BarTrack®, a leader in beverage quality and data technology, has partnered with Micro Matic, a global leader in draft beer dispensing equipment design and manufacturing, to proudly announce the availability of the Smart Draft™ System Powered by BarTrack®. This transformative partnership is revolutionizing draft beverage quality management and service, promoting environmental sustainability in the hospitality space.
Revolutionizing Draft Beverage Quality
The Smart Draft™ System Powered by BarTrack® combines Micro Matic’s world-class draft equipment with BarTrack’s cutting-edge sensor technologies and management tools. This innovative system provides real-time access to beverage quality analytics, automates inventory management, and ultimately helps bar, restaurant, brewery, and concession management teams create the ideal drinking experience for consumers.
This transformational partnership brings smart technology across a line of draft dispensing equipment to the market, including refrigeration, glycol power packs, and much more. Pairing two of the draft beverage industry’s leading brands, The Smart Draft™ System powered by BarTrack® product lineup is changing the way retailers interact with their draft systems and revolutionizing the fragmented draft beverage space into a fully integrated ecosystem, driving efficiency and profitability, optimizing equipment performance and service. Along with BarTrack’s Smart Draft Lines™, The Smart Glycol™ Power Pack, and Smart Refrigeration™, systems combine to create the first vertically integrated Smart Draft™ System.
The Smart Draft™ System powered by BarTrack® is a combination of IoT offerings that monitor and report on all the variables that affect beverage quality and profitability, including draft line temperature, cooler temperature, pressure, line cleanliness, foam, unrung pours, keg levels, and system health. BarTrack’s patented, non-intrusive technology has no moving parts, allowing bar owners and servicers that use Micro Matic equipment to access reliable and precise data at their fingertips. The integrated BarTrack App connects to the smart system and point-of-sale tools, providing teams with comprehensive data on every pour from the keg to the consumer’s glass.
“At BarTrack, we understand the importance of preventing problems before they occur. The Smart Draft™ System is designed to give you peace of mind and protect your business.” said Brett Danielson, CEO of BarTrack. “We are thrilled to partner with Micro Matic to help further operators and service providers through our ecosystem which will prevent wasted product and ultimately lead to the perfect drinking experience for patrons.”
Smart Glycol Power Pack™: Ensuring Operational Efficiency and Profitability
Included within the Smart Draft™ System is the Smart Glycol Power Pack™, a cutting-edge refrigeration unit with advanced monitoring technology, offering real-time insights into critical temperature data and equipment performance, protecting draft systems from damage before it happens–ensuring operational efficiency and the freshness and safety of valuable inventory.
“The average restaurant loses over ten thousand dollars annually due to preventable equipment-related spoilage,” Danielson noted. “The Smart Draft™ System actively monitors equipment health, providing instant notifications to prevent costly inventory losses and reduce environmental impact. With our innovative system, operators will also gain comprehensive insights into walk-in cooler temperature and liquid temperatures, glycol bath temperature, compressor temperature, and pump performance. Additionally, you receive automated preventive alerts for system abnormalities, providing valuable troubleshooting information to our cloud support team and technicians. This enables efficient diagnosis and resolution of service and maintenance issues. Our proactive approach minimizes operational downtime, ensuring seamless operations and maximizing profitability.”
Micro Matic’s Technical Director, Tom Geordt, elaborates on the innovative technology. “The Smart Glycol Power Pack™ is an absolute game-changer. With real-time monitoring of key refrigeration components, we can provide proactive support to both operators and channel partners, ensuring operational efficiencies and maximizing draft system uptime and performance.”
This cutting-edge temperature monitoring technology is now available on select Micro Matic power packs, with plans for future integration into select kegerator and back bar refrigeration units. Additionally, a retrofit kit will be offered, allowing you to upgrade your existing refrigeration equipment.
A Partnership for a Greener Future
The Smart Draft™ System Powered by BarTrack® is more than just a technological advancement; it embodies BarTrack’s green mission to reduce waste and promote environmental friendliness. The system helps businesses prevent food spoilage, optimize cooler efficiency, and minimize energy waste by actively monitoring cooler data and providing real-time alerts. BarTrack’s collaboration with Micro Matic highlights a shared commitment to environmental sustainability. Together, they aim to eliminate waste and promote eco-friendly practices in the global beverage industry.
“We are thrilled to partner with Micro Matic to bring this revolutionary system to market,” said Danielson. “Our combined expertise and dedication to sustainability will drive significant improvements in the beverage industry, benefiting businesses and the environment alike.”
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