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MDiG partner with Xwatch

Xwatch Safety Solutions have recently announced a new partnership with technology solutions specialists, MDiG, who will become official distributors of the Xwatch suite of safety systems.

Xwatch Safety Solutions is currently revolutionising the global safety market, with its XW series of products which include, height control, slew control, and rated capacity indicator (RCI) systems. Xwatch, established in 2019, has already successfully launched a number of game-changing products in both machine safety and telematics.

MDiG provides businesses nationwide with technology solutions that optimise their construction sites enabling them to complete projects more efficiently, safely, and accurately.

Although MDiG was launched was just two-years ago, it has captured the market in a big way providing customers with solutions from leading manufacturers including Topcon and Leica.

It was the connection with Leica that led MDiG to explore a partnership with Xwatch Safety Solutions. MDiG supply and install Leica Geosystems MC1 machine control solutions.  In the latter part of 2021, the Leica iCON PA80, VA80 and CAS safety awareness solutions were integrated with Xwatch creating the perfect synergy.

Users of the popular Leica MC1 machine control platform can leverage their investments to run the new safety awareness solution. The Leica iCON PA80 integration will automatically alert the operator on the screen of the same device that they already use for their ongoing machine operations.

The collaboration between Leica Geosystems, Xwatch and MDiG will offer a system that streamlines job site safety offerings by interconnecting height control, slew control and 2D and 3D safety machine control solutions.

Commenting on the new partnership, Xwatch Sales and Operations Director Dan Leaney said, “MDiG has quickly established itself as a market leader offering customers a comprehensive range of digital construction solutions.  Technology delivers productivity and a crucial part of productivity is to keep the operator and co-workers safe in the field. We are delighted to partner with MDiG and provide key safety solutions, the Leica connection sealed our alliance. Operators are at the coalface of every jobsite and their safety is our priority.”

Ash Mills, Head of Rental and Sales at MDiG said, “We are also very pleased to announce our partnership with Xwatch. Technology has moved on rapidly in recent years and advancements in enabling machines to detect their surroundings has reached a whole new level of safety in heavy equipment applications.  Xwatch is ahead of the game in the field of safety systems and we are excited to embark on this new relationship.  The Leica corelation means that safety and awareness for the operator and provide immediate response whether the operator is in a dozer, excavator or any other heavy equipment using the MC1 machine control system.