Over recent months CEMEX has unfortunately suffered four significant cable thefts from sites across the UK. One of these thefts was carried out over a sustained period of time and has led to cable with a scrap value of over £100,000 being taken. The cost to the business to replace what is taken and complete repair works to ensure equipment is fully functioning would in turn be considerably more than this.

Copper value is at an all-time high and theft of cable continues to be a recognised national issue. We would like to take this opportunity to once again encourage all site managers to review the vulnerability of cable at their locations, ensure it is hidden wherever it can be, and if this is not possible, impose measures to otherwise make it difficult to steal.

Please reach out to Colin Jones and John Sweeting if you would like the Security Team to complete a detailed review of your site.

Hiding cable remains the simplest and most cost-effective method of reducing the risk. In addition, there are a variety of technical measures available including CCTV and forensic marking solutions. The video here shows how Perimeter Intrusion Detection (PID) systems (also pictured), often deployed at rural and industrial sites similar to ours, can be deployed to alert teams when cable thefts are underway. Site Managers could consider installing these at their site if they have the budget. Again, please speak to Colin or John for more information.

Thank you for your continued vigilance and support with this issue.