The Municipal
Invest in Your Community’s Future — Invest in Solar
Solar PV (photovoltaics) is now an economically viable carbon-free energy source for municipalities to power a portion of their city’s electrical load. The economic viability of solar is a recent phenomenon in most places attributable to the downward trajectory of … Continue reading →
Bright spots in alternative energy options
In February, The Municipal presents special editorial coverage on energy — a topic appropriately scheduled for the month in which more than half of the country sees peak annual demand for residential natural gas, electric and heating oil supplies. As … Continue reading →
APWA invites you to join your peers in the heart of the Snowbelt for the 2015 Snow Conference in Grand Rapids, MI April 12-15, 2015.
APWA invites you to join your peers in the heart of the Snowbelt for the 2015 Snow Conference in Grand Rapids, MI April 12-15, 2015. We’re proud to bring the Snow Conference to Grand Rapids where they really know their … Continue reading →
Peracetic acid replaces chlorine at Florida wastewater treatment plant
MARTHA S. GRAHAM, | Guest columnist P.E., Director of Public Works, St. Augustine, Fla. GLABRA SKIPP | Guest columnist Environmental Compliance Analyst, St. Augustine, Fla. Since 2009 the city of St. Augustine, Fla., has been on the path to improve … Continue reading →
Elgin Sweeper Offers Peterbilt Cab-over Chassis Option for Air and Mechanical Sweepers
Peterbilt Model 220 chassis delivers increased maneuverability, visibility and operator comfort ELGIN, Ill. (Jan. 27, 2015) –Elgin Sweeper, the leading manufacturer of street sweepers for general street maintenance, special industrial and airport applications, today introduced a medium-duty Peterbilt Model 220 … Continue reading →
New Way Launches New Website
SCRANTON, Iowa (Jan. 27, 2015) – New Way® Trucks of Scranton, Iowa kicks off 2015 with the launch of a new website (newwaytrucks.com). The global leader in refuse truck manufacturing has updated the site to offer added value and convenience … Continue reading →
HACKNEY RELEASES PERFORMER BODY FOR FORD TRANSIT
Washington, N.C., January 27, 2015 – VT Hackney, Inc. (VT Hackney), a company of Vision Technologies Systems, Inc. (VT Systems), today announced its Performer body is now available on the Ford Transit cab and chassis. The expansion of the Performer … Continue reading →
World Premiere of Mercedes-Benz Metris Set for The Work Truck Show® 2015
World Premiere of Mercedes-Benz Metris Set for The Work Truck Show® 2015 New midsize van among dozens of new products slated for reveal at Show FARMINGTON HILLS, MI (Jan. 19, 2015) — The Mercedes-Benz Metris midsize van will make its … Continue reading →
News & Notes
New APWA Certified Public Fleet Professionals credentialing Kansas City, Mo. — The American Public Works Association announced today that four public works fleet professionals recently earned the Certified Public Fleet Professional credential. The CPFP credential is for the seasoned government … Continue reading →
Venco Venturo Announces New Electric Crane
The all-new 2,000 LB ET6K service crane is the newest addition to the Venturo line of electric cranes. CINCINNATI, Ohio (January 12, 2015) – Venco Venturo Industries LLC announced today the addition of the Venturo ET6K electric crane to their … Continue reading →
