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Joining forces for connected refrigerated transport: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe and idem telematics

23 August 2022 11:00

Combined competence for climate-efficient refrigerated transport: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe GmbH and idem telematics agree on cooperation

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe GmbH combines its refrigeration expertise with the open-system transport telematics of the European market leader idem telematics: at the IAA Transportation, both companies will present an integrated telematics portal that brings more transparency and proactive service to the transport operator throughout the entire refrigerated transport proces

idem telematics Managing Director Jens Zeller (3rd from right) and his team are all smiles about winning the German Telematics Award.

10 December 2021 12:00

idem telematics sweeps the board at the German Telematics Award

The German Telematics Award is known as the world's toughest and at the same time most realistic test for transport telematics systems; the test criteria were even made stricter this year. The result: European market leader idem telematics took 1st place in two categories. In the process, the market leader significantly extended its points lead over the competition.

Schwarzmüller supplies all trailers ex works with telematics from idem telematics. All construction vehicles are also equipped with Schwarzmüller Intelligent Telematics. The range of sensors can be individually enhanced. (Schwarzmüller)

8 March 2021 11:10

Schwarzmüller delivers all trailers ex works with telematics from idem telematics: data services free of charge for three months for all fleet operators

The networked trailer is becoming the "new normal" in the commercial vehicle industry: customers of Wilhelm Schwarzmüller GmbH can now experience the benefits of data-supported real time functionalities for three months without obligation. Remote diagnosis capability, tracking, fleet management and many other services are now on board as standard in all new and rental vehicles.

Markus Schell, personally liable managing partner of BPW: "The future of the transport and logistics industry lies in the intelligent use of data"

19 March 2020 08:47

Marketplace for mobility data: BPW Group invests in UZE Mobility - Round target of € 7.2 million achieved in 1st quarter 2020

The BPW Group has acquired a stake in UZE Mobility GmbH. The Bremen-based start-up is setting up a worldwide Big Data marketplace on an AI basis to collect and market environment and mobility data. Previous developers of the company include Prof. Dr. Ing. Achim Kampker and the MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology Boston.

Jens Zeller, Managing Director idem telematics GmbH (centre) with the Chairman of the Jury Prof. Dr.-Ing. Heinz-Leo Dudek (left), Dean Faculty of Technology, Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg and Oliver Trost, ETM Verlag (right)

19 November 2019 11:00

Digital independence for forwarders: idem telematics wins German Telematics Award

Europe's leading trailer telematics system is also the best. This is the verdict given by the German Telematics Award panel of experts, one which is bestowed once every two years: idem telematics successfully relies on the principle of system openness in order to network practically everything in transport – including competing third-party systems. That's why forwarders also give top marks.

Swiss firm Pistor AG uses telematics solutions from idem telematics to monitor its fleet.

24 September 2019 15:02

Pistor AG uses idem telematics in demanding distribution transport

Pistor AG supplies bakeries, gastronomic establishments, nursing homes and hospitals in Switzerland with food, beverages, packaging or care items such as towels. As an independent partner, Pistor AG offers its customers an extensive range of more than 18,000 items and modular, customised solutions. They are closely supported by idem telematics, the telematics specialists from the BPW Group.

Ralf Merkelbach (BPW) and Matthias Bohm (DHL) are pleased to be working together closely.

11 July 2019 14:06

DHL is networking transport fleets across Europe with idem telematics

The global logistics leader Deutsche Post DHL is equipping its fleet of trailers across Europe with telematics systems from idem telematics. Based in Munich and Ulm, idem telematics is part of the BPW Group and specialises in digital networking of transport vehicles.

From now on customers view all truck and trailer data in a single portal – no matter if it is the Fleetboard customer interface or the cargofleet 3 Portal by idem telematics. (Source: Fleetboard/Kilian Bishop)

5 June 2019 15:30

All data on one interface: idem telematics and Daimler Fleetboard join forces

Combining truck and trailer data on a single interface displaying information on both systems in real time – industry-leading telematics specialists Daimler Fleetboard and idem telematics are offering their customers the chance to do exactly that through an innovative partnership.

It may look inconspicuous, but the new TC Trailer Gateway PRO telematics hardware from idem telematics holds a great deal of knowledge and potential for transport companies.

3 June 2019 15:00

idem telematics is radically simplifying telematics for trailers: new Gateway PRO integrates functions, interfaces and wireless standards

idem telematics is radically simplifying the installation and maintenance of telematics hardware in trailers: TC Trailer Gateway PRO is the first solution to integrate central functions and can also communicate via five different wireless standards. This simplifies the installation of original equipment and greatly speeds up retrofitting and service work.

The Hamburg-based leasing specialist UES Chassis uses the BPW CargoTracer to locate its chassis.

25 April 2019 15:00

UES Chassis GmbH: greater service and efficiency for container chassis hirers with IoT and CargoTracer

An unloaded container chassis is up to ten metres long and weighs up to 5,500 kilos. And yet despite their size, these chassis still frequently disappear without a trace. The Hamburg-based chassis leasing company UES is now using the ‘Internet of Transport’ to track them down and to assist hirers and drivers more effectively in the event of a breakdown.

Digitally monitored cargo restraint system ‘iGurt’ prevents accidents and damage to the load

27 September 2018 11:00

Safer loading, more flexible manoeuvres: BPW receives two ‘Trailer Innovation 2019’ awards

BPW can once again celebrate its win of an important innovation prize – twice over. A jury of 16 international trade journalists and experts from the German Association of the Automotive Industry (VDA) selected two innovations from BPW for the ‘Trailer Innovation 2019’ award. Both innovations combine a significant gain in safety with substantial cost savings for vehicle operators.

Smiles all round for BPW and idem telematics as they win the Telematik Award 2018 (from left to right): Katrin Köster, BPW Group, Florian Modrich, Heiko Boch and Jens Zeller, idem telematics, Dr Markus Kliffken, BPW Group

26 September 2018 11:00

‘Digital seal’ from idem telematics wins Telematik Award 2018 in the ‘Best innovation’ category

The ‘digital seal’ from idem telematics has been awarded the Telematik Award 2018 at the IAA Commercial Vehicles 2018: the expert jury selected the Munich-based company as the winner of the special prize for the ‘Best innovation’ of all 278 solutions that were entered.

Jens Zeller (Managing Director idem telematics GmbH) and Marco Reichwein (Managing Director Cargobull Telematics GmbH) seal their strategic cooperation at the IAA Commercial Vehicles in Hanover.

24 September 2018 15:29

Schmitz Cargobull and idem telematics: common interface for efficient data management

Schmitz Cargobull and the BPW Group announce a strategic cooperation in the field of telematics at the IAA Commercial Vehicles: In future, data can be exchanged between the "cargofleet3" telematics system of BPW subsidiary idem telematics and the new Schmitz Cargobull TrailerConnect® portal via a common interface.

Where is the delivery? The innovative CargoTracer freight tracking system of BPW Innovation Lab knows the answer.

18 September 2018 11:05

The BPW Innovation Lab launches the CargoTracer freight tracking system with a tempting trial offer

The BPW Innovation Lab is launching the innovative CargoTracer freight tracking system at the IAA with an attractive trial offer: shippers will be able to test BPW CargoTracer prototypes for three months at a special introductory price. But it is not only freight that can now be digitally networked.

TC Track & Trace ensures transparency regarding the vehicle’s route and position – at all times.

11 September 2018 15:00

Track and trace made remarkably easy and affordable, too – BPW paves the way towards digitisation for hauliers with mini telematics

Is digitisation leaving small and medium-sized hauliers behind? The fact is that around 85% of trailers on the market have no telematics and are missing a digital connection – faxes, paper trails and constant calls to drivers and dispatchers are still part and parcel of day-to-day work, even in 2018. The BPW Group now wants to change that.

BPW introduces the prototype of a new and intelligent cargo restraint system at the "IAA Commercial Vehicles" fair.

6 September 2018 14:03

iGurt: BPW makes cargo restraints intelligent

Transport damages caused by poorly-secured freight are routine in the transport business; serious accidents and damages to the load frequently occur due to rolling and tipping truck trailers. BPW is now tackling one of the main causes with intelligent cargo restraints: the iGurt checks and documents the tension of the lashing strap and promises massive savings.

The new BPW ECO Air running gear generation scores with absolute modularity.

4 September 2018 14:00

BPW revolutionises the running gear for trailers with modular architecture and "digital DNA"

BPW, a leading supplier of axles and running gear technology for commercial vehicles worldwide, will be presenting a new platform for trailer running gears at the IAA: completely redesigned and digitalised, the configuration, construction and manufacturing of trailers has been considerably slimmed down and sped up. To do this, BPW uses newly developed laser techniques.

With upLink the BPW Aftermarket Group is making it a piece of cake to identify spare parts: the workshops simply scan the QR code on the vehicle, select the spare parts and they’re done.

30 August 2018 14:04

The BPW Aftermarket Group is making it a piece of cake for commercial vehicle workshops to identify spare parts: with upLink

With upLink a smartphone or tablet is all that is needed to find out the spare parts data for the truck and even the trailer: the BPW Aftermarket Group is now offering commercial vehicle workshops a mobile web app that enables them to identify and order spare parts in seconds, without being restricted to a specific manufacturer.

In future, vehicle manufacturers will be able to configure BPW running gears online.

22 August 2018 15:00

Born digital: BPW is revolutionising the configuration, ordering and production of running gears

No other type of vehicle is as highly individual as the trailer – every transport task requires a specific running gear. BPW, one of the market leaders for complete running gear systems for truck-trailers and semi-trailers, has now considerably simplified the configuration of running gears: by utilising a "digital DNA" for all components, running gears can be configured and ordered online.

The BPW Aftermarket Group offers commercial vehicle garages a mobile spare parts warehouse with up to 2,000 parts directly on site.

16 August 2018 14:01

Digital shopping: BPW Aftermarket Group offers upBox, an intelligent spare parts warehouses for garage premises

The process of ordering spare parts online may be quick in the spare parts business, but simply picking them off the shelf is even quicker: the BPW Aftermarket Group is offering commercial vehicle garages a mobile spare parts warehouse with up to 2,000 parts directly on site. The required parts are simply taken out and the billing and reordering processes are completely automatic.

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