{"id":32507,"date":"2026-04-29T22:05:41","date_gmt":"2026-04-29T22:05:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/?post_type=customer-story&#038;p=32507"},"modified":"2026-04-29T22:05:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T22:05:53","slug":"how-sa-recycling-scaled-security-across-175-facilities-with-ecam","status":"publish","type":"customer-story","link":"https:\/\/ecam.com\/en-ca\/customer-stories\/how-sa-recycling-scaled-security-across-175-facilities-with-ecam","title":{"rendered":"How SA Recycling Scaled Security Across 175+ Facilities With ECAM\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group success-story-intro\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div id=\"chead-block_c7d93c72f8a34e4ce85f4799ef34a8ec\" class=\"crit-h1 \">\n    <h1>How SA Recycling Scaled Security Across 175+ Facilities With ECAM <\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<style type=\"text\/css\">\n    #chead-block_c7d93c72f8a34e4ce85f4799ef34a8ec {\n        background: ;\n        color: ;\n    }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"share-post-links\"><span>Share to:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fecam.com%2Fen-ca%2Fcustomer-stories%2Fhow-sa-recycling-scaled-security-across-175-facilities-with-ecam&#038;text=How+SA+Recycling+Scaled+Security+Across+175%2B+Facilities+With+ECAM%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/x-twitter-brands-solid.svg\" alt=\"Share to X\/Twitter\" \/><\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&#038;url=https%3A%2F%2Fecam.com%2Fen-ca%2Fcustomer-stories%2Fhow-sa-recycling-scaled-security-across-175-facilities-with-ecam&#038;title=How+SA+Recycling+Scaled+Security+Across+175%2B+Facilities+With+ECAM%C2%A0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/linkedin-in-brands-solid.svg\" alt=\"Share to LinkedIn\" \/><\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fecam.com%2Fen-ca%2Fcustomer-stories%2Fhow-sa-recycling-scaled-security-across-175-facilities-with-ecam\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/facebook-f-brands-solid.svg\" alt=\"Share to Facebook\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About SA Recycling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns cols-tablet-space-between is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column form-overflow-content-col is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66%\">\n<p>SA Recycling is one of the largest scrap metal recycling companies in the United States, operating more than 175 facilities nationwide. Over the past decade, the company has experienced rapid growth, expanding from a regional operation to a national footprint spanning multiple states and markets.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:3%\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column customer-logo is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:30%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"256\" height=\"256\" src=\"https:\/\/ecam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SA-2.png\" alt=\"SA ()\" class=\"wp-image-32501\" style=\"aspect-ratio:1.2605176911243394;width:142px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SA-2.png 256w, https:\/\/ecam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SA-2-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/ecam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SA-2-75x75.png 75w, https:\/\/ecam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SA-2-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/ecam.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/SA-2-200x200.png 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 256px) 100vw, 256px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Challenge for SA Recycling<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rapid expansion and rising intrusion risk made consistent, real-time security difficult to maintain.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As SA Recycling grew from fewer than 50 facilities to more than 175, maintaining visibility and control across its operations became increasingly complex. Many locations lacked continuous monitoring, creating gaps where incidents could go undetected for extended periods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIf they had a break-in\u2026 we\u2019re not going to know until Monday morning.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roger Young, SA Recycling<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, the company faced ongoing threats including <strong>intrusions, break-ins, and theft<\/strong>, often involving high-value equipment and materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With a rapidly expanding footprint and diverse operating environments, SA Recycling needed a solution that could <strong>scale nationally while providing real-time awareness and response<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How ECAM Helped Resolve SA Recycling\u2019s Biggest Concerns<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A scalable, nationwide monitoring solution provided real-time visibility and centralized support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>SA Recycling partnered with ECAM to implement a <strong>remote video monitoring solution<\/strong> across its facilities, helping the team detect and respond to incidents as they happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key actions included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Centralized support model:<\/strong> A single point of contact streamlines communication and issue resolutionel to a <strong>dynamic, cost-efficient security strategy<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>24\/7 remote monitoring:<\/strong> ECAM\u2019s monitoring centers identify and respond to intrusions in real time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Flexible deployment:<\/strong> Camera systems are installed based on each facility\u2019s layout and risk profile<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nationwide service coverage:<\/strong> ECAM supports installations and repairs across multiple states<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cIf we have a camera that goes down, all I have to do is make one phone call or send one e-mail and ECAM will have somebody on it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roger Young, SA Recycling<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This approach allows SA Recycling to maintain visibility across a large and distributed operation while simplifying day-to-day security management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The ECAM Difference<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Real-time detection, nationwide support, and long-term partnership enabled security at enterprise scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ECAM\u2019s solution has helped SA Recycling improve visibility, response, and operational efficiency across its growing footprint.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key outcomes included:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Security coverage across 175+ facilities nationwide<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nearly 10-year partnership supporting long-term growth<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real-time intrusion detection and monitoring<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improved visibility compared to unmonitored locations<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Faster service and repair response times<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Simplified security management through a single partner<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cHaving ECAM as a security partner for us has made it a lot easier to maintain and stay on top of our solution.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roger Young, SA Recycling<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>In multiple instances, ECAM\u2019s monitoring team identified intrusions in progress and coordinated with law enforcement in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>\u201cThey were immediately on target with the intrusion\u2026 they started to call law enforcement and tracked them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Roger Young, SA Recycling<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>By combining real-time monitoring with nationwide service capabilities, ECAM provides SA Recycling with a scalable security solution that continues to support its growth across the United States.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Take the Next Step with ECAM<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns next-step-cta-cols h3-match is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading h5-match\">Talk to an Expert<\/h2>\n\n\n    <div class=\"widget-text-image-block\">\n                \n                    <div class=\"widget-text-image-block__content\">\n                Ask about ECAM products, pricing, 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