Corporate Social Responsibility Archives

How to lower pollution with MVIS’s Auto Detect

Posted on 11th January 2017 at 12:33 pm.

It was reported recently that London reached its annual limit for air pollution just five days into the new year.

And with the RAC Foundation estimating more than 43 million drivers on the roads by 2034, it can only mean bigger traffic jams, longer journey times and even more air pollution.

So how can we prevent this?

Motorists themselves can adopt certain habits when driving to help reduce emissions, such as keeping the vehicle in tip-top shape, removing excess cargo and avoiding unnecessary idling. If you are going to be stopped for more than 10 seconds, it’s much more environment tally friendly to stop and restart your engine than to keep the vehicle running.

But what can we do to help reduce emissions in locations which we know will have a high volume of slow-moving traffic? Circumstances such as heavy road works, large sporting events or concerts can have a large amount of stop-start traffic, and so are in need of an effective solution to communicate with motorists to educate them on more environmentally friendly driving practices – the Auto Detect.

The Auto Detect is an innovative integrated solution available to hire from MVIS and combines variable message signs (VMS) with contactless sensor technology which can help make drivers more aware of their carbon footprint and drive more responsibly, therefore becoming more energy-efficient and environmentally friendly.

The system pairs a series of VMS units with a master Intellicone Traffic Management Unit with a set of traffic lights. When the lights turn red, the VMS is wirelessly activated and instantly displays messages – pre-programmed by the user using our innovative Web Studio™ – to communicate with the stationary motorists. These messages can include facts about the levels of air pollution caused on UK roads as well as advice on how motorists can effectively lower their own emissions, such as turning off their engines when in stationary traffic queues.

If you would like to contact us regarding your road work project, please call 01629 580 570 or email sales@m-vis.co.uk

MVIS taking up 100m charity challenge

Posted on 28th November 2016 at 3:26 pm.

Written by Ben Kettell

Two members of the MVIS team are raising money to support those affected by stillbirth and neonatal death.

Following the tragic stillbirth of his own son, Caleb George, earlier this year, MVIS’ warehouse & manufacturing supervisor Tom Hooton discussed with general manager Anne Ashman doing something to help raise money for Sands, which is helping Tom and his partner Ciara during this period.

The charity works in partnership with health professionals to care for bereaved families, also funding research.

The 100km in ten months project was devised, as the pair – along with friends and family – committed to each run a 10km event every month for 10 months. All the runs except the last will be in the Midlands, with a final event in London on the weekend of Caleb’s first birthday in July.

Said Tom:

“Stillbirths happen more you think, and there is very little after-care for the bereaved. We’re lucky to be receiving wonderful support from Sands, and want to help it to be able to give this to others too, and to undertake its vital research.”

The team completed their second run on Sunday, November 27^th.

Said Anne:

“We had a very early start to get to East Midlands Airport and it was freezing. However we both did well, Tom ran the 10k in 52.19 (he left me standing) and I ran it in my anticipated hour at 1.054.”

She added:

“Thank you to everyone for supporting us in these charity runs – we really do appreciate it. When you are running and getting near to the end of the 10k, you really do think about the people that have sponsored you and it keeps you going as you don’t want to let them down.”

Together, the team hopes to raise a total of £5000. If you would like to help them to achieve their target, please go to www.justgiving.com/fundraising/Anne-Ashman2 or www.justgiving.com/Tom-Hooton

Go Green with MVIS

Posted on 27th June 2016 at 12:17 pm.

Written by Ben Kettell

Here at MVIS, we’re keen to be as environmentally friendly as we can – and we’re not the only ones.

Many businesses are now initiating new processes to try and reduce their company’s carbon footprint. From park & ride systems, car sharing and recycling initiatives, there are many different ways to live a greener life, and whilst you may not expect traffic management equipment to fit within this ethos, you may be surprised at just how environmentally friendly MVIS’ portfolio is.

Reuse & Recycle

Because our range of variable message signs are portable, they can be re-positioned around your project’s location with ease. Not only is this quick and easy to do, it also negates the need for any large vehicular transportation needed to move the units over short distances.

Made in the UK

Because all of MVIS’ portfolio is manufactured by Bartco UK in the heart of the Peak District, it reduces the transportation time considerably, meaning there are no emission-heavy long-haul journeys from continent to continent to deliver the equipment.

Light Up

MVIS VMS units are solar powered, so they require no costly mains electricity. With a non-glare screen, you can be sure that they’re visible at all times too.

Over 20 UK Depots

With over 20 depots across the UK, you can rest assured that no matter where in the country you are, we have traffic management equipment nearby that can be with you in no time. This means that the transportation time from us to you is kept to a minimum and that your project doesn’t suffer from any unnecessary downtime.

Reliable

Because our VMS units are secure and tamper-proof, and will stand up to the most extreme weather conditions, you can trust MVIS to make sure your equipment doesn’t let you down. Should you require any assistance, MVIS also offers 24/7 support to all customers so we’re always on hand to help.

Call us on 01629 580570 if you would like to talk to us about how MVIS can help keep your project green…or red, white, blue or amber. MVIS’ versatile VMS offers five eye-catching colours to create a striking visual display.

Forest Support Services call on MVIS to help with UK flooding

Posted on 25th February 2014 at 9:48 am.

Written by Ben Kettell

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.