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From the construction site to final billing: How Carlo Vanoli AG is boosting efficiency with telematics

 

Telematics in Track Construction | Fleet Management | Construction Equipment Tracking | Germany, Austria, Switzerland

2026-04-23, Timelkam

With over 100 years of experience in track and track-related civil engineering, Carlo Vanoli AG of Switzerland is one of the leading companies in rail construction. From track and switch installation to specialized track construction machinery services, this family-owned company stands for the highest quality and a consistent commitment to innovation.

It is precisely this commitment to innovation that prompted Vanoli to take a decisive step toward digitalization: the company-wide implementation of the telematics solution from Rosenberger Telematics.

 

The starting point: Outdated systems, lack of consistency

Prior to the implementation, Vanoli faced two key challenges:

  1. Replacing an outdated system for fault diagnosis and machine condition monitoring
  2. Rolling out a unified solution across all four companies within the holding group

Especially in a company with a wide range of machineryβ€”from excavators and gravel vacuums to hand-guided rollersβ€”it has been virtually impossible until now to maintain complete transparency regarding the location, deployment, and operating hours of the equipment. This took time, led to errors in billing, and made internal coordination more difficult.

 

The solution: Nearly 400 telematics devices, one platform, and complete visibility

Rosenberger Telematics delivered a scalable end-to-end solution that now comprises nearly 400 installed devicesβ€”including active and passive trackers as well as AEMP interfaces for a wide range of machines and equipment.

At the heart of the solution is the COMMANDER system, which is used daily by over 100 peopleβ€”from machine operators and site supervisors to workshop staff and management.

 

Here's what the telematics solution actually does:

  • Automatic time and operating hour tracking for accurate job billing
  • Seamless SAP integration via the COMMANDER interface
  • Geofencing for location-specific billing and job dispatch
  • Performance monitoring to track machine utilization and condition
  • Alert notifications for quick response to deviations or malfunctions
 

Real-world experience: Increased efficiency across the board

β€œA major advantage for us is the automatic tracking and billing of hours for our clients, as well as the seamless integration into SAP via the interface with COMMANDER.”

β€” Adrian Birchler, Workshop Manager Carlo Vanoli AG

 

The benefits extend to every level of the company:

  • Site supervisors benefit from significantly simplified cost control
  • Machine operators can locate their equipment more quickly on construction sites
  • Administrative staff save valuable time on billing and reporting
  • Management uses a holding-wide framework for investments in new machinery

 

High acceptance thanks to clear added value

In many companies, the implementation of telematics fails due to a lack of employee acceptance. At Vanoli, things were different: The workforce responded positively to the new solution because the benefits for the family-owned business were clearly communicated and tangible from the very beginning.

The widespread use of the system by 150 employees across all levels of the organization underscores that telematics at Vanoli is not an IT projectβ€”it is a tool for everyday work.

 

Result: Time savings, greater control, optimized processes, informed decisions

The partnership with Rosenberger Telematics has yielded tangible results for Carlo Vanoli AG:

βœ… Significant time savings in administration and billing
βœ… Improved performance monitoring across the entire fleet
βœ… Streamlined workflows from the job site to the office
βœ… Fast, expertsupport from Rosenberger Telematics

 

 

Conclusion: Digitalization in track construction – Vanoli leads the way

Carlo Vanoli AG provides a compelling example of how a long-established construction company can successfully integrate modern telematics into its operationsβ€”without any friction, with high employee acceptance, and with clear economic benefits.

For companies in the construction, civil engineering, and track-laying sectors that want to make their processes more transparent and efficient, Vanoli offers practical proof: telematics pays off.

 
 

Author: Yvonne Weginger

Rosenberger Telematics, Marketing & PR 

Are you interested in press releases or would you like to write a success story with us? Contact me directly at yvonne.weginger@rosenberger.at. I look forward to hearing from you and to a possible collaboration.