Companies Team On Multi-year, Fleet Management Technology Partnership
WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., Feb. 07, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — I.D. Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDSY), a leading provider of enterprise asset management and Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) technology, announced today a multi-year fleet management system agreement covering several thousand units with Jungheinrich AG (OTCMKTS: JGHAF), a leading solution provider in intralogistics.
Jungheinrich will leverage I.D. Systems’ PowerFleet technologies to track and manage forklift fleets for their customers. Through this partnership, Jungheinrich will combine its world-class expertise with the industry leading telemetry capabilities of I.D. Systems to offer the best choice of digital products on their Material Handling Equipment. This technology partnership will provide Jungheinrich customers with an enhanced ability to reduce overhead costs, improve safety and compliance, and streamline operations.
“We are thrilled to be partnering with Jungheinrich, one of the world’s most successful intralogistics companies,” said I.D. Systems CEO Chris Wolfe. “This is a long-term partnership and commitment to Jungheinrich and their global customer base to provide current and next generation fleet management technologies matched to their specific equipment and operational requirements.”
“The PowerFleet feature set and technologies from I.D. Systems and their expertise in forklift telematics will enhance our ability to provide a selection of world class digital solutions for our customers when it comes to intralogistics,” said Frank Marschatz, Service Director at Jungheinrich.
By leveraging data streams from vehicles, Jungheinrich will be able to organize it into meaningful visualizations, and powerful analytics for its customers. Jungheinrich customers will be able to quickly and accurately monitor utilization, damage, and safety compliance to accurately identify problem areas. Jungheinrich will use the system to enhance Material Handling Equipment maintenance and service.
“During past projects, we found our companies working very well together in their determination to achieve the best possible solution for customers by employing cutting edge technology, and we are excited to be able to do so now on a much broader perspective,” said Ute Filippone, Business Manager EMEA for I.D. Systems.
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About I.D. Systems
Headquartered in Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey, with subsidiaries in Texas, Florida, Germany, and the United Kingdom, I.D. Systems is a leading global provider of wireless M2M solutions for securing, controlling, tracking, and managing high-value enterprise assets such as industrial vehicles, rental cars, trailers, containers, and cargo. The Company’s patented technologies address the needs of organizations to monitor and analyze their assets to increase efficiency and productivity, reduce costs, and improve profitability. For more information, visit www.id-systems.com.
About Jungheinrich
Founded in 1953, Jungheinrich ranks among the world’s leading providers of intralogistics solutions. With a comprehensive portfolio of material handling equipment, logistics systems and services, Jungheinrich is able to offer customers customized solutions for the challenges posed by Industry 4.0. The Hamburg-based Group is represented worldwide in 40 countries with its own direct sales companies and around 80 other countries through partner companies. Jungheinrich employs around 18,000 people worldwide and generated Group revenue of €3.4 billion in 2017. The Jungheinrich shares are listed on the SDAX.
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I.D. Systems Contacts: | |
Ned Mavrommatis, CFO ned@id-systems.com +1-201-996-9000 |
Ute Filippone, Business Manager EMEA & UK ufilippone@id-systems.com +49 211 310 5454 60 |