PCiRoads uses custom equipment for Minneapolis stormwater project
Minneapolis features a busy and lively downtown area that’s home to nearly 57,000 residents along with 216,000 employees each week, per mplsdowntown.com. The city has consistently topped more than $1 billion in new construction permits over the past 11 years … More from our cover sponsor →
COMPACT CRANE WITH 2,000-POUND LIFTING CAPACITY
The Western Mule M2000 crane features a 2000-pound maximum lifting capacity with a 12-position telescoping boom that extends up to 6 feet. The gas-spring lift-assisted boom makes setup effortless. This crane is ideal for outfitting fleet utility vehicles large and … Continue reading →
Solar, wind and fire
When a county or city approves construction of a renewable energy plant, chances are it will be built in a rural area served by a volunteer fire department that’s long on valor but short on resources. How can fire departments … Continue reading →
THE SOLUTION TO ALL YOUR BUDGET NEEDS
In need of a new tanker but can’t afford one? Introducing the All-Poly PT2 1,800 gallon Wildland tanker, stock No. 2389. Featuring a Ford F-650 gas chassis, an All-Poly-constructed tank and body with lifetime warranty, a 700 gallons-per-minute pump and … Continue reading →
HUSKY’S FOLDING FRAME TANKS
Single, double-fold or custom-size tanks are available. Husky exclusive, patent pending — published on June 10, 2010 — Easy Lift Handles are installed on all Husky liners, making Husky’s Portable Frame Tanks the easiest and quickest to fold. Husky’s quality … Continue reading →
DESIGN-BUILD SOLUTIONS WITH 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. ClearSpan Hercules Truss Arch Buildings feature abundant natural light and spacious interiors without support posts to hamper operations. Every … Continue reading →
Water Trucks
L&M Truck Sales has been building custom water trucks for over 30 years. We build trucks on a specific basis for all municipalities. Many accessories and sizes are available. Contact us for details. L&M TRUCK SALES Spokane, Wash. (800) 509-4175 … Continue reading →
Work zone awareness
“We’re all in this together” is the theme of the 2013 National Work Zone Awareness Week, April 15–19. The theme highlights the complexities of work zones, especially in urban areas, and the need for awareness and planning on the part … Continue reading →
Green Truck Summit and The Work Truck Show
By all accounts, NTEA’s The Work Truck Show and the Green Truck Summit at the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium were rousing successes. In spite of an ill-timed snowstorm that socked some travelers, the 2013 show still had … Continue reading →
SHOP PRESS GUARD SYSTEM
Many people ask for guard systems for their shop presses, but until now there really have only been press blankets. The Hein-Werner shop press can be ordered with an optional guard that works like a screen door, providing a safer … Continue reading →
Train to be your best: FDIC
The bell rings April 22 on the largest firefighting show in the world. Are you ready? FDIC returns to the Indiana Convention Center and Lucas Oil Stadium April 22 to 27 for five jam-packed days of demonstrations, education sessions and … Continue reading →
Wynn Southeast Apparatus
Trucks built for firefighters, by firefighters By JONATHAN WISE | Wynn Apparatus Wynn Southeast Apparatus is a Kentucky-based manufacturer of custom fire and emergency apparatus that is dedicated to a “service first” approach when building new or refurbishing existing apparatuses. … Continue reading →
AUTOMATIC TONER REPLENISHMENT
Increase printer uptime and reduce onsite toner inventory with Auto Toner Replenishment a free offering connecting network printers to Office Depot logistics for automated toner delivery. For information about Total Print Solutions, contact your local Office Depot representative or visit … Continue reading →
The Municipal clocks in at Pumper and Cleaner expo
The Pumper and Cleaner International Environmental Expo set up Feb. 25–28 at the expansive Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, and those who supply septic, sewer and drainage services to municipalities came from around the world to have a look. The … Continue reading →
The Municipal at No-Dig
The Municipal got its feet wet March 3–7 at the North American Society for Trenchless Technology No-Dig show in Sacramento, Calif. Sales representative Matt Dudlak left Midwestern winter snowstorms in the rearview mirror to visit the Golden State and sit … Continue reading →
the other side of the story – Beet Juice is here to stay
BY GALEN KAUZLARICH, SALES MANAGER Smith Fertilizer & Grain, Road Maintenance Division I am writing in response to the article in the January 2013 issue entitled “Beat it, beet juice” by staff writer Dani Molnar. I have been the sales … Continue reading →
Get certified
Are you interested in reducing your fleet vehicles’ emissions? One route municipalities can take is to get certified. The Association of Equipment Management Professionals offers green fleet certification through its Green Fleet Initiative. Certification highlights the progress and steps … Continue reading →
COMPRESSIBLE LIQUID ADAPTIVE SUSPENSION SYSTEM
Liquid Spring is proud to introduce the next generation of vehicle suspensions. Utilizing an on-board microprocessor, CLASS adapts a vehicle’s response to road and driver variations. This is the only suspension system that automatically and instantaneously changes spring stiffness and … Continue reading →
THIS TRUCK ISN’T GETTING STUCK
Summit’s Ford-554 Extreme four-wheel drive, 11-foot body is customized exclusively for each client. It features a gross vehicle weight rating increased to 23,000, Continental multi-purpose 81-inch tires, three-piece wheels, a Beadlock/Runflat system, increased approach and departure angles, ground clearance, heavy-duty … Continue reading →
