Headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, Atlas Holdings and its affiliates own 18 companies that employ approximately 21,000 associates and operate from more than 200 facilities across the globe, generating over $5 billion in revenue annually. Its companies are engaged in a variety of industries, including steel, automotive, building materials, capital equipment, construction, energy, industrial services, power generation and supply chain management. From raising their first fund in 2010, the firm now has approximately $1.4 billion under management. Like many private equity firms, Atlas initially began using Microsoft Excel and a generic accounting package for its contact management and back office needs. It soon became clear that this was extremely inefficient.
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