Now streaming: Breaking Ground - A CheckProof Podcast, with sharp insights from people shaping the industry's future.
As we celebrate a decade of innovation, we’re excited to sit down with CheckProof’s first employee, Marcus Edlund, who joined CheckProof in 2016. In this interview, we share his journey, insights, and impact on CheckProof’s growth.
Background at CheckProof
Marcus began at CheckProof in the role of System Tester (internally referred to as QA). Marcus quickly moved on to become designated System Support and later a System Expert to his current role as Customer Success Manager. This foundation has been invaluable, giving him comprehensive insight into the product. The web agency developing the system brought Marcus on initially to test it, recognizing his keen attention to detail. Håkan Holmgren, Co-founder and CEO, took Marcus along to customer meetings where, despite no sales experience, he naturally connected with clients, offering support and training. His role evolved from desk work to directly engaging and training customers, leading him to join Customer Success.
About Marcus
Name: Marcus Edlund
Age: 30
Role: Customer Success Manager
Lives: In Täby (a suburb outside Stockholm, Sweden)
Lives with: His girlfriend, Malin
Interests: Training, skiing, nature, hiking
Education: Software Testing Engineer
Thoughts on Customer Engagement
Marcus thoroughly enjoys working with clients, both online and going out on site visits. Seeing the benefit CheckProof’s platform provides to customers is rewarding, especially when it saves them time and money. He finds it fulfilling when CheckProof makes a tangible difference, delivering real value.
What was your first impression of CheckProof when you joined back in 2016?
“My first impression was that it was a smart service and platform. Jonas and Håkan, both industry veterans, were passionate and committed—it was contagious! Today, the company has evolved immensely: onboarding processes, materials, the development team, and support have all grown into a strong, cohesive system that impresses clients.”
Can you share a memorable moment from CheckProof’s early days?
“Surpassing 100,000 checks for a single client was amazing! Seeing that level of rapid adoption was powerful.”
Tell us about a powerful milestone?
“Bauma 2019 was unforgettable—it gave me a full view of the industry’s scope. And landing our first clients in China and the U.S. was thrilling.”
Can you name a key turning point at CheckProof?
“When Granitor (former Midroc) joined as an investor, it felt like the world saw CheckProof’s potential. It was exciting to feel part of something significant.”
What motivates you at work?
“I’ve learned a lot about our clients’ needs and challenges, and it’s motivating to be part of the solution. For example, helping them with machine inspections and safety rounds. I enjoy brainstorming new ways the product can serve them.”
Difference CheckProof Makes for Clients & Success Stories
“One of my favorite success stories is from Swerock. The feedback we received confirmed that the value of our service far outweighed the initial cost of setup.”
“Bauma 2019 was unforgettable—it gave me a full view of the industry’s scope.”
What would you say to someone considering joining CheckProof?
“We’re a driven company of doers, and everyone is focused on our shared goals. We have a vibrant culture, with people from diverse backgrounds, and many have relocated here for CheckProof. Our culture supports learning and growth, both professionally and personally. Even the lunchroom conversations are fun!”
How do you feel about your professional development at CheckProof?
“If I want to attend a trade show or take a course, I get support for that. The company values ongoing development.”
What’s your proudest accomplishments and what does the future hold?
“I’m excited about our North American expansion, new team members, and Viking Venture’s investment—it’s an exciting time ahead!”
Describe CheckProof in one word!
Pioneering—reflecting both our product and our culture.
Curious to understand how our customer success team can support your business? Get in touch with us!
Want to know what CheckProof can do for you?
CheckProof's easy-to-use app makes it easier to do the right thing at the right time. Discover how you can run world-class maintenance that is both cost-effective and sustainable.
Book a demo
2026-04-01
How to Choose the Right Work Order App for Your Industry
When something breaks on site, the fix gets most of the attention, but it’s rarely where things go wrong. What’s just as critical is everything around it: who reported it, who picked it up, what got missed between shifts, and how long it sat before anyone acted. In many operations, that whole flow is still held together by paper forms, radio calls, and memory.
2026-04-01
Best Practices for Work Order Management
Efficient maintenance starts with clear work orders. When issues are logged quickly with the right details, photos, and priority, teams spend less time chasing information and more time fixing problems. The result is reduced downtime, smoother shift handovers, and audit-ready operations — even in low-signal or harsh environments where mobile work orders let crews flag issues before they escalate.
2026-03-26
How DAY Group went paperless and transformed maintenance operations with CheckProof
DAY Group Ltd is an independent, family-owned business supplying construction materials and services across the south of England since 1947. Handling over five million tonnes of material annually across divisions including Day Aggregates, Day Glass Recycling, Day Contracting, and Day Equestrian — plus recycling operations processing over 1.5 million tonnes a year — the group operates with close to 200 staff and a large fleet of plant equipment, making uptime, compliance and safety mission-critical.
2026-03-17
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 – CheckProof’s Industry Report
CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 highlighted an industry laser-focused on execution: demand is strong, but labor, schedules, and downtime risk remain tight. The goal is clear — repeatable performance, early risk visibility, and simpler tech adoption. This report covers the key signals from the show and what they mean for the next era of construction materials.
2026-02-20
Gebr. Arweiler: Transforming Multi-Site Maintenance with one Digital System
Gebr. Arweiler, a family-owned company with multiple locations across Saarland and France, has long been known for combining tradition with forward-looking action. With eight plants, a fleet of 26 trucks – including 5 electric vehicles – and a strong commitment to sustainability, the company needed a digital solution to optimize maintenance, asset management, and compliance.
2026-02-12
Predictive Maintenance vs Condition-Based Maintenance
Walk any quarry, plant, or yard and you’ll see the same thing: assets and equipment emitting tell-tale signs of its condition, long before it actually fails. Operators note “sounds off” on a pre-shift, but the note gets buried in a binder or a spreadsheet. The gap between seeing a problem and acting on it at the right time is often where maintenance strategies break down.
2026-02-06
Fault Tree Analysis 101 – A Comprehensive Guide
Equipment rarely fails for a single reason. Fault Tree Analysis (FTA) helps teams work backwards from a breakdown, separate symptoms from causes, and identify what needs to change to prevent repeat failures.
2026-01-30
Holcim’s Torr Works Super Quarry – a Customer Success Story
On a quarry as large and complex as Holcim’s Torr Works, staying on top of daily work is a constant challenge. When information is scattered across paper, radios, and emails, even small issues can take too long to act on. This customer story looks at how Torr Works brought everything into one connected system with CheckProof – and what happened when visibility and ownership became part of everyday site work.
2025-12-18
Downtime Reduction: How OEE, MTBF & MTTR Help You Stay Ahead
Reducing downtime starts with understanding why assets fail, how often they fail, and how teams respond. In aggregates, mining, ready-mix, trucking, and industrial plants, that insight is scattered across systems, paperwork, and the practical knowledge of operators who know which bearing runs hot or which sensor trips after rain.
2025-12-17
Nonconformity (NC) vs. CAPA: When to Use Which?
Non-conformities can be as simple as a safety guard left open, a machine leaking oil, a batch that doesn’t meet quality standards, or a safety check that gets skipped. These are routine nonconformity issues; in other words, deviations you correct quickly to stay compliant and keep production moving. But not every issue should be closed out and forgotten.
