Skip to content

News archive

Everything under control: cargofleet 3 portal expands the range of services offered by transport companies and at the same time strengthens their data sovereignty.

More service and more control for hauliers: idem telematics is expanding the cargofleet 3 portal to include trip-based data management

telematics creates total transparency in the world of transport with cargofleet 3 portal – the key question is: who has control of the data? Market leader idem telematics has now made it possible for hauliers to manage transport data relating to specific trips and orders themselves and decide which specific end customers to forward it to.

The BPW trade fair stand at the IAA Transportation in Hannover

IAA Transportation: BPW set to become the go-to place of the transport industry

The BPW Group develops its solutions for the transport and logistics industry in close cooperation with hauliers, drivers, dispatchers, fleet managers and innovative industry partners. BPW is focusing on this special bond at the IAA Transportation in Hanover: the BPW exhibition stand in Hall 26 is set to become the meeting point for the transport industry.

Joining forces for connected refrigerated transport: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe and idem telematics

Combined competence for climate-efficient refrigerated transport: Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe GmbH and idem telematics agree on cooperation

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Thermal Transport Europe GmbH combines its refrigeration expertise with the open-system transport telematics of the European market leader idem telematics: at the IAA Transportation, both companies will present an integrated telematics portal that brings more transparency and proactive service to the transport operator throughout the entire refrigerated transport proces

Maintenance management is one of the most important tasks that determine the cost efficiency of transport. (Source: BPW)

idem telematics expands cargofleet 3 platform to include intelligent maintenance management

Telematics is not only indispensable for heads of transport companies, drivers and dispatchers; access to vehicle data also provides a huge relief for fleet managers. Now, market leader idem telematics is expanding its cargofleet 3 platform to include intelligent maintenance management, which is already paving the way for AI-driven predictive and preventive maintenance.

idem telematics offers transport companies a new system-open and manufacturer-independent truck telematics hardware.

idem telematics opens truck telematics to everyone: New hardware, even more functions – all at an affordable price

With the use of truck telematics, fleet operators can significantly reduce their costs, optimise workflows and increase customer satisfaction. Nevertheless, many avoid truck manufacturers' systems. idem telematics is now changing the market with a new, manufacturer-independent truck telematics system that is less complicated, more versatile and even cheaper than ever.

idem telematics Managing Director Jens Zeller (3rd from right) and his team are all smiles about winning the German Telematics Award.

idem telematics sweeps the board at the German Telematics Award

The German Telematics Award is known as the world's toughest and at the same time most realistic test for transport telematics systems; the test criteria were even made stricter this year. The result: European market leader idem telematics took 1st place in two categories. In the process, the market leader significantly extended its points lead over the competition.

Le stand BPW à Solutrans à Lyon : Hall d'exposition 4, stand 4 E 066.

Solutrans à Lyon : BPW réaffirme son leadership sur les essieux, les trains roulants et la connectivité du transport

À l'occasion du salon Solutrans à Lyon, le groupe BPW réaffirme sa position de leader technologique européen pour les essieux, les systèmes de trains roulants et la connectivité du conducteur, des marchandises et du véhicule. Pour la première fois, BPW et Thermo King présentent conjointement un système de refroidissement efficace sur le plan environnemental pour les remorques.

Schwarzmüller supplies all trailers ex works with telematics from idem telematics. All construction vehicles are also equipped with Schwarzmüller Intelligent Telematics. The range of sensors can be individually enhanced. (Schwarzmüller)

Schwarzmüller delivers all trailers ex works with telematics from idem telematics: data services free of charge for three months for all fleet operators

The networked trailer is becoming the "new normal" in the commercial vehicle industry: customers of Wilhelm Schwarzmüller GmbH can now experience the benefits of data-supported real time functionalities for three months without obligation. Remote diagnosis capability, tracking, fleet management and many other services are now on board as standard in all new and rental vehicles.

Seka Nutzfahrzeuge already rely on the BPW AirSave System

BPW now links AirSave tyre pressure control system with telematics

The BPW "AirSave" tyre control system has become a bestseller because it saves tyres, fuel and nerves - and already returns a profit within its first year. BPW now supplies a telematics kit that automatically warns drivers, dispatchers and other recipients via an app, an online portal, email or SMS as soon as a tyre weakens.

idem telematics (represented by the managing directors Jens Zeller and Thomas Piller, from left) received the 2020 Telematik Award

idem telematics once again emerges as class leader in the industry

The precision and unconditional reliability of truck and trailer telematics is essential for the transport of food and pharmaceuticals and idem telematics impressed the expert jury of the Telematics Awards with its innovative, tried and tested solutions. In 2020, the company has received an award in the category "Telematics for refrigerated transport".

The BPW Group is instrumental in driving forward the digital transformation in transport industry

Digitalisation: BPW takes the lead in automotive and commercial vehicle suppliers - Transport industry ahead of transformation

The transport and logistics industry is on the brink of a radical transformation. The surprise: It is not the towing vehicle but the trailer that is driving the digital transformation – from vehicle construction to transport management to maintenance. BPW, a family enterprise from North-Rhine Westphalia, which is strengthening its lead as "Digital Champion" is providing the key technologies.

Show more

Welcome to BPW Bergische Achsen KG!

About BPW Bergische Achsen Kommanditgesellschaft
BPW Bergische Achsen KG is the parent company of the BPW Group. With around 1,500 employees, including around 100 trainees, the family-run company has been developing and producing complete running gear systems for truck trailers and semi-trailers at its headquarters in Wiehl since 1898. BPW’s technologies include axle systems, brake technology, suspension and bearings. BPW’s trailer axles and running gear systems are in use in millions of vehicles around the world. An extensive range of services also provides vehicle manufacturers and vehicle operators with the opportunity to increase economic efficiency in their production and transport processes. www.bpw.de/en

About the BPW Group
The BPW Group researches, develops and manufactures everything needed to ensure that transport keeps moving and is safe, illuminated, intelligent and digitally connected. With its brands BPW, Ermax, HBN, HESTAL and idem telematics, the company group is a preferred system partner of the commercial vehicle industry around the globe for running gear, brakes, lighting, fasteners and superstructure technology, telematics and other key components for trucks, trailers and buses. The BPW Group offers comprehensive mobility services for transport businesses, ranging from a global service network to spare parts supply and intelligent networking of vehicles, drivers and freight. The owner-operated company group currently employs around 6,830 staff in 27 countries and achieved consolidated sales of 1.745 billion euros in 2023. www.bpw.de/en

BPW Bergische Achsen KG