Highways UK 2022 Review

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With this year’s Highways UK coming to an end, we’re reflecting on a fantastic few days at The NEC in Birmingham. 

Last year’s Highways UK was a great success, so we were very excited to exhibit this year and make it even better. A strong MVIS team, featuring familiar and new faces, was out in force at the event. 

We recently celebrated our 10 year anniversary and so the theme for this year was ‘A Decade of Driving Innovation’. We had a lot of our latest innovations on show, with the highlight being our new Integrated Environmental Decibal Data that was captured live at the event. 

Like last year, the event was another great success, with us receiving a lot of compliments about our stand. We had five staff work the stand this year, including our newest team member, Ben Kettell, who attended his first trade show and Highways UK event for the company. 

Marketing Manager, Ben Kettell commented, “It was great to attend Highways UK for the first time and represent MVIS. The stand looked fantastic and it was great to meet so many friendly faces from the industry. It has been a very rewarding experience that has helped me get to know our customers better and it filled me with pride seeing the preparations the Marketing team has made contribute to the success of the event.” 

Amongst some of the materials prepared for the show, we had brand new merchandise bags to hand out with branded air fresheners and ice scrapers inside. We also had our ‘VMS Special Offer’ flyers available to take away as part of our latest campaign. 

We also gave our product specification sheets a fresh new look and put them all together in a brochure, which could be downloaded by scanning a QR code. If you didn’t manage to catch us at Highways UK or if you’d just like to learn more about products, you can download our catalog, here. 

Anne Ashman, UK Group Commercial and Operations Director added, “Highways UK is the biggest event of the year for us and the industry, so it was great to make such a good impression with our stand. Even though this year we focused on innovation, we wanted to continue our efforts to be more environmentally responsible. By creating a product catalog and encouraging visitors to scan a QR instead, we ended up printing a lot less product sheets out and on fewer pieces of paper. We are already looking forward to next year and I’m excited about what ideas our Marketing team will come up with.” 

The whole MVIS Highways UK 2022 team wanted to wish everyone who stopped by a big thank you. It was a pleasure catching up and meeting with so many faces. We look forward to seeing you all next year! 

A Decade of Driving Innovation on display at Highways UK

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On November 2nd and 3rd at the NEC Birmingham, at Highways UK 2022, MVIS looks forward to welcoming visitors to stand H16 to celebrate a decade of driving innovation, reinforce the company’s long-standing sustainable focus as well as discussing its ever-increasing range of value adding solutions.

The company has always held innovation, sustainability and service at its core of values, and at Highways UK 2022 these three key pillars of MVIS will be on display for the sector to see.

A Decade of Driving Innovation…

An MVIS company staple is its attitude towards innovation; never resting on its laurels and continually investing in its research & development programme to continue to better itself for the benefit of its customers.

“That means we are constantly moving forward and fulfilling required gaps in the market with our bespoke products and R&D department,” says Graeme Lee, MVIS’ Sales Director.

“We’re never willing to accept stagnation.” Graeme continued. “We place great pride and great emphasis on being at the forefront of technologies within our field, and it’s a stance that hasn’t wavered across the last 10 years. At Highways UK, we’re looking forward to putting our innovation ethos in the spotlight.”

Sustainable Thinking

MVIS has a long-standing sustainable commitment and is constantly searching for ways to reduce its environmental footprint. MVIS’ products are designed to be energy efficient, and the company encourages its employees to operate with sustainability in mind.

MVIS are proud to be members of both Greener Highways and the Carbon Club, and the company puts its money where its mouth is when it comes to sustainability.

“It’s been clear there’s been a major shift over the last few years towards sustainability in the highways sector and that’s absolutely fantastic – but it’s not a recent thing for us.” Said Anne Ashman, Group Commercial & Operations Director.

“Recently, we made the switch from product sheets to QR codes to showcase our product information when at events and exhibitions. So, at Highways UK 2022, we’ll be asking people to scan rather than handing out reams of paper across the 2 days.”

Adding Value

When you hire VMS from MVIS, you don’t just get the best kit for getting your message across. And with new, improved pricing, there is no better time to put VMS to the test.

Providing a Platinum level of service is a further MVIS ethos, and the company will display all its added value solutions at Highways UK 2022.

From environmental sensors to radar, data collection to message programming, as well as 24/7 support and battery changes, the MVIS service doesn’t simply stop at VMS unit hire.

Anne signed off before the show by saying:

“We’re looking forward to the conversations Highways UK provides the platform for. It’s such a well-attended event and we’re excited to share everything we have to offer.”

Source: HighwaysIndustry.com

Visit us at Stand H16 at Highways UK

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We can’t wait to exhibit at Highways UK and we’re now only one week away. Highways UK is the sector’s must-attend event, as it offers companies the opportunity to showcase their latest products or solutions, as well as explore other innovations in the market, and network with others in the industry.

If you are attending, make sure that you stop by Stand H16 to say hello to our friendly team and ask them any questions you may have. Our Managing Director, Pat Musgrave, will be attending and the rest of the team will be wearing a different colour polo shirt in relation to the 5 colours in our logo. 

So, let’s meet the members of the MVIS team who will be attending and working the stand this year. 

Pat Musgrave – Managing Director

Pat helped with the launch of our sister company Bartco UK and has been MVIS’ Managing Director since 2013. Under his leadership, we have successfully rebranded and launched a series of innovative ITS solutions that have cemented our reputation in the highways and event management sectors.

If anyone wants to catch up, discuss innovation and future opportunities, be sure to have a chat with him and take one of his business cards. 

 

Anne Ashman – UK Group Commercial and Operations Director

Anne is the driving force behind the MVIS and Bartco UK machine and will be greeting and welcoming visitors to the stand. With over 10 years of industry experience, there isn’t much Anne hasn’t seen in her role with the company and this is reflected in her dynamism and passion for customer service.

As some of our team members will be attending Highways UK for the first time this year, Anne’s presence will give them the opportunity to meet familiar faces in the industry. 

 

Ben Kettell –  Marketing Manager

Ben is the newest member of the MVIS team, joining as our Marketing Manager in July. Even though he hasn’t been here that long, Ben has become very knowledgeable about our products and the highways industry in general. 

Make sure that you have a chat with Ben as it is his first time working the stand at a trade show for MVIS, as well as his first time at a Highways UK event. He’ll also be wearing a bright orange polo shirt, so you can’t really miss him. 

 

Juliette Wright – Customer Relations Officer 

Juliette has recently been promoted to Customer Relations Officer as she has proven herself to be a highly important member of the MVIS team since joining in January 2021. 

As part of her new role, Juliette provides support to Graeme, our Sales Director, as well as to Clair and Mia in our Customer Relations team. Juliette embodies our Platinum Service Promise in everything that she does and will provide a friendly face for any visitor who comes to the stand. 

 

Tom Hooton – Research & Development Manager 

Tom is the Research and Development Manager at our sister company Bartco UK, who manufactures all of our products. Tom has been with the group since 2014, making him a highly experienced and knowledgeable member of the team. He also has some Highways UK experience, having attended last year for the first time.  

Tom’s knowledge and technical capability make him a fantastic team member to chat with for anyone who has any technical questions about our products.

 

Graeme Lee – Sales Director 

Graeme is the second longest-serving member of the team, joining the group in 2012. Since then, he has helped to build our customer base and enforce the high standards we set for ourselves by leading by example. 

Highly skilled in sales, networking and maintaining relationships, Graeme is well respected within the industry which makes his presence at Highways UK very important for us. 

 

Make sure that you download the Swapcard app before you go, so you scan our badges and collect our contact information. 

There’s also still time to register for your FREE ticket to attend. For those who have registered, see you there! 

Supporting World Mental Health Day 2022

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Here at MVIS and Bartco UK, we take mental health very seriously. As a socially responsible employer, we feel it is important to focus on mental health every day and not just today. Working in an industry that suffers from high suicide rates, it is of vital importance that we stay one step ahead when it comes to mental health.

In the UK, suicide claims an alarming number of lives each year, with many of those in the Highways and Construction industries. As safety is one of the core foundations at MVIS in addition to mental health, there is no denying the obligation we have in raising awareness of this to help make the industry safer for everyone. 

Last year for World Mental Health Day, we supported YoungMinds, the mental health charity for young people and participated in their #HellowYellow campaign by donating money and wearing a hi-vis or yellow clothing. 

In support of World Mental Health Day this year, we got all our staff together for some cake and a chat to help encourage the conversation around mental health. The theme for this year is to make mental health and wellbeing a priority, which is something that we have been working to achieve for many years now. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Over the years, we have taken a number of steps to safeguard the wellbeing and mental health of our team. One of the things we’ve done to support our team is giving them access to 3 qualified mental health first aiders, 2 female and 1 male. Our mental health first aiders are Rebecca Prince, Bartco UK’s Purchasing & Stock Control Supervisor, Jon Larkins, our North Delivery Supervisor and the UK Group Commercial and Operations Director for both MVIS and Bartco UK, Anne Ashman. 

One of our more recent developments is providing our team with access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), an anonymous advice and support service offered by Peninsula. If you feel that you may need advice or support on your mental health, some helpful links will be included below. 

Anne Ashman, UK Group Commercial and Operations Director comments, “The mental health of our team is one of our top priorities and today was a great opportunity for them to have a break and spend some time together. Here at MVIS and Bartco UK, we have been working with our staff for a long time now on ways we can best safeguard their mental health and wellbeing, which has helped us build the support system we have in place today.”

Get help and support: 

MVIS Delivers Gold at the London 2012 Olympics

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Our journey as a company began in June 2012 with the London Olympics, which required 177 mobile variable message signs (VMS) to be deployed and managed throughout London. Shortly after this in August 2012 came the Paralympics of a similar scale, forcing MVIS into delivering the platinum level service that we are known for today. 

Transport for London (TfL) required the temporary deployment of an extensive network of VMS to be positioned along the Olympic Route Network, in order to provide clear and distinguishable route instructions to road users and help athletes get to their destination in a timely manner.

The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games presented TfL with the challenge of creating a road traffic system that would facilitate not only the seamlessly smooth running of both events but also the efficient flow of non-event traffic. TfL appointed MVIS to supply, install and support an incredible 177 signs in what was believed to be the largest single deployment of solar powered mobile VMS in the world at the time. 

With the help of our sister company and manufacturer Bartco, all 177 units were able to be built and deployed onto the streets of London ready for the start of the games. Taking on a project of this size so early on in our lifespan was not without its challenges, though. A 10,000 mile supply chain length, weather problems, port closures, flight delays and customs issues all had to be overcome in order for the signs to get into the UK on time.

Since then, we have only expanded and grown from strength to strength. This has resulted in MVIS becoming a trusted asset in the industry with a focus on the values of efficiency, excellent service and trust with our customers.

In 2012, we had a fleet of only 8 x Bartco 5 colour VMS and now boast the UK’s largest fleet of over 600 VMS that have been built and maintained by our staff. Better yet, we are still working in multiple large schemes across the UK for happy clients who choose MVIS to deliver. 

To find out more about our work on other projects, see our major projects timeline. 

Supporting Sparkle Night Walk 2022

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On Saturday 9th July, thousands from North Derbyshire and the surrounding areas came together to walk 10km and raise vital funds for Ashgate Hospice in the Sparkle Night Walk 2022.

Ashgate Hospice is a local charity based in Chesterfield that we have worked with and supported extensively in recent years. They provide end-of-life care, free of charge to patients with a life-limiting illness and their families across North Derbyshire. They rely on the generosity of our community and businesses like us to raise millions of pounds each year to help fund their specialist and brilliant care. 

Last year, we supported the 2021 Sparkle Walk and we are proud to have done the same this year by deploying our signs in the lead-up to the event and on the night. Due to the scale of the annual Sparkle Walk, several main roads around the area are required to close so it is important to provide warnings in advance to help reduce risk. 

In the last financial year, we raised an amazing £13,733.38 for Ashgate Hospice by sponsoring their High Peak Trail Walk, as well as other fundraising initiatives like an office bake off and their Treecycle initiative, in which several of our staff volunteered to help collect Christmas trees. 

Whilst the amount raised for this year’s Sparkle Walk is yet to be determined, it is believed to be in the region of around £200,000. Every penny raised will go towards their care and helping nurses be there for families throughout Derbyshire who desperately need them. 

Rachel Broughton from Ashgate Hospice comments, “I’d like to thank MVIS for providing the road signs on the night and in the lead up to the event. You helped us not only put on an enjoyable and safe event but also saved us money which can now be redirected to help our nurses to provide their crucial care through all hours of the day and night to patients and their loved ones and for this, we are incredibly grateful.” 

Events Management

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How can we assist with Events Management? 

Event Signage Hire & Sale, Traffic Management and Safety & Security Solutions.

MVIS products are used up and down the country. Bringing our unique and specialist range of ITS solutions to events management and event traffic management companies nationwide. 

Working well together to provide cost-effective and environmentally friendly solutions that don’t require any civils, external power or communications sources. Our products have been tried and tested at some of the biggest events in this country.

In this post, we will take a look at what makes MVIS and our solutions integral for managing your event; keeping drivers, pedestrians and visitors safe and informed.

Products & Solutions

VMS

Our range of portable VMS (Variable Message Signs) is ideal for event management applications. With a small and secure footprint, our temporary VMS products, in particular our VMS-A and our HD Compact VMS, are ideal for events, helping to keep space allocated appropriately for other important requirements venues may need.

One of the biggest advantages we have with our VMS is the fact that they are solar powered, offering a fully autonomous solar charging system that delivers a high quality, bright and low power consuming LED display that costs nothing to run in energy. The use of solar power makes this product environmentally friendly and reduces the need for messy and hazardous external cabling, making the units highly portable.

Many happy clients have used our VMS in the lead up to events, helping to advertise and warn drivers of the potential delays or congestion as a result of the event. A perfect ideal for both smaller and larger events, this useful solution helps to raise awareness of the event itself often to a highly targeted, highly relevant local audience as well as helping to mitigate risks of frustration or incidents, which is an advised action to take prior to an event that may be disruptive to local traffic.

Additionally, our VMS are easy to set up and operate, offering an event traffic management solution that is reliable under any British weather conditions and has the flexibility to display red, green, blue, white and amber colours. Supporting full graphics and pictograms, our VMS are great for traffic and crowd management use alike. For more specific graphic needs, we also offer our HD VMS-A, which features all the benefits of our standard VMS-A, plus a high definition 70 x 42-pixel dual colour matrix, allowing for the display of more intricate images than our standard model.

However, for needs where space may be limited, MVIS also offer an HD VMS that is much smaller than even the VMS-A. The HD Compact VMS delivers an HD red and white dual colour display with a small footprint and adjustable height. As if this solution wasn’t versatile enough, its power supply can be drawn from the battery, solar or mains, making it ideal for fixed, permanent applications as well as temporary ones. This VMS unit is often the message sign of choice for small events and speed reactive messages due to its low power consumption, versatility and portability.

Solar Intelligent Platform (Solar IP)

Our Solar IP is available for hire along with a wide range of our products, offering a flexible and responsive approach to event traffic management requirements. As a simple and cost-effective power solution, deployment of the Solar IP delivers an integrated intelligent transport system that meets specific needs for any combination of our ANPR, CCTV or radar. Including a 12V, 24V or 48V battery, our Solar IP boasts the latest solar charging system and is not dependent on an external energy supply, making it environmentally friendly.

Serving as one of our most innovative and ground-breaking products, the Solar IP is an ideal power source for temporary ITS solutions that have proven their value to countless numbers of happy clients. 

Portable CCTV

Our trailer mounted Portable Compact CCTV units come complete with our Solar IP, making this product environmentally friendly as well as portable and versatile. Ideal for event management applications, this product excels where monitoring and safety are of critical importance. Ideal for festivals, stadium events, and country shows, our Portable CCTV provides you with fast, high impact surveillance that helps to ensure that event managers respond to event changes in an instant.

This solar powered CCTV solution features Pan Tilt Zoom (PTZ) and incorporates the latest video technology that delivers excellent frame rates, even in poor signal areas. With a flat, toughened glass window, our easy to operate portable CCTV is protected to IP67, making it reliable under all conditions.

CCTV VMS

MVIS’ Portable CCTV VMS Solution discreetly integrates a CCTV camera with our VMS-A, allowing you to have eyes on the ground without having to be physically present on-site, creating a surveillance and feedback solution that can be used to monitor and respond to situations quickly. It features a 1080p full HD, starlight night vision, and IP65 weatherproof camera. 

Integrating CCTV with our VMS allows you to have eyes on the ground without having to be physically present. The visible presence of CCTV is well known to influence behaviour and help enforce rules. The combination of these technologies makes the Portable CCTV VMS Solution ideal for security, queue management, venue safety and wayfinding. 

Compact Environmental Sensor

Our Compact Environmental Sensor integrates our solar powered ‘Compact’ base with an ITS Environmental Sensor, offering clients the ability to monitor the external environment, producing a wide range of air pollution data that can be used to inform and direct on issues of air pollution safety.

This solution is a low-cost system that offers the ability to build a high-density ambient air quality monitoring network that records data in real-time. With low power demands, this unit can be powered by our ‘Compact’ solar powered base for air quality monitoring in applications where space is limited. 

Having an air quality sensor to monitor emissions is ideal for the events industry as it can help event management companies choose the right location for their event and provide additional health and safety to staff and event-goers. They can also measure the environmental impact of an event and use that data in any way they see fit. This data could highlight the areas that need improvement, which could help to reduce emissions for future events. 

Environmental Sensor

The ITS Integrated Environmental Sensor can be combined with any of our ITS solutions to offer clients the ability to monitor the external environment, producing a wide range of air pollution data that can be used to inform and direct on issues of air pollution safety. This solution is a low-cost system that offers the ability to build a high-density ambient air quality monitoring network that records data in real-time.

Integrating this sensor with any of our ITS solutions allows us to offer clients effective, multi-functional units that bring not just the benefits of the sensors themselves to portable applications, but also all the functionality of the products they are integrated with. 

For more information about how MVIS can help with your event traffic management needs, please call us on 01629 580 570 to speak to one of our friendly team, or you can email us via sales@m-vis.co.uk.

Highways UK 2021 Review

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Last year, due to the COVID19 pandemic, Highways UK was forced to move to an exclusively online platform, preventing the usual face to face networking that we have all become accustomed to at trade shows.

As the first year back at face to face events, Highways UK 2021 took off with a fantastic start. The MVIS team were out in full force with new and familiar faces at the event, offering experience to new members of the team in a true Highways UK way.

The event was a great success, with many people dropping by the stand to enquire about our solutions and say hi to our friendly team both in person and via the Swapcard app for the event. For the first time, Highways UK this year combined the best of the physical event and the digital platform we were introduced to last year due to the pandemic.

But it wasn’t just Highways UK who were innovating this year.

This year we also trialed a new QR code system that helped to reduce the number of physical product information packs we hand out, instead sending customers a convenient email with the product sheets attached upon scanning a QR code and inputting their email address.

We also saw a record number of merchandise bags handed out this year, with hundreds of people walking around the NEC over the 2-day event proudly displaying an MVIS bag for life, filled with helpful and environmentally friendly goodies that people couldn’t wait to get their hands on.

Anne Ashman, UK Group Commercial and Operations Director commented, “Highways UK is the biggest trade show of the year and after the restrictions we all faced last year, it’s so great to see everyone out in force this year. This has been one of the busiest trade shows we’ve ever seen and we are very pleased to have been a part of it. We are looking forward to next year and hope to see just as many faces at the event in 2022, which we have already booked in a similar location!”

Mark Ashbee, London Depot Manager added, “Having helped set up for many events during my time at MVIS, it’s been fantastic to see the other side of things and attend this year in my new role as London Depot Manager. It’s been a very different kind of work to what I am used to, but it’s been a rewarding experience that has helped me get to know our customers better, as well as learn more about what the office team have to do to make these events a success.”

The whole MVIS Highways UK 2021 team wanted to wish everyone who stopped by a big thank you. We look forward to seeing you all next year! 

 

Visit the MVIS Highways UK Team 2021 on Stand H72

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Each year, the Highways UK event offers the opportunity to network with others in the industry, allowing companies to show their latest products or solutions and to explore other innovations the market.

This year, MVIS will be attending in force, with not only familiar faces, but also new ones to our company and to Highways UK that reflect the internal changes we have seen due to growth since the last physical Highways event in 2019.

If you are attending, you are very welcome to come by stand H72 to say hi to our friendly team and ask them any questions you may have.

This is who you can expect to be greeted by –

Anne Ashman– UK Group Commercial and Operations Director

As the central nexus of the MVIS machine, Anne Ashman will be attending to welcome visitors to our stand. With over 10 years industry experience, there isn’t much Anne hasn’t seen in her role with the company and this is reflected in her dynamism and passion for customer service.

As this year will be the first Highways UK show for some of our team, Anne’s presence will be a good way for new members of the team to meet familiar industry faces to the company.

 

Juliette Wright – Sales

Starting with MVIS back in January 2021, Juliette has experienced quite a lot in the time she has been working with us, being quite an unusual year thanks to the COVID19 pandemic.

Working in the front line of sales, Juliette is well adept at welcoming customers to MVIS, our services and of course, our platinum customer service. Juliette embodies the very core of the MVIS Platinum Service Promise and as a result, she will provide a friendly face for any visitor to our stand at Highways UK this year.

Mark Ashbee – London Depot Manager

Mark has been with MVIS since 2015 and ever since, he has proven himself time and time again to uphold the MVIS values of service and quality. Mark has a great attitude that exemplifies the kind of approach to our customers that we hold so important.

Mark has recently been promoted to London Depot Manager, an important post within the company that ensures the smooth running of one of our key depots in the UK.

With his friendly smile and can-do attitude, Mark will be on-hand to greet visitors to our stand with the same level of enthusiasm he gives to his day to day tasks.

Dom Bridge – Operations Manager

Dom Bridge may be a familiar face to some, having attended 2 Highways UK shows in the past. Dom is a leading figure at MVIS, having been with the company since 2013 and rising from an admin apprentice role to Operations Manager, there isn’t much Dom doesn’t know about the company and our products.

As such a knowledgeable point of call within the company, Dom has extensive experience dealing with our customer’s and our team’s questions with a smile!

Dom will be available to answer any questions you may have on our stand throughout the event.

 

Tom Hooton – Research and Development Manager

Tom Hooton has been with the group since 2014, working for MVIS sister company, Bartco UK. Tom’s hard work and knowledge on our products has seen him rise to the well-earned position of Research and Development Manager at Bartco UK earlier this year.

Tom’s knowledge and technical capability makes him a fantastic team member to chat to for anyone who has more technical questions about our products.

As his first show as Research and Development Manager, Tom is eager to assist at Highways UK this year.

 

Graeme Lee- Sales Director

Not without mention, Graeme Lee, our Sales Director will also be keeping a close eye on the event app. Unable to attend this year, Graeme is in Glasgow right now on behalf of MVIS by special invitation from Balfour Beatty for the Balfour Beatty Sustainable Evolution Showcase, which is being run alongside the COP26 Climate Change Conference at the SEC, also in Glasgow.

Graeme’s presence at the Balfour Beatty Sustainable Evolution Showcase is important, not just for the networking opportunity, but also to demonstrate the priority we place on sustainability and the environment, which is also backed up with our ISO in environmental management (14001:2015). 

With this year’s Highways UK event being face to face with a digital component that has been brought over from Highways UK 2020 during the global pandemic, we are all able to benefit from the digital platform they have provided, which makes it possible for those who are unable to attend to still take part in some capacity.

Whilst Graeme will have his hands full at certain times, you are still welcome to send him a meeting request via the Highways UK app to catch up or to ask him any questions you may have. He will attempt to make the meeting or reschedule to a time he is available via a range of methods such as Teams, Zoom or just a regular phone call.

Helping the environment at Highways UK

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Highways UK is one of the biggest trade shows in the highways industry, serving as an opportunity for those in the industry to network, share news and celebrate innovations that help to make the UK’s road network safer for everyone.

Last year, COVID put huge restrictions on what we could do with regards to events, pushing Highways UK to a digital platform that offered new opportunities to participants, but also felt the effects of physical isolation that the majority of 2020 brought to all of us.

However, as we learn to better deal with COVID as a society, 2021 brings even more exciting opportunities by being able to combine the best of the physical event and digital event, allowing those who are isolating or unable to attend to still take part in many aspects of the event from the comfort of their own home.

It’s not just Highways UK who are innovating too. In recent months, MVIS have been working on a new way to inform our customers about our products and solutions that breaks away from the conventional presentation folder and spec sheets, which cumulatively will have a marked impact on the environment, an impact that if we can avoid, we should.

Enter our new QR code system.

Using QR codes, visitors to our stand can now easily request an email to be sent to them automatically after scanning the code and visiting our website. A popup box appears requesting an email address, which, when filled in, triggers the email to be sent to the customer within minutes with the required spec sheets attached.

This system is an innovation that we have already seen the benefits of. As we move towards our goal of carbon neutrality, it brings us more in line with our own expectations and helps to modernise the way we inform our customers.

The paper, ink and the potential waste that is involved in the production and distribution of our information packs, has, over the years, undeniably left its mark on the environment. However, as with many things, technology has assisted us in helping to address this issue. As a result, even the fuel needed to transport the weight of our packs won’t be used, instead being swapped for a cutting-edge digital system that is both easy and convenient to use.

Attending on stand H72 on 3-4th November, visitors can drop by to see the system in action, along with exciting new innovations from us such as the ITS Integrated Environmental Sensor.

This year’s event promises to be eventful, as the first physical Highways UK since before the global COVID pandemic began. With the industry ready to go, we are very excited to take part and look forward to seeing you all there!

Book tickets here.

MVIS networks at Forest Innovation Week 2021

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MVIS are proud of the relationships we have with our customers and suppliers, which is why when we were invited to the Forest Innovation Week, we were excited to take part.

Exhibiting alongside North Somerset Council, South Gloucestershire Council, Murphy, Volker Highways, Ringway and more, MVIS took its place amongst Forest’s customers and suppliers in our first face to face industry event of 2021.

Offering an opportunity for industry leaders to network, Forest hosted an event that marked the tentative beginning of our path to normality after the global pandemic. MVIS were represented by Sales Manager Ed Faulkner and Sales Director Graeme Lee, along with Bartco’s original 5-colour VMS A, an HD Compact and a Solar IP unit to demonstrate what some of our products are capable of.

During the Innovation Week, we networked with attendees and exhibitors alike, giving everyone a chance to share innovations with each other in a celebration of trusted businesses working together.

Ed Faulkner commented, “Events such as these are critical for suppliers like us who value our relationships and service so highly. We want to thank everyone at Forest for this opportunity.”

Ed added, “As my first event working with MVIS, it’s been great meeting many new faces and getting to introduce MVIS to new people in the industry in person has been a refreshing experience. We’ve had a brilliant week and I’m looking forward to many more as the world begins to move again.”

We are all looking forward to more events as they occur for what is left of 2021 and into 2022, giving us opportunities to build connections, share our developments and get customer feedback.

For more information about MVIS and our ITS rental services, please contact us via our contact form.

Alternatively, you can email us via sales@m-vis.co.uk or call to speak to one of our friendly team on 01629 580 570.

MVIS Prepares for Traffex 2021

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After a hard year for the events industry, everyone is eager to get back to an element of ‘normal’ both in business and in our personal lives. However, in the short term at least, we still have to make allowances for the damage the pandemic has done when it comes to trade shows and other large-scale events.

One of the biggest adjustments affecting us has been seen with the temporary move of the industry trade show Traffex from a live event to a digital event, which involves exhibitors and attendees meeting on a digital platform rather than face to face. In line with the social distancing rules in place, the organisers of Traffex made this decision to push forward with a digital event rather than delay or cancel the event with the absence of a show last year.

Many people within the industry are very excited to take part in the virtual event, marking a commitment to virtual shows as we become accustomed the new, albeit temporary way of doing things.

Traffex has traditionally been a fantastic opportunity for networking and to catch up within the industry. With high quality guest speakers and a diverse range of attendees, Traffex delivers a show that connects people from all over the sector.

For 35 years Traffex has been the largest dedicated traffic and transport event in the UK, connecting forward thinking innovators with central government, local authorities and the private sector and this year promises to be no different.

Stated on their website, the Traffex organisers state, “Our state-of-the-art virtual event platform will bring Traffex Parkex to you, wherever you are in the UK and the wider world. […] Complete with a fantastic line-up of seminars in the conference and of course a great selection of exhibitors keen to share the latest products and technology from the sector, Traffex Parkex 2021 is back.”

Graeme Lee, Sales Director at MVIS comments “We are all eager to get back to the way things were but in the meantime, we need to find solutions around the current situation. We are looking forward to Traffex Digital as a means to stay well connected and catch up with the industry as whole.

You can see our stand live on the virtual platform from the 15-17 June 2021.

Register for free on the Traffex website.

 

 

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