Editor’s note: For the September issue of Portable Plants, members of the Editorial Advisory Board were asked the following questions: What are some equipment and technology trends you and your company are keeping an eye on? Are there any you or your company have implemented thus far? If so, how has it helped or changed how you operate?
We are seeing technology advancements in telematics on portable plants and equipment, allowing our customers greater flexibility and control in monitoring their fleet.
Some manufacturers offer this system as an option for price-conscious buyers, but most see the advantages of having real-time information to make right-now service decisions. This ultimately reduces downtime due to a lack of maintenance.
Tim Smith is managing partner at Maverick Environmental Equipment in Ashtabula, Ohio.
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