Governors Island is a 172-acre island in the heart of New York Harbor. It sits only 800 yards from Lower Manhattan, and it’s even closer to Brooklyn. A little world unto itself, Governors Island is a unique, easily accessible getaway near the Big Apple. When the landscaping crew at Governors Island needed an easy-to-use, mobile tool to organize, track and help manage the everyday tasks required to keep the island looking its best for the public, it turned to UpKeep.

Foertmeyer & Sons, based in Ohio, provides a unique fundraising experience by providing beautiful and healthy plants for customers interested in supporting the money-raising efforts of schools, churches and community groups. When the organization started growing its business, it needed to find a computerized maintenance management system (CMMS) that could help organize, streamline, and track its activities more efficiently.

Scholle IPN is one of the world’s largest packaging manufacturers, providing sustainable packaging for the food and beverage, agriculture, automotive, cleaning, personal care, and pharmaceutical sectors. They needed a user-friendly, Industry 4.0-focused solution that could be easily integrated with its enterprise resource planning (ERP) system. The company wanted a true asset management system for its equipment and machinery.

CommonGrounds Workplace is a workspace-sharing organization that has locations in 11 states with planned growth into the future. The company specializes in providing a frictionless workspace for clients seeking office space in various markets. As the business continues to grow, it needed a user-friendly maintenance system that could help keep all information in a central location. CommonGrounds selected UpKeep’s mobile-first solution as its answer.

Old Trapper faced three main challenges with its antiquated software: it was cumbersome and difficult to understand, it did not have image-capturing capabilities, and it lacked a mobile interface. The head systems administrator did not want to bring on new employees and invest the training time in this difficult-to-use system.

Columbia Fruit harvests and packages fresh frozen fruit to lock in nutrients, antioxidants, and flavor for its customers. When the owner wanted to switch from a manual, pencil-and-paper maintenance and inventory system that was increasing the company’s costs, UpKeep’s mobile-first solution was selected. Today, Columbia Fruit is reaping the benefits of a more organized work order system and a better inventory parts tracking system.

Trinity Products is a steel pipe manufacturing and fabrication company with two locations in Missouri. Over the past several years, the company expanded from a single maintenance person to a team of six maintenance technicians. During this time, Trinity Products was using essentially a ticket tracking system to manage service calls. However, as the business continued to grow, management wanted to move into preventive maintenance and inventory management as well as boost productivity and customer service. Management knew the company needed a more comprehensive solution.

UpKeep commissioned Forrester Consulting to conduct a Total Economic Impact (TEI) study and examine the potential return on investment (ROI) enterprises may realize by utilizing UpKeep. The purpose of this study is to provide readers with a framework to evaluate the potential financial impact of UpKeep on their organization.

Founded in 2006, Brew Dr. Kombucha started out as a casual teahouse that served great teas. The company began making kombucha, which became so popular that the business began bottling it. When Brew Dr. Kombucha began its rapid growth, it quickly outgrew its manual methods of handling maintenance tasks and asset management. Within just a few months of implementing UpKeep’s mobile-first application, the company organized its maintenance request process and saved thousands of dollars by managing spare parts more effectively.

FMLY, a professional facilities management company based in Edinburgh, was charged with revamping the maintenance system for a major property management business. This client was growing so quickly that its antiquated system could not provide the data it wanted to make strategic maintenance decisions. It knew that relying on intuition was not a good long-term solution.  

Operating 25 locations in the Ocala, Florida, area, Neighborhood Storage Center provides customers with quality storage space and a friendly, caring staff. Although the organization had an automated solution, they struggled to see all the necessary maintenance information across all locations and had very limited access. They knew there had to be a better way.

Horizon Global designs, manufactures and distributes high-quality, custom-engineered towing, trailering, cargo management and other related accessory products. Two facilities in South Africa found that poor maintenance management was creating bottlenecks that ultimately affected uptime and production output. They knew it was time to change their spreadsheet-based, word-of-mouth maintenance system.  

Rehrig Pacific was established more than a century ago in 1913 as a provider of container solutions. Today, the company applies its scientific prowess to remain the industry leader in pallets, waste and recycling containers, and related supply chain solutions. It serves dozens of industries including agriculture, beverage, automotive, dairy, and retail.

The City of Deerfield Beach, with a population of more than 77,000 people, was managing all their facility maintenance requests on paper. Since even a minor breakdown could result in no water for the residents of this coastal community, city officials knew that a change was needed.

Acquired by McCormick in 2016, Gourmet Garden began as an endeavor of two Australian brother scientists who were frustrated with the short life of culinary herbs. They developed the “Eva Fresh” technology, which extends the life of fresh, organic herbs with no cooking or heating so they retain their flavor and nutritional value.

HMSHost uses UpKeep Sensors to uncover longstanding maintenance issues that prevented thousands of dollars in repair costs down the road.

New Hope of Indiana has been working for more than four decades to support individuals and families who are seeking independent, fulfilling lives. The organization provides services for individuals with disabilities, as well as helps families navigate the child welfare and advocacy systems. New Hope runs about 50 group homes and supported living homes in the Indianapolis area.

The Alum Rock Union School District is located in the Santa Clara Valley of California and is a family-oriented community committed to its children and 15 elementary and 9 middle schools. The schools serve approximately 13,500 students. The schools provide enriching opportunities for learning and development, as well as award-winning programs in STEAM, media arts, computer science, and visual arts.

Pine Ridge Camp is located on 100 acres near Pine Lake in western Michigan. During the summer, the facility hosts camps for kids, serving up to 250 children and teenagers at a time. In the winter, the grounds can host up to 72 adult guests, providing spacious banquet, meeting, and recreation areas.

Based in Bannockburn, Illinois, Stericycle is an international waste management company specializing in regulated substances. The company, founded in 1989, helps customers collect and responsibly dispose of items, such as medical waste and pharmaceuticals. Today, Stericycle employs more than 24,000 people in 22 different countries, serving more than 1 million customers worldwide.

Rug-Pros is a small, family-owned business based in Richmond, Virginia. Founded in 2015, the company uses outside contractors to help fulfill its carpet cleaning orders. Owner and manager Lester Abarca oversees seven locations and outside technicians throughout Virginia.

The East London Qbic Hotel sits in the heart of what is the city’s most lively square mile. Visitors can enjoy delicious street food, visit art galleries and boutiques, and explore the lively nightlife. The staff at Qbic Hotel prides itself on its rooms, which are beautifully and sustainably built, affordable, and comfortable.

Northside Church, located in New Albany, Indiana, serves a congregation of more than 5,000 people. It offers weekend religious services as well as programs for children, teenagers, college students, and adults. Northside Church operates several large buildings on its campus in southern Indiana.

Mon Abri and Grace Pointe Living are communities designed for baby boomers seeking carefree living. The complexes offer upscale amenities, including maintenance-free accommodations, free internet and cable, concierge services, massage facilities, and clubhouse activities. Residents can have food and dry-cleaning delivered to their doors. Grace Pointe offers 154 homes, and Mon Abri runs more than 50 homes with an additional 30 to 40 in construction.