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Brine Worth Its Salt for City of Bentonville

The Municipal Posted on November 11, 2020 by The MunicipalNovember 11, 2020
maintenance

When thinking of areas that are known for their winter maintenance challenges, one immediately thinks of New England’s brutal Nor’easters, the unrelenting snowsqualls of Michigan’s upper peninsula and the seemingly unending winters of the upper Midwest. And, of course, Northwest … Continue reading →

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City seals: Lewes, Delaware

The Municipal Posted on January 15, 2020 by The MunicipalJanuary 15, 2020
Lewes, Delaware

  There is no mistaking the European heritage of Lewes, Delaware, in its city seal. The seal prominently features a heraldic lion in rampant posture, an image common to several Dutch and English provincial and municipal flags. The city, now … Continue reading →

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Fleet cost management — It starts with the trucks you buy

The Municipal Posted on February 16, 2015 by The MunicipalFebruary 16, 2015
fleet maintenance

By ROBERT “BOB” JOHNSON | Director of fleet relations, NTEA As a fleet manager, you probably spend a significant portion of your time looking for ways to control operating costs. Fuel is always a big portion of a fleet’s budget, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet, Transportation | Tagged components, costs, fuel, maintenance, truck cost, vehicle | 1 Reply

Nathan Wachtendonk

The Municipal Posted on March 7, 2014 by Barb SieminskiFebruary 27, 2014
Fleet Manager Nathan Wachtendonk, Green Bay, Wis., heads up a crew recognized by the APWA last year for excellence in snow and ice control practices. (Photo provided)

The American Public Works Association gives its members benefits and opportunities to network and share experiences. It also recognizes outstanding departments with awards, such as the one bestowed upon a very snowy city. Nathan Wachtendonk, fleet manager of the city … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile, Public Works | Tagged allowing, city, different, Equipment, fleet, maintenance, wachtendonk | Leave a reply

Extended life: best practices in municipal road maintenance

The Municipal Posted on February 13, 2013 by Julie YoungFebruary 5, 2013
Slurry Seal coating and micro-surfacing have been touted as versatile and low-cost applications that can extend the life of city streets by five to seven years. Both petroleum-based emulsion products are mixed with a fine chip aggregate and spread in thin layers to fill cracks and ruts. (Photo provided)

Keeping roads in tiptop shape is never easy, especially in areas where the weather can be frightful and cities have to deploy a fleet of plows, sand and salt trucks to clear them year after year. There are four key … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | Tagged devries, maintenance, micro, micro surfacing, road, slurry, surfacing | Leave a reply

Stertil-Koni: Heavy duty lifting goes green

The Municipal Posted on August 9, 2012 by The MunicipalJuly 31, 2012
Dr. Jean DellAmore is president of Stertil-Koni.

As numerous municipalities, trucking companies and bus lines struggle to contain costs and improve margins, an increasing number are discovering the benefits of going green — an approach that can directly benefit not only the environment, but the bottom line … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Green | Tagged costs, energy, facilities, fuel, maintenance, savings | Leave a reply

RECYCLED SIGN SYSTEMS

The Municipal Posted on July 24, 2012 by The MunicipalJuly 24, 2012
RECYCLED SIGN SYSTEMS

Bright Idea Shops provides top of the line, maintenance-free outdoor signage made from recycled plastic lumber. Start reducing your annual maintenance budget by implementing Bright Idea signs into your cities, parks or public properties. The sign systems are durable enough … Continue reading →

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RECYCLED SIGN SYSTEMS

The Municipal Posted on March 17, 2012 by The MunicipalMarch 17, 2012

Bright Idea Shops provides top of the line, maintenance-free outdoor signage made from recycled plastic lumber. Start reducing your annual maintenance budget by implementing Bright Idea signs into your cities, parks or public properties. The sign systems are durable enough … Continue reading →

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RECYLED SIGN SYSTEMS

The Municipal Posted on February 15, 2012 by The MunicipalFebruary 15, 2012
Recycled Sign Systems

Bright Idea Shops provides top of the line, maintenance-free outdoor signage made from recycled plastic lumber. Start reducing your annual maintenance budget by implementing Bright Idea signs into your cities, parks or public properties. The sign systems are durable enough … Continue reading →

Posted in Snapshots | Tagged bright, idea, maintenance, shops, signs | Leave a reply

Rotogrip Snow Chains

The Municipal Posted on December 6, 2011 by The MunicipalDecember 6, 2011

Rud of Hiawatha, Iowa, is a leading manufacturer of Rotogrip Automatic Snow Chains. Rotogrip provides traction at low speeds in forward and reverse and has a universal mounting system that does not require a lot of effort in fitting or … Continue reading →

Posted in Snapshots | Tagged drivers, hiawatha, iowa, maintenance, rotogrip, rudchain, snow chains, traction | Leave a reply

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