
Portable Pipe Hangers Implements Aptean ERP in the Cloud to Accelerate Company Growth through Improved Scalability Industry
Industrial Manufacturing
Challenges
» Cumbersome remote access options
» Need to accommodate shifting workplace structures
» Effectively future-proofing for disaster preparedness
Benefits
» Flexible and easy remote access through a cloud-based solution
» Instant and secure data backup » Accelerated company growth through improved scalability
As the pioneer for “zero penetration” roof systems, Portable Pipe Hangers Systems/Design (PHP) has supported engineers, architects and property owners with their high-quality and innovative products. The business was founded in 1992 in Houston, Texas, where it operates to this day. PHP’s product line includes rooftop components such as pipes, walkways, crossovers, platforms, equipment supports, cable trays and ducts—all made with high-quality, durable custom bases and high-density polypropylene materials combined with a UV additive. By leveraging Aptean Industrial Manufacturing ERP, PHP has achieved consistent growth over two decades. But their workflows and reliance on internal hardware for data backups presented a major challenge, which was compounded by the pandemic, further exposing inefficiencies in their company-wide processes. As PHP’s IT Manager, Jason Fulton, stated, “Remote working wasn’t something we did because we’re a manufacturing company. We had to be on-site to ensure things were being put into the shop and correctly manufactured.” “The biggest benefit that we are expecting from moving to the cloud is remote access. Not having a physical server, not having to maintain that and not having to get on site in case there will be computer and server crashes for long periods of time,” Fulton added.