CPA Bulletin

www.cpa.uk.net CPA Bulletin > May 2023 37 NEWS FROM CPA MEMBERS: 4 NewDirector General for AMPS David Oates has been appointed Director General of the Association of Manufacturers and Suppliers of Power Generating Systems (AMPS) - the trade body for the UK’s diesel and gas-engine power generating sector. He has a wealth of experience in both the engine and power generation industry spanning over 25 years. David’s previous appointments include Director of Finning UK’s Power Systems business, where had responsibility for the power generation, petroleum, marine and industrial segments for all Caterpillar brands. He was also previously Managing Director for Pramac-Generac UK. David said: “My goal is to ensure that AMPS continues to be seen as the official voice and authority of the industry with both government and regulatory bodies. We hope to make it a wider engaging organisation that represents the ideas and thoughts of all members both directly and indirectly. “Our members face various challenges as the industry changes and adapts to the technology and environmental pressures around us. We hope to play a role in promoting contact with others in the industry and be a source of information, education and training where required.” AMPS Chairman, Paul Aitken said: “We look forward to David’s engagement with AMPS in this newly created role and welcome him to the association on behalf of the entire membership. He is buzzing with ideas and has already made a start on refreshing and reinvigorating the association.” what3words for MCS MCS Rental Software has incorporated what3words into its software to improve efficiencies and enhance the customer experience. Unlike most location systems, it uses words instead of numbers or letters, to find, share and save exact locations. This makes coordinates easier to remember, say over the phone and enter into a mobile device. MCS Transport Mobile includes longitude and latitude that provides a precise location, but what3words makes it even easier to navigate by cutting out complicated coordinates, and allowing them to be relayed in just three words. This means less time is wasted trying to deliver or collect rental equipment, resulting in a quick and more efficient work environment. Similarly, when technicians are required on site for onsite repairs, refuelling or servicing, they can quickly locate where the asset is to be able to complete their job. Nick Thomson, MCS Sales Director, explains: “Often, it can be difficult to locate equipment on a busy construction or event site or a street address often isn’t accurate enough to specify precise locations, such as building entrances and across rural areas. The powerful combination of MCS Transport Mobile and what3words allows hirers and drivers to improve efficiency and enhance customer experience.” The rental sector can use what3words to its advantage across 50 languages and provide efficient deliveries with the app making the last mile of deliveries and collections hassle free and 42% faster. The MCS Rental Software app uses Bing maps which is easily linked with what3words, making it simple to navigate and start a route. Even without a phone signal or data connection, the what3words app still works. Now hirers don’t have to worry about being stuck without signal, as the location can be viewed and navigated using compass mode.