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Small sweeper with a large attitude

The Municipal Posted on August 30, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Schwarze’s new A4 Storm regenerative air sweeper features a short wheelbase, high maneuverability and a full-size sweeper performance, making it versatile no matter the season. (Photo provided)

by BRIAN GILES | product manager, Schwarze Industries Introduced late last year, Schwarze’s new A4 Storm regenerative air sweeper packs all the street sweeper features you would expect on a full-size class 7 chassis sweeper on a smaller, more maneuverable … Continue reading →

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Reaching out to the next generation of fleet technicians

The Municipal Posted on August 29, 2017 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
Dakota County, Minn., Fleet Management services everything from chainsaws and snowblowers to patrol cars and salt trucks. The department experienced a 70 percent worker turnover, largely due to retirements, but has put in place incentives to entice students into giving fleet services a chance. (Photo provided by Dakota County Fleet Management)

Dakota County, Minn., has proven its expertise in the world of fleet staffing. Since a merger in 2007, which resulted in all of the county’s vehicle and equipment maintenance and management efforts falling under one unit, the department has ranked … Continue reading →

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News & Notes

The Municipal Posted on July 24, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Monroe Truck Equipment acquires Towmaster MONROE, WIS. — Monroe Truck Equipment Inc. recently announced it has acquired Towmaster Inc., based in Litchfi eld, Minn., a leading manufacturer of high-quality tag and large fifth-wheel trailers for the construction and rental markets. … Continue reading →

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Building resiliency in communities through utilities

The Municipal Posted on July 6, 2017 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023
St. Cloud, Minn., has invested heavily in renewable, resilient technologies since building its hydroelectric generation facility in 1988 and continues to do so. (Photo provided)

Unpredıctable extreme weather has become normal in the world, which is why municipalities have started taking the initiative to make their utilities — including electricity, water and wastewater — more resilient in retaliation, especially since outages can last for weeks … Continue reading →

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Always assume hazards exist in confined spaces

The Municipal Posted on July 3, 2017 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
City of Middletown, Ohio, utility workers work on a sewer line repair in their city. The department lost one of its own in 2010 when Jabin Lakes was overcome by a gust of oxygen-depleted air after opening a manhole cover. (Photo provided)

“Stop, drop and roll.” We’ve drilled that into our children so that in the event of a fire — rather than panic — they’d automatically know what to do. A similar mindset needs to be implemented when it comes to … Continue reading →

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BOSS Introduces a Revolutionary Ice Management System

The Municipal Posted on June 21, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

New QuickCube™ Product Drives Efficiency by Combining On-Site Salt Storage and Spreading Iron Mountain, Mich. (June 19, 2017) — BOSS Snowplow is introducing a unique new skid-steer-based salting system designed to improve contractor profitability, decrease operational costs and improve reaction … Continue reading →

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Wellington, Fla., continually awarded for its reclamation facility

The Municipal Posted on June 13, 2017 by Anne Meyer BylerAugust 2, 2023
Wellington, Fla.’s, water reclamation facility has been the recipient of many awards for its operations, including from the Environmental Protection Agency, Florida Water Environment Association and Florida Department of Environmental Protection. (Photo provided by Bryan J. Gayoso)

Wellington, Fla., has a population of 60,000, and its water reclamation facility has been on the receiving end of several accolades in the past, including Environmental Protection Agency Operations Maintenance Excellence Award in 2005; Florida Water Environment Association Biosolids Innovation … Continue reading →

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Ready to roll: C18 genset kept treatment plant online for five days

The Municipal Posted on June 1, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Hinckley Wastewater Treatment Plant in Ohio utilized a cooperative contract through the National Joint Powers Alliance to secure a 600 kW Cat generator. The genset came in handy during a power outage (Photo provided)

Thanks to a cooperative contract through the National Joint Powers Alliance, Hinckley Waterwater Treatment Plant in Ohio was able to procure a C18 generator, which will ensure its operations continue uninterrupted should there be a power outage. Ohio Cat, which had suggested NJPA to Hinckley, has been helpful throughout the process, answering any questions and getting in parts quickly. (Photo provided)

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Stat-X® Condensed Aerosol Fire Suppression Expands Sales Team

The Municipal Posted on May 9, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
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MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. – Fireaway Inc. is excited to announce the addition of Mr. William (Bill) Taylor, to its sales team as regional vice president of sales NW. Bill will be responsible for all sales and support activities needed to grow … Continue reading →

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ICC high school program builds a resilient future by training our youth

The Municipal Posted on May 1, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Resiliency is the ability to spring back; to recover readily from adversity. Our communities have come back from natural disasters and economic challenges, but how will we recover from the mass retirement of skilled construction professionals and safety code officials … Continue reading →

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It’s not the size of the city that counts

The Municipal Posted on April 15, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
The bus that operates between Seneca and Clemson University reached a national milestone of 100,000 miles of uninterrupted service. The electric buses can stay on the road longer because they are on fast chargers that can have the bus up and running in six minutes and traveling for 30 miles before the next recharge. (Photo provided)

When you think of cities leading the way in transportation innovation, Seneca, S.C., is hardly the first place that comes to mind. However, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, this Oconee County community of 8,207 became the … Continue reading →

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