IPAF has become an official supporter of the CESAR Scheme, extending the equipment security and registration initiative to powered access equipment and helping raise awareness of theft prevention, traceability and recovery.
CESAR is owned by the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) and is the official security marking and registration scheme for the construction and agricultural industries. CESAR uses hi-tech security technologies from its delivery partner Datatag, which act as a deterrent to theft and an aid in recovery in the event of theft.
"Equipment theft continues to be a serious issue for our industry, with significant operational and financial consequences for businesses. By supporting the CESAR Scheme, IPAF is helping to raise awareness of proven security measures that can deter theft, improve traceability and support the recovery of stolen machines," explained IPAF UK General Manager Richard Whiting. "If manufacturers, rental companies and contractors across the powered access sector register their machines with CESAR, a sophisticated Datatag multi-layered security system will be fitted that gives each machine its own unique 'fingerprint' that is impossible for thieves to remove. Let’s all work together as an industry to put an end to machine theft once and for all.”
While CEA CEO Viki Bell added: “Powered access equipment is a valuable target for thieves, and the cost of machine theft goes far beyond the loss of the machine itself. It causes disruption, delays, insurance issues and real pressure for rental companies, contractors and equipment owners.
“CESAR has a strong track record, with registered machines six times more likely to be recovered if stolen and four times less likely to be stolen in the first place. By working with IPAF, we can help more powered access businesses understand the role CESAR can play in protecting their equipment, supporting police recovery work and reducing the wider cost of machinery theft across the sector.”
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