The Ahern group has selected Trackunit telematics

The Ahern Family of Companies has selected Trackunit as its telematics platform partner.

"We conducted an expansive search of more than 14 telematics providers, including a multi-month pilot scheme. At the conclusion of the study, our telematics committee selected Trackunit as our telematics partner," says Don Ahern, CEO, Ahern Companies.

"Our requirements are expansive since we encompass rental, manufacturing and distribution, and we resolved that Trackunit was the best-suited to the needs of our customers. With the integration points to our existing ERP software suites, we expect to be able to recognise the full value of the Trackunit platform across the family of companies."

Trackunit will be deployed across the Ahern Rentals fleet within the next three years, and new Xtreme and Snorkel lifts will be assembled with a Trackunit-compatible connection for customers who wish to install the telematics. This will become available in late 2020, and rolled out across the global manufacturing footprint by model type with OEM-branded dashboards.

The Trackunit telematics solution will also be available on products sold through the Ahern Companies' distribution channels, including Diamond A Equipment and Ahern International.

Jeff Cohen, president at Trackunit, is excited to begin this partnership with Ahern Companies at a time of transformation within the industry, as the focus shifts from gathering to utilising data. "Ahern Companies' decision to roll-out the telematics solution across their business during this time is testament to their commitment to using data for the long-term benefit of their businesses, their customers, and the industry."

The Ahern group includes Ahern Rentals, Xtreme Manufacturing, Snorkel, and an extensive global distribution network, including Diamond A Equipment in the USA, and Ahern International dealerships in Argentina, Australia, Canada, Chile, Germany, Ireland, Japan and Spain.