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TOUCHSTAR PLC

TSTLogistics TechManchester, United Kingdom

Based in Manchester, UK, and founded in 1904, Touchstar plc is a global specialist in mobile technology solutions. The company designs and produces rugged mobile computing devices, marketed under the Touchstar brand, for customers throughout the United Kingdom, Europe, and internationally. Beyond manufacturing, Touchstar provides, installs, and maintains a range of software applications and hardware systems tailored for mobile use in the transport, logistics, and access control industries. Its offerings also encompass supply chain data capture, GPS satellite tracking with vehicle telematics, and dedicated software and hardware for the oil and gas logistics sector. Furthermore, Touchstar supplies products for security clearance checks and attendance recording, alongside PODStar, an electronic proof of delivery (EPOD) solution for SMEs and other organizations. The company, formerly known as Belgravium Technologies plc, adopted the name Touchstar plc in May 2016.

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TOUCHSTAR PLC at a glance

TOUCHSTAR PLC is a logistics tech company headquartered in Manchester, United Kingdom, founded in 1904. It is publicly listed (TST) with a market capitalisation of $8.9M. Xcout tracks 5 named people at TOUCHSTAR PLC, including Lynden Jones (Chief Executive Officer).

Industry
Logistics Tech
Headquarters
Manchester, United Kingdom
Market cap
$8.9M
Employees
56
Ticker
TST
Founded
1904

TOUCHSTAR PLC leadership

  • Lynden JonesChief Executive Officer
  • Natasha RourkeChief Finance Officer
  • Ian Paul MartinExecutive Chairman
  • John ChristmasNon-Executive Director
  • Lawrence S KramerDirector

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MICROLISE GROUP PLCSAAS · Logistics TechNottingham, United Kingdom
66% matchPublic

Microlise Group plc specializes in providing advanced technology solutions for transportation management. The company offers a comprehensive Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform engineered to digitalize the complex operational processes of large enterprises engaged in logistics. Utilizing proprietary hardware and sophisticated software, Microlise captures and meticulously analyzes real-time transport and logistics data. This capability enables fleet operators to substantially improve critical performance indicators, including operational efficiency, environmental sustainability through reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and enhanced safety compliance. Their diverse product portfolio includes: Fleet telematics: offering vehicle tracking, utilization insights, driver performance monitoring, driver communication systems, trailer telematics, and temperature control surveillance. Fleet safety solutions: featuring multi-camera surveillance and vehicle health diagnostics. Journey management tools: facilitating schedule and route planning, optimization algorithms, customer communication features, and workforce and resource allocation. Delivery management products: such as electronic proof of delivery (ePOD) and sub-contractor administration. Additionally, Microlise provides specialized devices like the Smart Gateway, designed to transmit a wide array of vehicle data to its software platform, and the DriveTab, a tablet serving as an intuitive interface for driver communication, navigation, and feedback. The company serves a broad client base of fleet operators across numerous sectors, including original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), haulage and general logistics, retail and grocery, food manufacturing, food services, pharmaceuticals, post and parcel delivery, construction, defence, and petrochemical industries. Established in 1982, Microlise Group plc is headquartered in Nottingham, United Kingdom.

Market cap$82.5M
Employees800
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JOURNEO PLCJNEO · Logistics TechAshby-de-la-Zouch, United Kingdom
65% matchPublic

Journeo plc, established in 1993 and headquartered in Ashby-de-la-Zouch, UK (formerly known as 21st Century Technology plc until its renaming in October 2019), delivers sophisticated technology solutions to the transportation industry throughout the United Kingdom and mainland Europe. The company's core mission is to collect, process, and display vital information to enhance passenger journeys. Operating across two primary divisions, Fleet Systems and Passenger Systems, Journeo offers a comprehensive suite of products. For public transport infrastructure, its portfolio includes diverse display technologies such as bay, in-shelter, summary, full-color LED, low-power E-ink, and solar-powered TFT screens. Additionally, it supplies interactive wayfinding totems, air quality monitoring sensors, in-shelter CCTV, and Wi-Fi connectivity for bus stations. Under its Fleet Systems segment, Journeo provides operators of buses, coaches, and specialized vehicles with automatic passenger counting systems, driver information displays, next stop announcement capabilities, on-board Wi-Fi, camera monitoring systems, and telematics for driver behavior and vehicle performance tracking. For the rail sector, it offers forward-facing and saloon CCTV, automated passenger measurement, station information security systems, and train Wi-Fi. Furthermore, the company extends its services with various passenger information systems, including real-time updates, advertising platforms, and holistic bus station management solutions. These encompass real-time information displays, multi-modal templates, web departure boards, mobile-EPI, and template editor services.

Market cap$121M
Employees271
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