Acando signs agreement with Aarhus Karlshamn (AAK)

AAK has chosen Acando as their partner for the operation and surveillance 24/7 for the SAP environment in the Group. A framework agreement has also been signed for consulting services within SAP and strategic IT.

AAK is the world´s leading manufacturer of high value-added specialty vegetable fats. These fats are characterized by a high technological content and are used as substitutes for butterfat and cocoa butter, trans-free solutions for fillings in chocolate and confectionery products, and in the cosmetics industry. AAK has production facilities in Denmark, the Netherlands, Mexico, Great Britain, Sweden, Uruguay and USA. The company is organized into three business areas, Chocolate &
Confectionery Fats, Food Ingredients and Technical Products & Feed. Additional information about AAK is available on their website, www.aak.com.

"We have chosen Acando as a partner for the operation and surveillance of the SAP environment in the Group because they can deliver a secure and balanced service and at the same time be cost-effective. Acando has quickly perceived the needs of AAK, and I look forward to our collaboration", says Johan Torstensson, Group IT Director, AAK.

"We are very happy to be able to offer the high level of operation and surveillance necessary for AAK´s business critical systems, at the same time as we can deliver qualified services within several areas”, says Henrik Reimer, Account Manager, Acando.

Further information is available from:
Johan Torstenson, Group IT Director, AAK, + 46 709 75 20 90.
Henrik Reimer, Customer Responsible, Acando, +46 40 670 2851.
Lina Markström, Marketing and Communications Manager, Acando, +46 8 699 7373.

Acando
Acando is a consultancy company that in partnership with its clients identifies and implements sustainable business improvements through information enabled by technology. Acando provides a balance of high business value, short project times and low total cost. Acando’s annual turnover is about EUR 160 million and the Group employs approximately 1,100 professionals in six European countries. Acando is listed at NASDAQ OMX Nordic. Acando’s corporate culture is based on three core values: Team spirit, Passion and Results. www.acando.com