Smartwater Technology
What is SmartWater?
SmartWater is an invisible liquid that fluoresces green under ultra-violet (UV) light and contains a unique forensic fingerprint. With over two billion combinations, SmartWater links property to its owner and criminals to a crime scene. There are two types of SmartWater:
SmartWater Forensic Property Coding carries a chemical ‘code’ which is registered to an address or location and can mark anything from lead roofing to a wedding ring. The liquid is impossible to remove and Police can analyse SmartWater to prove where any item of property came from and whether it is stolen.
SmartWater’s Index Spray System is used to convict criminals by spraying them with an invisible liquid which marks their skin or clothing with a forensic code assigned to a particular location. SmartWater Index stays on skin for weeks and indefinitely on clothing and footwear and can be used to link a criminal to a particular crime, remaining detectable long after the crime has been committed.
Where is SmartWater used?
- Homes - 1 million homes protect electrical goods, jewellery, and other valuables.
- Utilities - Electrical and water companies protect sub stations, cable and other metals.
- Insurance - Church roofs, vehicles and even musical instruments are all being marked.
- Railways - Electricity cable and earthing bonds at trackside are being marked.
- Haulage- SmartWater is protecting HGV drivers and their loads from hi-jack and theft.
- Finance - Cash in transit companies and banks are protecting staff and money.
- Equestrian - Saddles, horse boxes and other equipment is SmartWater protected.
- Retail - Shops and supermarkets protect stock, cigarettes kiosks and alcohol displays.
- Machinery - Farms, factories and plant hirers are marking vehicles and machinery.
- Fly-Tipping - Councils are marking domestic and commercial waste to deter fly-tippers.
Who is looking for SmartWater?
Police Forces throughout the UK are trained to look for SmartWater. Second hand dealers, scrap merchants and metal recyclers are working with the Police and are scanning goods and metals brought onto their premises with UV equipment.
Shropshire Chamber of Commerce members can quote a special discount number to receive up to 20% off of SmartWater’s range of commercial systems. Shropshire Chamber of Commerce members are invited to contact Bjorn Campbell Lyons, SmartWater Regional Sales Manager, on 07825 971 988 or SmartWater Customer Services on 0870 242 8899 for more information about the product and special offer.
