ELIQUO HYDROK Chooses TouchStar for Cutting-Edge Technology Integration
26 February 2024
TouchStar Technologies, a leading provider of rugged mobile
computing solutions based in the UK, is delighted to announce its partnership
with ELIQUO HYDROK, a specialised solutions provider for the water industry.
ELIQUO have selected TouchStar for a technology rollout of the latest rugged
tablets and handheld computing devices, aiming to enhance real-time stock
visibility and streamline management processes.
Company Background
ELIQUO
HYDROK is an award-winning, established and growing market leader, providing
water treatment solutions that keep seas and rivers clean and drinking water
safe.
ELIQUO HYDROK has a proven track record of working alongside
all the major water utility companies in the UK and Ireland, providing water
engineering solutions to simple and complex problems, as well as being experts
in Stormwater Treatment, having developed the technology and service offering
to help eliminate environmental harm from combined sewage overflow (CSO)
spills.
The
Business Requirement
ELIQUO HYDROK are both
manufacturers and distributors of a number of specialist products for the water
industry. They are committed to the support of quality solutions and have
extensive stock holding facilities within their Cornwall based Head Office.
The rollout of rugged devices
within the operation was defined by a need for improved stock management. The planned
implementation of rugged mobile computers will enable ELIQUO HYDROK to capture
stock movements of high value product within the goods in and picking processes,
therefore allowing for more efficient management of this operation.
Gary Butler,
Head of Production at ELIQUO HYDROK comments, “We selected TouchStar for the data
capture project due to their expertise and support. Their recommendation of rugged handhelds and
tablets aligns perfectly with our goal of achieving 100% stock visibility. We
were extremely impressed with TouchStar throughout the specification and
testing process, not only were they able to help us select the right hardware, but
they also worked closely with us during the trial and proof of concept phase
which made the process a lot easier”.
Rugged
Device Recommendations
TouchStar recommended two
devices for the technology rollout: Zebra’s ET51 tablet and TC27 handheld touch
computer. The selected devices will equip
operatives with advanced scanning capability, helping identify and track goods whilst
capturing accurate stock information that will help support an efficient and
flexible operation.
Zebra ET51 Enterprise Tablet:
Rugged, yet both compact and
lightweight, the ET51 provides advanced data capture scanning combined with lightning-fast
processing and connectivity. Supporting real time visibility, the ET51 will
integrate with the company’s warehouse management software to support data
capture and visibility within supervisor-based stock management operations.
Zebra TC27 Handheld Touch Computer:
The TC27 offers ELIQUO HYDROK a
lightweight, durable and reliable hardware solution. Always connected, the
devices will provide real time data capture, visibility and efficiencies within
the picking processes. With its faster, next-generation processor and industry-leading memory,
the TC27 will ensure applications run smoothly and efficiently for real time
benefits to the business.
Gary continues, “As we move
towards the go live of the new devices, we are excited by the additional benefits
the new technology will deliver. We feel that TouchStar have fulfilled the
brief of supplying cost effective, reliable and fit for purpose hardware, not
only that, but the support we have received from TouchStar to date has been
excellent. We look forward to the potential benefits their rugged devices will
deliver as we look to introduce them into the wider group operation”.
Peter
Marsh, Sales Director for TouchStar comments, “With over three decades of
experience supporting the rollout of mobile computing solutions into warehouse
environments, we were thrilled to have the opportunity of working with ELIQUO
HYDROK. We feel that that in both devices, we will be delivering a fit for
purpose and scalable solution that will deliver real time benefits to the
business.