Landmark construction plant maker JCB has become the first
manufacturer to receive a three star rating under research firm
Thatcham’s Agricultural and Plant security star rating scheme.
The system, designed as a tool for insurers to evaluate risk on
equipment, rates plant in terms of vehicle identification, key
security, immobilisation of machine, peripheral security, and
after-theft tracking systems.
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In an industry where, according to the Home Offfice, more than
£1 million (€1.1 million) of plant is stolen each week, asset
security is crucial.
JCB won its stars for vehicle identification, key security and
machine immobilisation, with the company’s 801 Mini Excavators and
JS and JZ Heavy production excavators mentioned specifically.
Mike Briggs, vehicle security manager at Thatcham’s, commented:
“Plant theft has become an all too common problem in the UK with
plant and agricultural equipment simply lacking significant levels
of security. It is great news to see manufacturers of the calibre
of JCB making significant strides in this area and with the
positive support that Thatcham’s star rating scheme has enjoyed
from all sides of the industry, we are confident that others will
follow suit.”
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