Trackunit and United Rentals partner for Data-Driven Telematics and Jobsite Connectivity
OAK BROOK, Ill. and STAMFORD, Conn. (PRWEB) June 28, 2018 -- Trackunit, Inc., a leading global innovator of telematics technology, has announced a partnership with United Rentals, Inc., the world’s largest equipment rental company, to provide premium telematics solutions for the United Rentals fleet. The two companies share a commitment to connecting the construction ecosystem through data-driven technology.
“Every investment we make in technology comes down to two criteria: delivering superior value for our customers today, and helping them build a successful future,” said Michael Bierschbach, director of fleet intelligence and technology for United Rentals. “Trackunit has developed a best-of-breed telematics solution with a global reputation for business intelligence. We’re working together to help United Rentals customers realize greater jobsite productivity, safety, cost management and informed decision-making.”
Trackunit will use its OEM relationships and aftermarket expertise to install Trackunit Manager technology on light and heavy equipment in the United Rentals fleet. Trackunit Manager features keyless access control for user authentication, preventing unauthorized use of equipment. The software operates on their Iris platform and utilizes Trackunit Go and Trackunit On as mobile applications.
“Our partnership with United Rentals is focused on creating long-term value through a connected jobsite ecosystem,” said Tom Valbak Aardestrup, global vice president of business development for Trackunit. “There is a growing demand in construction for efficiency at every level. Machine connectivity and actionable data are the tools that will take the industry into the future.”
About United Rentals
United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company has an integrated network of 1,002 rental locations in 49 states and every Canadian province. The company’s approximately 15,000 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. The company offers approximately 3,400 classes of equipment for rent with a total original cost of $11.39 billion. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com.
About Trackunit
Trackunit specializes in telematics solutions connecting machines and operators across a wide range of industries in over 65 countries. Trackunit challenges the status quo in the way they collect and analyze machine data in real-time to deliver actionable, proactive and predictive information – empowering customers with data-driven foresight. From operator safety and machine health to business optimization, the software, hardware and services benefit the everyday operations of customers worldwide. Trackunit has headquarters in Aalborg, Denmark and Chicago, Illinois. For more information visit: http://www.trackunit.com.
Media Contacts:
Ted Grace
United Rentals, Inc.
Vice President, Investor Relations
203-618-7122
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Lisa Speth
Trackunit
Marketing Communications Manager
+1 435-203-6446
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Lisa Speth, Trackunit, +1 435-203-6446, [email protected]
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