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power or rail networks, which are vital to the smooth running of the nation. ‘British Transport Police, together with our colleagues from Home Office police forces and a variety of industries, are fully committed to tackling metal theft in all its forms. As such, we welcome any innovations or techniques which not only make life difficult for thieves, but deter offenders from targeting metal altogether.’


manage this highly secure database and give police the access they need. It is this method of traceability which acts as such a powerful deterrent to cable thieves.


Detective Chief Inspector Gill


Murray, of British Transport Police, said: ‘Cable theft has a significant impact on communities across the country as thieves target those services, such as


The role of the scrap metal dealer Scrap metal dealers regularly stand accused of allowing unlawful trade to flourish. Although measures are being taken (the revised Scrap Metal Dealers Act which clamps down on rogue traders is due to come into effect by the end of 2013), more needs to be done to prevent illegal trade between unscrupulous scrap dealers and metal thieves. TrakDNA minimises the likelihood of such a trade. Microdots are affixed to metal using a bespoke UV carrier medium which creates a solid adhesive and aids detection for police. Unlike other artificial marking methods, TrakDNA remains intact even if cable sheathing is stripped. Its traceable functionality makes a cable identifiable even after it has entered the


scrap metal chain, presenting a huge risk to thief and buyer. Wendy Rowe, managing director of RetainaGroup, called TrakDNA, ‘an effective and formidable weapon with which police forces can defeat those involved in a crime that undermines the very infrastructure of this country.’ Graham Jackson, managing director


of Unipart Rail, described it as ‘an innovative and effective solution to the growing issue of metal theft.’


A long-awaited solution Eland Cables developed TrakDNA because of its first-hand experience of cable theft.


As an international cable supplier, the company knows all too well the consequences cable users face daily. Eland is an approved supplier to Network Rail and has supplied to the rail industry for more than a decade. Safety-critical product innovation has earned Eland more than a dozen Network Rail-approved cable ranges, and it offers an extensive stockholding of rail cables. Contact the TrakDNA team on 0845 200 2550


Email: info@trakdna.co.uk www.trakdna.com


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