NAVMAN WIRELESS ENTERS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP WITH DONLEN CORPORATION
Written by NAVMAN WIRELESS
Friday, 08 August 2008
GPS Fleet Management Leader Signs Agreement with the Fastest-Growing Fleet Leasing and Management Company
Glenview, Ill., – Navman Wireless North America, a wholly owned subsidiary of Navman Wireless Holdings, and a leading global provider of vehicle tracking and fleet management solutions, announced today it has entered a strategic partnership with North America’s fast-growing fleet leasing and management company, Donlen Corporation. An industry leader with strong service expertise, Donlen, through its subsidiary dba Donlen Telematics, will now provide its extensive customer base with Navman Wireless’ advanced GPS fleet management solutions. A powerful synergy, both Chicago-based companies enjoy a reputation for providing their customers with services that allow for the effective management of vehicles.
“We are thrilled to partner with a company so highly esteemed in the industry as Donlen,” said Renaat Ver Eecke, vice president – Navman Wireless North America. “Donlen has a long standing tradition in customer service as well as bringing innovative products to their customers. The partnership will greatly benefit Navman Wireless and is a terrific opportunity to bring our product to a new segment of the market and continue expanding our presence in North America.”
“GPS technology is a powerful mechanism that enables our customers to drive new levels of efficiency for their fleets. This partnership provides us with the required, long-term platform to greatly expand our fleet management services,” said Paul Hilder, General Manager and President, Donlen Fleet Management Services. “We are confident that our strategic alliance with Navman Wireless will bring superior location-based services to our valued customers, and we are excited to unveil a new series of offerings that best address their requests and feedback.”
For more information on the Navman Wireless and Donlen partnership, please visit www.navmanwireless.com or call 866-527-9896.
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About Navman Wireless Holdings
Based in Glenview, Ill. and privately held, Navman Wireless Holdings is a global leader in providing GPS technology based fleet tracking management solutions and value-added OEM products for diverse end-market applications. The company has the broadest, best-in-class portfolio of tracking products in the industry for small to medium sized fleets. Its lead investor is Prairie Capital Partners of Chicago, which acquired the company from Brunswick Corp. in 2007. Navman Wireless maintains facilities in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit www.navmanwireless.com.
About Donlen Corporation
Donlen Corporation, with headquarters in Northbrook, Ill., and offices nationwide, is North America’s fastest growing provider of innovative fleet management programs. Since its inception in 1965, Donlen has combined industry-leading innovative technology, responsive customer service and highly experienced industry experts. For more information, visit www.donlen.com.
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