Ramast is a renovation and restoration company based in Boortmeerbeek that works for government agencies and private clients, with a fleet of equipment ranging from drills and saws to power generators, containers, and scaffolding. Since 2022, Ramast has been managing its entire fleet of equipment using CHECK.connect: vehicle trackers, autonomous GPS trackers, and BLE tags are all integrated into a single platform, which includes reservations, maintenance tracking, and documentation for each piece of equipment.
"It used to be a real hassle to ask, 'Where is that drill? A special drill, for example.' But now we can see exactly where it is. It can also be reserved. That makes it easy for us to plan for the coming days. And if something needs to be returned to the warehouse, we can send a notification telling the person to bring it back."
About Ramast
Ramast is a renovation and restoration company based in Boortmeerbeek that serves both government agencies and private clients. The company maintains a very diverse fleet of equipment, ranging from small drills and saws to power generators, containers, and scaffolding.
The challenge: lots of material, little overview
From small hand tools to heavy machinery: everything must be at the right job site, at the right time, and in good condition. For a long time, this was tracked using scattered Excel spreadsheets—one per employee or department. If someone in the office wanted to know where a piece of equipment was, they had to make a phone call. Scheduling was cumbersome, and keeping track of maintenance and inspections required a lot of manual work.
That’s why Ramast wasn’t just looking for a track-and-trace system, but a comprehensive solution: location management, maintenance tracking, inspections, reservations, and document management—all in one place.
"It was clear that Ramast was looking for more than just a track-and-trace system. Above all, they were looking for a materials management system—a way to track their assets—because they handle a wide variety of materials."
The solution: CHECK.connect, with hardware specific to each type of equipment
AllConnects implemented CHECK.connect, integrated with three types of hardware. All data is consolidated into a single platform, where every employee can see in real time what is located where.
Track and Trace in Vehicles
The project started with one or two delivery trucks and grew steadily from there.
Autonomous GPS trackers
For larger machines: they run entirely on battery power, without a power cord.
BLE tags for small tools
Small sensors that you can easily attach to a drill or saw, and that also appear on the platform.
"We started by equipping one or two small vans with track-and-trace technology, and we just kept expanding from there. Whenever a new application is released, we take a look to see if we can implement it. We also chose AllConnects’ CHECK product. It’s not just for track-and-trace—it also lets us see the current location of all our tools."
Smart Planning: Structure First, Then Digitization
What sets Ramast’s implementation apart is its thorough preparation. Even before a single sensor was installed, the company mapped out its entire material structure: categories, subcategories, and product groups. Thanks to this classification, you can easily filter and find everything in the platform later on.
"I have to say that Ramast might just be our best student in the class in that regard. They really thought through their structure from the start. You’re dealing with a few hundred assets. They’ve organized them very effectively into categories, subcategories, and product groups, so that they can be easily retrieved later using a good filter. And they’ve put a lot of work into that."
First structure, then digitization. That’s exactly how AllConnects guides new customers. It makes the difference between a system that’s used every day and one that ends up gathering dust after a few months.
More Than Just Localization: Reservations, QR Codes, and Documents
Ramast now uses CHECK.connect for much more than just location management:
Reservations
Materials are reserved in advance for a specific job site or date to ensure that scheduling runs more smoothly.
Return Notifications
The system automatically sends a notification when equipment needs to be returned.
QR Code per Machine
Scan the QR code to immediately view all linked documents: manuals, certificates, and inspection reports.
Maintenance and inspections
The platform tracks deadlines for maintenance and inspections without the need for manual tracking.
"Another powerful feature we use at AllConnects is document management. Every vehicle or piece of heavy equipment is equipped with a QR code. Anyone can scan that QR code, and it links to all the documents for that vehicle or product—including both the user manuals and the official documents. This keeps everything neatly organized and easy to find."
"In the past, people used to work a lot with their own Excel spreadsheets. Everyone had a file for maintenance, for inspections, and for follow-up. But if someone needed information, they had to call or send a WhatsApp message to various people. Today, everything is actually on a single platform, which makes direct access to all the data much more efficient."
Privacy and GDPR
Privacy becomes an issue in asset tracking as soon as vehicles and employees are involved. AllConnects has been in business since 2002 and places special emphasis on data security and GDPR compliance. Its solutions are periodically audited by external specialists, and customers receive guidance on the proper application of privacy regulations.
Your equipment fleet deserves more than just an Excel spreadsheet, too
We'd be happy to work with you to see how you can track and schedule your equipment—from drills to generators—all from a single central platform.
