Snow removal innovation is enabling municipalities to keep public areas clear and safe with significantly less equipment, labor, maintenance, and repair Municipalities are accountable for maintaining clear roads, highways, and common areas to uphold commerce, public safety, and services amidst … Continue reading →
MONROVIA, Calif., March 1st, 2023 – Double Coin and CMA, a leading tire manufacturer and marketer are pleased to announce the introduction of the REM-2S all-weather/snow radial OTR tire. This hard surface tire was designed for earthmover, loader and grader applications … Continue reading →
A Colorado community’s innovative team approach to snow response could offer an idea for other communities seeking to improve efficiency while recruiting and retaining employees in a tight labor market. The combined city and county government of Broomfield, Colo., provides … Continue reading →
After receiving comments and suggestions from local residents in 2019, Cedar Rapids, Iowa, adopted the “Pedestrian Master Plan.” Thus the Snow Buddies program had its beginning. One need stated by residents was assistance with snow on sidewalks during the wintertime. … Continue reading →
Picture it: blue-shadowed snow covering gently sloping mounds and painting country roads white-on-white with nearby forests covered to the hollow. It all makes for a lovely winter scene for artists, but for the Iowa Department of Transportation, the panorama turns … Continue reading →
The city of Blair, Neb., is no stranger to snow, and its efficient approach to handling inclement weather and ensuring the safety of residents is evidence of its familiarity. The city has 15 pieces of snow equipment that are available … Continue reading →
Keeping the roads clear for the approximately 170,000 people living in Fort Collins, Colo., is no easy task with an annual snowfall of 50 inches a year and 1,100 lane miles to plow. While the city typically has quite a … Continue reading →
Municipalities can now avail themselves of cost-saving alternatives to conventional snow and ice removal equipment. Arctic Snow and Ice Products Inc., the nation’s largest self-operating snow removal company and privately owned fleet of snow removal equipment, offers several models of sectional snow plows and pushers and a specially designed salt distribution system, all equipped with Arctic’s patented universal hitch, to enhance efficiency and operator safety.
Continue reading →It seems like a dream come true, especially for the U.S.’s northern regions that get blasted with snow, making roads and sidewalks dangerous to navigate. What we’re referring to is real: There is a way to keep roads, driveways, sidewalks … Continue reading →
With winter around the corner, it’s time for drivers to prepare for icy roads and snowy conditions. This includes ordering snow tires, dusting off that old window scraper and finding a warm hat. Some may think that October is too … Continue reading →
Public works departments across the country hold annual roadeo competitions where snow removal equipment operators participate in a challenging obstacle course to prepare and train them for the upcoming winter’s onslaught. Even in warm-weather states, similar competitions are held for … Continue reading →
