Driving Home for Christmas?

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As we’ve seen on the news this week, extreme weather conditions can cause massive disruptions to travel plans.

No matter how well planned travel plans are, they can be upturned in an instant. This not only leaves road users and commuters in need of guidance, but also requires local authorities and those working within the highways agency to quickly implement new routes and infrastructures to maintain safe and efficient traffic management.

Mobile Visual Information Systems (MVIS) is a leading supplier of innovative mobile and solar powered monitoring and visual information systems which means that we can be relied on to provide solutions to the highways industry.

We work with traffic and event management companies to help keep Britain moving by providing fast, flexible, cost effective temporary solutions, such as VMS units to help advise road users and commuters of new routes, important information and alternative directions. Plus, with the welcome addition of MVIS’ Web Studio™, you can change the messages displayed on your VMS units instantly from any Apple device. So should your new route be compromised in any way, you can swiftly amend your VMS unit to display the most up-to-date information, keeping the roads – and those using them – as safe as possible.

What’s more, MVIS’ 24/7 support service offers a comprehensive level of support no matter what it is you require. Whether you need urgent support or advice on any of our products, or if you need to hire any of our products out of hours, simply email our Team at sales@m-vis.co.uk and you are guaranteed a reply within 4 hours.

Alternatively, if your enquiry is within office hours, call us on 01629 580570 to speak to one of our experienced technicians.

 

Spotlight on the Solar Intelligent Platform

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One of the biggest challenges with traffic management is how flexible you need to be. You need to be responsive to quick changes and as such, so do the products you use.

MVIS’ Solar Intelligent Platform is an innovative product which offers a great deal of flexibility to its user. It can be easily combined with a variety of our temporary intelligent traffic systems equipment, including the ANPR camera, CCTV and radar to offer you the right solution for your project.

It’s mobile, which means it can be easily transported from one location to another requiring no civil engineering or third party communications, offering greater flexibility when managing your project.

The Solar IP does not require an external energy supply so is environmentally friendly. It comes with a 12V, 24V or 48V battery and is recharged using the new 250W solar PV panels. These are designed to optimise ultraviolet light so is environmentally friendly too.

If you would like more information on the cost-effective Solar IP, please get in touch with us on 01629 580570.

20% off Highways UK tickets with MVIS

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We’ll be off to the new Highways UK event later this month, which is taking place on 25 – 26 November at Excel, London and can offer our customers a great offer on tickets.

Highways UK is a major new event bringing together those responsible for planning, developing, managing and maintaining the UK’s road network. The event is predicated on the profound changes resulting from the recent formation of Highways England, the new government-owned strategic highways company.

Any MVIS customer who books tickets to this exciting event can enjoy 20% off the full ticket price, simply by clicking here >

Attendees can choose full day tickets, or even select specific modules that they want to attend in order to suit their requirements.

Combining a high-level conference, industry and innovation briefings and a major exhibition over two days, Highways UK is the place to discover how your organisation can profit from this exciting new era for the UK’s highways sector.

Don’t miss out – book here today and save 20%!

Don’t forget to come and say hello to the MVIS team, who will be there on both days on Stand D42. We look forward to seeing you there.

MVIS’ Sponsored Driver Brings Home Two World Titles

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MVIS are proud to announce that our sponsored racing driver John Mickel has recently returned back from a whirlwind visit to New Hampshire with two World Championships under his belt!

John is now the worthy owner of the World Legends Masters Championship and the World Series Points Title. Mickel Motorsport flew John’s UK Legends Championship car – of which MVIS is one of the sponsors – over to the USA specifically for this race, and it seems to have done the job.

Congratulations to John and all of the Mickel Motorsport team.

See him in action here >

MVIS wins EMBCA Award

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We announced recently that MVIS had been shortlisted for two awards at the East Midlands Chamber Business Awards, and we are thrilled to follow up that announcement with even better news – we won one!

At a fantastic awards ceremony on September 17th At The Roundhouse in Derby, we were delighted to hear our name called out as the winner of the Excellence in Innovation award.

The company has increased turnover by 500% over the last two years, doubling the size of the team in the last 12 months alone. And since autumn 2014, we have appointed staff across our technical, delivery and maintenance and sales operations.

Said MVIS’ Managing Director, Pat Musgrave: “The last two years have been exciting for us, and we’ve worked hard to create pioneering solutions to help further improve the safety and efficiency of the UK’s road network. It’s great that our work is being recognised at both regional and national levels.”

MVIS would like to say a big thank you to everyone at the company for all their hard work over the years and looks forward to the future.

To see the full list of winners, click here >

Tim Hill: Delivery and Maintenance Operative

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Tim Hill began working in MVIS’ Maintenance & Delivery department in May 2015, and is definitely the one to turn to should you have a ‘how does this work’ kind of a question.

How long have you been with MVIS?:
I started with MVIS in May 2015.

Job role:
My job role is to maintain our fleet of signs and keep them in good working order.

I also deliver them to our customers around the UK. I work with Darren Slater mostly and you can often find us out on the road delivering signs.

Sometimes I work in the yard with Tom, George and Kiran.

Recent projects:
The most recent project I worked on is getting a fleet of signs ready for A14 and A1 motorway. I have also done a bit of work on the MTS upgrades.

How did you get into the industry:
I got into the industry through my supervisor Darren as I had worked with him in a previous job and he recommended me to the company.

I am pretty good with electrics and am a hands-on kind of guy. This enabled me to learn the skills for the job very quickly.

Most fulfilling part of your role:
My favorite part of working at MVIS is delivering the signs to different locations across the UK. I enjoy working with the signs as I like to know as much about them as possible.

More about me:
When I am out of work I like to work on my own car. I play football a lot – I play for my local team on Saturdays and I play 6-a-side on Mondays with my friends.

I love gadgets and I have to have the latest things. And if there’s anything electrical I like to be able to fix them, such as phones, tablets and more!

MVIS Serves UP Great Support 24/7

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Here at MVIS, we pride ourselves on the level of service we provide to our customers.

Whether it’s an urgent need for a Colour Mobile VMS, or advice on how to use a Solar Intelligent Platform, we’re confident that the MVIS team offer a comprehensive level of support – and now it’s got even better!

You can now contact us 24/7 by emailing us at service@m-vis.co.uk and we guarantee a response within 4 hours.

So whether you need support or advice on any of our products, or you have spotted an issue with one of our units, by simply emailing our Support Team at service@m-vis.co.uk, you can call on MVIS to serve up a solution – fast.

MVIS shortlisted for two Chamber Awards

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We are thrilled to announce that Mobile Visual Information Systems has been shortlisted for not just one, but two, awards from the East Midland’s Chamber Business Awards 2015.

The first award is for High Growth Business of the Year award, sponsored by the Royal Bank of Scotland. This nomination is due to our excellent progression over the last couple of years. We’ve grown considerably – in all areas, including staff, workload and turnover – and we’re delighted that this has been recognised.

In just 12 months alone, we have doubled the size of our workforce, appointing staff across our technical, delivery and maintenance and sales operations, and over the last 2 years, our turnover has increased by a staggering 500%. This rapid expansion has seen us double the size of our equipment fleet and as a result, move into larger premises to accommodate this.

The second award is for Excellence in Innovation, sponsored by Rolls Royce. We could not be more delighted to be up for such a special award, as here at MVIS, we pride ourselves on developing new technologies to assist with our customer’s requirements.

Our product range is continually being developed in line with customer demands to complement forward thinking Intelligent Transport Systems (ITS solutions) strategies across the UK, and includes a range of CCTV and Smart Sensor radar solutions mounted on our innovative solar powered platform. We are committed to delivering greater flexibility, innovation and choice to help resolve congestion on the UK roads and management at events.

The awards will take place at a glittering ceremony at The Roundhouse, Derby on September 17th. Keep your eyes peeled to find out how we did, or wish us luck via Twitter – @mobilevis

If you would like to talk to us about our new technologies and how they could better help your ITS needs, please get in touch on 01629 580570

George Sheldon: Apprentice Technician

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Since joining MVIS, George has proved himself to be a keen learner who always makes time to help out other members of the team, no matter how stretched for time he is.

How long have you been with MVIS?:
I started working at MVIS in April 2015 as an apprentice studying electrical engineering after I finished doing electrical installation.

Job role:
I mostly work in the workshop building, fixing, and preparing our VMS.

This can vary though as there is a variety of products we deal with in the workshop. When I’m not doing this I am usually on-site sorting out our products we have on the highways.

How did you get into the industry:
I got into this industry through college as I was looking for an apprenticeship in electrical engineering and learning unlimited at Chesterfield College knew about this job which was perfect for me.

Most fulfilling part of your role:
The most fulfilling part about my job is the satisfaction I feel with getting to do a job which contributes to something important.

I also enjoy seeing our products on the highways as you know you helped build something which helps to keep the roads safe.

More about me:
Outside of work I like socialising with friends. I also follow a lot of boxing and occasionally go to the events.

Becca Saint: Administrator of Purchasing and Stock Control

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Becca Saint is MVIS’ Purchasing and Stock Control department. She holds a Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Business and Administration.

How long have you been with MVIS?:
I joined MVIS on 9th March 2015 as an Administration Apprentice. I have since completed a Level 2 apprenticeship in Business and Administration and I am now studying towards Level 2, 3 & 4 in Manual Bookkeeping. I have since moved on to be the Administrator of  Purchasing and Stock Control.

Job role:
My day to day life consists of many tasks, some of which include speaking to customers for payment dates, answering the phone, purchasing items from suppliers, creating purchase orders and much more. Life at MVIS is always fulfilling, we are always busy and no day is ever the same.

I work closely with Anne Ashman who is the General Manager. I help Anne with many of the deliverables on our different accounts. I also work alongside other members of staff including  Warehouse & Manufacturing Supervisor Tom Hooton, who I order components for, as well as helping Operations and Customer Service Supervisor Dom Bridge and Admin ApprenticeTillie Wooliscroft. I also assist customers who are using MVIS’ Web Studio™.

Recent projects:
We currently gained our ISO Certification which has been a huge task. To assist with this process, I have been typing up processes and other documents for the office.How did you get into the industry

How did you get into the industry:
I came to MVIS as an apprentice in 2015, as I wanted to broaden my horizons with a change of career, and wanted something completely different to my previous career in childcare.

My family has their own haulage company and I grew up helping my mum in the office, so a career with a traffic management company seemed like a perfect fit. I was also in the process of buying my first house, which encouraged me to get a more stable and long-term position.

Most fulfilling part of your role:
I really enjoy working at MVIS, the atmosphere is great and everyone gets along. The most fulfilling part of my job is when everything is running smoothly and things are completed on time, as this makes me feel like I’ve done a good job.

Every day is different at MVIS and you never know what to expect from the day.

More about me:
I like to spend my spare time with my fiancé and my family. We are currently decorating our home and are planning our wedding which is in June 2018. I also enjoy going swimming at the local leisure centre, shopping, and cycling in the countryside when the weather is nice. We visit my fiancé’s family once a month down in London and spend time with our friends when we get the chance.

VMS Units in the Frame for an Overhaul

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Here at MVIS, we have been busy this week starting the grand task of reconditioning all of our variable message signs (VMS) – 150 of them to be exact!

This is in order to match the same specification and quality of our newly manufactured VMS units, so as not to distract from the message.

Previously, the MVIS frames were yellow to match the solar intelligent platforms and the trailers, but in order to help focus the road users’ attention, we are changing all of our frames to black in order to direct focus to our customer’s message, rather than the surroundings.

Now, all frames will be black to better focus on the message
Now, all frames will be black to better focus on the message

Fear not though – the screens themselves can still display up to five different colours, so your message will be seen and understood clearer than ever!

If you would like to talk to MVIS about your VMS needs, please don’t hesitate to get in touch on 01629 580570.

Best use of new technology in the highways industry

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Partners MVIS and HRS have created the first temporary road worker safety solutions which utilise variable message signs with modular electronic perimeter equipment.

It combines modular electronic perimeters and VMS, improving road worker safety costs effectively.

It is hoped that this will help reduce the number of road worker casualties as well as saving time and money, allowing road work projects to be completed on time and safely.

See more about it here >>

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