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 →
Tested by recession one city emerges stronger
In 2009, Elkhart, Ind., the recreational vehicle capital of the world, became the poster child for a recession that still lingers in several sectors of the national economy. The downturn hit the city early and hard. Almost simultaneously, a state … Continue reading →
A value-added community amenity: Splash pads
Spray park installations have been identified as highly-desired amenities for all types of recreation environments. They’ve been implemented in municipal parks, community recreation centers, family fun centers, public swimming pools, aquatic centers and water parks. What makes these systems so … Continue reading →
Tenfold Boost for Ohio broadband network
The state of Ohio has committed to implementing a tenfold boost in the speed of its broadband network, which will benefit research and job-creating assets statewide, Gov. John Kasich believes. Kasich made the announcement in February during his annual State … Continue reading →
Summer staffing and seasonal employees
Summertime means hiring seasonal, part-time help while the weather’s nice in the Midwest. Most municipalities budget for that extra help. Michael Hardy, parks and recreation director for the city of Baraboo, Wis., hires 60 to 75 people during the summer … Continue reading →
Wisconsin and Iowa: Mapping success as pension costs rise
Rising pension costs have been catching headlines from New York, where there’s a lack of funding, to states like California — most notably Stockton — where there are talks of bankruptcy. Numerous factors led to the crisis including the recession, … Continue reading →
LED mini light bar
Buyers Products new LED mini light bar features 30 amber 1 watt high-power LEDs and 25 programmable flash patterns. The light bar features rubber-coated magnet mounts and a clean outer lens. Conforms to SAE-W-07 Standards, Class 1. Heartland Sales and … Continue reading →
Bushcat utility truck
The Bushcat is an affordable solution to the problem of setting utility poles in less-than-ideal conditions. The tracked JCB skid steer has the weight and power to handle up to a 50-foot pole. Equipped with an auger drive and a … Continue reading →
Sealate ® resin
Transpo’s Sealate® is a specially formulated resin material that is highly effective for sealing and filling cracks and pores in concrete structures. Transpo Industries Inc. New Rochelle, N.Y. (914) 636-1000 x670 www.Transpo.com
Continue reading →Schwarze Industries A4000 Sweeper
As one of the most powerful air sweepers in existence, the Schwarze A4000 is an ideal choice in a wide range of demanding municipal and contractor sweeping applications. The model A4000 has several industry-leading features that position it at the … Continue reading →
Trenchless pipe repair
There’s no digging with Perma-Liner’s trenchless pipe repair system, which features a fast-curing silicate resin that maximizes working time and minimizes cure time. Each kit includes a twopart ready-to-mix resin bag, a bladder protection sleeve, fiberglass mat, ground protection and … Continue reading →
Vortex Scorpion
The Vortex Scorpion takes interactive play to new heights. This enormous water play structure comes to life when users press on the Funflow Actuators, creating an all-new level of team play experience. The Scorpion makes an exciting focal point in … Continue reading →
Alumitank quality tanks
Alumitank manufactures and tests tanks to industry standards prescribed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Each tank features our specialty, state-of-the-art welding and is custom crafted using milgrade or polished aluminum to guarantee the best quality. Tanks can be … Continue reading →
The company ride: Advantages and disadvantages to take-home police cars
While take-home police, fire and municipal cars are still the trend, the practice isn’t standard in all municipalities. Major Derek Towle of the Greenfield Police Department in Greenfield, Ind., said there are definite advantages and disadvantages to take-home police vehicles. … Continue reading →
AirFeet insoles
Our insoles have active flow media technology that moves throughout the insole through strategically-placed channels — not only supporting, massaging and rejuvenating your feet, but in many cases eliminating ankle, knee, hip and lower back pain with each step. AirFeet … Continue reading →
Monroe Eradicator
Nothing breaks up ice or pre-conditions washboard gravel roads like the Monroe Eradicator! Packed snow and thick ice have no chance against Monroe’s Eradicator when paired with optional rotating carbide bits and hardened mounting board cutting edges. Monroe Truck Equipment … Continue reading →
Paws in prison gives inmates and canines another chance
Tails are wagging at the Little RockDepartment of Corrections. The facility participates in Paws in Prison, a publicly-funded program that matches inmates with abandoned dogs that are at risk for being euthanized. Selected inmates live and work with the dogs, … Continue reading →
Model 272 Road Drag
Now, maintaining secondary roads can be done with one easy pass and without the additional costs and expenses of operating a motor grader. This perfect road maintainer from Bonnell eliminates ruts and washboarding by utilizing six cutting and mixing blades … Continue reading →
Weightlifter
Perfect for landscaping, the Weightlifter makes all your heavy lifting easier. With the push of a single button you can remove stubborn tree stumps or unload a pallet of sod. The Weightlifter also leaves your truck bed accessible. Alexander Screw … Continue reading →
