Winter can play havoc with wastewater treatment plants. Treatment efficiency inevitably drops, especially if the temperature drops more than 20 degrees in a day. So if you haven’t winterized your system yet, now would be the time to kick it into high gear. Don’t forget that cold-weather gear when you’re working outside, too. (Shutterstock photo)
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Signtracker
SignTracker enables you to automate the process of inspecting, taking inventory, locating and maintaining street signs. Utilizing barcodes and Motorola Rugged Handheld Mobile Computers with built-in barcode scanners, SignTracker simplifies the process — making it easier to keep track of … Continue reading →
Top 10 Tips to Increase Tourism Revenue
Create strategic marketing partnerships with neighboring cities to collectively promote your region and maximize funds, i.e., the “Sunrise Coast” of Michigan, which includes Alpena, AuSable/Oscoda, AuGres, East Tawas/Tawas, Cheboygan, Harrisville and Rogers City; and “The Wilds of Michigan,” which consists … Continue reading →
SCOTCHMAN 50-TON TURRET IRONWORKER
The American-made 5014 TM offers a three-station revolving turret and accepts up to three pieces of tooling that can be changed in seconds. The SCOTCHMAN 50-TON TURRET IRONWORKER machine has 50 tons of pressure and can punch a 13/16-inch hole in … Continue reading →
MUNICIPAL SNOWPLOWS
Trackless has a variety of snowplows available to keep your sidewalks clear this winter. Standard-angle blades, trip plows and both a fixed-wing V-plow or a five-position folding V-plow available. Couple a front-mounted snowplow with a rear-mount sidewalk spreader and you’ll … Continue reading →
Survey: City revenues continue to fall, leaders challenged to do more with less
A new report released by the National League of Cities showed municipalities continue to face the prolonged effects of the economic downturn. According to the City Fiscal Conditions report, released in September, city revenues continued to fall for the sixth … Continue reading →
DUE NORTH ICE AND SNOW TRACTION AIDS
Lightweight, compact winter traction aids prevent slip-and-fall accidents on ice and snow. They feature replaceable tungsten carbide spikes that provide superior traction. Sizes and styles are available to fit shoes and boots from size 4 to 14. Call (800) 722-3668 … Continue reading →
DOT406 AND EPA/SPCC-COMPLIANT DOUBLE WALL FUEL AND SERVICE TRAILERS
Thunder Creek Equipment, a leading manufacturer of fuel and service trailers, has developed a double-wall fuel tank and trailer combination that’s DOT406 and EPA-SPCC compliant. The design provides 110 percent fuel containment, with a 990-gallon fuel tank mounted inside a … Continue reading →
FSI Decon Shower
FSI has one of the world’s largest offerings of portable hazmat decontamination shower systems in pneumatic, carbon-fiber, quick-erect QE series and the aluminum-framed Datal series. The picture shows a DAT4070S — four-line, three or four mass-casualty decon shower system, decons … Continue reading →
News & Notes: Dec. 2012
New Rochelle, N.Y. Durable, resistant color-safe surface markings from Transpo Industries Inc. are delineating bike lanes in big cities across the country. The long-term solution to color pavement markings has been installed in a connective corridor showcase for green infrastructure … Continue reading →
