Mission Statement

To provide our customers with service that is beyond their expectations with affordable automated business solutions that utilize state-of-the-art technological advances, and to maintain a safe, challenging, and rewarding environment for our employees, while meeting all of our obligations.

Company Profile

ADVANTAGE BUSINESS COMPUTER SYSTEMS, INC. was founded in 1977 by Mr. Gregory Matatall, the present CEO and majority stockholder. At that time the company name was Computers, Etc., and was mainly a custom program house for several types of businesses, including the lumberyard & hardware industry. His prior years of experience in managing a lumber/hardware store provided the insight needed to focus on this industry, and, by developing a rapport with the owners of lumberyards and hardware stores, Mr. Matatall was able to work as an on-site programmer at various customer locations.

In 1980, Mr. Matatall moved his family to East Texas, and changed the name of the company to "Country Computers ". The company made a major decision to switch to UNIX in 1987. This initiated significant company growth, and the addition of more programmers and support staff was necessary to accommodate the vast demand for the software package. A decision was made to begin manufacturing an Open Systems Computer and change the name to more appropriately represent the product .......ADVANTAGE BUSINESS COMPUTER SYSTEMS

Advantage is now marketed nationwide and in some overseas markets. It has now become a major leader in the lumberyard/ hardware industry. As the fastest growing software company in the industry, Advantage not only offers custom software and conversions from existing systems to ours, but a full line of peripherals, forms, and supplies, enabling us to service what we sell.

With Advantage you will receive the consultation necessary to determine your needs. Our staff is ready to assist you by installing the system and providing you and your staff the support required to use the system effectively. If we can answer any questions feel free to call your Sales Representative or fill out our contact form.

In January, 1997, Advantage again moved ahead by announcing its new president,Scott Stanford . Mr. Stanford had proven his management abilities in his prior position as national sales manager and Mr. Matatall felt he was more than capable of taking charge of the company and steering us toward the new millennium.

In August of 1997, we welcomed the addition of a new vice president, Gregory Cuke, to the management team. He has assumed the sales and marketing responsibilities formerly held by Mr. Stanford. Mr. Cuke came to us as an experienced manager, a previous user of the database version of the Advantage system, as a proven leader in our industry, he served in Barbados as the director responsible for the island's largest hardware and lumber retailer. This appointment marks our continued commitment to providing our customers with unequaled service.

What Is the "Advantage?"

• Twenty-one years of developing a system specifically for the lumber/hardware/building material industry.
• We know your business, not just your computer.
• Over 1600 customers are currently using an Advantage System.
• One price for the entire Advantage System software package.
• Vendor communications available for most major supplies, at no additional charge.
• Hardware support is available from Advantage Systems, but not required.
• Advantage System software updates quarterly, at no additional charge.
• The lowest monthly software support fees in the industry.
• No hidden charges after the sale.
• We don't just want the sale-we want the recommendation and we're prepared to earn it.
• Free training classes held three times per year at various sites around the nation.
• Multi-store flexibility built into the software, at no additional charge.
• Monthly informative newsletters with training documents.
• DQ2000 (takeoff program) compatibility.
• Faxing and interoffice e-mail programs compatible.
• Terminal emulation's may be made with PC type computers.
• Multi-store locations may be setup using separate CPU's or one CPU.
• Approved custom programming available.
• Printed forms and checks available.
• Competitively priced full range of supplies and equipment available.