Pat Musgrave: Managing Director

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A well-known name in the ITS industry for 25 years, Pat Musgrave is certainly one of life’s entrepreneurs and is responsible for bringing industry firsts to the UK’s road and event markets. In just 12 short months, Pat has set up a sister company to MVIS, Bartco UK, launched a new partnership with Intellicone HRS, which has seen the introduction of the first temporary road maintenance safety solutions to combine industry-leading modular electronic perimeters and variable message signs,  and secured several large contracts.

How did you come to manage MVIS?

I took over from Tony Price in September 2013 to become MVIS’ managing director, while remaining managing director of P&D Specialist Services, a transport technology contractor. P&D’s union with MVIS (then Colour Mobile) started with its involvement in the deployment of almost 200 VMS units for the Olympic Route Network contract for the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games.  It was believed to be the largest single deployment of solar powered VMS in the world.

In 2013 MVIS rebranded at the same time as launching a series of new ITS solutions, including a portable solar powered journey time solution and the Solar Intelligent Platform, the only product on the market facilitating the mounting of multiple products on a single, solar powered, mobile platform.

So, what’s been happening the past 12 months you’ve been at the MVIS helm?

We’ve got a great reputation in the industry for being innovative and we’ve certainly been living up to that over the past year. Most recently we have brought new solutions to road safety along with our new partner Highway Resource Solutions Ltd (HRS) which includes Safelane automated traffic management system and the Multisafe Smart VMS, which not only improves road worker safety but does so cost effectively. We’ll be demonstrating this at Seeing is Believing.

We’ve developed our temporary journey time solution (JTS) for long-term constant use, in partnership with Vysionics, throughout Costain’s two year installation of the smart motorway scheme between junctions 28 and 31 of the M1.

In March this year our sister company Bartco UK, Europe’s first manufacturer of portable, solar powered, five colour matrix VMS was launched alongside MVIS AUS, the new Australian division of MVIS Ltd. We’re already seeing the benefits of having our products manufactured in the UK and we’re growing at such a rate we’re now looking at new premises.

The past 12 months we’ve been instrumental in reducing accidents on UK roads with the installation of 10 VMS-Cs during A-Ones+’s northbound refurbishment of the A1 western bypass between Newcastle and Gateshead. Displays were remotely switched from speed roundels to three colour pictograms in the event of standing traffic ensuring there were zero standing-traffic related incidents during their six week installation. An identical project on the southbound carriageway in 2009 using fixed frame signs saw several such incidents.

So, that was the last 12 months, can you tell us more about the next 12?

We’ve always got new projects in the pipeline and MVIS is continually evolving. I’m excited about how MVIS will grow now we have manufacturing in the UK through sister company Bartco UK, which covers the Northern Hemisphere. We currently have  a new product in testing too, however my marketing company would shoot me if I let you know anything about that! Further MVIS/Intellicone solutions will be launched soon.

Win £50 of Amazon Vouchers by spotting an MVIS sign!

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At MVIS it’s our job to look out for you, but we wanted to give you a chance to win by looking out for us!

Spot an MVIS sign before the 19th of December, tweet in the location you saw that sign in to MVIS, or post it on our Facebook wall, with the hashtag “#mvismas” to be in with a chance of winning.

Just like this man below –

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We’ll take all the entrants names and pick at random one winner on the 22nd of December!

Please don’t do anything dangerous to find or photograph our MVIS signs, we wouldn’t want one of our CCTVs to catch you!

 Good luck! A merry #mvismas to one and all!

 

Terms and conditions

  1. The promoter is MVIS, Unit G, The Old Council Depot, Old Coach Road, Brookfield Industrial Estate, Tansley, Matlock DE4 5FY
  2. Employees of MVIS or their family members or anyone else connected in any way with the competition or helping to set up the competition shall not be permitted to enter the competition.
  3. Closing date for entry will be 5pm, 19th After this date no further entries to the competition will be permitted.
  4. No responsibility can be accepted for entries not received for whatever reason.
  5. The winner will be chosen at random. They will receive £50 of Amazon Vouchers.
  6. No cash alternative to the prizes will be offered. The prizes are not transferable. Prizes are subject to availability and we reserve the right to substitute any prize with another of equivalent value without giving notice.
  7. The winner will be notified by email and/or letter within 28 days of the closing date. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 14 days of notification, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner.
  8. The promoter will notify the winner when and where the prize can be collected.
  9. The promoter’s decision in respect of all matters to do with the competition will be final and no correspondence will be entered into.
  10. By entering this competition, an entrant is indicating his/her agreement to be bound by these terms and conditions.
  11. The winner agrees to the use of his/her name and image in any publicity material. Any personal data relating to the winner or any other entrants will be used solely in accordance with current UK data protection legislation and will not be disclosed to a third party without the entrant’s prior consent.
  12. Entry into the competition will be deemed as acceptance of these terms and conditions.
  13. This promotion is in no way sponsored, endorsed or administered by, or associated with, Facebook, Twitter or any other Social Network. You are providing your information to MVIS and not to any other party.
  14. Competition entrants must be over 16.

How the Solar Intelligent Platform is leading the way in ITS

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In situations that require a combination of temporary intelligent traffic systems, MVIS Solar Intelligent Platform delivers unrivalled flexibility.

This innovative mobile product allows the user to select their preferred combination of any number of items from MVIS’ portfolio of ANPR, CCTV, and radar, with the confidence that the will all work seamlessly with the Solar Intelligent Platform. Further versatility and customization is added by the potential to easily alter the equipment housed in the platform to best meet the user’s needs.

With cutting-edge 250W solar PV panels specifically designed to optimize UV light the system can incorporate a 12V, 24V or 48V battery. This leading technology creates a comprehensive system that does not depend on an external power supply and is also silent in operation.

Its negligible environmental effects, its reliability and its ease to deploy make the Solar Intelligent Platform a perfectly suited option to a large variety of traffic and event management applications.

The lowdown on MVIS Web Studio

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As the world readies itself for smart cities, controlled and governed by centralised networks, MVIS is already putting that power at your fingertips with our Web Studio. This unique sign management system is incorporated into our VMS systems, offering an unprecedented level of control and responsiveness.

Web studio means that traffic can be notified of developing situations from any WiFi enabled device, whether it’s a laptop, smart phone or tablet.

The user is provided with a detailed interactive map of their whole connected system. From there it’s possible to zoom in individually and closely observe the operation of each sign, or to take a further overview and adjust signs as necessary in groups.

Also enabled is the monitoring of radar devices, designed to help with data capture or alleviate traffic congestion. The speed can be set and changed remotely, or even scheduled in advance.

If you have a large number of signs to manage, with the potential for quick changes of situation, Web Studio’s centralized control is essential for you. It’s why police forces, local authorities and traffic agencies continue to work with MVIS and with Web Studio that flexibility is never more than a click away.

Dom Bridge: Assistant Operations Manager

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Dom began his career with MVIS as an apprentice and has excelled in every sphere. 

How long have you been with MVIS?:
I joined MVIS on the 1st August 2013. I started as an Admin Apprentice, then I was promoted to an Operations & Service Coordinator and now my job title is Assistant Operations Manager.

Job role:
An average day for me would be to organize the operations team tasks so they know exactly what jobs they are doing for the day ahead. I will then liaise with them throughout the day to ensure the products are delivered or fixed.

Whilst the operations team is out and about, I will be on the phone with customers providing support and arranging any future deliveries to ensure they are happy with our service.

I also spend a lot of time speaking to Graeme and Anne about any new jobs coming up so I can plan ahead to ensure we have the resources available to make sure the job runs smoothly. I am assisted with all day to day tasks by Tillie.

Recent projects:
As I work in operations and customer service I tend to get involved with all projects. The most recent projects I have worked on are the A1 60MPH pilot Scheme, M1 39-42 Temporary Wickets and the M6 and M4 CCTV projects.

We have a lot of big projects coming up which is exciting for the company.

How did you get into the industry:
I joined MVIS as an apprentice after starting an IT Course at college and working part-time. I saw the apprenticeship advertised and thought it sounded interesting and something I would enjoy.

Most fulfilling part of your role:
The most fulfilling part of my role is working as a team to get any job done to make the customer happy. I believe no job is too big or small!

More about me:
Outside of work I enjoy playing and watching football and going to the gym with friends.

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ITS Leaders unite to launch road maintenance safety first

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Two leading players in the intelligent transport system (ITS) industry have joined forces to create the first temporary road maintenance safety solutions to combine industry-leading modular electronic perimeters and variable message signs (VMS), providing a cost-efficient method of improving the safety of both road workers and road users.

Leading temporary ITS solutions provider, Mobile Visual Information Systems Ltd (MVIS), in partnership with the creator of the Intellicone temporary work zone safety system, Highway Resource Solutions Ltd (HRS), launched multiple solutions at an event facilitated by the Transport Research Laboratory (TRL) at Bruntingthorpe Airfield yesterday (16th September 2014).

The innovations launched yesterday included the Safelane automated traffic management system and the Multisafe Smart VMS.

The Multisafe Smart VMS combines Intellicone contactless sensor technology with MVIS’ range of VMS. Intellicone’s Sentry sensor can be positioned to detect vehicles or personnel and to activate wirelessly the appropriate high visibility VMS message. The resulting solution can be used for over-height vehicle detection, dynamic work exit messaging and to detect speeding vehicles.

The works exit system was developed in close cooperation with Costain and TRL. The solution is currently undergoing trials during the installation of the smart motorway scheme between junctions 28 and 31 of the M1. The exit system detects when works traffic is vacating the work zone, triggering a high impact message on an Intellicone Sentry VMS from the Multisafe Smart VMS product group to alert oncoming road users.

The Safelane automated traffic management system combines Intellicone products with MVIS’ Multisafe Smart VMS to facilitate safer work zone traffic management by fewer personnel. Intellicone cone barriers and contactless sensors, paired with CCTV, enable Multisafe Smart VMS to help undertake work zone protection, as such avoiding the need to deploy high numbers of operatives in these dangerous areas. Any worksite breaches instantly alert the remaining traffic management operatives and workforce, whilst capturing live footage of errant vehicles. The Safelane system is highly modular, can be applied to most road closures and is expected to help achieve major cost savings for the industry.

Said MVIS managing director, Pat Musgrave: “The temporary MVIS/Intellicone road maintenance worker protection solutions have the capacity not only to improve worker safety but to do so cost-effectively.”

Added HRS director, Roger Poeth: “HRS and MVIS share a commitment to the development and application of technologically advanced ITS products and we look forward to unveiling further applications of the new safety solution later in the year.”

The MVIS/Intellicone corporate partnership relates to distribution as well as product development, and MVIS is now Intellicone’s exclusive hire partner.

 

Why the MVIS Portable CCTV is right for you.

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When you need to guarantee road safety and speed enforcement our CCTV platform offers all the features to make it a perfect solution. Mounted on a mast, the PTZ CCTV system achieves outstanding video performance while still being removed from immediate environmental danger or physical abuse.

Its portability and easy-use makes the CCTV system a versatile and reliable solution, especially in roadwork zones and school zones, where road safety is absolutely paramount. Operable in both day time and night time conditions the Portable CCTV system boats an impressive minimum illumination as low as 0.0004 lux in night mode. With an array of optical encoders the camera guarantees consistently accurate positioning and repeatability as well as an impressive 10x optical zoom.

For more specialist uses an optional heater will keep the Portable CCTV system functioning in temperatures as low as -40C and its durability is further extended with its toughened glass window. The model is also vandal resistant, offering you complete peace of mind wherever it’s placed.

Mounted on MVIS’ Solar Intelligent Platform the Portable CCTV offers the flexibility and versatility present across our entire range and its ease of deployment means you’ll have it up and running in no time. Solar panels save on power consumption costs and also offer an innovative, ecologically friendly solution to any traffic management application.

Journey Time Solution first from MVIS

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Leading temporary intelligent transport system (ITS) solutions provider, Mobile Visual Information Systems Ltd (MVIS), has made its first temporary journey time solution (JTS) sale for long-term constant use on a smart motorway protect.

In partnership with traffic management specialist Vysionics, MVIS developed a temporary JTS for continuous operation throughout the two year installation of the smart motorway scheme between junctions 28 and 31 of the M1.

At an estimated cost of between £168m and £225m, the installation by international engineering and construction group, Costain, began in October 2013, and has an expected completion date of autumn 2015.

The temporary JTS was required in order to enhance the experience of 170,000 road users across both carriageways every day for the project’s entire duration, as they negotiate the roadworks involved in the transition of the section into a smart motorway, minimising journey disruption and promoting safety.

MVIS sold to Costain eight of its VMS-C signs to communicate with Vysionics’ own Vector integrated ANPR cameras via MVIS’ Web Studio web-based sign management and control system, providing real time journey information to drivers at strategic points along the route.

The cameras send vehicle number plate data back to a remote server which calculates journey times, and the average journey time is relayed to MVIS’ signs throughout the works. In this way, drivers are enabled to plan alternative routes as appropriate.

When necessary, control centre operators can override the default journey time information display with additional driver information, for example regarding incidents ahead, thereby negating the need for additional signs.

This is the second time that MVIS has worked in partnership with Vysionics on a temporary JTS for application during a smart motorway transition.  In 2012, the companies delivered a solution for use during the M4/5 managed motorway installation.

Last year, MVIS launched its own JTS in response to interest from a leading infrastructure services supplier. The package comprises a VMS-A, two Vysionics Vector ANPR cameras, MVIS’ web Studio sign management software and two MVIS Solar IP multi-use trailers.

Said Costain’s senior agent for traffic management, Howard Dukes:  “MVIS is establishing a name as a leader in temporary JTS, and the M1 solution is a reliable means of providing drivers with the information they need in order to negotiate roadworks safely and with minimum delay.”

Added MVIS’ sales manager, Graeme Lee:  “This is the first time that we have sold our signs for long-term, constant use within a JTS solution on a smart motorway scheme, and we are tremendously proud to be playing such an important role in this significant project.”

MVIS is part of the P&D (Holdings Company) group, membership of which ensures MVIS’ customers benefit from a wide pool of ITS expertise and resource.  Its ITS solutions incorporate a comprehensive range of products, including CCTV, radar, VMS, ANPR and Web Studio.

Flexible combination of systems with the Solar Intelligent Platform (IP)

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One of the newest products on offer at MVIS, the Solar Intelligent Platform (IP) is a highly innovative, mobile product. It allows for the flexible combination of many different intelligent traffic systems equipment and event management solutions, so that users can build a solution that is perfectly tailored to their needs.

With the Solar IP, the customer can create a combination of items from our portfolio of products, including the Vector Integrated ANPR Camera, Portable CCTV and Radar, which can all be accommodated onto the Solar IP. The combination of products integrated in the platform can be easily changed to meet any changes to client requirements.

Using the latest in solar charging systems, the Solar IP can accommodate a 12V, 24V or 48V battery into the solution, as well as new 250W solar PV panels that are designed to optimise ultraviolet light in northern hemisphere locations.

With its environmentally friendly design, the Solar IP does not need to rely on external energy supply.

If you would like to speak with us about our Solar IP, please send us an email or call us on 01629 580 570.

An innovative Journey Time Solution

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For this week’s feature, we thought we’d take some time to feature another new product; the Journey Time Solution (JTS).

The JTS incorporates cutting-edge software and hardware into its system, giving users a comprehensive, affordable solution for all short-term road works projects.

This innovative traffic solution was developed in response to interest from a leading infrastructure services supplier, which serves to reflect our dedication to developing new technologies and solutions in partnership with both public and private sector traffic management organisations.

Its portable design ensures that it can be quickly and easily installed at the required location, getting rid of the need for any civil engineering or external power provision. In addition to this, it enables road users to make informed decisions on how best to minimise the affects of journey disruption. It does this by allowing the user to programme it so that tic an warn road users of delays or the extent of their severity, helping drivers to make an informed decision as to whether it would be more effective to take a different route.

The JTS incorporates the VMS-A, two Vysonics’ Vector integrated ANPR cameras, our Web Studio software and two of our Solar Intelligent Platforms (IP).

The VMS-A and one of the Solar IP’s are placed at the entry to the road works, whilst the other Solar IP is positioned in advance of an exit route. The ANPR Vector cameras gather information and transmit it via a cloud server. The Web Studio is used to display this information on the sign, which gives road users all of the available information and allows them to decide whether they should endure the road works or utilise the exit.

If you would like to talk to us about our Journey Time Solution, please send us an email through our contact page or call us on 01629 580 570.

Comprehensive traffic management from MVIS

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Here at MVIS, we work to provide a wide range of innovative Intelligent Transport Solutions, helping to ensure that motorists suffer as little travel disruption as possible.

We offer a five colour matrix VMS that comprises of red, green, blue, amber and white, which provides a highly effective visual solution. In addition to the display of vivid, eye-catching colours, they also have the ability to display Chapter 8/MS4 pictograms, which can effectively communicate messages without using words. This innovative function is helpful for two reasons, as it helps drivers to interpret warnings quickly and is also good for foreign motorists who do not understand the English language.

The bright VMS displays have been proven to effectively grab the attention of motorists and communicate to them what they should be doing, helping to greatly reduce the emotional implications of traffic congestion.

One of the key benefits of the VMS is that it’s simple to operate with Windows software that can be installed either onsite or from a mobile location. Our VMS are both portable and highly adaptable, in addition to the fact that we use innovative technology in the display system to give solar powered, LED functionality.

If you would like to talk to us about our VMS then please contact us on 01629 580 570.

Run effective events with the Colour Mobile VMS at MVIS

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Here at MVIS we provide colour mobile variable message signs (VMS) that can help anyone to run an effective event.

Organising a festival, sporting event or any kind of large event can be extremely difficult and overwhelming. Our VMS carry a number of benefits that can not only help to organise an event, but also help to advertise brands and products.

Traffic Management

Aside from the event itself, our VMS can help to organise traffic to and from the venue. The signs can be programmed remotely, which allows operators to update the message displayed when appropriate. For instance, it could notify drivers of any accidents, the quickest route to get through the traffic or even provide vital information on the event before people arrive at the venue.

Crowd Management

VMS signs are great at crowd management, helping organisers to keep crowds flowing, notify them where they need to be for certain events and to keep them informed with the latest event information. With our VMS, you can put up mobile signs quickly and efficiently, transmit important information and real time updates to the crowd. The five colour matrix on the system, which includes red, green, blue, white and yellow, is perfect for grabbing attention and retaining it.

Advertising

No matter what you’re selling, our VMS are perfect for advertising products or brands at any type of event. The five colour matrix is perfect for grabbing attention, whilst the sheer size of the boards are certain to make the crowd sit up and take notice.

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