News
Trimble to expand its MRM solutions with Punch Telematix
2 September 2010 by EV
Following Trimble’s acquisition of Punch Telematix, the company is now looking to grow its European business by offering a full solution set to both light commercial vehicle (LCV) and heavy goods vehicle (HGV) market across Europe. Trimble will be attending the IAA – the largest transportation event in Germany for the first time to meet customers, explain the acquisition in more detail and present the companies’ vision for the future.
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Collaboration with Punch Telematix extended until 2014. St. van den Brink ‘leaner & greener’ with CarCube Driving Style Wizard and Truck Navigation.
12 July 2010 by LS
Thanks to the carrier’s positive experiences with the CarCube onboard computer and its productive cooperation with Punch Telematix, last week St. van den Brink extended its contract with Punch Telematix until 2014. “We have already had a good relationship with Punch Telematix since 2007. They are reliable partners who think out solutions along with us and continuously develop the on-board computer,” said Gerrit Jan Mulder, finance director at St. van den Brink in Ermelo.
Mulder is very happy with the Punch Telematix Driving Style Analysis and Truck Navigation systems. St. van den Brink was one of the first carriers to install the new Punch Telematix truck navigation system in its 200 trucks used for supplying well-known supermarket and retail chains. (Read more)
Transport SME Bonnier equips its 15 vehicles with CarCubes
1 June 2010 by EV
Family business Bonnier, which transports new vehicles, construction materials and earthworks, has chosen Punch Telematix to equip its fleet of 15 lorries. CarCube on-board computers were fitted in all its vehicles during the month of March 2010. (Read more)
Punch Telematix introduces new truck navigation for CarCube on-board computer. Navigate efficiently and safely.
19 May 2010 by LS
For a carrier, choosing the wrong route can have adverse effects: an unnecessary detour costs time and money. A detour can also take a truck right through residential areas where it could be a hazard to residents’ safety. Truck navigation on the CarCube on-board computer eliminates these problems. Punch Telematix has developed a new navigation system specifically for trucks, which guides the driver to his destination efficiently and safely! (Read more)
ITT Event 2010 – 20 May in Ypres (Belgium) and 3 June in Houten (The Netherlands). Sustainable enterprise with innovative ICT
3 May 2010 by LS
Sustainable enterprise in transport and logistics means working more efficiently to help reduce the impact on our environment. This process goes hand in hand with controlling costs. ICT has proven to be a powerful tool for efficiency improvement, cost control, and sustainable innovation.
New solutions are being developed for sparing the environment and further improving your performance. At the Punch Telematix ITT Event 2010, you can become acquainted with these innovative, sustainable solutions. (Read more)
Link streamlines its fleet management with Punch Telematix
3 May 2010 by EV
Boosting competitiveness through investment in technological innovation: To update its fleet management, the Polish company Link SP. z o.o has installed the Punch Telematix CarCube solution in 200 of its lorries. The onboard computer can locate individual vehicles in real time as well as offering a wide range of additional functions, including logging of driving and vehicle data, navigation assistance, text message communication and transmission of transport orders from the InterLAN shipping application. As an extension of the telematics system, Link is also using a document scanner which is capable of importing original DIN A4 documents and transmitting them without distortion to the accounts department. (Read more)
Trimble plans to make voluntary conditional public takeover bid in cash for all outstanding Punch Telematix shares
27 April 2010 by LS
Punch International nv and Punch Telematix nv have today announced that Trimble wishes to make a voluntary and conditional public takeover offer in cash for all outstanding voting shares in Punch Telematix at 3.15 euros per share. (Read more)
Punch and Punch Telematix do not accept Transics offer
18 March 2010 by LS
Further to the indicative, non-binding offer of Transics to address a voluntary public offering to all shareholders of Punch Telematix nv (‘Punch Telematix’), provided certain conditions are met, the boards of directors of Punch Telematix and Punch International nv (‘Punch’) wish to announce today that they do not accept this offer.
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The green CarCube: keep control of emissions and costs!
5 March 2010 by LS
Driving economically with Driving Style Assistant and FMS reporting. Saving on fuel consumption produces benefits on two fronts: lower costs and less emission of harmful substances. Ecologically sound driving is therefore helpful to carrier and environment alike.
In practice, however, it seems that it is not such a simple matter to achieve such driving style sustainability. For this reason, the CarCube on-board computer from Punch Telematix provides a unique tool: the Driving Style Assistant for real-time driver support in combination with FMS reporting for rapid, effective driving style analysis from home base. (Read more)
Greiwing reduces its fuel and maintenance costs with Punch Telematix
2 March 2010 by LS
Lower consumption, reduced wear: Greiwing logistics for you GmbH is using the Punch Telematix digital driving style assistant to reduce its fuel and maintenance costs. (Read more)
Miratrans integrates the CarCube telematics system in its interLAN logistics application
1 March 2010 by LS
The extent of the benefits to be gained from telematics systems depends on a range of factors, including integration in existing software: Miratrans, a forwarding company specialising in transporting consumer goods all over Europe, has equipped its 140-vehicle fleet with the Punch Telematix CarCube onboard computer. To derive maximum benefit from the telematics system, and to automate functions such as order transmission, payroll and expense accounting, the company with its headquarters in the Polish town of Łęczyca has integrated it in its interLAN logistics software. (Read more)
Punch Telematix presents its temperature monitoring solution, based on the CarCube onboard computer
17 February 2010 by LS
Real-time remote temperature management
Errors are not allowed when transporting temperature-sensitive goods. To make sure of this, the CarCube connected to wireless sensors inside the refrigerated compartment can tell the driver and the planning team in real time what the temperature is in the trailer, even when it is uncoupled. Perfect for letting you take action at once when needed. (Read more)