Case Study: a large mechanical contractor eliminates tool loss with United Rentals' ProBox OnDemand

Large Mechanical Contractor eliminates tool loss in 159 days with United Rentals

A large mechanical contractor was facing rampant tool loss, hoarding, and borrowing on a major high-rise project, which was driving up replacement costs and reducing worker productivity. They turned to United Rentals and its ProBox OnDemand automated tool tracking solution to resolve these issues.

United Rentals implemented its ProBox OnDemand system, which used Bluetooth tags and telematics gateways to track tools and monitor who removed them. The solution eliminated tool loss, saving approximately $5,000 during the pilot, and provided valuable utilization data. As a result, the contractor expanded its use of the system across 40 more jobsites and planned a full transition to a tool rental model.