Zumasys recently announced the company helped Rottler Manufacturing transform its ERP workloads.
Founded in 1923, Rottler Manufacturing is a third-generation, family-owned company known for building high-quality CNC machines for the automotive, performance racing, and mining industries.
With machines still operating from the 1960s, 70s, and 80s—and a customer base that spans from small machine shops to Caterpillar dealers—Rottler’s operations demand both long-term reliability and operational flexibility, the vendor said.
As the company continued to grow, Rottler began questioning whether its existing ERP system could scale and adapt to their evolving needs.
That search ultimately led them to Microsoft Dynamics, where licenses were purchased and implementation planning began. However, as Rottler took a closer look at their actual requirements, it became clear that Dynamics would not meet their expectations without significant customization, added cost, and operational compromise.
As Rottler re-engaged with the Rover and Zumasys teams, the assumption that Rover couldn’t evolve alongside the business was put to the test, the companies said.
Despite the technical complexity of their products, Rottler has maintained a close-knit culture that values employees and long-term relationships. Monthly employee lunches, birthday celebrations, and a strong sense of ownership reflect a company that balances tradition with forward-thinking innovation.
That balance also shaped how they approached technology decisions.
After working closely with the Zumasys team, Rottler made a decisive move: they scrapped the Microsoft Dynamics project entirely, despite more than $60,000 already invested.
The decision came down to confidence in the partnership. Rather than forcing Rottler to adapt its processes to rigid ERP workflows, Rover was customized to support how Rottler operates. Pain points were addressed directly, product enhancements were delivered, and the system evolved alongside the business.
Rottler’s ERP journey didn’t stop at implementation. Over the past two years, Rover and Zumasys have continued to deliver enhancements aligned with Rottler’s growth plans, according to the vendors.
The customer portal, in particular, is expected to significantly increase aftermarket revenue by automating consumable sales—an area that had previously been limited by manual ordering processes.
By staying with Rover, Rottler gained a system tailored to their manufacturing processes, a responsive team committed to continuous improvement, and a technology foundation that supports both operational efficiency and future growth, the company said.
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