The Problem
Industrial and metal theft has become a growing problem over recent years, with copper theft at the forefront
of that problem. Don Horne of ‘Electricity Today’ reported an increase of 1,150% in copper theft from 2005 to
2006. The loss is costing utility companies millions of dollars in repairs and replacements. With the cost
for copper increasing globally and with economic conditions in a downward trend, utility companies
are faced with this crime problem. Internal and external theft drains companies
of profits and may even result in business closures.
Many times thieves are caught with copper cable, but police have no way of identifying whether
or not it is stolen, leaving both the victim of the theft and the police very
disappointed.
Many facilities across the country have been using video recording systems to deter thieves,
but they are finding that these systems rarely catch good images of the assailants, wasting more time and
money which could have been used elsewhere.
The Solution
Because of the nature of metals, wiring and industrial grade products it’s hard to thoroughly
mark or identify an item without being overly obvious.
That's why DataDots are the solution. The microdots are marked with a specific PIN number linked
to the owner or the asset. These dots are suspended in a clear drying, UV sensitive adhesive that fluoresces under
an ordinary blacklight. With so many identifiers applied with the specially designed durable, weatherproof and
non corrosive adhesive, it is virtually impossible for thieves to remove the true owner’s identity – a problem
that is evident with current forms of cable stamping.
DataDots In Action
When metal or any sort of industrial asset is marked with DataDots, they instantly become far
more undesirable by thieves because the tiny dots are unremovable and are easily traced directly back to the
owner. All you need to do is apply the DataDots, register on our National Secure Database, and your items or
metals are marked for years to come. In the case of theft Law Enforcement will easily be able to locate the
DataDots, read them, and find the owner of the marked assets, convicting the criminal and getting your materials
back to you faster.
DataDots have been changing industrial losses worldwide, and with the new epidemic of copper
theft, they seem to be one of the only viable solutions that come at a low cost. Especially when comparing to
the cost of repairs, replacement downtime, and losses.
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To find out how DataDot Technology can provide a viable solution to your companies
theft problems, please contact us
now.
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