Safety camera firm looking to clean up in waste management sector
A Wolverhampton company is looking to capitalise on moves to make the recycling and waste management (RWM) industries safer.
Spillard Safety Systems said an increasing number of companies in the sector were investing in mobile safety systems to protect the public and their staff.
The firm, which supplies vehicle-mounted safety cameras, will be looking to tap into this demand when it takes part in the RWM Show, which starts at the NEC today (Tuesday).
It said it had already seen an uplift in orders from the sector and was now looking to capitalise on the moves to improve safety.
The rise in orders is put down to firms wanting to ensure drivers of their vehicles are not at risk of blindspots when doing their jobs, as well as a growing desire to protect themselves against expensive legal cases when accidents happen.
As part of its large presence at RWM, Spillard will be unveiling its new Optronics HD range of safety systems, including the Optronics Foresight system.
Peter Spillard, the firm’s managing director, said: “Over the last twelve months we have supplied products that have been installed on vehicle fleets for utility companies, waste management specialists and recycling firms.
“They are already reporting fewer incidents and examples where our camera systems have proven they were not responsible.”
The firm has been working to eliminate blindspots on commercial vehicles, as well as construction and quarrying machines for more than 25 years. It hopes this trend will continue for the RWM sector.
One of the company’s biggest success stories is its partnership with S&B Waste Management & Recycling.
What originally started as a test of one product has resulted in more than 25 vehicles being fitted with a range of Spillard solutions after productivity increased. Not only did S&B Waste perform more journeys for its customers, but money was also saved from fraudulent claims.
