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CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT SECURITY PATHFINDERS RECOGNISED BY THE INDUSTRY

The Construction Equipment Association (CEA), the organisation behind Plantworx and the only official equipment security scheme CESAR, organised a ‘Police Aware Workshop’ on the final day (May 16th) of the inaugural Plantworx exhibition..... Read More

BRITAIN’S NEW MOTORCYCLE RACING SUPERSTARS, LIVE AT PLANTWORX 2013

World Class sports men are rare at the best of times, and certainly in recent years British motorcycle sport has had something of a talent hiatus.... Read More

DATATAG GRAB GOLD WITH SAVAGE SKILLS

Datatag the power behind CESAR, the official equipment security scheme, has lined up the UK’s leading freestyle mountain bike stunt team Ben Savage and Savage Skills. Savage Skills pride themselves on being the most accomplished bike stunt show team in the UK.... Read More

DATATAG - THE LEADING SECURITY AND REGISTRATION PROVIDER ANNOUNCE CONTINUATION OF THEIR MCE BRITISH SUPERBIKE PARTNERSHIP

Security marking and registration leaders Datatag, have agreed an extension of their official MCE British Superbike Championship partnership with series commercial right-holder, MotorSport Vision.... Read More

DUCATI TO FIT INDUSTRY MASTER SECURITY SCHEME IN FIGHT TO BEAT CRIME

Iconic biking brand Ducati have announced that they are to fit the MASTER Security Scheme, as standard, to their machines from April 1st.  The scheme, which uses state of the art Datatag marking technology, was developed in close collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Stolen Vehicle Division.... Read More

HONDA ANNOUNCE FITMENT OF INDUSTRY MASTER SECURITY SCHEME TO HELP BEAT CRIME

Industry leaders Honda have announced that they have taken the step to protect their customers by signing up to fit the MASTER Security Scheme as standard to all machines from April 1st.  The security provided to customers as a result will ease their minds as the MASTER scheme uses state of the art Datatag marking technology and was developed in close collaboration with the Metropolitan Police Stolen Vehicle Division.... Read More

PLANTWORX SECURITY VILLAGE SHAPES UP

With less than 50 days to go before the inaugural PLANTWORX exhibitors in the Security Village are announcing their plans for the show.

Last week the winners of the CESAR and Datatag sponsored PLANTWORX Security Innovation awards were announced. The winners, Automatrics, will be exhibiting their mtrack Proactive, a self-powered vehicle tracking device at PLANTWORX. Managing Director of Automatrics, Richard Taylor, was presented with the security award by Datatag’s Vince Wise, a former police officer. Judge Mike Revell of utility contractor Clancy Docwra said at the ceremony, “This ticks all the boxes, it’s got everything.” The other judges were equally convinced of the mtrack Proactive’s merits and made it the unanimous winner.... Read More

CESAR REGISTRATION IDENTIFIES STOLEN JCB IN POLAND

A stolen British JCB Telescopic Handler, found in Poland, was identified in minutes thanks to CESAR security and registration. The machine's original manufacturer's marks and VIN plate had been altered in an attempt to mask the machine's true identity but the thieves had left the distinctive triangular CESAR registration plates alone.... Read More

CESAR HELPS CORNES MINI DIGGER HIRE COMPANY

Cornes Mini Digger Hire, operating out of three centres in Crewe, Northwich and Holmes Chapel, run a range of compact construction equipment including mini-excavators, site-dumpers and trench compactors.... Read More

ZINGBIKES TO FIT INDUSTRY MASTER SECURITY SCHEME HELPING PROTECT NEW OWNERS

Industry rising stars ZingBikes have taken the step to protect their customers by signing up to fit the MASTER Security Scheme as standard on all of their models.  The added security given as a result will bring peace of mind to ZingBikes customers as the MASTER scheme, having been developed in close collaboration with the Police, uses state of the art Datatag marking technology... Read More

CESAR EXHIBIT AT 30TH BAUMA

CESAR is set to exhibit at the huge bauma 2013 construction equipment exhibition to promote the world's most successful equipment security and registration scheme in Europe. bauma is the world's largest and most important trade fair for the construction industry in Europe with a total of 555,000 square metres of exhibition space. Last held in 2010, the Munich exhibition runs from April 15-21 2013... Read More

YAMAHA TO FIT INDUSTRY MASTER SECURITY SCHEME TO HELP PROTECT OWNERS FROM THEFT

Industry heavyweights Yamaha have announced that from December 2012 all new motorcycle models* will be fitted with the recently launched industry MASTER Security Scheme. The added protection provided will bring peace of mind to customers as the scheme, developed in close collaboration with the Police, uses marking technology to stop the trend of breaking bikes down into parts to rebuild and sell on... Read More

KAWASAKI FIT INDUSTRY STANDARD MASTER SECURITY SCHEME TO PROVIDE PEACE OF MIND TO OWNERS

Kawasaki has announced that from December 2012 their range of road going models have been fitted with the MASTER Security Scheme. The added protection provided will bring peace of mind to customers as the scheme, developed in close collaboration with the Police, uses marking technology to stop the trend of breaking bikes down into parts to rebuild and sell on. Research has shown that marking component parts in this way more than halves the risk of theft.. Read More

DATATAG & CESAR SPONSOR PLANTWORX INNOVATION AWARDS 2013

Datatag ID, the power behind the CESAR scheme initiative, has announced it will be one of the mains sponsors of this years PLANTWORX Innovation Awards for Security Innovation. Plant theft remains a big problem for the industry and this award recognises the most significant entry in terms of preventing a theft of a machine, attachment and equipment or for locating, retrieving and identifying stolen items. Read More

CESAR SECURITY SCHEME ENDORSED BY ZURICH

Zurich, one of the world's leading insurance groups, and one of the few to operate on a truly global basis has endorsed the UK's CESAR equipment security scheme in its 'Site Security best practice guidance for construction companies' guide published in November 2012. Read More

CESAR AT EHS 2013

Datatag, the power behind the CESAR scheme, will use the Executive Hire Show to display its range of innovative security systems to protect everything used in construction from a hand held drill to a 30t excavator. Read More

INDECO ATTACHMENTS 'CESAR-IT'

Indeco, the leading designer and manufacturer of hydraulic attachments, has today announced that it will be fitting CESAR security and registration across its model range in 2013 on the products it sells in the UK. Indeco products, which are widely used in construction, demolition and extraction, include a full range of hydraulic rock breakers, crusher arm assemblies, pulverizers and compaction plates. Read More

CESAR IT DAYS A GROWING SUCCESS

Datatag ID, the power behind the CESAR scheme initiative, has announced the dates of the final 'CESAR IT' days in 2012. The CESAR scheme, which was launched in 2007, has gone from strength to strength with many leading manufactures, including Massey Ferguson, John Deere, New Holland and JCB fitting CESAR as standard on equipment sold in the UK." Read More

PREVENTING RURAL CRIME IN HAMPSHIRE

A combination of dark nights and economic uncertainty becomes a recipe for an increase in rural crime, according to a South East rural watchdog. Country Land and Business Association (CLA) Regional Director Robin Edwards said: "Each year we seem to experience an increase in crime in the countryside almost as soon as the clocks go back. This year, with the potential catalysts of a fragile economy and belt-tightening, experience sadly suggests that we could see a swell of criminal offences – from fly-tipping to burglary." Read More

'CESAR IT' DAYS A GROWING SUCCESS

Datatag ID, the power behind the CESAR scheme initiative, has announced the dates of the final 'CESAR IT' days in 2012. Read More

MASSEY FERGUSON ADOPT CESAR SECURITY AND REGISTRATION

One of the most iconic names in British agriculture, Massey Ferguson, has announced plans to offer the official CESAR security and registration system on its range of tractors from the beginning of 2013. Read More

DATATAG PROTECT THE PRICELESS SAMMY MILLER COLLECTION

Samuel "Sammy" Miller is famous amongst the motorcycle community for an incredible career involving road racing, grass track racing and motorcycle trials.Sammy's titles include 3 victories at the North West 200, a 3rd in the 1957 250cc Grand Prix in championship, 11 British Trials Championships, 2 European Trials Championships 9 gold medals and a win at the International Six Days Trial. Read More

ZERO MOTORCYCLES ANNOUNCE MASTER SECURITY SCHEME TO BE FITTED ACROSS RANGE

With around 26,000 motorcycles stolen in the UK each year theft is a major concern. So much so that Zero Motorcycles, the global leader in the electric motorcycle industry and one of the most innovative brands to enter the market, has signed up to the Motorcycle Industry's recently launched MASTER Security Scheme.Read More

RURAL CRIME WORKSHOP, MYERSCOUGH COLLEGE LANCASHIRE

Datatag ID Ltd and the Lancashire Police Constabulary joined forces in October to run a 2-day Rural Crime Workshop at Myerscough Agricultural College in Bilsborrow. Lancashire Police run a very successful farm watch scheme throughout Lancashire with around 1,000 members of the scheme in total. Read More

JCB BUILD 100,000TH CESAR REGISTERED MACHINE

The 100,000th machine to be fitted with CESAR security and registration rolled off the JCB Loadall production line at Rocester, Staffordshire yesterday. The JCB 541-70 Loadall was fitted with an appropriate CESAR triangular tamper evident registration plate with the distinctive alpha-numeric registration mark 10OO0O (one, zero, o, o, zero, o). Read More

DATATAG JOINS THE BRITISH SHOWJUMPING BUSINESS PARTNERSHIP

British Showjumping is pleased to announce that, Datatag, the market leader in equipment security, has joined the sport as a Business Partner and their alignment will assist with the delivery of the sport's overall performance plan. Read More

DATATAG TRAINING DIVISION ANNOUNCED TO TACKLE EQUIPMENT THEFT

FIRST EDI ACCREDITED COURSE AVAILABLE IN NOVEMBER - Datatag, the market leader in equipment security and registration for business and domestic use, has announced the formation of a new Training Division. The new division has announced its first course, The Plant Theft Awareness and Identification Course, which is set for 13th and 14th November 2012. The 2 day course, which will be held in Gloucester, will appeal to a wide range of personal in the police and other branches of law enforcement, including roads police, PCSOs, SOCOs, police vehicle examiners and ports and customs officers. The course is designed to be equally beneficial to loss adjusters and engineers from the insurance sector. Read More

DATATAG SPONSOR LAUNCH EVENT IN THE EQUESTRIAN

Datatag, the market leader in equipment security and registration for business and domestic use, has entered into a Business Partnership Agreement with British Showjumping, the equestrian sport's governing body. British showjumpers have been in the public spotlight recently as the showjumping team won 'gold' in Greenwich at the recent London Olympics. British Showjumping will now promote the new Datatag equestrian security systems to their members and to the public at selected equestrian events. Read More

MOTORCYCLE INDUSTRY PULLS TOGETHER TO FIGHT THEFT

Recognising the effect that motorcycle crime is having on the motorcycle community, the Motorcycle Industry Association (MCI), has launched an official security marking scheme called The MASTER* Security Scheme to be utilised by its motorcycle members. Read More

DATATAG RECRUIT NICK MAYELL, EX-TER

Datatag, the power behind the official CESAR equipment security and registration scheme and the leading supplier of 'motorcycle' security systems, has announced a strengthening of its team with the appointment of Nick Mayell. Read More

DATATAG SUPPORT JCB TEAM 'END 2 END' CHALLENGE IN AID OF NSPCC

Datatag, the power behind the official CESAR plant security and registration scheme, supported a 4 man team from JCB Attachments in an epic Lands End to John O'Groats cycle ride in aid of the NSPCC charity. Read More

DATATAG PROVIDES PEACE OF MIND FOR PARENTS AT BSB MEETINGS

Datatag has long been known as the security brand of choice for Britain's motorcyclists and now they are offering protection for loved ones too. At BSB rounds race goers can collect a special Datatag VIP pass for their children which will provide some peace of mind should they become separated on the day. Read More

DATATAG SUPPORTS MERSEYSIDE and IOM POLICE IN OPERATION PLATINA

Motorcyclists making their way to this year's TT Races have responded well to a Merseyside Police/Datatag joint initiative designed to reduce, and raise awareness of, motorcycle theft. Read More

PLANTWORX Countdown event a huge success

PLANTWORX, the new biennial construction exhibition (14th – 16th May 2013, Stoneleigh, Warwickshire) hosted a Countdown event last week, alongside the CITS (Combined Industries Theft Solutions) sixth conference, which discussed the issues surrounding the growing problem of equipment, scrap metal and fuel theft. Read More

CEA TOAST DATATAG'S 20TH BIRTHDAY

Datatag, the leader in equipment security and registration, is celebrating its 20th birthday. As recognition of Datatag's contribution to equipment security Rob Oliver, Chief Executive of the Construction Equipment Association (CEA), presented Kevin Howells, MD of Datatag, with a beautiful 20th birthday cake. Read More

DATATAG SPONSOR RICHARD NOBLE, THE MAN BEHIND BLOODHOUND SSC

Datatag, the company behind the world's most successful equipment security and registration scheme-CESAR, helped sponsor Richard Noble OBE, pioneer of the Thrust2 programme, to attend the recent CEA 'Constructing the Future' conference. Read More

CESAR AND DATATAG FEATURE IN PRESTIGOUS BIS EXHIBITION

The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) is behind the 'construction equipment industry showcase' at the Department for Business, Innovation & Skills (BIS) headquarters. The showcase highlights how important the UK construction equipment industry is to Britain's economy and promotes the forthcoming PLANTWORX construction machinery exhibition. Read More

DATATAG RECRUIT VINCE WISE, EX-AVCIS (ACPO VEHICLE CRIME INTELLIGENCE SERVICE)

Datatag, the power behind the official CESAR equipment security and registration scheme and the leading supplier of 'motorcycle' security systems, has announced a strengthening of its team with the appointment of Vince Wise. Read More

JCB TAKES THE LEAD ON CESAR MARKING FOR BREAKERS

JCB today stepped up the battle against construction equipment theft by announcing that seven models in its Hammermaster hydraulic breaker ranges are to get CESAR marking as standard. Read More

HELP SHUT THE GATE ON FARM THEFTS

Police in Ballymoney, working in partnership with the CESAR, the official marking scheme for plant and agricultural machinery, are helping farmers to prevent the theft of vital farm vehicles, such as tractors, plant and quads, by holding a unique 'CESAR It!' day next month. Read More

STOP TOOL THEFT WITH THE DATATAG SECURITY MARKING KIT

Datatag, the market leading security products provider and the power behind the official CESAR plant security and registration scheme, is using the Executive Hire Show to promote a new innovative security product to protect small tools and equipment, including drills, hand held breakers, cutters, grinders, saws, tampers, and hand guided compaction plates. Read More

THAMES VALLEY POLICE CESAR INITIATIVE

Thames Valley Police (TVP) and Aylesbury Vale District Council (AVDC) have joined forces with the UK's only official security marking scheme for equipment, CESAR, to offer farmers in the Aylesbury Vale area the opportunity to have their machinery protected by CESAR at a discounted price. Read More

DATATAG AND THE NFU CALL ON FARMERS TO PROTECT THEIR EQUIPMENT

Professional and opportunistic criminals are systematically targeting Britain's farms, according to the leading rural insurer NFU Mutual. Read More

CESAR A SECURE AND COST EFFECTIVE SOLUTION TO A GROWING PROBLEM

CESAR is a unique equipment security and registration scheme designed to reduce equipment theft, help the police and insurance companies' recover stolen equipment, and prosecute offenders. Read More

ZETOR ADOPT CESAR ACROSS THE BOARD FOR 2012

Leading tractor manufacturer Zetor has announced that it will be fitting CESAR security systems as standard to its machines for the UK market from January 2012. Read More

DATATAG AT AUTOSPORT 2012

Datatag exhibited for the first time at Autosport International held at the NEC Birmingham, the leading exhibition in the motor racing world. Read More

CESAR CONQUERS THE WORLD

CESAR, the only official equipment security and registration scheme in the UK, was launched into agriculture at the Tillage exhibition in September 2009, after endorsement from the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA). Read More

DERBYSHIRE POLICE PROMOTE CESAR

Derbyshire Constabulary, in an innovative initiative, are promoting the CESAR scheme which acts as a powerful deterrent against equipment theft and an invaluable aid in recovery. Read More

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