DATATAG AND INTERPOL DELIVER TRAINING TO FRONT LINE OFFICERS

Interpol - the largest international police organization in the world with 190 member countries - in collaboration with the Spanish National Police and Datatag, has been providing training on illegal vehicular traffic and how to stop it in the port of Algeciras. The course has been aimed at agents working in the field to advance their understanding of the newest identification techniques and how criminals try to disguise vehicles.

Focusing on heavy plant and machinery the presentations have been given by experts in the field and Nick Mayell, from security experts Datatag, is such an expert and is recognised widely as one of the most experienced in the field of forensic vehicle identification recovery. Nick, as he does on Datatag courses in the UK, guided attendees through the steps to identify a machine and said, "It's always good to share knowledge and advance skills and this opportunity to train front end officers means they will have a greater chance to spot criminal activity around plant and machinery and as a result secure convictions - that's got to be a good thing!"

The conference, attended by over 30 officers, was held in the auditorium of the Bahía de Algeciras Port Authority (APBA) because of its strategic importance in tackling crime of this sort. It was the first port in Spain to handle 100 million tons of freight in 2015 and totals over 10 km of quays in different basins, managing all types of passenger and freight traffic. It is often the last checkpoint that goods go through before leaving the European Union and it's authority, and has historically been well used by criminal gangs who, unfortunately for them, will now find the officers here just that little bit more able to stop them.

Date Created: 12/12/2016

CESAR SCHEME HELP RECOVER NOT ONE NOT TWO BUT THREE MACHINES!

When a County Sligo farmer from the Republic of Ireland went to register his newly purchased second hand John Deere at his local Vehicle Registration Office he was shocked when informed that another tractor - with the exact same details - had been registered there already back in November 2015. The farmer had, in all good faith, purchased the tractor from a reputable dealer in Northern Ireland so on receiving this news contacted his local Police Station who in turn contacted the Stolen Vehicle Unit in Dublin.

The tractor was technically examined by Vehicle Examiner D/Gda Eugene O'Sullivan and somewhat surprisingly all of the identification features were original, in order and corresponded to the UK registration and V5 documents. Enquiries with the Vehicle Registration Office established that the first tractor had been registered with forged documents and that the gentleman who registered it also registered a New Holland T.7.235 tractor the following month - also with forged documents.

As you would expect Gardai immediately placed an alert on Police and the Department of Transport databases which paid off quicker than expected. A call from the DoT the very next day confirmed that a change of ownership application had been received for the New Holland.

Members from the Stolen Vehicle Unit called to the applicants address and subsequently recovered the tractor which had been professionally cloned with the details of a similar T.7.235 tractor advertised at the time with a tractor dealership in Ohio, USA. The CESAR decals on the tractor had been removed but it was easily identified from the remaining RFID chips through PANIU. It's identity was confirmed as a 2013 model reported stolen from Co Tyrone Northern Ireland in July 2015.

The following April while on inquiries with an auction house in County Kildare, members from the Stolen Vehicle Unit became aware that the suspect John Deere 6430 had been sold at the auction house back in January 2016 to a dealer in Scotland. They, in turn, sold it on to a dealer in Spain. The auction house, cooperating fully, organised for the repatriation of the stolen tractor back to Kildare where it was examined.

The CESAR examination on the tractor was however not straightforward as the reading from the CESAR decals on the rear of the tractor related to the original tractor in County Sligo whereas the RFID chips in the drivers cab and micro dots scattered around the vehicle identified the tractor as a John Deere 6430 stolen from County Antrim in August 2014. The suspects had cunningly swapped the rear mudguards of the stolen tractor with the genuine tractor in County Sligo to fool prospective buyers.

On the successful recovery Eugene said 'This one was not easy! However a combination of the CESAR technologies and my experience meant the correct identification and recovery of both these machines. I've no doubt the recent Datatag course by Nick [Mayell] on vehicle identification I attended helped too.'

As a result of further inquiries members from the Stolen Vehicle Unit then became aware of two further suspect New Holland tractors being used by a large agricultural contractor in Northern Ireland. Working with their colleagues, the Police Service of Northern Ireland from Enniskillen carrried out a search of a property in County Fermanagh where a New Holland T.6080 tractor and a New Holland T.7.235 were both recovered. The tractors were identified through the CESAR technologies even though the main CESAR decals had been removed. Both tractors, valued at £155,000 had been stolen from the New Holland dealership Ernest Doe and Sons in August 2015. The T.7.235 was brand new and unregistered but the installation of the Datatag technologies within the CESAR System saved the day as again they had been cloned. Following the successful operation chief inspector Clive Beatty commented "Rural and agricultural crime is a serious issue and we are very conscious of the impact crime can have on farmers, their families, farm workers, businesses and the wider rural community and we will do everything we can to disrupt those who target farmers and others in the countryside."

Overall a good day for the owners and the CESAR Scheme which has proved again that with Datatag technologies and a well trained police force criminals really don't have anywhere to hide.

Date Created: 06/12/2016

DATATAG QUICK WORK ASSISTS INTERPOL WITH PLANT RECOVERY

When Interpol call you know something's up. And so it was in October this year when Datatag's Nick Mayell received a call regarding a Caterpillar 972.

Interpol were assisting the Spanish police in identifying a suspect machine and had drawn a blank so turned to Nick for help. With years of knowledge in this field Nick was perfectly positioned to do just that - something the officers at Interpol knew only too well from the many courses in vehicle identification Nick has run for them in the past.

The machine in question - a Caterpillar 972H front loading shovel valued at over £115,000 - had stumped the local police who couldn't work out if it was genuine or not and which was they thought part of a string of local plant thefts. Nick, with his encyclopaedic knowledge of plant identification, was able to help confirm the exact id of the machine in less than an hour and further checks made confirmed that this particular CAT was indeed recently stolen from France.

Suffice to say the machine was seized and is currently making its way back to its' very grateful owners.

Nick said, "It's always nice to get a result but the speed in which we managed to identify this particular item and the way in which all the bodies worked so well together to share information was particularly satisfying."

Local police, Interpol and DATATAG working together to beat the criminals meant yet another swift recovery!

Date Created: 06/12/2016

DATATAG TO TRAIN SPANISH POLICE

Datatag, market leaders in security marking technologies, are also synonymous with providing high level training in vehicle identification for police officers around the world. The latest force to benefit will be the Spanish Police who will, under the watchful eye of Datatag's Police Liaison and Training Manager Nick Mayall, benefit from his years of experience.

The course will cover aspects of general vehicle identification and also the more in-depth area of forensic vehicle identification recovery - and area in which Nick is one of the most respected and experienced practitioners in the world.

Ahead of the course Nick said 'It's always good to share knowledge and through this Interpol project we hope to be able to equip forces globally with the skills needed to combat vehicle crime.'
Nick, who has trained thousands of officers over the past 20 years, will deliver the course in the port of Algeciras in association with Interpol. The training is part of their global and highly respected 'Formatrain' project which aims to train police officers across the world. Interpol and Datatag have a long standing relationship with Datatag often providing expert advice to help with ongoing investigations.

Date Created: 16/11/2016

DATATAG ACHIEVE GOLD AT THE CPA CONFERENCE

Datatag ID Limited, were this year's gold sponsors of the Construction Plant Association (CPA) Conference which took place on the 9th November, at Wyboston Lakes Conference centre.

Datatag ID, is the number one UK provider of security technology and the power behind many recognised industry schemes, including CESAR for large construction and Agricultural Equipment, COMPASS for the marine market and The MASTER Scheme for the bike market.

As previous exhibitors at CPA conferences Datatag was pleased to be invited back to exhibit once again. The CPA event provides a unique networking opportunity for exhibitors, sponsors and delegates who get to hear from key industry figures about the latest developments and also important predictions for the future of the plant hire industry.

This year's conference was titled 'Understanding and influencing the future of construction plant hire'. This year's conference theme was of particular relevance to Datatag as they launch the final phases of the Micro-CESAR system.

The new Datatag security system Micro-CESAR, is set to make a huge impact in the fight against small tool theft following in the footsteps of the CESAR System which uses an array of Datatag security marking technology.

Micro-CESAR, was officially launched at the 8th Combined Industries Theft Solutions (CITS) conference and has already been evaluated by a number of leading manufacturers of small tools.

Like the Construction Equipment Association's (CEA) official CESAR Scheme, Micro-CESAR uses an array of Datatag security marking technology including a unique RFID tag and a tamper proof warning/registration label with an integrated QR code.

Micro-CESAR and CESAR are both designed to act as a deterrent against theft and as an invaluable aid in recovery. CESAR, which was launched in 2007, has contributed to a 70%+ reduction in the theft of large construction equipment and Micro-CESAR is poised to make a similar impact protecting small construction tools and landscaping equipment such as power tools, cut-off saws, hand-held hydraulic breakers and compaction plates.

As an added bonus the technology used in the Micro-CESAR system can also be used as a stock management tool helping companies track tools in and out of jobs and allowing users to easily access on-line health and safety advice and user manuals through the unique QR code and mobile enabled Micro-CESAR website.

Adopters of the new scheme will be announced at next years Executive Hire Show (EHS) which will be held at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry, in February.

Date Created: 16/11/2016

CONSTRUCTION WORX - CEA's CESAR SCHEME HITS LANDMARK

Feature article in Construction Worx Magazine on the CEA's CESAR Scheme passed another landmark as the 225,00th system was fitted to a machine belonging to the popular BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson.

Source: http://issuu.com/thecea/docs/constructionworx_autumn2016/7?e=13110131/40563092

Date Created: 14/11/2016

NORTHAMPTON FIGHT BACK WITH CESAR

Datatag ID Limited, the leading provider of security marking technology for the official CESAR Scheme, supported a two-day rural crime initiative in Northampton on 25th & 26th October. Datatag's Police Liaison and training officer, Vince Wise, was on hand throughout the two days to present the latest Datatag developments and initiatives in the fight against crime.

The event was organised by Northamptonshire officer PC John Hutchings and was held at two farms. Local farmers, and the wider community, were invited to the event and over 50 people attended. Many items of farm machinery and ATV's were protected with the CESAR Scheme, which uses Datatag security marking technology, and other equipment including, UTV's, RTV's and trailers were marked with Datatag systems.

The official CESAR security marking and registration scheme is made up of state of the art Datatag technologies including tamper evident warning and registration plates, RFID tags, Datadots and forensic DNA. The CESAR Scheme has proven its worth since its introduction in 2007 by helping to reduce equipment theft by over 70%. Over 225,000 pieces of equipment are now protected by CESAR which is fitted by leading manufacturers including John Deere, Manitou, Merlo, Case and JCB.

Effective and responsible crime prevention enhances the quality of life for all communities, particularly those hardest hit by crime, such as the rural one. It has long term benefits, reducing the costs associated with the criminal justice system, as well as other social impacts that result from crime.

Datatag ID Limited has been instrumental in some of the most powerful crime prevention initiatives in recent years. The adoption of security marking systems to protect agricultural and construction equipment, marine craft and engines, motorcycles, quad-bikes, cycles and trailers has led to significant reductions in thefts and increased recovery of stolen marked property.
Datatag is active in many industry-wide groups including the Combined Industries Theft Solutions (CITS) and the Motorcycle Crime Reduction Group (MCRG) and it is in frequent dialogue with the police and law enforcement agencies about security marking technologies and databases throughout the world.

Date Created: 01/11/2016

JOHN DEERE EXPANDS ITS USE OF CESAR ON THE GATOR RANGE

Mud soaked trails, impossibly steep inclines, freezing cold starts, John Deere Gators have proved themselves year after year as go-anywhere, dependable and reliable work vehicles. With more than 500,000 built, they've earned a reputation for durability and quality like no other. Unfortunately, their positive attributes have made Gators a popular target for professional and opportunistic thieves. Reacting to this, and following the success of CESAR in reducing tractor theft from John Deere customers and dealers, John Deere has announced that from the 1st November 2016, all XUV & HPX Gator utility vehicle models sold in the UK & Ireland will be factory fitted with the CESAR security marking and registration scheme.

According to the Metropolitan Police's PANIU team around 200 Utility Trucks are stolen each year in the UK with approximately half being John Deere Gators. Many machines are 'stolen-to-order' and shipped abroad within hours of being stolen.

The official CESAR Scheme, which is widely supported by trade bodies including the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA), uses a range of security marking technology supplied by Datatag ID, including tamper evident plates, with a unique registration number for each piece of equipment, RFID tags, forensic DNA and Datadots to give each machine a unique fingerprint that thieves cannot remove.
Datatag ID Managing Director Kevin Howells commenting on John Deere's announcement said, "I'm delighted that John Deere has decided to expand its support of CESAR and introduce it as a standard fit for its Gator range. I've every confidence that this move will be as successful for Gators as it has been for John Deere tractors in reducing theft."

During the LAMMA 2015 exhibition, back in January, John Deere's Marketing Manager, Chris Wiltshire, proudly unveiled an XUV 855D model as the 200,000th machine to be fitted with the CESAR Scheme. Nearly two years later the 225,000th CESAR plate was fitted to BBC's Countryfile presenter Adam Henson's combine harvester at his home in the Cotswold's.

Chris Wiltshire had this to say, "As leaders in the tractor and utility vehicle markets, we have an ongoing responsibility to address the concerns of our customers over the security of their machinery. The CESAR system is a proven method of protecting against theft, successfully recovering stolen equipment and reducing insurance premiums. With this announcement, we are very happy to demonstrate our continued support of the system by fitting CESAR as standard from now on to our best-selling Gator UTV range."
CESAR is widely recognised to have contributed to an overall drop in equipment theft of over 60% since its introduction in 2007. Many leading insurers offer discounts for all CESAR marked equipment including NFU Mutual who offer up to 12.5% insurance discounts.

At LAMMA 2017 the latest CESAR marked Gators will be showcased on the John Deere stand. Datatag will also be exhibiting at LAMMA, which will take place on January 18th & 19th at the East of England Showground.

Date Created: 20/10/2016

CESAR A LINK TO 'THE CHAIN CONFERENCE'

This month the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) will be hosting their annual conference at One George Street, London on the 27th October, titled "The Supply Chain".

This important annual industry event will channel both discussion and debates about the future for the construction industry. Speakers will include government officials, corporate asset finance experts as well as representatives from leading equipment manufacturers.

The conference will run alongside an exhibition showcasing the best of UK construction equipment suppliers. Amongst the exhibitors will be the CEA's own security marking and registration scheme, CESAR.

The official CESAR Scheme, which is powered by Datatag ID Limited, is the world's number one theft deterrent and recovery system for Construction and Agricultural equipment.

The CESAR Scheme is made up of state of the art Datatag technologies and now protects over 225,000 pieces of construction and agricultural equipment. It is widely acknowledged to have contributed to a 60% drop in equipment theft since it was launched in 2007.

Datatag ID Limited, is well known as a provider of other security schemes as it also powers the MASTER scheme, the industry security marking scheme for the motorcycle market, and the COMPASS Scheme for the Marine market.

Datatag experts will be on hand at the conference to provide information about CESAR and the latest developments of the newly launched Micro-CESAR System which is set to make the same impact as the award wining CESAR Scheme.


Micro-CESAR has been launched as a new security and asset management scheme for small tools and equipment including power tools, cut off saws, hand held hydraulic breakers and compaction plates. As an added bonus the system can also be used as an asset management system helping track tools in and out of jobs and access on-line health and safety advice and user manuals through the unique QR code and mobile enable micro-CESAR website.


Micro-CESAR like The official CESAR Scheme is made up of state of the art Datatag technologies, including warning/registration labels, RFID tags, Datadots and forensic DNA. Most major equipment manufacturers, including John Deere, JCB and Massey Ferguson, have adopted CESAR. Major UK insurers offer up to 25% discounts for all CESAR marked equipment.

Date Created: 06/10/2016

CESAR SCHEME HITS LANDMARK 225,000 REGISTRATIONS IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE

The official CESAR Scheme passed another landmark as the 225,000th system was fitted to a machine belonging to the popular BBC Countryfile presenter Adam Henson.

Adam's New Holland combine harvester was put straight to work after Datatag fitted the security system on September 8th. It's not the first time that Adam has put his faith in CESAR as many of his other machines are protected by the CESAR Scheme at his Cotswold farm.

Datatag's Police Liaison and Training Officer Nick Mayell, fitted the Datatag supplied CESAR system to the combine before it started work for the day. Nick was pleased to be back at Adam's farm having previously fitted CESAR to many of his other machines. Datatag MD Kevin Howells, who visited the Gloucestershire Farm in 2010 when Coutryfile presenter John Craven investigated equipment theft, commented, "I'm delighted that Adam has chosen to have another of his machines protected with CESAR. It's vital that we continue to make people aware of the problems associated with machinery theft, which costs millions of pounds a week. I'm particularly pleased that the rural community is taking the threat seriously as recent reports have highlighted that equipment theft*1 is again on the increase. It's truly remarkable to have hit the 225,000 landmark before CESAR is ten years old"

The official CESAR scheme, which is powered by Datatag technology, works by giving each piece of equipment a unique and permanent 'fingerprint' using an array of covert and overt high technology security marking devices including tamper evident triangular registrations plates, Radio-frequency identification (RFID) transponders, forensic liquid DNA, and microscopic Datadots®.

CESAR, the most successful scheme of its type anywhere in the world, is widely regarded as having had a marked effect in reducing equipment theft in the UK since its launch in January 2007. The 'CESAR effect' has reduced overall equipment theft in the UK by over 46% in the past few years. CESAR is widely supported by government agencies, trade associations including the Agricultural Engineers Association, leading insurers and the asset finance industry as it is a proven deterrent against theft and an invaluable aid in recovery.

For more information, go www.cesarscheme.org

Note *1. The Met Police's latest PANIU report, issued in August, shows overall equipment theft up 31% April-June year on year. 2015 531 stolen machines vs 696 in 2016.

Date Created: 12/09/2016

DATATAG TO LAUNCH FINAL VERSION OF MICRO-CESAR AT HAE CONFERENCE

Micro-CESAR, Datatag's latest security system, is set to make a huge impact in the fight against small power tool theft following in the footsteps of the Official CESAR System which uses an array of Datatag security marking technology to mark large construction plant.

Backed by the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) Micro-CESAR was first announced at the 8th Combined Industries Theft Solutions (CITS) Conference at the end of 2015. It has already been evaluated by a number of leading manufacturers of small power tools and is set to be adopted shortly.

Like the Official CESAR Scheme, Micro-CESAR uses Datatag security marking technology including unique RFID tags and tamper evident warning labels with an integrated QR code. Micro-CESAR and CESAR are designed to permanently mark assets with a unique identity thereby acting as both a deterrent against theft and as an invaluable aid to recovery. CESAR, launched in 2007, has contributed to a 70%+ reduction in the theft of large construction and agricultural equipment and Micro-CESAR is poised to make a similar impact protecting small construction power tools and landscaping equipment such as cut-off saws, hydraulic breakers and compaction plates.

As an added bonus the technology used in the Micro-CESAR system can also be used as a stock management tool helping companies track tools in and out of jobs and allowing users to easily access on-line health and safety advice and user manuals through the unique QR code and mobile enabled Micro-CESAR website.

Micro-CESAR is set to go officially live in September with an official demo from Datatags Strategic Alliance Manager Dave Luscombe, at the HAE conference. Many leading supplies of cut-off saws, chainsaws, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, blowers, sweepers, pressure washers, vacuum cleaners and other construction equipment are already interested in adopting the new system.

Hire Association Europe (HAE) will also be hosting their annual conference on the 21st & 22nd September and further news about Micro-CESAR will be announced by Datatag's Dave Luscombe, who will be presenting to the many hire industry representatives set to attend the two day conference in Loughborough.

Date Created: 08/09/2016

LOST OR STOLEN EQUIPMENT COSTING LAND SURVEYORS OVER £10K TO COMPLETE JOBS

Source: http://www.builderandengineer.co.uk/

The construction industry is counting the cost of replacing lost or stolen equipment and despite 40 per cent of surveyors being affected, less than a quarter are taking the necessary security precautions to keep property safe from would-be thieves, a study reveals.

A poll of 100 land surveyors commissioned by technological innovator Topcon GB & Ireland found that two out of five surveyors have been affected by missing items, with the average cost of replacing equipment to complete jobs totalling more than £10,000.

The research reveals the biggest impact of equipment theft was loss of working time and additional cost of replacements.
Damage to equipment (56 per cent) and lost or stolen equipment (39 per cent) were also listed as common causes of delays on site.

Recognising the impact of loss or damage to equipment, the research explored the precautions being taken to protect equipment and data.

Top of the list was using a locked area to store equipment overnight (85 per cent), but 41 per cent said they take the costly measure of employing extra security staff on site to protect equipment.

Despite security software providing a more cost effective means of protecting equipment, the majority of those surveyed do not use security software to protect equipment. Fewer than a quarter take the precaution of ID tagging and less than one in five use remote locking.

Where it might be common place for sites to demand that large machinery is security marked through the CESAR Scheme, the survey showed that this was not the case for security software with 86 per cent reporting they had never been required to have security software for equipment on site.

Peter Roberts, technical support manager at Topcon GB, said: "While advances in technology are reducing the amount of people needed on site and making projects more efficient, it's essential that the industry is adapting to this to protect equipment against theft too. Locking up equipment at night is no longer a smart enough approach to combat this issue."

Kevin Howells, managing director at security marking experts Datatag, added: "With less than a quarter of respondents using any form of security marking it's clear there is a big job for the industry to make the use of this technology standard practice, and complement the use of security software, to further deter thieves.

"The widespread adoption of security marking and tagging large scale plant and machinery on site through the CESAR Scheme, has proved to deter thefts and significantly disrupt the black market for sales of stolen equipment. It's time to adopt the same technologies for smaller pieces of equipment because, as the survey results show, it's costing the industry valuable time and money."

Date Created: 19/08/2016

RURAL CRIME COST SUSSEX FARMERS £500,000 IN 2015

Source: http://www.theargus.co.uk/news/

SUSSEX farmers have lost out on half a million pounds in the past year through stolen tractors, vandalism and rustled livestock.

Rural crime cost East Sussex farmers more than £247,000 in 2015 and their West Sussex counterparts almost £277,000, according to new figures.

But increased technology and greater vigilance means that rural crime is falling in the county and Sussex farmers are not suffering as badly as colleagues elsewhere in the country.

The financial impact of rural crime is down 29 per cent in West Sussex and 23 per cent in East Sussex since 2014, according to data from NFU Mutual.

Tim Price, rural affairs specialist at NFU Mutual, said: "The fall in rural crime across Sussex is great news and a tribute to the work being done by farmers, police and local NFU Mutual staff to make rural Sussex more secure.

"Over the last two years farmers have fitted CESAR marking systems, immobilisers and tracker systems to tractors, beefed up farm yard security and worked with neighbours through farmwatch schemes to collate information about rural crimes which police can use to secure convictions.

"The fall shows that by working together country people can keep rural crime at bay but unfortunately the work is never done."

Sussex Police and Crime Commissioner Katy Bourne said she pledged on taking office in 2012 to treat rural crime as seriously as urban crime.

She attributed the drop to more effective collaboration between Sussex Police and neighbouring forces and to the farming community stepping up security measures with CCTV on outer buildings, better security features on machinery and improved reporting to police.

Ms Bourne said she hoped reporting levels would increase further with the Sussex Equine Rangers scheme supported by the PCC Office which will has seen horse riders supporting neighbourhood police teams in the more remote parts of the county.

She added: "Farming is an intrinsic part of Sussex life and so it saddens me when I hear reports of the theft of expensive machinery, oil and livestock.

"I would urge people living in the countryside to remain vigilant, and report anyone or anything they think is suspicious to the police."

In comparison, rural crime has risen by 36 per cent to £1.3 million in Gloucestershire, is up 28 per cent in Cambridgeshire to £1.9 million and up by 19 per cent to £2.2 million in Lincolnshire.

Nationally, the number of thefts of tractor and quad bikes from farms has fallen in the past year but the cost of livestock thefts has risen.

In total, rural theft cost an estimated £42.5 million in the UK during 2015 - a slight increase of 0.4 per cent from 2014.

Date Created: 12/08/2016

ANTI-THEFT AND RECOVERY SCHEME REDUCES EQUIPMENT LOSSES

Source: http://www.angliafarmer.co.uk/anti-theft-and-recovery-scheme-reduces-equipment-losses/

Security experts Datatag ID will exhibit the industry's official anti-theft and recovery system for large construction and agricultural equipment.

The CESAR Scheme is powered by Datatag ID and owned by the Agricultural Engineers Association and the Construction Equipment Association. Major manufacturers whao have adopted it as standard include New Holland, John Deere, JCB and Massey Ferguson.

Made up of state of the art Datatag technologies, CESAR has to date protected over 200,000 items of equipment in the UK and has proven its powers by helping to reduce equipment theft by over 70% since it was introduced in 2007.

In addition, the Plant and Agriculture National Intelligence Unit (PANIU) has been able to recover millions of pounds worth of stolen machinery in this time thanks to the security marking technologies within the CESAR System.

These successes have led to the CESAR Scheme being cited as a major factor in the fight against plant theft. Major UK insurers recognise the benefits of the scheme to their customer - so much so that they offer discounts of up to 25% for CESAR marked equipment.

Micro-CESAR system

Also to be showcased on The CESAR stand will be the newly launched Micro-CESAR system. Like the official CESAR scheme, it is made up of state of the art Datatag technology including warning/registration labels, RFID tags, Datadots and forensic DNA.

This latest innovation has been launched to protect small tools such as power tools, cut off saws, hand held hydraulic breakers and compaction plates and is set to make a similar impact in the fight against crime as the CESAR Scheme.

An added bonus to this innovative new system is the stock management, helping track tools in and out of jobs and access on-line health and safety advice and user manuals through the unique QR code and mobile enable micro-CESAR website.

Date Created: 12/08/2016

CESAR EVIDENT AT THE NEW FOREST SHOW

The New Forest and Hampshire county show took place this week (26, 27, 28 July), and the official CESAR scheme was evident at the show on various high end agricultural and construction machinery.

Since the construction and agricultural industry scheme was launched, CESAR has contributed to a 70%+ reduction in the theft of large construction and agricultural equipment. The Official CESAR scheme is now fastly approaching its 225,000 issued plate and continues to have a huge impact on the fight against crime.

Date Created: 28/07/2016

DATATAG TO LAUNCH FINAL VERSION OF MICRO-CESAR AT HAE CONFERENCE

Micro-CESAR, Datatag's latest security system, is set to make a huge impact in the fight against small tool theft following in the footsteps of the Official CESAR System which uses an array of Datatag security marking technology.

Backed by the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) Micro-CESAR was first announced at the 8th Combined Industries Theft Solutions (CITS) Conference at the end of 2015. It has already been evaluated by a number of leading manufacturers of small power tools and is set to be adopted shortly.

Like the Official CESAR Scheme, Micro-CESAR uses Datatag security marking technology including a unique RFID tag and a tamper evident warning label with an integrated QR code. Micro-CESAR and CESAR are designed to permanently mark assets with a unique identity thereby acting as both a deterrent against theft and as an invaluable aid in recovery. CESAR, launched in 2007, has contributed to a 70%+ reduction in the theft of large construction and agricultural equipment and Micro-CESAR is poised to make a similar impact protecting small construction power tools and landscaping equipment such as cut-off saws, hydraulic breakers and compaction plates.

As an added bonus the technology used in the Micro-CESAR system can also be used as a stock management tool helping companies track tools in and out of jobs and allowing users to easily access on-line health and safety advice and user manuals through the unique QR code and mobile enabled Micro-CESAR website.

Micro-CESAR is set to go officially live in September when STIHL, the leading supplier of cut-off saws, chainsaws, brush cutters, hedge trimmers, blowers, sweepers, pressure washers, vacuum cleaners and other construction equipment, will adopt the system.

Hire Association Europe (HAE) will also be hosting their annual conference on the 21st & 22nd September and further news about Micro-CESAR will be announced by Datatag's Strategic Alliance Manager Dave Luscombe, who will be presenting to the many hire industry representatives set to attend the two day conference in Loughborough.

Date Created: 28/07/2016

HILLHEAD TURNS OUT A STORM FOR DATATAG

Hillhead opened its doors yesterday for the first day for the biggest bi-annual construction event in the UK, with live demonstrations from a wide range of equipment manufacturers. Hillhead which is hosted at Buxton quarry, Derbyshire reported record attendance for the first day in the history of the show with a footfall of approximately 6,000 unique visitors.

Datatag ID Limited, who are exhibiting the official CESAR security marking and registration scheme, power the technologies behind this popular and effective system. The unique Datatag technologies include tamper evident warning labels, RFID tags, Datadots and DNA. On display on their stand V14, on the quarry floor, is a Doosan mini-excavator displaying the marking scheme for visitors to see.

Datatag representatives reported the first day a success after a constant flow of visitors from across the UK to the stand. CESAR, which now protects over 200,000 pieces of equipment, has contributed to a 70% reduction in theft of plant since it was launched in 2007 according to the Met Police's PANIU (Plant and Agricultural National Intelligence Unit).

The proven CESAR system, which is made up of state of the art unique Datatag technologies, is promoted by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) and supported by The Home Office and the police. It is all supported by major manufacturers who fit CESAR as standard to all new equipment, including JCB, Doosan, John Deere and Manitou to name just a few. Leading insurance companies also support the system by offering insurance discounts on all CESAR marked equipment of up to 25%.

Datatag predict the three day show will continue to be a storm and will reflect a healthy economy for the UK's construction. For further details about CESAR or other Datatag systems visit stand V14!

Date Created: 29/06/2016

DATATAG TO EXHIBIT AT TILLAGE-LIVE

Leading security experts Datatag ID Limited will be exhibiting at Tillage-Live to showcase one of their biggest security initiatives - the CESAR Scheme.

Tillage-Live, which takes place in Monks Kirby on the 14th September is the event for arable farmers covering everything from ploughs and seedbed preparation equipment to drills and tyres.

The CESAR Scheme powered by Datatag ID Limited and owned by the CEA and Tillage-Live partners the AEA, is the industries official anti-theft and recovery system for large construction and agricultural equipment. And will be seen on many machines throughout the one day show as most major equipment manufacturers including New Holland, John Deere, JCB and Massey Ferguson, to name a few, have adopted CESAR as standard fit to their machinery. Major UK insurers also recognise the benefits of the scheme to their customer, so much so that they offer discounts of up to 25% for CESAR marked equipment.

Made up of state of the art Datatag technologies, CESAR has to date protected over 200,000 items of equipment in the UK and has proven its powers by helping to reduce equipment theft by over 70% since it was introduced in 2007. Additionally PANIU (the Plant and Agriculture National Intelligence Unit) have been able to recover, thanks to the security marking technologies within the CESAR System, millions of pounds worth of stolen machinery in this time.

These successes have led to the CESAR Scheme being cited as a major factor in the fight against plant theft over the past 9 years and resulted in it winning many prestigious awards.

Also to be showcased on The CESAR stand will be the newly launched Micro-CESAR system. Like the official CESAR scheme, it is made up of state of the art Datatag technology including warning/registration labels, RFID tags, Datadots and forensic DNA. This latest innovation has been launched to protect small tools such as power tools, cut off saws, hand held hydraulic breakers and compaction plates and is set to make a similar impact in the fight against crime as the CESAR Scheme. As an added bonus to this innovative new system is the stock management, helping track tools in and out of jobs and access on-line health and safety advice and user manuals through the unique QR code and mobile enable micro-CESAR website

Date Created: 22/06/2016

DATATAG ID SET FOR HILLHEAD 16

With one week to go until Hillhead 2016, leading security experts Datatag ID limited are all set to showcase one of their biggest security initiatives - the CESAR Scheme.

Hillhead the biggest UK construction show is set in rugged surroundings of a disused limestone quarry in Buxton. The 17,000 expected visitors to the show can expect to see a host of dumptrucks, loading shovels, crushers and screens, all doing a real 'job of work' in a live quarry environment. Alongside the live demonstrations are more than 450 exhibiting companies, both outside and in the pavilions, showcasing the latest products including security experts Datatag ID Limited.

Datatag ID, on stand V14, will be on hand to discuss their award winning security initiative for construction and agricultural equipment CESAR. The CESAR Scheme is the number one anti-theft and recovery system for large construction and agricultural equipment made up of state of the art technologies which have to date protected over 200,000 items of equipment in the UK. CESAR has proven its powers by helping to reduce equipment theft by over 70% since it was introduced in 2007.

CESAR is fitted as standard to construction equipment from major brands such as JCB, Manitou and Doosan to name just a few, and has been cited as a major factor in the reduction of plant theft over the past 7 years. Additionally PANIU (the national Plant and Agriculture National Intelligence Unit) have been able, thanks to the security marking technologies within the CESAR System, to recover millions of pounds worth of stolen machinery in this time.

To find out more about the CESAR Scheme, Datatag and their products and technologies, visit stand V14.

Date Created: 21/06/2016

CESAR TO FEATURE AT CONSTRUCTION PRODUCTIVITY FORUM

The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) has announced their first Construction Productivity Forum which will be held on the 8th June 2016 at the International Conference Centre, City Road, London.

The CEA, one of the adopters of the official CESAR Scheme, the number one security marking system for construction and agricultural equipment, has invited Datatag ID to make a presentation at the event. Datatag provide the security system that manufactures fit to their machines and who provide the 'back-office' functions and support for CESAR.

The official CESAR Scheme was launched to combat the then 'million pound a week' headache of equipment theft in 2007. At the time equipment theft was growing and 'out of control' with recovery rates below 5% compared to stolen cars at 50%. CESAR, which now protects over 200,000 items of equipment, has made a major contribution to a 70% reduction in equipment theft with recovery rates now over 25%. The latest development by the CEA and Datatag, Micro-CESAR, is set to have the same effect protecting smaller items of equipment including hand held power tools, small generators and light compaction equipment.

The CEA's one-day conference for senior industry executives will focus on innovations which are changing the way the construction industry, which accounts for 6% of the UK's GDP, does business on-site and in the boardroom. This innovative event is expected to attract representatives from across the construction supply chain - from clients, regulators and government organisations to major civil engineering contractors, specialist contractors, plant hirers and equipment manufacturers and dealers.

Coventry based construction equipment manufacturer, and CEA member, TEREX has been announced as the event's Gold sponsor.

More information here! http://www.cpf16.co.uk/

Date Created: 18/05/2016

MICRO CESAR TO FEATURE AT HILLHEAD

Datatag ID Limited, the power behind the official security and registration scheme CESAR, will be exhibiting at Hillhead in June. The CESAR Scheme reached 200,000 registrations last year, making it the most successful scheme of its type anywhere in the world.

The Construction Equipment Association's CESAR Scheme, powered by Datatag's 'state of the art' security marking technology, is the only official equipment security marking and registration scheme in the UK. Made up of unique tamper proof identification plates, RFID tags, Datatadots and forensic DNA, CESAR gives each piece of equipment a unique and permanent identity that thieves cannot remove.

Datatag will exhibit the newly launched Micro-CESAR at Hillhead for the first time in June. Launched in November 2015 at the Combined Industries Theft Solutions (CITS) Conference, and endorsed by leading insurers, the Micro-CESAR system is set to make an impact in the fight against the theft of small tools and equipment in the same way CESAR did for larger equipment with thefts down by over 70%.

Micro-CESAR has already been recognised for its anti-theft qualities by leading hirers and it also offers the added bonus of having an integrated unique QR code to enable hirers to 'asset manage' their equipment.

Date Created: 11/05/2016

PLANTWORX 2017 60% SOLD - WITH OVER A YEAR TO GO!

Source: http://www.thecea.org.uk

UK based construction and machinery exhibition, PLANTWORX 2017, is over 60% sold fifteen months ahead of the 3rd biennial event which is taking place at its Bruntingthorpe Proving Ground home in Leicestershire on June 6th, 7th and 8th June 2017. Space for the UK's largest 'working' construction event went on general sale at the end of January this year - and since then stands have been selling at a rate of knots with 124 exhibitors confirmed to attend the show.

Promoted by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association), PLANTWORX 2017 is going to be a much bigger event with 20% more exhibition space compared to the 2015 show - the 2017 show will occupy 140,000 square metres!

Despite being over a year away the event is shaping up to be a hub of innovation and new technology. Companies are investing more into R&D than ever before as customers' demand more efficiency and productivity from the machines they buy for their fleets - Plantworx is the perfect platform for exhibitors to showcase these products to the UK market.

The Plantworx team spoke with a number of companies who have already committed to exhibiting in 2017 - they confirmed that the show brings together the UK industry for construction machinery and is THE place for showcasing technology and innovation.

Rick Still UK & Ireland's Sales Manager said, "Hyundai has once again booked its stand and demonstration plot at Plantworx and is already looking forward to the 2017 event! Plantworx gives Hyundai the opportunity to meet with new and existing customers and to demonstrate our products. The show also gives visitors the opportunity to get behind the controls of the machines and put them through their paces - this is a key selling tool for us. We are introducing brand new technology into our machines with each new range - at Plantworx we can demonstrate these innovations in real working site conditions.

The show might be a three-day event but its influence is felt long after the show has finished with our nine dealers following up new leads and contacts. The show also provides Hyundai the perfect platform to continue to grow the brand in the UK."

JCB UK and Ireland Sales Director Dan Thompstone said: "JCB has been involved with Plantworx since its inception six years ago and formed part of the committee which helped shape the inaugural event in 2013. The show has filled a gap in the UK construction equipment exhibition market by offering 'live' demonstration areas for our mid-range machines and a platform to do new business, in addition to providing a forum to meet with existing customers. The show allows JCB to maximise on its stand space and show the very latest innovations for the UK market."

Allison Tucker, Global Product Marketing Manager Terex Construction said, "As one of the UK's leading equipment manufacturers, Plantworx is a key event for Terex Construction. It provides the perfect opportunity to showcase our latest technologies, as well as exhibit a number of market-leading models from our compact portfolio, which are all available through our local dealer network.

"Securing a place at the 2017 show was therefore a simple decision. We're really looking forward to meeting delegates, showcasing our products and discussing the latest market developments."

Kevin Howells Managing Director Datatag, said, "Datatag will be exhibiting at Plantworx 2017 on a larger plot, than in 2015, with a demonstration area. The show gives a fantastic opportunity for us meet plant people face to face. Plantworx has proved to be a great platform to launch and showcase new security initiatives, not only during the three-day show but by using the PR platform leading up to the event. I'm proud to say VENOM, our anti-theft solution for fuel, which we launched in 2015 won both the Plantworx innovation award and the Plantworx elite award. We're very much looking forward to next year's event and the opportunities it gives us."

Alan Batty MD Bomag (GB) Ltdand CEA Management Council Member said, "Bomag will exhibit at Plantworx for the third time in June 2017 and for the first time we'll be taking the opportunity to demonstrate our products on a third of our stand. Now settled at Bruntingthorpe the exhibition gives us a chance to talk to existing customers and meet some new faces. The 2015 exhibition was particularly successful for us and enquiries received at the show in June resulted in incremental sales through to the end of 2015. I'm pleased to see the recent initiatives from the CEA to increase the awareness of Plantworx prior to the actual event. All exhibitors need to work with the organisers to generate awareness, interest and above all a larger turnout in 2017."

Plantworx 2017 will see an increase in the number of exhibition stands and more demonstration areas to meet the demands of both exhibitors and visitors have been included in the new plan. There will also be two undercover pavilions at the 2017 show which will house more stands for ancillary and support products and kit that keeps the construction equipment machinery sector on the move.

Also in the planning is a shared demo arena where construction machinery 'all action' displays will take place throughout the three-days of the event. This arena is in addition to the exhibitor's own machinery demonstrations on their stands.

The 2015 show was a resounding success with 11,223 unique visitors over the 3-day event which was an 18% increase on visitor numbers from the inaugural event in 2013. The show spanned 135,000 square metres and boasted 344 exhibitors.

For more details, sizes and pricing for stands at Plantworx 2017 please contact Angela Spink Sales manager at angela.spink@plantworx.co.uk or call Angela on 07807 623640. Visit www.plantworx.co.uk.

Date Created: 14/03/2016

POLICE SCOTLAND STEP UP FIGHT AGAINST INDUSTRIAL VEHICLE THIEVES

Source: http://www.scotland.police.uk

Mechanics and police officers from across Scotland are being brought up to speed on the CESAR (Construction & Agricultural Equipment Security Register) Marking Scheme to deter the theft of plant, agricultural and construction vehicles.

Statistics from the Plant and Agricultural National Intelligence Unit indicate a CESAR - registered vehicle is 4 times less likely to be stolen - but if the worst happens, it has six times more likely to be recovered.

Each CESAR registered vehicle is fitted with highly visible, tamper-evident identification plates, Datatag transponders, unique Datadots concealed in the machine and an invisible forensic DNA marking solution.

Today (Tuesday 8th March 2016) Police Scotland ran an Installation Course for around 20 mechanics, and tomorrow there will be a one-day course for officers on CESAR.

Quad bike and All Terrain Vehicle (ATV) theft is one of the key priorities identified SPARC (Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime) group. More than 80% of quad bikes stolen in Scotland are snatched in Lanarkshire, Lothians and Scottish Borders, Ayrshire and Fife.

Local policing teams are working with partners in prevention, intelligence gathering and enforcement.

A number of arrests have already been made and several vehicles recovered. By working together, officers have already seen a reduction in the number of thefts and the CESAR scheme is providing even more peace of mind for owners.

Chief Supt Gavin Robertson, Chair of SPARC, said: "Police Scotland is pleased to have delivered these training events in collaboration with the CESAR Scheme and Datatag. SPARC members have been very encouraged by the reductions in the theft of quad bikes and all terrain vehicles achieved so far but we are determined to do more to prevent this type of crime and further reduce its impact on farming, forestry and rural communities."

"Our vision is that, in the future, all new quads / ATVs sold in Scotland will be fitted with CESAR as a first line of defence to deter thieves and reduce the desirability of stolen vehicles on the illicit market."

Dave Luscombe is Strategic Alliance Manager for Datatag ID Ltd, which operates CESAR in the UK. He said: "Datatag is delighted to be able to support Police Scotland in their efforts to tackle rural crime through the roll out of the official CESAR Scheme in Scotland.

"We are confident that, as a result of this training and increased awareness of CESAR, Police Scotland officers will be able to make a real and significant impact on rural crime."

NFU Mutual Rural Affairs Specialist Tim Price said: "As the insurer of more than two-thirds of Scotland's farmers, we have found CESAR marking is an effective security measure to both deter thieves and help police and customs officers detect and recover stolen vehicles."

"To help farmers cover the cost of fitting CESAR and other approved security devices to tractors, NFU Mutual offers substantial premium discounts to policyholders - so it's well worth attending a security event."

Andrew Midgley from Scottish Land & Estates said:

"Scottish Land & Estates is very supportive of this initiative. The loss of equipment can cause large problems for land managers and lead to the loss of working time, delays in harvesting or other operations, expense of hiring in alternative equipment and increased insurance premiums. If we can get more farm and forestry machinery CESAR registered we will be able to reduce the risk of thefts and so reduce the costs to the rural economy".

Date Created: 10/03/2016

THE OFFICIAL CESAR SCHEME TO EXHIBIT AT BAUMA 2016

The UK's (CEA) Construction Equipment Association's, Construction & Agricultural Equipment Security and Registration Scheme (CESAR) is set to exhibit at Bauma for the third time in April. Read More

Date Created: 04/03/2016

CESAR PROVES STOLEN PLANT

The UK's (CEA) Construction Equipment Association's, Construction & Agricultural Equipment Security and Registration Scheme (CESAR) is set to exhibit at Bauma for the third time in April.

Supported by the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) and a wide range of other trade bodies, including the CPA, and powered by Datatag technology CESAR is credited with making a huge contribution towards the reduction in equipment theft in the UK, which according to police statistics is down by over 50% compared to 2007 when the innovative scheme was launched.

CESAR and Datatag ID Limited will exhibit in the British Pavilion (stand B5.227/F adjacent to Komatsu), which is organised by the CEA, at the giant Bauma exhibition which brings together the global industry for construction equipment in its entire breadth and depth. Held on a 575,000 square meter site bauma 2013 was the largest trade show in the world when a total of 3,421 exhibitors from 57 countries, and 535,065 visitors from over 200 countries converged on Munich for the event. And Bauma 2016 is set to be larger still.

Since the CESAR Scheme was launched in 2007 UK equipment theft is down by 57%. The security initiative is made up of state of the art Datatag technology including warning/registration labels, RFID tags, Datadots and forensic DNA. Many major equipment manufacturers, including Doosan, John Deere, JCB, Manitou and Merlo have adopted CESAR and fit it as standard to new machinery sold in the UK. Most major UK insurers support the scheme and offer up to 25% discount on insurance premiums for CESAR marked equipment.

Date Created: 20/02/2016

TEREX CESAR RECOVERY

News Source:
http://www.knutsfordguardian.co.uk

POLICE have recovered a stolen vehicle worth £15,000.

The Terex Dumper, which was fitted with the CESAR marking scheme and a tracker system, was recovered from land in Aston-By-Budworth on Monday, February 15.

The discovery came after officers from Northwich CID were notified of a "tracking activation" on a stolen Terex dumper truck which had been reported stolen from Sheffield on December 19.

Following the notification officers were able to locate the truck in an isolated rural area in Aston-By-Budworth.

Thanks to the CESAR marking scheme officers were able to confirm the identity of the vehicle.

PC Mike Dawber, who attended the Datatag plant and agricultural machinery identification course last year, said: "The piece of equipment was registered stolen with South Yorkshire Police and had a value of around £15,000.

"It shows how effective fitting your equipment with the CESAR Plant and Agricultural Machinery marking scheme is, along with a Thatcham approved tracking device. The dumper truck will be returned to its rightful owner."

No arrests have been made to date and inquiries are continuing with South Yorkshire Police.

Date Created: 20/02/2016

DATATAG ENSURES CAN-AM CUSTOMERS STAY SAFE

Datatag, the company behind the successful CESAR Security Scheme for construction and agricultural machinery, have signed up with BRP (Bombardier Recreational Products www.brp.com), the world leader in motorised recreational and utility vehicles to offer Datatag's CESAR Security System as standard on its 2016 Can-Am ATV line-up. This initiative will not only reduce the risk of theft by ensuring a machines true identity cannot be erased but will also assist in lowering consumers' premiums by up to 15 per cent and reduce the excess that needs to be paid if a vehicle is stolen.

Datatag will provide training for BRP technicians at dealerships nationwide to be certified to fit CESAR which has both visible markings such as a mini CESAR warning triangle with RFID transponder and tamper evident ID labels that are impossible to remove plus covert markings including Datadots®, a microdot identification system and hidden glass tag RFID transponders which can be hidden within the machines wiring. Should a vehicle be stolen and recovered, the CESAR system allows police to access it's true identity via Datatag's 24/7 secure contact centre.

Dave Luscombe, Datatag Strategic Alliance Manager said "BRP's pledge to its customers to prioritise ATV security is underlined through this joint venture with us and the CESAR Scheme. We are confident we can help put its customers' minds at ease by providing the very best security marking solution there is."

The CESAR system, and technologies supplied by Datatag, only requires one single payment for the markings and fitment which means that the consumer's equipment is registered for life with no additional payments at all. Should the machine be sold on legitimately ownership details can be transferred on the database for a small administration charge.

Paul Wood, BRP commercial representative UK and Ireland, says, "BRP is always aiming to be at the forefront of cutting-edge technology in the ATV industry. Our partnership with Datatag reinforces our commitment to placing security at the heart of our product development with measures such as the D.E.S.S (Digitally Encoded Security System) key that comes with our ATVs as standard."

Datatag produces security products for many sectors and is the technology provider for the motorcycle industry scheme - MASTER and the marine industry scheme COMPASS as well as the construction and agriculture scheme CESAR.

More information can be found at www.datatag.co.uk/cesar-atv.php.

Date Created: 21/01/2016

LAMMA 2016: INSURER OFFERS TOP TIPS TO TACKLE TRACTOR THEFT

A "layered approach" that exploits the weaknesses of thieves can help prevent tractor and quad bike theft on farms, say experts.

Rural insurer NFU Mutual said tractor theft claims costs rose more than 13% in the first nine months of 2015 in East Anglia, the Midlands and the South East.

Theft of quads also remains high, with claims rising in some regions and falling in others.

See also: Tractor thefts rise sharply in central and eastern regions

NFU Mutual will stage a machine security exhibit at the Lamma show in Peterborough, where it will present top tips to tackle farm machinery theft.

Its agricultural vehicle security specialist, Clive Harris, will be on hand to talk to farmers at the show on Wednesday and Thursday (20 and 21 January).

Mr Harris will explain to farmers rural crime trends in their areas and how they can put in place effective security measures to minimise the risk of vehicle and machinery theft.

"Thieves don't go away. If you improve security in one area they will step back, and seek a way to bypass your security measures - or find something else they can steal from farms and sell on," said Mr Harris.

"We find a layered approach to security, which involves choosing as many measures as possible from a list of five key options, including Cesar security marking and installing an immobiliser, can help reduce thefts.

"A lot of the time farmers tell us tractor security is too costly, but there are cheaper, effective options coming to the market all the time. It's a case of selecting what is suitable for your machinery and maximising the value for money."

Tractor theft cost NFU Mutual £10m in 2010 in claims for farm machinery losses alone, which does not take into account loss of business and higher insurance premium charges.

NFU Mutual has provided more than £600,000 to fund police specialist units to co-ordinate activity tackling agricultural vehicle crime. This investment, combined with premium discounts for farmers fitting approved security devices to tractors, has helped reduce tractor theft by more than one-third from to £5.4m in 2014.

But Mr Harris warned that advances in technology meant thieves were stealing more "older" tractors, that can be anything from three to four years old. Older and vintage vehicles are also at risk and are exported to third world markets such as Africa.

Protect vehicles by registering them with CESAR

To combat theft and aid recovery, the Construction and Agricultural Machinery Security and Registration Scheme (CESAR), uses state-of-the-art Datatag ID technology to increase security of tractors, telehandlers and other machinery vulnerable to theft.

For a one-off cost from £149+ VAT, the scheme provides visible and covert markings on farm machinery linked to a secure 24/7 registration database, which is there for life. If your vehicle is stolen and is tagged, the rightful owner can be easily identified.

The scheme can also result in a reduction in insurance premiums offered by many mainstream insurance companies.

Have the vehicle identification number (VIN) etched on vehicle windows

Vehicle identification number etching is an effective countertheft measure which involves etching a vehicle's VIN onto windows.

"If you get a VIN number etched on glass windows, it makes the vehicle more detectable and less appealing to thieves because they have to grind out the numbers," said Mr Harris.

Autoglass carry out etching free of charge for NFU Mutual tractor insurance policyholders. They can also etch non-agricultural vehicles such as cars and 4x4s provided the VRN number match the NFU Mutual insurance certificate and vehicle registration certificate (V5C)

For more details and to arrange an appointment email NFUM.Etching@autoglass.co.uk

Fit good-quality immobiliser devices (preferably Thatcham accredited)

Fitting immobiliser devices such as a Thatcham-approved immobiliser (P2) are expensive options, but they can help cut insurance premiums because they prevent machinery from being stolen in the first place.

For example, NFU Mutual provides a security discount of 7.5% for vehicles fitted with an approved Thatcham immobiliser.

Mr Harris said: "Thatcham-approved immobilisers are a good investment and give you peace of mind.

"If you fit a P3 mechanical immobiliser device on your tractor, if it is targeted, it will only go round in circles.

"We have had incidents where policyholders have fitted it and their tractor went round making crop circles after thieves tried to steal it."

The list of Thatcham-approved immobilisers and tracking devices is available from the Thatcham website

Consider Telematics/tracking technology to give the location of vehicles 24/7

Tracking devices should be considered for all and especially for expensive tractors, Mr Harris said.

A number of Thatcham P5-approved tracking devices are available, which offer a 15% discount on NFU Mutual premiums.

"Tracking devices are quite innovative and some are not as expensive as others," added Mr Harris.

Other theft prevention tips include:

• Remove keys and lock vehicles when unattended


• Install security lights in farmyards and lock yard gates


• Secure quads using heavy-duty security chains or locking devices


• Ensure all machinery is locked out of sight in buildings overnight

Date Created: 18/01/2016

STEELWRIST ANNOUNCE STANDARD FITMENT OF CESAR

Swedish company Steelwrist has today announced that they will be fitting the number one security marking and registration scheme, CESAR, as standard on their wide range of agricultural and construction attachments in the UK.

Steelwrist is currently the fastest growing manufacturer of Tiltrotators in the world and already fit CESAR as standard in Sweden. They pride themselves on having a dedicated focus on robust and modern products, combined with an efficient, customer focused, service which is the driving force for adopting CESAR.

Pat Bulcock, MD of AgCon Machinery Services, the UK importer for Steelwrist Tiltrotators and Quick Couplers, and agent for Novatron Machine Control Systems had this to say at the announcement, "At AgCon we've taken this step to promote and fully endorse CESAR and the Datatag technology it contains as our customers are investing significant amounts of money in their business with our products and it's only right and fair we offer them a product which safeguards their machines and work. The knock-on effect of having a machine stolen has far reaching consequences on the job being completed on-time and within budget. Prevention is better than cure and by having a machine fitted with Datatag's CESAR Scheme it immediately becomes less attractive to steal. There is the additional bonus that several insurance companies will offer a reduction in premiums with machines that have CESAR fitted."

Ag Con UK Ltd was founded in 2005 with the belief and conviction that there are smarter, safer and more efficient ways of working and this is demonstrated through their adoption of CESAR

CESAR, powered by technology from Datatag ID, is the number one anti-theft system for construction and agricultural equipment and it's power as a theft deterrent is well recognised. The police have reported a six-fold decrease in machine theft since it was launched in 2007 and stolen CESAR marked equipment has a much higher rate of recovery than unmarked equipment as the police become better trained and aware, enabling them to spot the tell-tale signs of theft.

The CESAR system uses a range of state-of-the-art Datatag technology to give each piece of equipment a unique fingerprint and can only be fitted by accredited and fully trained technicians. Once a machine is CESAR marked and registered it is protected for life with no further annual fees or subscriptions. All leading insurers, including the NFU Mutual (National Farmers Union) support the scheme so much that they offer up to 25% discounts on all CESAR marked equipment and machinery.

For further details visit the CESAR stand at Lamma, Hall 5 stand 574 or visit www.datatag.co.uk

Date Created: 14/01/2016

CESAR SHORTLISTED FOR LAMMA INNOVATION AWARD 2016

Datatag ID Limited, who will be exhibiting the official CESAR Scheme at the Lamma Show on the 20th and 21st January at Peterborough show ground has been shortlisted for a Lamma innovation award in the category for the best product or innovation 2016, with the newly launched Micro-CESAR security system for protecting small tools and landscaping equipment.

The Micro-CESAR Security system uses Datatag security marking technologies like the official CESAR scheme which includes a unique RFID tag and a tamper proof warning/registration label with an integrated QR code. The CESAR marking and registration scheme has made a huge impact in the fight against construction theft with a 70% reduction since it was launched in 2007. All leading insurers support the scheme and offer up to 25% discounts for all marked equipment.

At the end of 2015, when micro-CESAR was launched at the Combined Industries Theft Solutions Conference, Industry experts spoke how the new system is already poised to make a similar impact in protecting small construction tools and landscaping equipment such as power tools, cut-off saws, hand-held hydraulic breakers and compaction plates.

As an added bonus the technology used in the Micro-CESAR system can also be used as a stock management tool, helping companies track tools in and out of jobs and allowing users to easily access on-line health and safety advice and user manuals through the unique QR code and mobile enabled Micro-CESAR website.

The award winners will be announced on the first day at the Lamma show during an awards presentation in the Cambridgeshire suite at Peterborough show ground. For further details about CESAR and other Datatag products please visit Hall5 stand 574 at the Lamma show.

Date Created: 14/01/2016

THE CONSTRUCTION INDEX NEWS FEATURE - Micro CESAR

Feature article in The Construction Index Magazine - Datatag extends CESAR system to cover small tools. VIEW ARTICLE

Date Created: 13/01/2016

CPA OPEN MEETING AT THE EXECUTIVE HIRE SHOW 2016

Article Source: http://www.constructionshows.com

The CPA (Construction Plant-hire Association) will be exhibiting at the EHS for the 10th year running (10th & 11th February, Ricoh Arena, Coventry) and will be celebrating its 75th anniversary.

The CPA will be holding an 'Open Meeting' at the show on the morning of Wednesday 10thFebruary (11.00 am to 13.00pm in the Jaguar Suite at the Ricoh Arena). Discussion topics will include the Apprentice Levy, Datatag's new Micro Cesar Scheme and other topical subjects. CPA will also talk about new projects the association is planning to undertake in 2016.

Confirmed Speakers include:

Kevin Howells Managing Director Datatag who will be talking about Micro Cesar Scheme.
Sam Alcock Product Leader (Construction) HSB Engineering Insurance will be talking about Insurance & Fraud.
Kevin Minton CPA Director will be talking about the Apprenticeship Levy.

CPA will also be promoting its 'Stars of the Future' award scheme, now in its fourth year, for trainees in the plant-hire industry held in conjunction with a number of UK colleges offering plant mechanic apprentice training.

Team members will be on hand advising visitors to the show on its wide range of services offered to Hire Industry professionals and publicising the CPA Plant-hire annual conference, which is taking place on the 9th November 2016.

Delegates will need to register for the Executive Hire Show. The meeting is open to all and free to attend. For more information and to register contact CPA Legal Manager, David Smith via email at david.smith@cpa.uk.net. Alternatively, you can just turn up on the day.

The Executive Hire Show 2016 will take place at the Ricoh Arena Coventry on 10th & 11th February. Visitor registration is now open and it's FREE! Miss it and you'll be missing out. REGISTER HERE NOW FOR FREE

Date Created: 12/01/2016

KENT DIRECTOR NEWS FEATURE

Feature article in KENT DIRECTOR Magazine on port police officer hailed for fight against vehicle crime. VIEW ARTICLE

Date Created: 05/01/2016