Forest Support Services call on MVIS to help with UK flooding

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Earlier this month, the south of the UK was hit by torrential downpours resulting in mass flooding on a scale not witnessed in the country for many years.  So many years, in fact, that this winter is officially the wettest since records began.

As the UK’s leading supplier of temporary solutions to the traffic sector, MVIS was called upon by Forest Support Services to implement two colour mobile VMS signs on the A22 near Croydon to help effectively manage the flow of traffic and warn motorists of changes to the road network.

The team at MVIS was able to respond quickly to the need for VMS on the A22, delivering and installing the solutions on the very night that the call came through to the head office.

General Manager at MVIS, Anne Ashman, comments: “In situations such as this, speed is of the upmost importance and a delay in response can play absolute havoc with roads and the motorists that need to use them.

“Because we have depots all over the country, our team were able to swiftly deliver two VMS signs to Forest Support Services and these were installed exactly where they needed them, and most importantly, where they needed them.  As a result, motorists were warned of driving conditions and the flow of traffic was managed safely.”

The two VMS signs on the A22 will be in place for a total of three weeks until conditions settle in the area.  If you would like more information on how VMS can help you with your requirements, call MVIS on 01629 580 570 or click here to send us an email and we’ll get right back to you.

Graeme Lee: UK Sales Manager

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Graeme first started working in this industry over 10 years ago, when it was early days for portable VMS in the UK. This eventually led him to MVIS as its UK Sales Manager. He covers the entire UK, from Land’s End to John O’ Groats. New customers will more often than not see him first as a representative of MVIS.

How has your role & the industry changed over the time you’ve been with MVIS?

When I joined MVIS, the Olympic Games contract was underway. Following the games, we had to develop a network of customers as quickly as possible. I’ve been very fortunate in that most of these customers have remained with us since.

The industry has changed substantially over the last 10 years. There have been peaks and troughs in levels of investment, and a steady increase in the appetite for portable ITS solutions.

What’s a ‘normal’ day for you?

Visiting existing and potential customers throughout the UK. Attending meetings, trade shows, and lately more overseas business trips.

What is your favourite thing about working for MVIS?

I have always liked the “can do” mentality at MVIS. As the team has grown, the ethos has not changed. Every member of staff is crucial, and all are prepared to go the extra mile.

What’s been one of your favourite projects so far?

I’ve been involved in some interesting projects over the last few years. Without doubt, the most testing was the Project Orange scheme on the M1 corridor last year, which saw 156 new VMS units to be deployed on sections panning over 100 miles, in a very short time frame. Not only did we have to deliver them but we had to manufacture them too in a very short time frame.

Stay in control with CurbSite Lite

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Exclusive to MVIS customers, we’re delighted to announce CurbSite Lite – a brand new app that allows unprecedented control over Bartco VMS signs whenever you want, and Bartco VMS Appwherever you are.

This unique sign management system can be downloaded for free on iTunes and is easily useable on your iPhone or iPad.

CurbSite Lite means that from any Apple device, you can control the message that your variable message signs display. The sophisticated technology means that a simple touch of a button puts you in control.

Click here to download CurbSite Lite today and if you’d like more information on our innovative range of colour mobile VMS call us on 01629 580 570.

Add to your event with Colour Mobile VMS

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Here at MVIS, we provide a wide range of colour mobile variable message signs (VMS). These innovative machines can transform the way you manage an event, allowing you to do more than you thought was possible, more easily than had ever considered.

Organising a festival or large event can be tricky, due to the larger number of people and huge area you have to cover. With the colour mobile VMS, this can be made a whole lot easier and more effective.

Managing the Crowd

When running an event, you have to manage the crowd, or it can quickly descend into chaos. 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. By doing this you can tell the people where everything is, where they need to go and the start time of certain events, which will help to create some order at the venue.

Advertising

What better place to advertise your product than at large event with massive crowds? Providing your product is relevant to the audience, you can really make a significant and potentially lucrative impact. The efficiency can advertising campaign can be helped in a number of ways by VMS. Firstly, they are mobile and easy to set up, which allows you to transport it to different locations at the venue, targeting the people that are most likely to purchase your product. Secondly, the message on the VMS is easy to change and can be done remotely, which will help you to keep your potential customers up to date on any of the latest changes with your brand or product.

Diversify Your Advertising with Colour Mobile VMS

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 With the colour mobile VMS (variable message signs) systems on offer at MVIS, you can effectively advertise your product or brand.

Our VMS systems are great for grabbing the attention of your audience. This is due to their five colour matrix, which includes red, green, blue, white and yellow. With this array of colours at your disposal, you can convey your brand or product message in a vibrant and eye-catching manner that will leave a lasting impression upon them.

Another great benefit of our colour mobile VMS is that it is ideal for situations where you may need to change, update or alter your message over the course of an event. Using the easy to operate software, you can operate the VMS either onsite or remotely. With this helpful feature, you can change the sign rapidly to respond to offers and information updates in real time.

Because the VMS systems are mobile, they can be moved to a location and be fully operational in no time at all. This speed and efficiency means you will rarely miss out on an advertising or sponsorship opportunity.

Different Uses

  • With the sheer size and multicolour displays of our signs, you can draw significant attention to all kinds of products.
  • If you’ve got a special discount or deal to promote, our VMS signs can be updated quickly and easily to change the message as soon as the offer expires.
  • Due to their portable nature, our colour signs can be moved to a variety of different locations, whether it’s a music arena, football stadium or outdoor festival, allowing you to advertise ticket sales in a variety of locations.
  • With the large, colourful signage available on our VMS systems, you cannot fail capture the attention of a wide audience and really put your brand on display.

If you would like to find out more about our colour mobile VMS systems, you can contact us on 01629 580 57.

Communicate using colours and pictures to keep roads safe

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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

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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

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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

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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.

VMS: An effective advertising solution

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As a leading supplier of intelligent transport system (ITS) solutions, MVIS has within its portfolio a range of variable message signs (VMS). These VMS, as well as being effective for traffic management use, also provide an innovative and cost-effective solution for advertising and brand reinforcement.

Our range of VMS feature a five colour matrix which gives the user the option of displaying messages in red, green, blue and white as well as in the standard amber. This feature is coupled with the VMS’ ability to display Chapter 8/ MS4 style pictograms in addition to text. These features allow the VMS to be used to display company logos – a highly visible method of brand reinforcement and advertising. MVIS has previously supplied a VMS solution to a Renault garage, who used it to display their logo and advertise their presence.

VMS can be remotely updated, either by SMS or using an internet connection. This high level of accessibility allows the user to display information and then, if needed,  change the message quickly and easily. As a result, VMS are an ideal way to advertise ticket sales or offers at events such as festivals, sporting fixtures and country shows. The conspicuous five colour display is highly visible, even in crowd situations, and the remote access facility means details of tickets or offers can be adjusted rapidly.

Recently two VMS-C solutions, provided by MVIS, were used as part of ticket sales efforts taking place for the England international football friendlies against Chile and Germany at Wembley. VMS solutions, supplied by MVIS, have also been used at the Bakewell Show to help advertise the park and ride services.

To ensure that MVIS’ VMS provide as flexible a service as possible, some models can also be fitted onto our Solar 2012 Multi-Use Trailer Platform. This allows VMS to be moved from location to location, so that if your requirements alter the VMS will still be an effective advertising solution.

All our VMS are available for rapid deployment, as they are stored at 14 nationwide depots.

To discuss VMS or any of MVIS’ intelligent transport system (ITS) solutions, contact us on 01629 580 570.

Intelligent transport system (ITS) solutions providing event support

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As a leading provider of intelligent transport system (ITS) solutions, which are an innovative and cost effective event management tool, MVIS will be attending the Event Buyers Live event in January 2014.

During the event,  on 30th & 31st January 2014 in Marlow, MVIS will be showcasing our range of intelligent transport system (ITS) solutions which can be used to ensure event traffic flows smoothly, events are adequately lighted and visitors have up to date information whilst also saving on manpower costs.

MVIS supplies VMS solutions which can relay traffic news and warnings to motorists – vital for ensuring a constant and healthy flow of traffic around an event site. They can be updated remotely and feature a five colour matrix which allows the user to display information in red, white, green and blue as well as the standard amber. In addition to the five colour functionality, the VMS are also able to display Chapter 8/ MS4 style pictograms  in addition to text. This feature, in MVIS’ experience, facilitates a rapid response from drivers – even foreign motorists who may well be unable to understand text.

MVIS has previously supplied Transport for London with what is believed to be the largest single deployment of solar powered variable message signs (VMS) in the world for use during the London 2012 Olympics. Almost 200 units were installed and used to enable athletes and officials to travel safely and efficiently between the venues and their accommodation.

The VMS’ multi-coloured display and the facility to update the signs remotely also makes them an effective event advertising tool. They can be used to promote services which are available at an event or to give the latest ticketing information. Recently, MVIS supplied two VMS-C to Wembley Stadium where they were used to give ticket information to fans at two England football internationals.

Other intelligent transport system (ITS) solutions which can be used to ensure effective event management include the CCTV and ANPR cameras MVIS provide. Both of these camera units can be used to monitor traffic flow and knowing how traffic is building up on a site allows the user to direct traffic quickly and accurately onto routes which will prevent standing traffic.

Adequate lighting is a vital element of ensuring an event is safe and secure. MIVS supplies Solaris 6K LED lighting towers which replace the need for halogen or fluorescent sources and emit large expanses of white, shadow free light. They are capable of running for extended use times and provide great savings on CO2 emissions.

All of the intelligent transport system (ITS) solutions provided by MVIS can fitted on a Solar 2012 Multi-Use Trailer Platform, which makes the products portable and available for use wherever they are required, at short notice.

To discuss intelligent transport system (ITS) solutions for event management purposes with MVIS, contact us on 01629 580 570.

Mobile VMS: An effective intelligent transport system (ITS) solution

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We were delighted to see the coverage that Traffic Technology International (TTI) has given in their latest edition to MVIS‘ championing of mobile VMS as an effective temporary intelligent transport system (ITS) solution.

In the article, which reports that there are now “battalions” of mobile VMS being used in the UK for a variety of applications, MVIS managing director Pat Musgrave discusses the benefits of mobile VMS. The units he tells TTI are, “ideal for use in short-term projects, especially those requiring fast installation (for instance due to highway accidents), and also those that require signs to be repositioned throughout their duration (such as evolving roadworks).”

MVIS provides the VMS-C, which is a mobile VMS unit that is versatile, easy to set up and suitable for use in all conditions.  Our VMS-C features a five colour matrix which offers the user the chance to display information in red, green, blue and white as well as in the standard amber. Our VMS are all capable of displaying Chapter 8/ MS4 style pictograms, as well as text. This makes them an excellent temporary intelligent transport system (ITS) solution as they facilitate a rapid response from all drivers – even foreign motorists who may not be able to understand text.

The TTI article also recounts the zero shunt rate recorded by A-One+ who used mobile VMS, from MVIS, whilst recently undertaking a refurbishment of the A1 western bypass between Newcastle and Gateshead. Ten VMS-C units were installed for the duration of the project and the display was remotely switched between speed roundels and three color pictograms in the event of standing traffic.

A-One+ attributes the recording of no standing traffic incidents directly to the mobile VMS provided by MVIS, with their manager of operations, Ian Lee telling TTI, “Not only did MVIS’ VMS facilitate a rapid message change in response to the quickly changing traffic situation, but the high visibility of the three colour pictograms engendered an instant motorist reaction, promoting the safety of road workers, police and motorists alike”.

As a leading provider of intelligent transport system (ITS) solutions, MVIS is always looking to bring new products to the market which can provide valuable assistance with traffic management. One such intelligent transport system (ITS) solution is the Portable Solar Powered Journey Time Solution (SPJTS) , which takes the Skyhawk Integrated ANPR camera, a VMS-A display and the Solar 2012 Multi Use Platform and combines them to make a highly impressive traffic management aid. Using its several features, highway managers are able to monitor traffic and then warn users of potentials delays or, if necessary, suggest an alternative route.

To discuss mobile VMS or any other products with intelligent transport system (ITS) solutions provider MVIS, contact us on 01629 580 570.

 

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