THE CESAR security scheme has reached a major milestone after surpassing 650,000 installations.
The initiative, owned by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) and delivered in partnership with Datatag ID, launched in 2007. The latest milestone has been described as marking a significant achievement in anti-theft protection for machinery, with the announcement made at the recent CPA (Construction Plant-hire Association) conference.
Steven Mulholland, the CPA’s CEO, congratulated the scheme’s impact on improving equipment security and reducing theft risk across the industry.
Kevin Howells, MD of Datatag, said, “Reaching over 650,000 installations highlights the CESAR Scheme’s success in deterring theft and aiding in recovering stolen equipment. Manufacturers, SMEs, and other companies continue placing their trust in CESAR. Our latest addition, the Ultra Tag RFID Chip, adds another layer of security, offering advanced tamper resistance and improved scanning for swift ownership verification. The multi-layered security strategy CESAR employs ensures machinery is protected through visible, covert, and highly effective means.”
CESAR’s new RAPID (Registered Assets Police Information Database) tool also advances the scheme’s impact. RAPID is a web-based solution that enables officers to access the CESAR database directly from smartphones, streamlining the identification process. Nearly 1,000 officers nationwide have already enrolled, enabling immediate verification of CESAR-registered assets on the spot.
The CESAR Scheme is recognisable by its triangle identification plate on each registered machine. This visible marker helps in the identification of stolen equipment and links it to its rightful owner.
Viki Bell, director of operations at the CEA, commented, “The CESAR Scheme is central to our commitment to equipment security across the construction and agricultural sectors. With over 650,000 installations, CESAR continues to prove its value in deterring theft and building trusted protection for machinery owners.
“This trust and potential insurance discounts make CESAR a solid choice for safeguarding equipment. With RAPID and the tamper-proof RFID chip, CESAR sends a clear message to would-be thieves that marked machinery is well protected and harder to target.”
