Streamlining Sales and Hire.

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After Quadrants recent acquisition of MVIS Ltd, Bartco UK and Bartco Australia, the decision has been taken for the UK companies MVIS Ltd and Bartco UK to be combined. Giving a simpler uniformed sale and hire process to all our customers, old and new. Further embedding our platinum level service.

The whole Quadrant global group is to be uniformed and work much closer using the strong skills across the global entities. We believe that this is the right move for MVIS Ltd and Bartco AU and are excited about the prospect moving forward.

Our newly promoted Head of Global R&D David Chamberlain has already started working closely on development of new products for the UK market. With our MVIS R&D manager Tom Hooton and new promoted Global Group CEO Pat Musgrave, to deliver the new products the market requires and to help MVIS move forward into the next generation of ITS products.

Tom and Pat are sharing the knowledge the UK has acquired over the last 11 years of working in the UK ITS market with Bartco Au and the products that have been developed here for the highspeed network, an area Australia is currently heavily investing in.

The acquisition by New York based Quadrant has given the global companies a further opportunity to combine the knowledge and skills of the staff who already work within the companies, along with the experience the new owners also bring to the group.

 

Anne Ashman MVIS Commercial & Operations Director said:

“These are exciting times. The changes that have already started to be implemented have had a positive impact on the staff and company. Meetings are being held with the global team and we are all working to the same goal, sharing our knowledge, and playing to our strengths. To have this opportunity for UK and Australian companies to work even more closely together and share our knowledge to promote the companies to new levels is a great opportunity for us all”.

 

Pat Musgrave Group CEO Commented:

“Taking control of the global group has given me the opportunity to look at an improved pricing structure for our customers across hire and sales in both the UK and Australia. Working closer with the R&D department is allowing me to look at new products and markets to provide the already high quality ITS products both Bartco AU and MVIS Ltd have become known for along with new products that will propel the group companies into the next generation”.

Celebrating 8 Years of Tim

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Here at MVIS we are celebrating the 8-year anniversary of Tim Hill our On-Site Technician.

He has been a crucial part of the MVIS Ltd, and we are proud to say that he is a long-standing member of the team.

Tim has worked an array of different roles during his 8 years, increasing his skills throughout his time with MVIS, knowing our products and been a senior member of the team others can rely on for his technical knowledge.

Our Commercial and Operations Director, Anne Ashman, says:

“Tim has always been a reliable pair of hands to trust with any task, no job seems too small for him, he has definitely been my go-to person many times for a last-minute job.

It has been a pleasure to see Tim grow over the last 8 years of being with our company and seeing him become equipped with new skills and qualifications and perfecting the ones he already has.

Congratulations Tim on 8 years with us.”

VMS-A vs VMS-C

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Our Variable Message Signs are manufactured with the sole purpose of getting your message across. Both the VMS-A and the VMS-C display full graphics and pictograms and are perfect for a plethora of uses.

But which Variable Message Sign is better for you?

Manufactured in house at MVIS, the VMS-A is perfect for urban settings and road works with speed zones of up to 50MPH.

Used as a stand-alone temporary VMS it can be paired with a radar to detect traffic and display messages such as, ‘Slow Down’ or ‘Too fast’.

The VMS-A’s compact size and adjustable legs means it has a smaller footprint. So, it won’t take up as much room, and as a result is reliable under all conditions.

Although similar in function the VMS-C is bigger and made for all roads with speeds over 60mph. Its adjustable legs give the sign the ability to become more stable while expanding its surface area.

Customers can program the sign remotely using a simple SMS, direct serial connection, or  our live web-based interface, changing messages on the VMS from the comfort of the office.

Pictures of the VMS-A and VMS-C, MVIS two types of VMS.

A LED Sign from MVIS will always be the most reliable way to get your message across, with our Platinum Level Service and our advice on the Intelligent Transport Solution that Is perfect for you.

A Bright New Future for VMS & ITS Market Leaders Bartco and MVIS 

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We are delighted to announce that Quadrant Management has acquired both Bartco Australia & MVIS Ltd, global leading suppliers of portable variable message signs and other intelligent transport systems. 

Quadrant Management is a US-based private equity investor. Owning a range of businesses across the world, including multiple manufacturing companies, it now adds Bartco AU & MVIS Ltd to its portfolio of businesses. 

The acquisition follows the sale of shares by MVIS Ltd and Bartco AU’s former directors Troy Wollard and Dave Musgrave to Quadrant Management, whilst Pat Musgrave will remain a shareholder of the group.  

Pat is the current Managing Director of the UK companies and will take on the role of Group CEO with the focus on expanding the company’s global footprint. Key MVIS Ltd personnel such as UK Group Commercial and Operations Director Anne Ashman, Sales Director Graeme Lee, and Bartco AU CEO Anthony Arandt and Group FC Andrew Cahill will continue in their roles. David Chamberlain becomes Group R&D manager working closely with technical teams in both MVIS Ltd & Bartco AU. 

The acquisition enables Quadrant to grow its portfolio of product manufacturers and specialist service providers at a time when the governments worldwide are investing strategically in transportation infrastructure. 

 

For MVIS Ltd & Bartco AU, becoming part of the wider Quadrant group brings a host of exciting benefits. The acquisition provides opportunities for collaboration and innovation across a range of industries as well as increase capability in Research & Development to further bring innovation.  

After over a decade of driving innovation including being the first to introduce colour VMS signs, the acquisition marks an exciting new chapter and provides the perfect platform to further propel the companies to even greater heights. 

Ted Deinard of Quadrant Management said: “To acquire such a key player in the portable VMS & ITS market is a great honour for us. With Bartco AU & MVIS’ knowledge, products, and high level of customer service we feel that we can build on these strong foundations and support them to reach even greater heights.” 

 

Pat Musgrave commented: 

 

“This acquisition brings a lot of excitement, positivity and new energy to the team.  We look forward to working closely with supporters and collaborators across the world including through other Quadrant companies, which will further upskill our team, and in-turn further deliver on our Platinum Level Service promise. 

 

“This begins a new exciting era, and one that comes underpinned by alignment of the values and ethos that has positioned MVIS Ltd and Bartco AU where they are today.” 

MVIS hits the Bullseye

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Just before Easter Sunday the team at MVIS competed in a Darts Tournament as apart of the ‘Journey to Wellbeing’ initiative from National Highways.

MVIS has been taking part in the initiative over the past months with our Desert Island Discs and the Time to Talk Day. Aiming to improve staff moral and improve mental health in our sector.

April’s theme was stress awareness month, we wanted the team to blow some steam off over an afternoon by playing darts and chatting with other members of the team.

Journey to Wellbeing, the MVIS Staff take part in a Darts Tournament.

76% of employees report moderate-to-high or high levels of stress, small opportunities to reduce stress such as a Darts Tournaments or Desert Island Discs goes a long way in improving the #PlatinumLevelService that we deliver daily.

Our Digital Content Creator, Ben Ashman, said:

“I am really enjoying these events; they bring the team together and ensure that staff moral and mental health is safe and secure.

It is nice to spend time with fellow staff members and have experiences with them”.

 

See the Journey To Wellbeing Calendar below:

Walking the walk, not talking the talk when it comes to quality!

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We are a leading provider of intelligent transport systems, delivering innovative solutions for enhancing road safety and traffic management. One of the key factors that sets us apart from our competitors is our company’s relentless focus on quality, as evidenced by our recent reaccreditation to ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001. These accreditations demonstrate how we invest significant time and energy into making sure our management systems, environmental policy, and health and safety approach are nothing short of platinum level.

Quality is not just a buzzword but our core value that underpins every aspect of our operations. The ISO9001 accreditation is the internationally recognized standard for quality management, which focuses on customer satisfaction, continuous improvement, and a process-driven approach to quality. We have demonstrated our commitment to these principles by continuously improving our processes, systems, and services to meet customer expectations and exceed industry standards.

ISO14001 is the standard for environmental management, which which we achieved by implementing an effective environmental policy, reducing waste, and minimizing the impact of our operations on the environment. By focusing on sustainability, we are not only reducing our carbon footprint but also improving our efficiency and reducing costs.

The ISO45001 accreditation is the standard for occupational health and safety management, which we have achieved by adopting a proactive approach to health and safety, identifying hazards and risks, and implementing effective controls to prevent accidents and incidents. By prioritizing the health and safety of our employees and contractors, we create a safe and secure working environment, which enhances productivity and customer confidence.

We are trusted by national highways, local authorities, and contractors alike that it is often included, providing insight and know-how into getting the job done in the most efficient manner for the road user. Our #TRUSTINMVIS mantra means no stone is left unturned when it comes to quality, and the accreditations are the rubber stamp of that attitude that’s clear for all to see.

In conclusion, our recent reaccreditation to ISO9001, ISO14001, and ISO45001 highlights our unwavering commitment to quality, sustainability, and safety. These accreditations showcase how we invest significant time and energy into making sure its management systems, environmental policy, and health and safety approach are nothing short of platinum level, in keeping with our MVIS Platinum service promise. Our reputation for quality and expertise has made us a trusted partner for national highways, local authorities, and contractors, and the company’s focus on quality is a testament to our dedication to delivering the best possible service to our customers.

DSE in the Workplace.

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The importance of working safely with DSE is imperative to all offices.

Working with display screen equipment rises many health risks, such as damage to eyes and the potential to hurt posture and be the cause of back problems.

Recently at the MVIS main office we have changed the layout of the offices to comply to DSE and keeping the staff at MVIS safe and healthy.

In the office we changed the desks, so they were all at the same height with shelves on the desk to put staff’s laptops at eye level to prevent slumping at desks, preventing potential neck injuries and adhering to the rules of DSE highlighted on their website.

There are many positive applications to changing the office, from having a fresh new feeling in the office that opens the mind to new ideas to improving worker health long-term looking after staffs posture and eyesight.

MVIS hits the road!

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A member of our Customer Relations team, Clair Tranter, recently visited site long with Delivery Driver, Liam Griffiths, as a part of an initiative to teach our Customer Relations Team how we operate when on our deliveries are out on site.

A deeper understanding into the delivery process means that our customer relations team will be able to understand and deal with more requests from customers more competently. They will have a deeper knowledge of how the VMS are delivered and will be able to talk through the process of delivery with a customer.

This is an initiative where office-based members of staff will be joining the delivery team on deliveries.

All to give staff a deeper understanding of what each other do daily when they enter the office.

Clair stated: “It is an eye opener to the role that the drivers play to delivering our platinum level service.

It was also interesting to see the amount of health and safety that is required to deliver to locations such as a retail park.

It was humbling to receive good feedback from the team at Bolton saying, ‘that our team was professional and always work hard.”

Over the next few weeks office staff will be joining workshop staff and delivery drivers to see how they work and understand their importance in the company.

MVIS’ Desert Island Favourites!

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The ‘Journey to Wellbeing’ is an initiative started by the team at National Highways to initiate conversations between staff and improve the mental health of people in our sector.

Last month the team at MVIS took part in ‘Time to Talk Day’. We gathered in the main office to talk to one another about the impacts of mental health and point our staff in the direction of our 3 mental health first aiders.

Anne Ashman, Jon Larkins, and Rebecca Prince, our in-house team of experts, all agreed that it’s a good idea to partake in these practices so we can all stay alert and aware of who our staff can talk to receive to mental health advice.

This Month the team took part in ‘Desert Island Favourites’, a quiz show dedicated to being true to yourself and being honest about your interests.

Each member of staff told us their favourite film, song and a luxury item they would take to a desert island. We then compiled them into a quiz of which our staff had to guess whose chose what.

This was an excellent attempt to get the staff at MVIS talking to each other, the idea being that if you have a film or song option that another person may share it is suggested a staff member should talk about this and share the experience together.

Taking part in the ‘Journey to Wellbeing’ has been a good investment of MVIS time we have found that it does build morale to change the workflow of a day and keeps staff excited and revitalised.

Juliette Wright, our Customer Relations Officer, said: So many undiscovered minds in one workplace. It appears we know some of the team so well, and others unleased answers we were not expecting!  

Luxury products were my favourite answers, a net filled with footballs! Genius, you can catch fish with the net or use the two as a type of float to get off the island!

What really separates the best from the rest?

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With over a decade of experience operating on the UK’s high-speed road network, we have proven our quality and capability for high-speed roadworks. Quality is an area where a business really has to practice what we preach, and we consistently step up to the plate and deliver in our field.

We practice what we preaches by way of our plethora of accreditations that displays its position as the perfect VMS and portable ITS partner for contractors operating on work sites and major schemes across the UK on our high-speed roads.

The importance of gaining such accreditations cannot be understated. In fact, these accreditations are mandatory to be able to supply products and services into the UK’s high-speed frameworks and schemes.

Holding such distinguished credentials guarantees, through independent audits that the correct practices around safety, quality and sustainability are present – crucial elements of working practice in highways. In an arena that can potentially be life-threating with subpar performance, it’s the investment in quality, reflected in industry recognised accreditations that separates the best from the rest.

Here, we take a look at some of the key marks of quality that we hold, meaning our customers can fully #TRUSTINMVIS when it comes to safety, quality, and sustainable practice.

ISO 9001: Quality Management

ISO 9001 is a globally recognised standard for quality management. It sets out the requirements for a quality management system that helps businesses to consistently deliver products and services that meet customer and regulatory requirements. We have achieved ISO 9001 certification, demonstrating its commitment to delivering high-quality services to its customers.

ISO 14001: Environmental Management

ISO 14001 is a standard for environmental management. It sets out the requirements for an environmental management system that helps businesses to minimise their environmental impact and comply with relevant environmental regulations. We have achieved ISO 14001 certification, demonstrating its commitment to minimising its environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices.

ISO 45001: Health & Safety Management

ISO 45001 is a standard for health and safety management. It sets out the requirements for a health and safety management system that helps businesses to provide safe and healthy workplaces and prevent work-related injuries and illnesses. We have achieved ISO 45001 certification, demonstrating its commitment to providing a safe and healthy workplace for its employees and contractors.

Achilles

The Achilles audit is an independent assessment of a company’s health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) performance. Achilles audits are used by many large organisations to assess the HSEQ performance of their suppliers. We have undergone Achilles audit and has been deemed compliant with the requirements.

SSIP

Achilles and SSIP share a dedication to promoting health and safety for construction workers, as well as reducing unnecessary cost and confusion in supply chain assurance. Alongside PAS91, the SSIP accreditation puts Achilles’ supply chain solutions at the forefront of standards in the UK construction industry.

Constructionline Platinum

Constructionline is a UK-based certification scheme for construction-related businesses. Constructionline Platinum is the highest level of certification awarded by Constructionline, indicating that a business has undergone rigorous checks to demonstrate its financial stability, technical competence, and adherence to relevant legislation and regulations. We have achieved Constructionline Platinum certification, demonstrating its competence and professionalism in the construction industry.

Rubber stamped…

We have demonstrated our commitment to providing high-quality services, minimising our environmental impact, providing a safe and healthy workplace, and adhering to relevant legislation and regulations. For customers looking for a reliable and professional ITS provider for high-speed roadworks, We are a trusted and accredited partner.

MVIS Group Commercial & Operations Director Anne Ashman told us:

“Our high-speed credentials are extensive and beyond our accreditations. This means we’ve garnered a reputation as being a trusted supplier nationally, which fits rather well with our #TRUSTINMVIS ethos.

“Having built a level of trust over the last decade, we’ll continue to invest in improvement and take a great deal of pride in the accreditations and credentials we’ve achieved in order to showcase that we’re trusted, dependable experts when it comes to high-speed environments.”

MVIS Celebrates International Women’s Day.

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 Here at MVIS we are celebrating International Women’s Day, a day that celebrates not only the steadfast women we have in our company, but all the women who are making an impact on the ever-changing world.

The ladies in our customer relations team are the strong force behind the scenes that keeps MVIS running smoothly.  With thanks to Mia Maycock, Clair Tranter, and Juliette Wright keeping our office running smoothly with their organisational skills, these ladies ensure your  portable CCTV and portable VMS arrive on time to keep the road network safe and get important information across to road users.

Rebecca Prince, one of the teams longest serving members, oversees Purchasing and Stock Control, she ensures that all our products have the best quality components, so that when they get delivered to you, they are in full working order in-keeping with our platinum level service guarantee.

 

Mizzy Watson is our Research and Development Assistant, going the extra mile to ensure that we are providing the best products with the most up to date technology. After two years previously in our customer relations department she knows more than anyone how important quality products are to the end user.

Managing the whole MVIS & Bartco UK team is our UK Group Commercial and Operations Director Anne Ashman. With over a decade of experience in our sector and with the companies, she has worked hard to ensure that MVIS has thrived and keeps the company as a market leader at the for front of everything ITS.  Ensuring the company gains accreditations needed to not only work in the Highways Industry Sector but also to ensure these standards of  Quality, Health & Safety and Environmental Impact are lived and breathed by all the staff within the company.

We are proud to put these incredible ladies at the forefront of our business, leading us to improve the business further and keep MVIS the thriving business that we are proud to boast about.

Sustainability in our Workshop.

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MVIS quality products are all manufactured in-house at our workshop in Matlock.  As with any company these days we are always looking at ways to reduce our carbon footprint improving our effect on the environment.

As founding members of the Greener Highways initiative, we at MVIS, being ISO 14001 certified since 2016, are always looking at ways to continually reduce our carbon emissions further. Looking at our workshop and products we have produced for our hire fleet and how our competent team ensure that we keep our carbon footprint as low as possible when manufacturing our products.

We even have gone as far as to test our own workshop using MVIS’ Environmental Sensor and was shocked to see the results in the workshop around our soldering station, improving our ventilation system to remove most of the gases when fixing LED’s and controllers.

The process of any new product starts with our purchasing department and the products we order into our company.  Even at the start of the process we begin to investigate how we can lower our carbon footprint by ordering from local suppliers, reducing the emissions from the delivery vehicles by the journey been much shorter, even walking to some of our suppliers who are within easy reach and on our doorstep, to fetch smaller components. 

To be able to help “Reduce, Re-use and Recycle” all workshop staff have been trained on how to repair parts of the VMS such as the LED boards or important components such as the controllers we use in our Overhead Service Units. Repairing controllers and LEDs in-house means we can have more control over waste and how it is disposed of correctly.

When we upgrade our solar panels to more efficient ones, we sell our old panels to the local public to help light garages or sheds, reducing our waste and reducing the use of fossil fuels in local homes.  We also strive to use off-cuts of wire that have been left by collecting and saving in our wire off-cut bins and using when there is a small amount needed, reducing the waste of the raw material.

If we have to dispose of components at the end of their life, we are aware of where these old components go to with the use of WEEE collections.  WEEE disposal focuses on the act of taking our electrical equipment and disposing of them in the most ethical and environmentally friendly way. This also applies to our old empty aerosol cannisters. We put them in a designated bin that then gets removed when the bin is full, choosing the safer way to dispose of old dangerous aerosol cans that run the risk of braking and releasing toxins if disposed of improperly.

Waste and spills from oil and gas contain hydrocarbons, heavy metals, radioactive material, salts, and toxic chemicals, all of which have the potential to damage soils and vegetation directly, and eventually groundwater. Because of this MVIS uses oil collection trays during servicing of trailers and spill kits to clean up any spillages that may happen in the workshop.  Part of our environmental planning was also finding where drainage underneath our depot leads to and if we were to allow oil spillages to get into the drains, we would be aware of the impact it would have on local water ways.

Putting our water compressors and other chemicals into drip trays is a practice we have put into effect. We know that no chemicals are going to flow into drains by accident, we know this because drip trays catch the potential leaking chemicals. We eradicate as far as is practicable, any chance that we might pollute the environment around us.

These are a few ways in which we take the time and effort to keep the environment safe. It is simple practices like drip trays or using less paper that will help us to lower the carbon footprint of our company. We have always prided ourselves on the fact that our products are solar powered or the many ways in which we as a company have worked incredibly hard to make our company environmentally safe. Although we know that we have a fair way to go to reach our target of being carbon natural by 2030, we are proud to say we are taking the right steps. 

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