Category: Construction Theft

Datatag celebrates policing partnership success at CITS Conference 2025

November 7, 2025

Datatag ID, delivery partner to the official CESAR Scheme, joined industry leaders, government representatives, and police forces at this year’s CITS Conference, held on Thursday 6 November 2025 at JCB World Headquarters. Hosted by Ian Elliott, CITS Chairman and Dave Luscombe, the event highlighted the vital work being done across industry and policing to combat … More Datatag celebrates policing partnership success at CITS Conference 2025

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Datatag Announced as Platinum Sponsor for Combined Industries Theft Solutions (CITS) Annual Conference at JCB Global Headquarters

August 7, 2025

Datatag ID Ltd, the UK’s leading provider of forensic marking and asset identification solutions, is proud to announce its role as Platinum Sponsor of the upcoming Combined Industries Theft Solutions (CITS) Annual Conference, taking place at JCB’s prestigious Global Headquarters in Rocester. The annual CITS Conference is a key event in the fight against organised … More Datatag Announced as Platinum Sponsor for Combined Industries Theft Solutions (CITS) Annual Conference at JCB Global Headquarters

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Datatag steps up tool theft fight with new marking system, launched through British Superbikes partnership

July 29, 2025

Datatag, the UK’s leading provider of forensic security marking and registration systems, is proud to announce the continuation of its high-profile sponsorship of the British Superbike Championship (BSB) in 2025. This year, Datatag will use its presence at the UK’s most-watched motorcycle racing series to shine a spotlight on its all-new Power Tool Forensic Marking System — a … More Datatag steps up tool theft fight with new marking system, launched through British Superbikes partnership

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DATATAG TO UNVEIL NEW MULTI POWER TOOL SECURITY SYSTEM AT TOOLFAIR LONDON!

March 24, 2025

Datatag is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new Multi Power Tool Forensic Security System at the upcoming Toolfair London 2025! This cutting-edge security solution is designed to combat the rising threat of power tool theft, giving tradespeople and businesses peace of mind. Join us on March 27th-28th at Toolfair & ProBuilder Live, Alexandra … More DATATAG TO UNVEIL NEW MULTI POWER TOOL SECURITY SYSTEM AT TOOLFAIR LONDON!

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CESAR CHAMPIONS LEAD THE FIGHT AGAINST MACHINERY THEFT

January 27, 2025

The Construction Equipment Association (CEA) launched the CESAR Champion initiative to encourage law enforcement officers to actively engage with the CESAR Scheme. The initiative is designed to reward officers who use the system to identify stolen construction and agricultural machinery, helping to combat equipment theft. By recognising officers who carry out checks on CESAR-marked machines, the initiative promotes … More CESAR CHAMPIONS LEAD THE FIGHT AGAINST MACHINERY THEFT

CESAR SECURITY SCHEME EXCEEDS 650,000 INSTALLATIONS

November 15, 2024

The CESAR security scheme, owned by the CEA (Construction Equipment Association) and delivered in partnership with Datatag ID, launched in 2007, has now surpassed 650,000 installations. This milestone marks a significant achievement in anti-theft protection for construction and agricultural machinery, with the announcement at the recent CPA (Construction Plant Hire Association) conference. Steven Mulholland, the … More CESAR SECURITY SCHEME EXCEEDS 650,000 INSTALLATIONS

UK POLICE EMBRACE NEW CESAR SCHEME RAPID SEARCH APPLICATION

October 9, 2024

Over 600 Police Officers across the UK registered for the new RAPID asset search application in its first week of launch. RAPID, the Registered Assets Police Information Database, is a powerful web-based search tool designed to significantly enhance the speed and efficiency of plant and machinery identification. With advanced mobile technology, RAPID enables officers to … More UK POLICE EMBRACE NEW CESAR SCHEME RAPID SEARCH APPLICATION

NCATT’s Impact Unveiled – Key to Rising Success in Construction & Agricultural Equipment Recovery

February 23, 2024

In a significant development for the CESAR Security Marking & Registration Scheme, a recent gathering hosted by CEA member Nylacast in Leicester brought together key stakeholders, including police units, the National Construction & Agricultural Theft Team (NCATT), and new donors. They discussed the initiative’s current status and its future direction.   The involvement of the National … More NCATT’s Impact Unveiled – Key to Rising Success in Construction & Agricultural Equipment Recovery

DERBYSHIRE CONSTABULARY’S RURAL CRIME TEAM WINS 2023 ROB OLIVER AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING EFFORTS IN COMBATING CONSTRUCTION AND AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY THEFT

January 24, 2024

Derbyshire Constabulary’s Rural Crime Team has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Rob Oliver Award from the Construction Equipment Association (CEA) for excellence in the fight against construction plant and agricultural machinery theft. The coveted industry award, first presented in 2021, is given annually to the most proactive Rural Crime Team in the UK. Winning forces … More DERBYSHIRE CONSTABULARY’S RURAL CRIME TEAM WINS 2023 ROB OLIVER AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING EFFORTS IN COMBATING CONSTRUCTION AND AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY THEFT

CEA AND INDUSTRY ALLIES COMMIT £650,000 TO STRENGTHEN UK’S FIGHT AGAINST MACHINERY THEFT

December 1, 2023

The Construction Equipment Association (CEA), together with key industry stakeholders like the Construction Plant-hire Association (CPA) and leading insurance companies such as NFU Mutual, has committed a substantial investment, totalling £650,000 over the next three years, to the UK’s fight against machinery theft. This collaborative funding initiative represents a strategic approach to tackle the escalating … More CEA AND INDUSTRY ALLIES COMMIT £650,000 TO STRENGTHEN UK’S FIGHT AGAINST MACHINERY THEFT