Communicate using colours and pictures to keep roads safe

At MVIS we focus on providing temporary intelligent transport systems to get motorists from A to B as quickly and safely as possible and protect road workers and members of the emergency services.

The VMS we supply offer a 5 colour matrix that includes red, green, blue and white in addition to standard amber for unparalleled visual impact. They also have the functionality to display Chapter 8/MS4 pictograms to convey information effectively without using words which is particularly useful for foreign drivers.

Our bright, eye-catching displays are proven to grab the motorist’s attention and make clear the course of action they should take, reducing the emotional and financial costs associated with congestion and road traffic accidents.

Easy to operate and update (using Windows based software either onsite or remotely) VMS are portable and highly adaptable and we use the latest display technology to ensure our solar-powered, low energy LED signs remain effective and reliable in all conditions.

Key benefits:

•    Wide range of colours and pictograms gives strong visual impact and improves motorist response
•    Information can be updated instantaneously to reflect the changing traffic situation
•    Signs are mobile so offer huge flexibility  for example for evolving road works where signs need to be regularly repositioned
•    National coverage means we can respond to urgent situations quickly
•    Range of sizes available
•    All signs conform to Traffic Signs Regulations (TSRGD)

We work closely with all our customers to ensure we provide the best solution for their circumstances. Contact us on 01629 580 570 to discuss yours.


Join MVIS at Event Buyers Live

MVIS will be in attendance at this year’s Event Buyers Live at the Crowne Plaza Marlow on 30th & 31st January.

Event Buyers Live is a unique event that brings together event organisers and suppliers looking to do business with like-minded individuals within the industry.

MVIS has vast experience of providing solar powered colour mobile variable message signs and innovative lighting solutions across the UK for events and festivals including Parklife Manchester, Royal Ascot and a number of concerts and footballing tournaments at stadiums such as the Etihad Stadium and Wembley.

MVIS’ solar powered colour mobile variable message signs and lighting solutions have great impact and can provide crucial traffic management support to and from events. During an event the signs can be used for any special promotions being run or for advertising and sponsorship deals, and because the signs can be updated instantly, event organisers can react quickly and efficiently to changing circumstances and provide up to the minute information.

Of course, many will have already seen MVIS’ signs in operation from July through to September 2012 in London when 177 of our multi-colour solar powered variable message signs were used by Transport for London (TfL) along the city’s Olympic Route Network (ORN) for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.

We’re looking forward to meeting event organisers at Event Buyers Live and sharing our knowledge and expertise to see how we can help with their requirements in the future.

For more information on Event Buyers Live, please visit the website (www.eventbuyerslive.com) and to find out more about our products and services for the events industry, click here.


Anne Ashman: General Manager

As General Manager of MVIS Anne Ashman is the glue that binds everything together.  With a background in logistics and purchasing, Anne has played a pivotal role in MVIS’ growth from a start-up in 2010 to the UK’s leading supplier of innovative mobile and solar powered monitoring and visual information systems.  Here, she discusses her role, what her favourite projects have been and what the future holds for MVIS.

 

How long have you been with MVIS?
I joined MVIS on 5th September 2011.

Job role:
My job role consists of many different roles. I get involved in all areas of the business as I run the company on a daily basis to ensure we meet deadlines and give a top quality service. Some of the areas I work in are HR, accounts and invoicing, marketing, operations, sales, health and safety, environmental and quality.

I can be involved in many tasks on a daily basis and no two days are ever the same. I have regular meetings with our MD Pat Musgrave and liaise weekly with all three directors producing reports for them so they can make informed decisions within the company.

Recent projects:
For the last few months I have been working on the company obtaining ISO certification – ISO 9001 Quality and 14001 Environmental – and having an integrated management system. This has taken up many hours of my time but we’re certified now and that’s a fantastic achievement for the team and I. I’m now looking forward to starting on a new project.

How did you get into the industry:
Purely by chance – I saw an advert online about an ‘innovative up-coming company’ and it sounded interesting. I applied and got an interview (this was with the pervious company Colour Mobile VMS) which I got. The objective was to obtain the Olympic 2012 contract through TFL on the Olympic Route Network, which was a fantastic project for me to start with. I started as the office manager and implemented the systems that were lacking in a new startup company. Our MD’s other company P&D Specialists won the contract, and Colour Mobile VMS delivered it with them. On the back of this, MVIS was formed in 2012. I stayed as office manager for a further year and was then promoted to general manager. I had already being doing the role so the transition between roles was easy. I have now been GM for just over three years and my knowledge in all areas has rapidly increased. I often enroll on further training courses to ensure my knowledge is up-to-date.

Most fulfilling part of your role:
The part of my job I enjoy the most is operations and marketing. I love overseeing large operational projects with the whole team and making sure it is overseen from start to finish so we deliver a quality product and service. I also like planning trade shows, as my role is to plan the whole show from start to finish and ensure it runs smoothly.

More about me:
When I am not at work I spend time with my family. I am currently 4.5 years in to an OU degree and I also enjoy running.


MVIS to exhibit at UK’s first Route to Smarter Cities event

MVIS is delighted to be exhibiting the very first Route to Smarter Cities event on 20th February at the Enterprise Centre in Derby.

The event, which is the first of its kind to launch in the UK, will look at analyzing what the smart cities approach in the UK means in terms of road infrastructure and for the traffic, highways and transport departments within local authorities.

The one-day conference will take a look at what local authorities are already doing in their approach to smart cities and how traffic modelling, transport planning, highways and ITS fits into that.

As the UK’s leading provider of temporary Intelligent Transport Systems, MVIS is keen to discuss the future of the UK’s transport system and how we can better utilise fast, flexible, cost-effective temporary solutions for the traffic sector as part of the growing demand for ITS solutions.

For more information on the event, visit the website, or if you’d like to discuss how our range of ITS solutions can benefit you and your project please feel free to contact us.