AMPS (The Association of Manufacturers and Suppliers of Power Generating Systems) will adopt CESAR ECV, making it available to its members to help tackle theft and support emissions compliance.
The CESAR Scheme, established in 2008 and owned by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association), is a security and registration scheme for construction and agricultural equipment. CESAR ECV (Emissions Compliance Verification) extends the system’s benefits, offering a quick and reliable way to verify a machine’s emissions category. The system uses tamper-evident, colour-coded labels featuring a unique alphanumeric code linked to the machine’s CESAR identity.
AMPS, the voice of the UK’s diesel and gas-engine power generating sector, has over 120 members including manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, service providers, and rental companies. Under the new arrangement, AMPS members will also benefit from a discounted rate for CESAR ECV.
Alan Beech, AMPS director general, said, “Any effort to combat crime — whether theft or the blatant disregard for the law — deserves strong support. As the representative of AMPS, we are proud to endorse this initiative because it is simply the right thing to do.”
JCB, a long-standing AMPS member, is the first to adopt the scheme. JCB plans to fit CESAR ECV across its RS range of Stage V generators, which have been developed for the power rental market.
Viki Bell, chief executive of the Construction Equipment Association, added, “The AMPS membership represents some of the most important businesses in the power sector. We’re very pleased to see CESAR ECV being made available to them as a practical and trusted solution to support both security and emissions visibility. Having a major name like JCB leading the way sets a strong example for the wider industry.”
Kevin Howells, MD of Datatag ID, commented, “CESAR has become a recognised and trusted system across the construction and agricultural markets. Extending its reach into the power sector through AMPS shows the value industry places on clear, reliable machine identification. We are proud to support AMPS members in strengthening their security and environmental standards.”
