Bibby’s £1.1m deal with telematics firm
LIVERPOOL-based Bibby Distribution, part of the Bibby Line Group has appointed telematics and data provider Trakm8 on a £1.1m contract to supply the company’s fleet with a tailored management solution powered by its T8 mini device.
As part of the five-year deal Dorset-based AIM-listed Trakm8 will also supply bespoke engineering services to integrate the SWIFT 6 platform into ESSL, Bibby’s workflow management software platform.
Logistics provider Bibby Distribution was established more than 30 years ago and has sites throughout the UK.
Bibby says the contract will strengthen the group’s presence in this sector.
Corporate strategic and development director of Bibby Distribution Nigel Tullett said: “The use of technology to improve asset utilisation and security helps Bibby provide a market leading service to our customers. The Trakm8 solution helps us stay ahead in a highly competitive market place.”
Executive chairman of Trakm8 John Watkins said: “We are delighted to have Bibby Distribution as a new Trakm8 customer. We have great confidence in our UK manufacturing capabilities, and also carry out all design and development in house, as well as owning the IP. This means the product portfolio we offer our clients enables us to tailor solutions according to their individual needs, making us a flexible and efficient partner to work with.
