CAUGHT UP IN CABLE THEFT?

MEMS Power Generation are taking proactive steps to combat the increase in cable and equipment theft in the UK rental market. With the implementation of SmartWater technology MEMS are the first rental company to use this method of property marking and are leading the industry towards more effective measures of theft prevention.

SmartWater is a property marking technology which identifies every item of MEMS rental equipment with a unique DNA style code, therefore should theft occur MEMS equipment can later be identified by any police force across the UK using routine procedures.

Having spent many years working closely with the Police, SmartWater has established itself as one of the most powerful criminal deterrents available with a 100% conviction rate. Scrap metal dealers are also very aware that any stolen metal marked with SmartWater can be traced to the criminal and themselves and are reluctant to accept metals from unknown sources rendering the metal thieves with no disposal route.

With the implementation of SmartWater and bespoke remote telemetry & tracking systems which are monitored from their 24/7 manned control centre MEMS are proactively reducing customers exposure to equipment theft along with the cost and inconvenience associated with this type of crime.

MEMS provide disaster recovery services to Tooley Street London after major flood:

On Sunday 27 April 2008 Tooley Street London was struck by a burst water main incident resulting in 7 Million gallons of water surging into the street resulting in basements being flooded as well as switchrooms and transformer substations. Subsequently a major supply transformer failed due to being submerged underground and the entire area experienced a total power failure. Being one of London’s key business centre’s the clients affected had an immediate and urgent requirement for temporary power whilst the repair works were undertaken by the relevant Utility companies.

MEMS received their first call on the Sunday afternoon and after completing detailed site assessments began to supply extensive rental power and distribution equipment to restore power to the critical services required by these key clients. The initial equipment was dispatched Sunday evening with approximately 5000kVA of generation and enough flexible cable to reach the LV incoming breakers on the roof, some twelve floors above.

Further calls where received from other clients affected in the area and a further 4000kVA of power required for an adjacent building was dispatched during Monday evening. Numerous teams of engineers were required to install the huge level of cable required with some runs requiring 2400 meters of cable being taken up stair wells and across the roof to access the LV connection points.

In addition to the above equipment MEMS have supplied 50,000 litres of fuel storage on site with 100’s of cable covers and numerous accessories to allow a project of this magnitude to happen within a matter of hours from the first call being received. Round the clock babysitting of the entire project has been implemented with MEMS providing a comprehensive fuel management program to ensure all machines and equipment continue to provide power to these business critical services.

“This project demonstrates MEMS expertise in providing large power project solutions within a matter of hours, the huge levels of equipment held ready for this type of emergency and the commitment and experience of our staff and engineers allows us to provide a first class service even under the level of pressure being experienced” Managing Director of MEMS Power Generation; Glen Jarvis


ACQUISITION OF NEW PREMISES

As the growth and development of the generator hire operation continues to demand more space the purchase of an additional 3 acres of adjacent industrial land has been agreed. This strategic acquisition will allow MEMS to extend its existing operation organically and without business disruption to operate out of a purpose designed 7 acre facility complete with extensive workshops and yard space area to facilitate the ever growing rental fleet.

The completion of the deal later this year will see the start of an extensive construction and civil engineering program to provide the facilities required to support the growing needs of the business. With the rental fleet growing by over 35% this financial year alone and the transportation fleet by similar levels the requirement for both engineering workshops and secure yard space is clear to see.

Once fully operational (programmed for 2010) MEMS believe they will have the best generator rental facility in the UK providing them the tools to further increase both their availability of equipment and ability to take on even the largest of rental projects. The focus on customer service and maintaining their reputation as the premium supplier will only be enforced further by this development and represents an exciting time for the company.


TARGETS ACHIEVED FOR RENTAL INFRASTRUCTURE & DEVELOPMENTS

The rental control centre and training suites are now open and functioning well; the level of training commitments we have with both our own disciplines as well as those where outside training support is required the training rooms are always being occupied.  Our appetite to be the industry leader drives us forward with training and research and development into new products and solutions, we are currently testing seed units for two independent generator manufacturers to ensure their products are suitable for the marketplace.   
They choose MEMS as their partners due to our extensive testing facilities and our ability to ensure a quality product is provided which can meet our specification and build quality requirements.  The manufacturer’s perspective is such that if MEMS approve their product then the rest of industry will also assume their requirements will have been met or more likely exceeded and order the products for themselves.

MEMS Power Generation 08452 230 400