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SIXT turns to predictive maintenance for its UK fleet

Posted on by Will Priestman

Geotab Inc., a global market leader in connected transportation solutions, today announced a strategic partnership with SIXT van & truck. The landmark collaboration aims to enhance SIXT van & truck’s fleet management capabilities and elevate customer service standards for the company across the UK market.

SIXT van & truck will incorporate Geotab’s advanced telematics solutions into commercial vehicles within its UK-wide fleet. This integration, which will roll-out across the next 12 months, will leverage Geotab’s Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) integrated data to facilitate predictive maintenance and efficient Service, Maintenance and Repair (SMR) operations. By utilising Geotab’s highly precise mileage tracking and vehicle data solutions, SIXT van & truck aims to ensure seamless contract compliance with OEMs while improving vehicle efficiency and performance.

The decision to form a long-term partnership follows a successful pilot programme, during which SIXT van & truck successfully recovered two stolen vehicles, further underscoring the value of Geotab’s telematics solutions in boosting fleet security and operational competence.

David Saint, Managing Director SIXT van & truck UK, said: “Partnering with Geotab allows us to harness cutting-edge telematics technology to enhance our fleet operations in the UK. The ability to access accurate, real-time vehicle data enables us to perform predictive maintenance, reduce downtime and offer an improved experience to our customers.”

Rental and leasing organisations have traditionally engaged in bulk purchasing agreements with OEMs, involving complex contracts to sell vehicles back to manufacturers under specific detail-driven conditions, including precise mileage limits and vehicle standards. By integrating Geotab’s technology, SIXT van & truck is set to streamline such opaque processes, providing the company with comprehensive management of vehicle data to uphold contract terms and deliver superior service to customers.

Geotab’s extensive OEM network and robust market coverage empower leasing and rental companies such as SIXT van & truck to integrate diverse fleet data. This advanced and unmatched capability not only supports predictive maintenance but also ensures compliance with contractual obligations, ultimately leading to cost savings and customer satisfaction.

Implementing predictive maintenance allows rental companies to anticipate and address vehicle issues before they escalate, thereby minimising unexpected breakdowns and reducing operational costs. By having the capability to analyse real-time data thanks to Geotab’s innovations, SIXT van & truck can schedule maintenance during optimal periods, ensuring maximum vehicle availability. This proactive approach not only extends the lifespan of fleet vehicles but also helps contribute to cost savings by preventing major repairs and reducing downtime.

“We are delighted to be working with SIXT van & truck, delivering an innovative telematics solution to their commercial vehicle fleet across the UK,” said Christoph Ludewig, Vice President, EMEA. “Geotab will provide SIXT van & truck UK with actionable insights that improve efficiency and elevate service quality. This collaboration not only reinforces our commitment to supporting partners in achieving operational excellence but also marks a key milestone in our continued growth within the rental and leasing space. As we forge new alliances and strengthen existing relationships, we remain focused on delivering telematics solutions that drive real value.”

Real-world applications of Geotab’s advanced telematics solutions have shown significantly enhanced fleet operations for rental and leasing organisations. By integrating Geotab’s connected vehicle technology, a rental company last year achieved 100% fleet connectivity in the UK and 67% across six core European markets. This comprehensive data integration has led to improved vehicle recovery rates, real-time collision detection and remote monitoring of vehicle metrics such as odometer readings and fuel levels. These breakthrough advancements have also collectively optimised fleet management and elevated customer service standards.

As part of the partnership, SIXT van & truck will explore opportunities to integrate Geotab’s advanced telematics solutions into its rental services, providing end customers with added value.

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Briggs helps major sporting events prosper

Posted on by David Priestman

Briggs Equipment’s fleet of short-term hire equipment has been busy throughout 2021, helping some of the biggest events in the UK’s sporting calendar prosper. Working closely alongside partners Arena Group, a wide range of equipment including access products, forklifts and JCB rough terrain machines have been supplied by Briggs to play a key role in the construction and installation of event structures and seating.

Two of the events that Briggs have supported recently, include the Royal Windsor Horse Show and Matchroom Boxing’s Fight Camp. The Royal Windsor is the UK’s largest outdoor horse show and a fleet of JCB handling equipment helped install the various seating structures that safely housed thousands of spectators throughout the event.

Matchroom’s Fight Camp was established as a result of the pandemic and the inability to accommodate large numbers of fans in arenas or stadiums. As one of the world’s leading boxing promoter, Matchroom had to keep the show on the road and created a pop-up boxing venue at their HQ to host events. Briggs have supported this activity with high quality Hyster & Yale forklifts and JLG access equipment to ensure on-site teams can operate safely and efficiently.

One of the key elements of the Briggs Short-Term Hire service is understanding the requirements of customers before any equipment is delivered. This means that as soon as the machines are delivered on-site, the operating teams can get to work straight away without delay.

Carrie Sherrington, Briggs Equipment’s Short-Term Hire Manager, South & West, commented: “We have a strong partnership with Arena Group and have worked closely with their team over many years to help support their involvement with some of the UK’s most prestigious and recognisable events.

“Despite all the challenges that the last 18 months has provided, we have been working extremely hard to provide the appropriate equipment solutions and support to ensure these events can take place. Our hire team have been exceptional in meeting challenging deadlines and making sure that the right equipment is delivered first time to our customers.

“With coronavirus restrictions lifted across the UK, we’re excited about increasing our involvement and activity in this area and look forward to support Arena Group in future events.”

Terry Smith, Arena Group’s Managing Director – Seating, commented: “Working alongside Briggs Equipment we have been able to deliver high quality solutions to help get some of the UK’s biggest events up and running. The value that Briggs provide is their capability to meet the requirements of our customers, no matter how challenging, and deliver a complete service at the first time of asking.

“We have worked with Briggs for many years and look forward to continuing our partnership.”

 

Briggs Equipment acquires plant hire company

Posted on by Keith McKinley

Briggs Equipment has acquired JB Plant Hire, a Northern Ireland-based plant hire company. This latest acquisition further strengthens Briggs’s position in the Irish plant hire market following the purchase of Laois Hire in Portlaoise and Balloo Hire Ltd in Dublin earlier in 2021 and builds on the position established through the acquisition of Balloo Hire in Belfast in 2019.

JB Plant Hire, operating from two sites in Dungannon and Omagh, has an excellent and well-deserved reputation based on more than 35 years of growth. The business has a strong track record of delivering high quality plant hire services across the west of Northern Ireland and has established a loyal and diverse customer base.

This acquisition also demonstrates Briggs Equipment’s long-term commitment to ongoing business development and underlines its position as the UK & Ireland’s leading asset management and engineering services specialist.

Peter Jones, Briggs Equipment’s Group Managing Director, commented: “We are delighted to have completed this latest acquisition of JB Plant Hire. The business has been successful over several decades and we will be building on those proven results with the backing and investment of the Briggs Equipment Group.

“This acquisition means we are delivering on our ambition of providing comprehensive plant hire coverage across Northern Ireland. JB Plant Hire will complement our Balloo Hire business in providing quality plant hire to a diverse customer base.

“We look forward to working closely with the JB Plant Hire teams and supporting their future growth and product expansion as part of the Briggs Equipment Group.”

The JB Plant Hire name will continue, with all current operational contacts remaining in place.

 

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