31 Jul 25
Xwatch Safety Solutions has been shortlisted for the prestigious Plantworx 2025 Innovation Awards in the safety innovation category, with its newly launched Xwatch MK2 system recognised for its technical excellence and industry-first features.
Launched earlier this year, the MK2 is the first safety system in its category to achieve PLd certification for the civils market—raising the benchmark for operator protection and machine control. The system combines height, slew, and RCI (Rated Capacity Indicator) functions into one smart touchscreen interface, offering precise and reliable control on site.
The MK2 is Xwatch’s fastest, smartest system yet. It’s 30% quicker to install, making it ideal for high-volume rollout, with a simplified design that retains all the safety features of the original MK1 – including height and slew restriction, RCI, and full compatibility across the XW1 to XW5 range. The system is more compact and user-friendly, with precision proportional motion control (patent pending), a multilingual interface, and telematics readiness built in. MK2 offers improved integration via the Xwatch Safety Gateway and fewer in-cab components. It integrates directly with leading OEM displays to reduce cab clutter and installation time – futureproofing machines for a more digital, sustainable site.
Fully compatible with Leica 3D machine control systems and supported by the XW-Insite telematics platform, the MK2 also allows fleet managers and site teams to access real-time diagnostics, safety data, and remote system updates.
Jemma Dycer Hopkins, Sales and Operations Manager at Xwatch, commented:
“To be shortlisted for a Plantworx Innovation Award is a real honour. Safety is what we do, and the MK2 represents the next step in protecting people, plant and productivity on site. We’re incredibly proud of the team behind it—and we’re hoping for the win!”
Winners will be revealed on Tuesday 23rd September 2025 during the Innovation Awards ceremony at Plantworx—the UK’s largest working construction show in 2025, held at Newark Showground. With more than 300 exhibitors expected and three full days of live demos, innovation zones, and networking, Plantworx is the ultimate showcase for engineering progress—and Xwatch is proud to be part of it.
Visit Xwatch at Plantworx (23rd-25th September 2025, Newark Showground) on stands C14 & C15.
