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DEQ delivers hurricane resource manual to parishes

The Municipal Posted on August 27, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

The Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality has distributed an updated Hurricane Resource Manual to all of the 64 parishes in the state. The manual contains information pertaining to hurricane/emergency recovery assistance as it relates to permitting, debris collection and environmental … Continue reading →

Posted in Emergency Response | Tagged debris, deq, emergency, environmental, example, hand, information, manual

Not your grandmother’s parking meter

The Municipal Posted on August 27, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
A parking ambassador writes a parking ticket prior to the installation of solar-powered meters in several locations around Chattanooga, Tenn. (Photo provided)

By BARB SIEMINSKI | The Municipal Here comes the sun, hopes Chattanooga, Tenn. In February, Chattanooga, Tenn., installed solar-powered parking meters. Jim Bowen, director of special projects with the Chattanooga Parking Authority, said officials approved the investment of more than … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | Tagged chattanooga, meter, meters, parking, pay, powered, solar

The Gordian Group Bolsters Senior Management to Accelerate Growth

The Municipal Posted on August 20, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

MAULDIN, S.C.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Gordian Group, a leading provider of pricing data, procurement software and services for the construction industry and public agencies, announced today that Robert Kelbe and Greg Hanson have joined the executive management team to lead the company’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged company’s, construction, development, gordian, group, new, procurement, product

OMAHA STANDARD PALFINGER ASSIGNS NEW DEALER: CANNON TRUCK EQUIPMENT

The Municipal Posted on August 20, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

August 16, 2013 Council Bluffs, IA- Omaha Standard PALFINGER has assigned Cannon Truck Equipment  as a new dealer for PAL Pro Mechanic Trucks, Telescopic Service Cranes, Hoists and Pick-up Liftgates throughout the state of Michigan. Located in Shelby Township, MI, … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged america, cannon, Equipment, north, omaha, palfinger, standard, Truck

Delwin Smeal Set to Retire

The Municipal Posted on August 15, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. today announced Delwin Smeal, company president, plans to retire effective September 1, 2013.  Delwin has worked for the company for 47 years including the past 20 as president of the organization.  “Del has given his whole … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged company, customers, huber, hunke, industry, president, sales, years

Bio-Microbics, Inc. Acquires SeptiTech, LLC.

The Municipal Posted on August 15, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Bio-Microbics expands its Fixed Integrated Treatment Technologies (FITT®) with SeptiTech’s Biological Trickling Filter Systems. Shawnee, KANSAS USA – Bio-Microbics Inc., a global manufacturer of decentralized wastewater, water and stormwater treatment technologies, is pleased to announce the acquisition of SeptiTech, LLC.  … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged bio, chlorine, commercial, disinfection, hypochlorite, microbics, salt, scicell, scichlor, septitech, sodium, standard, systems, treatment, wastewater, water

Bonnell holds customer appreciation day

The Municipal Posted on August 13, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Dozens of new products, along with rows of used equipment, were on display and for sale at Bonnell Industries’ open house June 19–20. (Photo by Christi Sausaman)

On June 19 and 20 Bonnell Industries, manufacturer of truck and road equipment, hosted its 2013 open house. This event welcomed over 600 people, including The Municipal’s Christi Sausaman, through the doors of its Dixon, Ill., facility and treated them … Continue reading →

Posted in Conference / Expo | Tagged bonnell, christi, display, dixon, dozens, Equipment, event, ill

Petersen Industries, Inc. joins Hardox® In My Body Program

The Municipal Posted on August 8, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Hardox Signing 073113 press release (640x471)

Lake Wales, Florida, July 31, 2013– Petersen Industries, Inc., the waste and recycling industry’s leading knuckleboom manufacturer, had an official signing ceremony today to join the Hardox® In My Body Program. The program – which allows members to use the … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged body, hardox, industries, petersen, products, ssab, wear

Most expensive public works projects in U.S. history

The Municipal Posted on August 7, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
top 10 most expensive public works projects US

Big Dig (1992–2006), Boston, Mass. $14.6 billion San Francisco – Oakland Bay Bridge East Span Replacement (2002–13) San Francisco/Oakland, Calif. $6.3 billion Mon-Fayette Expressway (1993–2013) southwest Pennsylvania/northern West Virginia $5 billion Ohio River Bridges Project (2005–20) Louisville, Ky./southern Indiana $4.1 … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged public works projects

DESIGN-BUILD SOLUTIONS WITH CLEARSPAN FABRIC STRUCTURES

The Municipal Posted on August 3, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
clearspan fabric structures

ClearSpan Fabric Structures is the industry-leading manufacturer of tension fabric buildings, offering American-made structures with in-house engineering, manufacturing, financing and installation. These structures provide energy-efficient, economical solutions for municipal needs, including waste management, equipment and materials storage, warehousing and more. … Continue reading →

Posted in Snapshots | Tagged buildings, clearspan, fabric, structures

Energy

The Municipal Posted on August 2, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
An ambulance traveling at 50 mph possesses a large amount of kinetic energy. It is this energy that causes tires to skid and metal to crush during an accident.

This is the second in a series of articles on the prevention of emergency vehicle crashes. Any moving vehicle has kinetic energy, which is a function of how fast it’s traveling and how large it is. Take a 30,000-pound fire … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | Tagged brakes, energy, heat, kinetic, skid, stop, traveling, vehicle

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