True Value selects DPL’s asset tracking solutions for nationwide membership
Leading hardware cooperative endorses the DPL product line
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — December 6, 2005 — DPL, a leading designer and manufacturer of advanced wireless and GPS products, announced today it has signed with True Value, one of the world’s largest member-owned wholesale hardware cooperatives, as their approved provider of GPS and remote monitoring products. This endorsement makes DPL’s award winning TITAN Equipment Monitoring System and SkyHawk Vehicle Tracking System approved products for the entire True Value membership, including such retail identities as Grand Rental Station, Taylor Rental, Party Central and True Value.
“We are excited to introduce DPL’s series of wireless solutions to our membership,” said Tom Fischer, Merchandise Manager-Rental Division. “Vehicles and construction equipment are a major investment for our members and it only makes sense to utilize affordable, effective technology like the TITAN and Skyhawk systems which increase the revenue opportunity and cost savings for those assets.”
Fischer added, “DPL’s wireless systems are reliable, high quality, easy to install and easy to use. That is great value for our members.”
DPL’s suite of wireless monitoring systems combines the Internet, cellular and global positioning system (GPS) technologies to deliver powerful solutions for asset management, tracking and theft protection.
This will help True Value members nationwide protect their construction equipment from theft while capturing lost rental revenue and expediting collections on nonpaying rentals. Additional advantages of the TITAN system include the ability to remotely shut down equipment, wirelessly collect hour meter readings, automatic maintenance scheduling and near-real time locating capabilities from any Internet connected computer.
True Value members with over-the-road assets will experience reduced fuel and service costs with increased driver productivity and accountability. Additional advantages of the SkyHawk system include route history mapping, stop/start/idle time identifications, speeding notifications, automatic vehicle location updates and mileage reports.
About DPL:
DPL is a leading manufacturer with a 31-year history of designing and developing innovative solutions utilizing strong telemetry, systems engineering, and telecommunications expertise. These solutions are all constructed in an ISO 9001:2000 certified facility and marketed throughout North America by DPL America, the company’s sales and marketing headquarters located in San Francisco, California.
DPL Group Contact:
Tony Nicoletti
DPL America
Phone: 650.965.1636
Email: nicoletti@dplamerica.com
About True Value Company:
True Value, headquartered in Chicago, is one of the world’s largest member-owned wholesale hardware cooperatives with sales of $2.0 billion in 2004. The True Value cooperative includes approximately 5,800 independent retailer locations worldwide operating under the store identities of True Value, Grand Rental Station, Taylor Rental, Party Central, Home & Garden Showplace and Induserve Supply.