ARMD

ARMD  - Protecting tradespeople against tool theft.

Four co-founders got together to set up ARMD at the very start of the decade with the intention of 'making it easy for tradespeople to protect their livelihoods,' they go on to pronounce 'you can't work without your tools, we protect tradespeople through technology.' To this end they provide tool insurance for permanent UK residents who are Tradespeople, or Mini-Fleet Owners/Operators, wanting to protect their tools for up to £10,000 for cover in transit, whilst loading,and whilst stored securely overnight.

The claim they deliver on their promise with a superior product and technology. Their website clearly lays down both benefits and exclusions in their tool insurance, there are no grey areas, just remember, 'this product is NOT for Hobbyists/DIYers and Non-UK resident.'

Their latest addition to their services is the Guard Smart Van Alarm & Tracker, which has been designed to protect tradespeople's livelihood, this cutting-edge device offers a host of features making it an invaluable asset, providing not only peace of mind but also enhancing the chances of recovering stolen tools.

The 'Plug and Play' alarm can be set up within two minutes, with no technical knowledge required. The alarm is powered by their vehicle’s OBD port, simply plug it in, ensuring it remains operational without draining the van’s battery. Tradespeople can rely on ARMD Guard to protect their tools without compromising the vehicle’s performance. 

One of ARMD Guard’s standout features is its silent alert system. In the unfortunate event of a break-in, ARMD Guard discreetly calls the owner while the criminals are in action, without them knowing. This allows the owner to take swift action, potentially leading to the capture of the culprits and the recovery of their stolen tools. 

This is surely a small cost to pay to potentially save the tradespeople for a possible temporary loss of tools, business and temper!

Insuretech is fundamentally changing the insurance landscape. With less than half of tradespeople having tool insurance, there is a huge market yet to be fully tapped into, this is where ARMD come in.

So, who or what is ARMD and what are some of its fundamental features? Who better to answer this than founder Devin Chawda, the company's CEO.

He said: 'In a nutshell ARMD exists to better protect tradespeople and their livelihoods. We are doing this by creating an ecosystem of technology products that can be used independently, thus creating multiple entry points and revenue streams for the business, or when combined provide superior levels of control and protection. Our unique proposition consists of 4 core elements, namely:

Record - A free tool inventory app for tradespeople to digitally record their tools.
Protect - The ARMD Guard smart van alarm.
Insure - Digital tool insurance easy to buy and submit claims.
Replace - An online shop selling over 20,000 tools from the major brands.'

There is little doubt this company is growing from strength to strength through innovation with great products such as their Guard Smart Van Alarm & Tracker.