Simplicity by Design

Copper wire thieves beware, this week FDF of California has launched its Copper Wire Theft Prevention range. The core products in the range will ensure the security of underground cables, cables in freeway soffits and street lighting poles.

Comprised of three main products, the FDF Copper Wire Theft Prevention range (Vimeo channel) can be used alongside more conventional anti-theft methods such as laser etched wire and video surveillance. They do however, have a different focus – the FDF range is designed to prevent the copper wire being removed from the attack site. Where as video surveillance may deter a casual thief, a determined thief will still pull up their hood and carry on. The damage is still done, resulting in expensive repairs and insurance claims. There are videos all over YouTube to prove it.

The FDF Copper Wire Theft Prevention range is built on the premiss of prevention. Casual or determined thieves cannot physically breach the security without resorting to jack hammers, cutting torches or explosives.

This means that copper wires do not need to be replaced after an attack, important services remain working and remote public areas like parking lots remain well lit and safe.

Similarly, with FDF’s B5 and 9A security covers being rolled out along California’s highways, CalTrans is looking forward to increased safety and reduced repair costs in theft hot spots.

FDF is calling for all states to focus on preventing copper wire theft rather than catching thieves after the fact. “Our door is always open to discuss the individual needs of highways agencies or utilities suppliers……We have a team of people who are passionate about stopping copper wire theft” says FDF CEO Jim Steed.

Jim Steed: 0800 942 4844

FDF website: www.fdfcorp.net