QuikTrak security device goes nationwide

A new anti-theft tracking system for plant equipment has been launched in the UK.
The QuikTrak QT6070 is a covert security device that provides real-time tracking and alarm monitoring, using the patented Spread Spectrum radio technology. It was originally launched in the UK in September to cover the M25 area, but by 2006 the network will have been expanded to cover the entire country, the company said.
The network was designed for military applications by British Aerospace Australia, but has been adapted for plant.
The device features a motion sensor that detects unauthorised movement of a machine and, in the event of it being stolen, the exact location can be viewed within seconds on a detailed digital map at a 24hr monitoring centre.
QuikTrak chairman Chris Kyriakou said: "Until now, there has not been a secure and reliable tracking product suitable for plant.
"This system allows owners to effectively locate their machinery for either fleet management or security purposes," Kyriakou added.