ABAX Smart Connect: Hardware-free tracking for tools and machinery
ABAX Smart Connect: Hardware-free tracking for tools and machinery
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PETERBOROUGH, UK – 1st June 2026 – As the UK's festival season hits its peak, ABAX, a leading provider of telematics and smart mobility solutions, is highlighting how event hire companies are leveraging location data to overcome modern logistical challenges and secure long-term contracts. In an industry where reliability is paramount, ABAX is demonstrating that a complete view of all assets - from vehicles to tools - is the key to improving service, cutting costs, and becoming a preferred supplier.
With rising fuel costs, labour shortages, and tighter schedules, the pressure on event suppliers is higher than ever. According to ABAX, a single late delivery or misplaced asset can damage a supplier's reputation and jeopardise future business. The company's suite of tracking solutions provides the operational visibility needed to mitigate these risks and deliver a flawless service.
"In a market where reputation is everything, one failed delivery can cost years of trust and future contracts," says Craig Allan, Director of Specialised Sales at ABAX. "Our technology provides the data that allows hire companies to move from being reactive to proactive. They can promise an event manager a precise ETA, locate any asset on a crowded festival site in seconds, and run a more profitable operation. That’s the kind of reliability that gets you invited back."
ABAX showcases this strategy through its work with Fortis Hire, a leading UK provider of portable toilets. By implementing ABAX's solutions, Fortis Hire has gained complete control over its fleet and assets, enabling them to enhance their service delivery significantly.
"With ABAX Fleet, we have complete control over our vehicles," says Michael Allan, Managing Director of Fortis Hire. "The system allows us to track our fleet in real-time, cut unnecessary costs, and improve service delivery. We can now optimise routes, reduce fuel expenses, and provide our customers with more accurate delivery times. It's been a game-changer for our business."
The ABAX ecosystem includes:
ABAX Fleet: For live vehicle tracking to enable route optimisation and accurate ETAs.
ABAX Trailer Tracking: A robust solution for monitoring the location and security of high-value unpowered assets like trailers and cabins.
ABAX Locator: A proximity-based tracker that allows crews to find smaller tools and equipment instantly on-site using a smartphone.
By integrating these tools, ABAX helps its clients build a foundation of operational excellence, turning logistical challenges into a powerful competitive advantage.
For more information, visit the full post at https://www.abax.com/en-gb/blog/how-to-win-repeat-business-events-industry
Anna Edwards
Senior Marketing Manager, ABAX UK
About ABAX
ABAX Group is a leading provider of connected mobility and smart operations solutions, serving more than 40,000 customers across Europe. Our scalable, easy-to-use platform tracks and manages every asset in real time, helping businesses optimise operations through adaptive intelligence and actionable insights. We support customers in construction, utilities, logistics, manufacturing, and more, to work smarter every day. ABAX also enables Usage-Based Insurance (UBI) by sharing fleet driving data with trusted insurers to reward safer driving.