3rd Eye Expands Smart Technology Solutions With the Introduction of Connected Baler

Leading SaaS Company in Waste and Recycling Industry Technology Unveils Solution that Simplifies the Management of Stationary Balers and Recycling Equipment.

Chattanooga, TN, April 30, 2022 – 3rd Eye®, an Environmental Solutions Group (ESG) company, today announced a significant expansion of its innovative Connected Collections technology with the introduction of Connected Baler. This groundbreaking solution simplifies the management of baling equipment and recyclable materials for grocery stores, retail/box stores, refuse companies, colleges and schools, distribution centers, and manufacturing facilities, just to name a few.

Connected Baler, retrofitted to existing vertical balers regardless of make/model, or available as an option for new Marathon® Equipment vertical balers, utilizes a combination of hardware, integrated scales, sensors, and cutting-edge software, all connected wirelessly to the cloud. This adaptation enables seamless collection, analysis, and integration of equipment and commodity information into the user’s back-office system or the user-friendly 3rd Eye interface. It provides detailed, real-time, and historical data on single units or entire fleets of equipment.

Pat Carroll, President of ESG, stated, “The management of stationary balers and baled commodities has traditionally been an invisible aspect for facilities that utilize this equipment in their recycling operations. Previously reliant solely on manual methods to monitor bale weights, fullness levels, as well as asset status and maintenance, this has been a significant blind spot for even the most sophisticated companies. Connected Baler addresses these issues instantly, providing companies with robust data, alerts, and reports that help users reduce costs, enhance efficiency and profitability, and further sustainability objectives.”

Connected Baler provides real-time monitoring of bale weights and equipment status, including working condition, location, and utilization metrics. Users are alerted immediately about any operational or performance issues, as well as when the baler reaches full capacity and requires baling. Enhanced service scheduling, proactive maintenance planning, and maximized uptime are the direct benefits, leading to optimized performance and increased productivity.

As bales are produced, an onboard printer generates labels that are affixed to each bale, complete with a scannable code, facilitating end-to-end tracking of weight, material type, and additional details. The real-time data offered by Connected Baler empowers companies to recognize revenue sooner and optimize process flows. This leads to enhanced recovery of recyclable materials, a more profound understanding of asset utilization, and an increase in commodity revenue.

Tyler Mironas, Product Manager of Digital Equipment for 3rd Eye, commented, “Managing a large retail, educational, distribution, or manufacturing facility is inherently complex, and before Connected Baler, the manual and problematic management of balers was a significant distraction from the primary task of facility operation. ESG companies are committed to improving lives through innovative solutions that address such inefficiencies. Connected Baler is a prime example of our commitment in action, effectively removing this burden. With the phrase ‘You handle the front of the store; we’ve got the back’ coined as our motto, it’s a reality that allows our clients to focus on their core business without worry, making the slogan much more than just a catchy tagline.”

In addition to their new Connected Baler technology, 3rd Eye offers a comprehensive suite of waste and recycling collection and vehicle telematic solutions, many utilizing advanced AI. These include smart camera safety systems, collision warning radar, and specialized automated solutions such as vehicle tracking, positive service verification, waste-container overage detection, fleet health and maintenance, along with automatic contamination detection for refuse collection trucks, transfer stations, and Material Recovery Facilities (MRFs). These innovative solutions are all part of ESG’s Connected Collections® strategy, which leverages pioneering technology to seamlessly integrate data from vehicles, assets, operators, and customers. This interconnected ecosystem delivers unparalleled insights that significantly enhance safety, efficiency, and profitability, linking waste and recycling companies directly to their clients.

For further information about 3rd Eye, Connected Baler, or Connected Collections, and how they can transform your facility’s baling operations, visit them online at 3rdeyecam.com.

About Environmental Solutions Group:

Environmental Solutions Group (“ESG”) encompasses industry-leading brands, Heil® Environmental,
The Curotto-Can®, Marathon® Equipment, 3rd Eye, Soft-Pak, Parts Central®, and Bayne® — to create a premier, fully integrated equipment group serving the solid waste and recycling industry. Through extensive voice-of-customer outreach, in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities, a wide-reaching service network, and proven industry expertise, ESG is focused on solving customer problems through environmentally responsible products and providing world-class support. For more information about ESG, visit doveresg.com, the ESG Facebook page, or follow ESG on LinkedIn.

About 3rd Eye:

3rd Eye was formed in 2001. The company provides real-time Vehicle Function/Route Performance Analytics and also uses state-of-the-art camera systems to capture and document in-cab and external events to improve the safety, reliability, and profitability of collection fleet operations. 3rd Eye is committed to ongoing innovation, engineering excellence, and impeccable business ethics. For more information about 3rd Eye, visit www.3rdeyecam.com, the 3rd Eye Facebook page, or follow us on LinkedIn.

Environmental Solutions Group Contact:
Jessie Nichols
(423) 309-9827
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