News in brief | CIWM Commercial Partner Updates April

 

News updates written by CIWM’s commercial partners.

Dennis Eagle Dennis Eagle’s five top tips to reduce your food waste
CRJ Services Driving Sustainability Forward: CRJ Services Invests in Solar Energy
Valpak Valpak by Reconomy launches global EPR platform
Plan B Providing community support in Bridgend
Fleetclear Fleetclear partners with SUEZ recycling and recovery UK for new integrated fleet safety system
VEV A data-led approach to electrification can reduce transition costs by up to 30%
Norse Group Calderdale Council partners with Norse Group for waste and recycling services
Beyondly How the EU Circular Economy Act will transform packaging and EPR globally
Vision Techniques Vision Techniques celebrates revamped system shortlisted for industry award

Dennis Eagle | Dennis Eagle’s five top tips to reduce your food waste

1.3 billion tonnes of food is wasted globally each year, with 9.52 million tonnes of this coming from the UK alone. To put this into perspective, today’s annual food waste worldwide could feed almost the entire population.

While it’s unsurprising that households are the main offenders, responsible for 70% of UK food waste according to WRAP, it is staggering to learn that approximately 6.4 million tonnes of this food was still edible.

According to a government impact assessment conducted in 2023, food waste currently costs the UK £19 billion each year. This equates to roughly £1,000 per household – that’s £200 already gone by March. The environmental impact of this is also significant, with food waste contributing to approximately 8-10% or

around 4 billion tonnes of global greenhouse gas emissions annually – nearly five times the total emissions from the aviation sector!

It’s safe to say that ultimately something needs to change. A mindset shift is needed to ensure food is seen as a precious commodity rather than a perishable luxury. Thankfully, all of this food wastage can be easily avoided by employing just a few simple tips and tricks that will make a world of difference, helping you improve any “rubbish” behaviour for the better.

Here’s some food (waste) for thought from Dennis Eagle:

  1. Don’t confuse Best Before with Use By

This is one of the most common mistakes when it comes to food waste, and an easy one to make. ‘Use By’ dates specify when your food is good until; you don’t want to eat it after this date has passed as it will no longer be safe to do so.

‘Best Before’ dates instead let you know when your food is at its best. Just because an item reaches its Best Before, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s gone off or is unsafe to eat. Check for any signs of spoilage, and if not, bon appetite!

Too often food is thrown away once it reaches its Best Before date and isn’t given the opportunity to live up to its full potential. Don’t cut your food down in its prime: check the label, and if your Best Before item still looks tasty, it’s likely fine to consume. For detailed food safety advice, visit: www.food.gov.uk.

  1. Plan meals ahead, or based on food’s shelf life

A key thing to remember before you take a trip to your local supermarket is to check what you already have in your cupboards and fridge at home. You never know – that pasta sauce you’ve got a taste for might be hidden behind a few other jars, and there might still be a few carrots to use up before buying a new bunch.

Remind yourself what you’ve got, make a list of what you need, and plan a few specific meals you know you’re going to stick to throughout the week. If you’re going to be eating out at any point during the week, account for this too and don’t buy any more than you need.

Doing your food shop online instead of in person can also reduce the temptation to buy surplus food. Using supermarket apps helps to streamline your shop and be more selective about what you’re adding to your basket.

  1. Freeze it to eat later

Once your food gets back to your fridge or freezer, take a note of what’s going to go off first so you know to prioritise it – items such as meat products don’t have a long shelf life, so if you’ve been looking forward to that steak all week, don’t let it end up in the bin.

If you notice food is about to pass its Use By or Best Before date, put it in the freezer before it reaches that point. It’s important to note that not all food is freezable, so make sure you check the label to clarify whether it can be frozen first.

If the answer is ‘yes’, you’ve just bought your food a lot more time. Similarly, a lot of food can already be bought frozen – even some healthier foods like fruit and vegetables. As a lot of frozen veg comes ready-sliced or diced, these often help you skip some of the time-consuming prep work for larger meals too.

  1. Use leftovers for lunches, or get creative

How often do you measure out too much pasta or rice than you need for a meal? It can be difficult to ‘eyeball’ this accurately, so it’s important to either weigh out portions before they go in the pot or put any leftovers into Tupperware for use the next day.

We’re also all guilty of throwing away vegetable peels, but often the peel can be the healthiest bit provided you wash it first. Full of rich nutrients, it’s a shame to see this condemned straight to the food caddy. You can bake peels for the occasional healthy treat, boil them to create your own vegetable stock, or blend and freeze them for use later.

You can even roast and blend any leftover tomatoes to make your own scrumptious pasta sauce, saving you from trying to locate the one at the back of your cupboard. Plan your weekly meals around what is left to eat, or make all-encompassing recipes like spaghetti bolognese, soups, or stir-fries to use up remaining veg.

  1. Put food waste in your caddy, not your bin

With the recent introduction of Simpler Recycling legislation in 2025 and March 2026, food waste is now being collected separately to general waste across most of the UK. This now requires residents to put their food waste into caddies rather than their usual rubbish bin.

While many are still adjusting to this change, it’s essential to ensure food waste is discarded separately, enabling this to be broken down into fertiliser, composted, or converted into energy – a far better outcome than simply adding it to landfill.

Both cooked and uncooked food can go into your caddy, so any inedible veg, leftovers, and even used tea bags can go straight in. Importantly, it’s better to use compostable food waste bags to line your caddy rather than plastic bags, or your efforts will quite literally go to waste.

These small and easy steps to reduce food waste can all make a huge difference to your community, the environment, and your piggy bank. By being more aware of what you purchase, when food is due to go off, and which bin this needs to go into, together we can ensure food wastage is minimised and correctly disposed of, saving money and helping to save the planet.

As the leading manufacturer of refuse collection vehicles in the UK, Dennis Eagle has significant insight into the importance of adhering to best practice waste management and hopes to encourage a better approach to food waste for a brighter, greener future.

CRJ Services | Driving Sustainability Forward: CRJ Services Invests in Solar Energy

Solar panels

CRJ Services has taken a significant step in its sustainability journey with the installation of a 105kWp solar energy system at its headquarters, reinforcing its commitment to reducing environmental impact while maintaining high operational standards.

The investment reflects a broader shift within the waste, recycling and forestry sectors towards more responsible energy use.

The solar array enables the business to generate renewable electricity on-site, reducing reliance on grid-supplied power traditionally produced from fossil fuels. Over its projected 25-year lifespan, the system is expected to generate approximately 2.3 million kWh of clean electricity, delivering a substantial reduction in operational emissions while supporting the wider adoption of renewable energy.

Electricity consumption remains one of the largest contributors to industrial carbon footprints. Prior to installation, CRJ’s electricity usage accounted for around 37.4 tonnes of CO₂e annually, a figure that would have continued to rise alongside business growth.

By generating a significant proportion of its own energy, the company is reducing its dependence on carbon-intensive grid electricity and lowering emissions year-on-year.

The system has been designed to align closely with operational demand, ensuring maximum efficiency. It is estimated around 63% of the electricity generated is used directly on-site, while the remaining 37% is exported back to the grid.

This approach not only maximises the benefit of renewable energy within the business but also contributes surplus power to the wider network.

Alongside the installation, CRJ is introducing EV charging infrastructure and supporting employees transitioning to electric vehicles.

By pairing solar generation with EV charging, the company is creating a more sustainable, closed-loop system where clean energy can be used to power both operations and transport, reducing emissions associated with daily travel.

As energy prices continue to rise, generating electricity on-site also provides long-term cost stability while delivering environmental benefits.

The investment marks an important milestone for CRJ, demonstrating a clear commitment to cleaner energy, improved efficiency and a more sustainable future, while continuing to deliver the quality and reliability its customers expect.

Valpak | Valpak by Reconomy launches global EPR platform

Valpak by Reconomy is bringing industry-leading tools to the global market, with the launch of its Global Data Insights Platform.

The platform provides rapid analysis of large data volumes, helping brands and retailers to manage packaging obligations, recyclability and EPR costs across multiple countries. Rooted in the world’s largest packaging and product dataset, it references over 60 million SKUs to validate data. Many of the UK’s best-known brands are already using the tools to manage compliance, identify key areas for improvement and create customised reports.

Phillip Crum, Director of Data Insights at Valpak, said: “Modern compliance is not just about submitting accurate data; the real benefits lie in putting the data to work, to reduce costs and drive change. Managing compliance across borders calls for a new level of visibility and instant analysis. Valpak customers are using the platform to identify improvement opportunities and model design changes or, equally, to pinpoint data gaps and engage with suppliers to avoid penalties.”

“Global EPR regulations are evolving rapidly. Seven US states have already passed Bills for pEPR (Extended Producer Responsibility for Packaging), while the new Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) is bringing more complex demands and diverse challenges for obligated businesses in the EU. Valpak customers are looking for solutions – for example, with the arrival of PPWR, we have seen enquiries rise by over 40 per cent in just eight months. This trend is showing no sign of abating.”

Valpak’s Global Data Insights Platform allows businesses to centralise all packaging, component and supplier data in one unified system, model global pEPR compliance costs, assess recyclability and identify redesign opportunities in preparation for modulated fees. Businesses can create live reports on recycled content, plastic usage, source certification, as well as mapping packaging decisions directly to ESG commitments.

Crum added: “Compliance is a collaborative process that involves the whole value chain. Using the platform, obligated businesses can gain visibility of how each supplier contributes to overall packaging data, recyclability performance and fee exposure. This, in turn, leads to an understanding of where supplier-driven improvements can reduce costs, strengthen reporting accuracy, and support strategic procurement decisions.”

Plan B | Providing community support in Bridgend

Plan B Management Solutions is delighted to announce that the first grants from our £10,000 Community Fund have been awarded.

The fund, set up in February to support local projects in Bridgend County Borough, consists of 4 x £1,000 and 12 x £500 grants. We have awarded grants to organisations that:

  • Enable participation in physical activity
  • Enable participation in the arts
  • Prevent or reduce the impact of poverty
  • Support marginalised groups and tackle inequality
  • Improve biodiversity and respond to the climate emergency
  • Support waste prevention, re-use and recycling
  • Improve green spaces and increase access to the outdoors
  • Provide support to improve mental health

Grant recipients include Bridgend Athletic RFC, Daring to Dream, Raw Performance CIC, The Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme, and Penyfai Village Community Association, and here’s how they plan to invest the money.

Raw Performance CIC, fitness specialists

“This grant is a game changer for Raw Performance CIC. Because our free classes are mixed ability, having a diverse range of equipment is essential. New funding allows us to invest in everything from heavier weights for our advanced athletes to lighter gear for beginners, ensuring fitness remains accessible to everyone. We pride ourselves on keeping our sessions fresh and varied; this investment ensures we can continue to innovate and challenge our members every time they come along,” Steve Tallis, Director, Raw Performance CIC.

The Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme, a charity that breaks down the barriers to social inclusion

“We are delighted that Plan B Management Solutions has offered the support of £1,000 towards reducing the impact of food and financial insecurity in Bridgend, this supports our mission and the provision of vital services for some of the most vulnerable members of our community.” Kari Morgan, The Bridge Mentoring Plus Scheme.

Bridgend Athletic RFC, grassroots football and rugby club

“In early 2025, Bridgend Athletic RFC undertook an energy survey of our clubhouse in Ewenny Road to identify key areas to improve energy savings and reduce carbon emissions. By way of a Sustainable Wales Grant, solar panels were installed on the clubhouse roof. One other key area was changing all incandescent light units to LED type to further reduce energy consumption and costs. The grant received from Plan B Management Solutions will enable the club to purchase the light units required and fulfil another key energy saving requirement,” Gareth Davies, Director, Bridgend Athletic RFC Ltd.

Daring to Dream, an emotional health charity

“The grant will be used to support the provision of our ‘Space to Sing’ for the Care of the Elderly and Dementia patients and their families in the Princess of Wales Hospital. Fortnightly, we contract two musicians to play a set in each ward area. The feedback from patients, their families and staff is just heartwarming. The musical afternoons bring smiles, joy, and create happy memories too; at times the music, the responses of the patients also bring tears, it is so poignant and meaningful. Thank you so much to everyone at Plan B Management Solutions for your recognition and support for this important project that supports members of the Bridgend Community, Diolch yn fawr iawn,” says Barbara Chidgey, Founder and Chair, Daring to Dream – the Emotional Health Charity.

Penyfai Village Community Association, a charity that improves the local area for residents

“We are grateful and excited to have received this investment for our community planting scheme from Plan B Management Solutions. We are going to use the funding to bring residents together to create enjoyable spaces, improve biodiversity, strengthen local bonds, and leave a lasting, positive impact for everyone who calls our village home. Diolch o galon,” Marged Griffiths, Chair of Penyfai Village Community Association.

Plan B Management Solutions is proud to deliver social value through our Community Fund, food bank and charitable donations, and our Random Acts of Kindness initiative. We are committed to supporting the communities where we work. The next round of applications for funding opens in September 2026. For more visit: planbms.co.uk/social-value.

Fleetclear | Fleetclear partners with SUEZ recycling and recovery UK for new integrated fleet safety system

SUEZ is switching its vehicle fleet to a fully integrated safety platform following a comprehensive tender process that led to fleet technology company, Fleetclear being awarded the nationwide contract.

In the UK, SUEZ operates across hundreds of sites and handles approximately 11 million tonnes of waste materials every year – a significant proportion of the UK’s total waste. Through collection, treatment, recycling and logistics, it operates 1700 vehicles across multiple locations.

Dave Shaw, Head of Fleet at SUEZ recycling and recovery UK said: “We went out to tender and Fleetclear came out as the clear winner with their fully integrated system. It’s much easier now to pull together the information we need, which means we can properly analyse the performance of our vehicles and use the information to improve safety and enhance service delivery.”

The transition to the new system has been well managed as Dave explains: “We didn’t go for the big bang approach and opted instead for a phased roll out. We selected certain vehicles we wanted to fit with the system first, including all new vehicles.”

One of the first tranche of vehicles to be equipped with the Fleetclear system was the new fleet that SUEZ manage on behalf of Milton Keynes City Council as part of their collections and street cleansing contract.

Dave commented: “The transition at Milton Keynes has been executed very well with minimal disruption to operations. We received the new fleet of vehicles at the depot and Fleetclear came in en-masse to fit the equipment over a few weeks.”

The company is currently trialling other Fleetclear technologies, such as the Live Lane Information System (LLIS), which uses AI to detect oncoming traffic in the adjacent live-lane and alert operatives, reducing the risk of collisions.

Added Dave: “The team at Fleetclear are easy to deal with and very collaborative. We want to work with them to engage with new technologies such as AI to help us further enhance our safety and our performance.”

With over 15 years of expertise delivering credible solutions proven in the field, Fleetclear helps fleets operate safely, efficiently and responsibly. With fully qualified in-house engineers, leading after-sales support and comprehensive warranties, Fleetclear is your fleet safety partner.

VEV | A data-led approach to electrification can reduce transition costs by up to 30%

Analysis by VEV’s consultancy team has shown that a structured, data-led approach to the early stages of electrification can reduce transition costs by up to a third and significantly increase the likelihood of successful deployment.

The team has utilised the data collected from over 100,000 buses, trucks, vans and RCVs to help fleet operators overcome the biggest barriers to electrification: high upfront costs, operational uncertainty, and grid complexity.

Logistics operators face mounting pressure to electrify, but delays and poor early planning are putting 2030 targets at risk. Increasing lead times for grid infrastructure, rising capital costs, and limited access to grants mean that starting early and starting correctly is now critical.

George Hobbs, Data Lead at VEV said: “Most fleets don’t fail at electrification because of technology, they fail because they don’t start in the right way.”

“Our approach uses real-world data to remove uncertainty, prove viability, and build a clear, investable roadmap to scale.”

Through its consultancy work, VEV has identified that a data-led approach can significantly improve total cost of ownership, identifying up to 20% in energy savings through energy optimisation and charging strategies as well as reducing costly grid upgrades by as much as 70%.

VEV has applied this approach across a wide range of complex fleet environments, from multi-site operations such as Manchester Airports Group (MAG), to large-scale logistics fleets, emergency services, and critical national infrastructure operators with fleets of over 10,000 vehicles.

Across these projects, VEV’s analytics has been used to model real-world operations, define energy and infrastructure requirements, and build phased, investment-ready roadmaps that enable organisations to transition with confidence.

VEV has also delivered measurable financial impact through its consultancy work with municipal waste collection fleets in the UK in partnership with Whitespace. Using live operational and telematics data, VEV and Whitespace developed a detailed

electrification roadmap and cost model for Derby City Council that enabled the team to identify immediate opportunities, optimise infrastructure planning, and unlock value estimated at up to ten times the initial consultancy investment, including securing additional funding through the Depot Charging Scheme.

Unlike traditional consultancies, VEV combines advisory with delivery. As an Independent Connection Provider (ICP), VEV can design and deliver grid connections directly, removing one of the biggest bottlenecks in electrification: long, uncertain wait times for power. The result is faster deployment, greater certainty, and fewer delays caused by third-party dependencies.

George Hobbs added: “What makes VEV different is that we don’t just tell customers what to do, we deliver it. By combining analytics, pilot programmes, and infrastructure delivery, we give fleets a clear and achievable path to electrification.”

With the UK Government announcing a new £1 billion funding package to support cleaner transport, the cost of waiting is rising. Businesses that act now can secure funding, reduce risk, and get ahead of an increasingly competitive transition.

VEV is urging organisations to prioritise early-stage planning to secure funding, reduce risk, and accelerate their transition.

Norse Group | Calderdale Council partners with Norse Group for waste and recycling services

Norse CEO welcomes new partnership worth £88 million over eight years.

Calderdale Council is entering a new joint venture partnership with Norse Group to deliver waste and recycling services across the borough, from August 2026. The new co-owned company, named Calderdale Norse Ltd aims to enhance service delivery, improve efficiency, and create lasting social value for the community.

Waste and recycling represent the largest service provided by the council, handling over 7.5 million scheduled collections from 95,000 households each year. With this new partnership, Calderdale Norse will offer a high-quality service, including the management of Household Waste Recycling Centres. The service will also ensure long-term resilience and reliability, greater control over future changes in legislation and evolving community needs, and ongoing financial sustainability.

Norse has worked closely with the council to conduct extensive due diligence and financial modelling, ensuring a thorough understanding of the metropolitan borough’s requirements. Both Calderdale Council and Norse are confident that the resources will meet the scope and quality needed for continued service excellence.

This joint venture, with an annual value of over £11 million, spans an initial period of eight years, with the option of two four-year extensions. The partnership not only aims to deliver exceptional waste and recycling services but also places a strong emphasis on creating social value for the local community.

Providing frontline services to over a million people nationwide, Norse Group is committed to creating economic value and driving social impact in partnership with local authorities. Across its successful joint ventures, Norse Group has achieved more than £65 million in public sector savings.

This partnership presents a unique opportunity for Calderdale Council and Norse to benefit from shared expertise, whilst also achieving significant cost savings, supporting job creation and continuous employee development.

The service will also support the Council’s net zero ambitions and contribute to the broader wellbeing of the community. In addition, Calderdale Norse will prioritise local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) for the procurement of goods and services, further supporting the local economy.

Calderdale Council’s Cabinet Member for Public Services and Communities, Cllr Danielle Durrans, said:

“We understand the importance of reliable waste and recycling collections. It’s a service we all use, and we want it to be as efficient, resilient and sustainable as possible.”

“The Calderdale Norse joint venture arrangement offers a range of benefits, giving the council more control over the services and offering flexibility around how the service could be delivered in the future.”

“We’re working closely with Norse to support a shared understanding of how things will work and making sure that we’re ready to hit the ground running next August, ensuring a smooth transition for residents and helping us to retain our consistently high recycling rates.”

Justin Galliford, Chief Executive Officer of Norse Group, added:

“We are thrilled to partner with Calderdale Council to deliver waste and recycling services across the region through this long-term joint venture. Beyond the economic benefits, we are committed to giving back to the local community at every level through social value programmes, environmental initiatives, and career opportunities for Calderdale residents.”

“By reinvesting profits into the public purse, we ensure that our efforts make a real, positive difference to people’s lives. We are excited for the journey ahead and look forward to a successful and meaningful partnership.”

Beyondly | How the EU Circular Economy Act will transform packaging and EPR globally

Beyondly is a B Corp environmental compliance scheme and consultancy.

The EU Circular Economy Act (CEA) represents a significant evolution in the bloc’s approach to materials management and resource efficiency; shifting from linear waste management to a systemic redesign of how products are made, used, and recovered.

At its core are principles of durability, recyclability, reduced material use, and extended producer responsibility (EPR), underpinned by stricter eco-design requirements and greater transparency across value chains. The legislation aims to decouple economic growth from resource consumption, while strengthening the EU’s resilience to material supply risks.

Whilst Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (PPWR) marks a major milestone, the CEA is expected to go further, signalling the next policy layer and integrating packaging into a broader, system-wide approach to circularity.

For packaging, this means:

  • A shift to system-level regulation.
  • Harmonised EPR driving real design and innovation.
  • Data, chemicals, and compliance expectations are intensifying.
  • EU policy is setting the direction for the UK and global markets.

Its relevance extends well beyond EU borders. For EU-based businesses, compliance will require fundamental changes to product design, material selection, and end-of-life management.

For UK businesses, the implications are equally material – those exporting into the EU must meet these requirements to maintain market access, whilst domestically, UK policy is increasingly converging with similar circularity and EPR principles. As a result, the Act is not just an EU regulatory development – it signals the direction of travel for global markets.

Understanding the CEA’s foundations and impact is therefore critical, particularly as it sets the stage for more specific and impactful changes in packaging and EPR obligations.

  1. From packaging regulation to system regulation.

The CEA is likely to move beyond packaging-specific rules and instead align requirements across multiple product categories. This means packaging will increasingly be assessed as part of a wider product system alongside materials, product design, and waste infrastructure. Businesses must therefore ensure their packaging decisions align with PPWR and new circular economy requirements affecting product design and material use. 

  1. EPR becomes a genuine design and innovation tool, not just a cost.

EPR scheme harmonisation across the EU creates demand and supply at scale, supporting more robust secondary material markets and leading to key developments including:

  • Design for circularity becomes commercially advantageous.
  • Material innovation accelerates across the value chain.
  • Increased scrutiny of packaging performance in real-world systems creates control and transparency over lifecycle impacts.
  1. Restrictions on substances of concern (SoC) such as PFAS and heavy metals.

The CEA is expected to create transparency and reinforce restrictions on these substances that hinder circularity. By the end of 2026, the commission aims to map packaging components, particularly intentionally added SoC, to identify possible sources of PFAS.

PPWR compliance will overlap with REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation, and Restriction of Chemicals)’s ‘safe for use’ and drive packaging that is ’safe for recycling and circularity’. From greater scrutiny on packaging placed on the market, to increased responsibility of quantifying SoC, the challenges and opportunities posed are significant:

  • Packaging transparency and quantifying SoC in finished packaging components and ensuring verification in line with heavy metal restrictions for all packaging and the PFAS limit for food-compliant packaging.
  • Volume and cost challenges of SoC testing across industry in principle, required before 12/08/2026 under PPWR.
  • Aiming for chemical compatibility with recycling streams.
  1. Data, transparency, and digitalisation.

This is a critical aspect for producers to focus on. The EU is moving toward more standardised and transparent data systems, likely aligned with initiatives such as Digital Product Passports (DPP). To avoid non-compliance risks, companies will need:

  • Robust data collection systems.
  • Clear traceability of materials and components.
  • Audit-ready documentation.
  1. Increased enforcement risk

With greater regulatory alignment comes stronger enforcement. Companies can therefore expect more inspections and audits, cross-border enforcement, and lower tolerance for non-compliance and misleading sustainability claims.

  1. Global impact

In the UK, Defra are seeking input from PPWR experts as it shapes circular economy reforms. EU policy continues to shape global regulation, with many non-EU markets already aligning with EU approaches to EPR, recyclability, and SoC, to maintain their access to the EU market.

Businesses operating internationally should therefore treat EU compliance as a baseline for global strategy.

In summary, businesses that move early – embedding these circular principles into design and decision-making – will be best positioned to manage risk and control future costs in selling packaged products into the EU. 

Vision Techniques | Vision Techniques celebrates revamped system shortlisted for industry award

Commercial vehicle safety and security specialists Vision Techniques has been shortlisted for an award for its revamped product.

The VT Ident Plus System, one of the company’s best-selling products, was shortlisted in the Innovator of the Year category at the Fleet Vision International Awards.

While it did not take home the top prize, Vision Techniques is celebrating the product’s continued success and strong customer response.

The system is designed to prevent thefts, accidents and unauthorised vehicle use by ensuring only trained and authorised operators can start and operate vehicles and/or equipment, with built in anti-rollaway protection.

The intelligent driver and vehicle authorisation system already offered a range of benefits including improved operational efficiency, fuel savings and complete controlled access.

Following its recent upgrade, the system now delivers even greater functionality. New features include flexible authentication options such as passive RFID tags, cards, pin codes as well as integrated telematics for live vehicle tracking via VT Connect.

This enables businesses to monitor driver activity and behaviour, as well as providing full visibility of driver usage, access attempts and events.

In addition, customers benefit from a complimentary first year data subscription included with the system.

Managing Director Dave Smith said: “We are delighted our VT Ident Plus was recongised at the FVI Awards. While we didn’t take home the award, we are incredibly proud of how well the system has been received by our customers.”

“We are seeing growing demand from businesses looking to invest in vehicle safety and security, and it is exciting to see the impact the system is already having.”

“We would like to congratulate all the winners and thank our customers for their continued support.”

Find out more about Vision Techniques and its extensive product range at www.vision-techniques.com.

 

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