Giving Thanks

At PTR Baler & Compactor we have quite a bit to be thankful for. As we get closer to the holiday season, we reflect on giving thanks. It so easy to get caught up in the problems and obstacles, but focusing on being grateful helps keep the us aware of how good things are overall.

OUR TEAM

We truly appreciate our team. A lot of people are involved in what we do. From the welders and painters to the sales reps and service techs. Everyone has a special skill set that contributes to our success ... and our customers' success too! Many of our team members have worked here for many years - a testament to our culture.

OUR CUSTOMERS

One of the most rewarding parts of what we do is helping our customers succeed. Whether its a Fortune 500 company, an apartment complex or waste haulers. We love coming up with solutions and ensuring their operations are running smoothly. We are honored that our customers have the faith in us to get the job done.

OUR CULTURE

Our culture has been refined over the years. As our company grew and evolved, we took care to learn from everything we were doing. Always improving. Always innovating. Always leveling up when it comes to safety. We've added stellar benefits for our employees and have stayed hyper-focused on our commitment to sustainability.

OUR HEADQUARTERS

We are proud to be an American manufacturer located in Philadelphia. We've been here for generations and are proud to call Philadelphia home. We're involved in the local community and many of our employees live in Philadelphia and the tri-state area.

OUR FUTURE

The future is bright. As we continue to innovate we look forward to 2025. We're well positioned to keep working with companies across the nation - both new and old clients.

Business Trends to Keep an Eye on in 2025

Before you know it, we'll be raising a glass on New Year's Eve, ringing in 2025. Lets take a few minutes to look ahead. Technology is evolving at a rapid pace and innovations abound. Its critical to stay on top of the trends.

Generative Artificial Intelligence

Investment in generative artificial intelligence is skyrocketing. Everyone wants a piece of the action. Its very similar to the dot-com boom. This technology will be a disruptor for sure. Google, Amazon and Microsoft are going full steam ahead building server farms to power AI. Its going to effect many fields - it can't be ignored.

Back to the Office

Businesses are realizing the value of having their staff working on site instead of remote working. Sure, in some cases remote working makes sense. However in terms of innovation, culture and teamwork - the interactions in the office are invaluable. This means commercial real estate could pick back up. Some companies are getting creative with remote work - using it as a perk instead of making it the norm. For example - having the staff in four days a week, with one remote day is a good balance. Companies looking to stay competitive will get the team back together on site.

Personalization

As customer service is the bedrock of any successful business, many businesses are laser focusing on the what their customers need and offering personalization. This makes the client feel valued and deepens the bond with your brand. Nearly every business can personalize service in some way. Listen to your customers. What are their pain points? Can you help? Get your team together to brainstorm ideas on how to personalize service.

Simplification

Many businesses are examining how they do things. A simple approach is key. Often a process gets bogged down in added steps. Now is the time to take a look at your processes and how they can be simplified. This increases efficiency while increasing profits. Tesla reduced the amount of steps it takes to buy one of their vehicles, stream lining the process, resulting in increased sales.

So look to finish 2024 strong and start planning now for 2025.

PTR Baler & Compactor – The Quiet Pump

Our Smart Baler was an innovative game changer

The Smart Baler

After years of research and development, we launched our Smart Baler. PTR’s Smart Baler features some of the most innovative technology in the industry. It will revolutionize your organizations current waste and recycling processes and will undoubtedly increase speed, accuracy, efficiency and safety. The user friendly touchscreen control panel resembles that of current technology. Keyless operation means no more looking for lost keys, just use your PIN number. You also have access to precise weights and accurate data readings.

The Quiet Pump Power Unit

This is another important area where we innovated. The revolutionary PTR Quiet Pump now comes standard on the Smart Baler. It can also be retrofitted to existing units. The quiet pump operates at around 60 decibels, which is comparable to a quiet conversation. Its benefits are exponential beyond the reduction of dangerous decibel levels. It results in a better performing baler, more productive employees, less maintenance, cost savings and more.

According to the Environmental Health Sciences Center, repeated exposure to noise can have several negative effects. It can lead to permanent tinnitus (ringing in the ears) and even hearing loss. But loud noise can create physical and psychological stress. Another common problem is it can interfere with concentration - contributing to workplace accidents and injuries. Both from lack of concentration and one not being able to hear a warning sound or shout. Ongoing exposure can have other health side effects. The body doesn't get used to noise, it actually primes the body to have an overreaction, making the negative effects work.

The work environment matters. This includes managing noise. If you're getting a new vertical baler, ask for The Smart Baler upgrade. Have an existing baler? We can retrofit it!

Learn more about the Smart Baler technology here

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