Werum Software and Systems AG

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  • Hartmut Krome
  • Rüdiger Schlierenkaemper
  • Hans -Peter Subel

The Werum Software & Systems AG is one of the largest independent software companies in Germany with headquarters in Lueneburg and world-leading supplier of Manufacturing IT / Manufacturing Execution Systems ( MES) software for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry.

History

The company was founded in 1969 by the mathematician Wulf Werum in Lüneburg- Ebenberg as " development Wulf Werum ". The technological origins of the company lie in the development of real-time operating systems, real-time languages ​​( PEARL ), the compiler technology as well as real-time databases ( BAPAS DB). After the company's founder Wulf Werum died in 1982, Werum was transferred to the involvement of the then 17 employees in a limited company. Managing partners were Hartmut Krome and Dr. Hans Windauer. 1983 put Werum with the development of an open process control system for microcomputer and industry enabled PC, the basis for today's production management system PAS -X. In 1993, the real-time database system BAPAS DB was used for the online collection of the experimental data of the second German Spacelab D-2 mission (STS -55). Essentially, from this know -how, today's business area Information Management for Data developed. In 2000, the company's internationalization began with the founding of a subsidiary in the USA. 2001 Werum converted to a non-listed public company whose shares are held by employees. With the establishment of other subsidiaries in Japan (2008 ), Singapore ( 2009) and France ( 2009) and an office in Switzerland ( 2013), the company continued to expand its activities in international markets continues.

Werum promotes the interest of pupils and young people in science and technology issues and is also actively involved as a corporate sponsor for the Regional Young Scientists competition in the Northeast region, Lower Saxony.

Structure

Werum is active with its four subsidiaries in ten locations in Europe, the USA and Asia: Werum Software & Systems AG

  • Headquarters in Lueneburg
  • Office in West St. Augustine
  • Office in West Hausach
  • Office in Basel Switzerland

Werum Software & Systems SAS

  • Based in Toulouse, France

Werum Software & Systems America, Inc.

  • Headquartered in Parsippany, NJ, USA
  • Regional Office in Cary, NC, USA
  • Regional Office in San Francisco, CA, USA

Werum Software & Systems Pte.

  • Based in Singapore

Werum Software & Systems K. K.

  • Based in Tokyo, Japan

Business

The company develops software products and solutions in the following divisions:

  • PAS -X Manufacturing IT for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries
  • Information management for data on research and development in various sectors
  • Web-based IT solutions

PAS -X Manufacturing IT for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries

Under Manufacturing IT / ​​Manufacturing Execution System ( MES) is understood as an IT system for the efficient control of production. It is the link between the systems or automation level on the one hand and the corporate management (ERP system ) on the other hand dar. For the niche of the pharmaceutical and biotech industry Werum is the world's leading MES providers. About 50 percent of the largest pharmaceutical and biotech companies employ the standard software product PAS -X Werum. To Werum competitors in this segment include Rockwell Automation, Honeywell POMS, Emerson Electric Company and Siemens. 2007 Werum was honored for its PAS-X MES from the U.S. analyst and consulting group Frost & Sullivan as " Company of the Year 2007" in the category of MES for the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry. 2012, the company has won the SME Award of Lünale. The development of the project PAS - X has been funded by the EU and the state of Lower Saxony.

Information Management for Data

Werum systems help companies to control on large and small test facilities or test facilities tests and measurements to collect data and to manage them. The basis for data management solutions are the configurable Werum platforms WTCS ( Wind Tunnel Control System) and Hyper test. These systems are used in key industries such as the automotive, marine research, the Aerospace and Earth observation from space for use.

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