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AIR LIFT UNVEILS NEW LOADLIFTER 5000(tm) ULTIMATE

The Municipal Posted on May 13, 2014 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Features Internal Jounce Bumper for Heightened Comfort and Safety Lansing, Mich. – Air Lift Company has expanded its line of suspension solutions with the release of its new LoadLifter 5000(tm) ULTIMATE air spring kits. Air Lift’s exclusive LoadLifter 5000 ULTIMATE … Continue reading →

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Planning to preserve parks

The Municipal Posted on April 17, 2014 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

Civil engineering efforts in local, state and national parks are as wide and varied as the parks themselves. Civil engineers lend their expertise to campsites, picnic areas, roadways, water systems, fish and wildlife management, the preservation of historic sites and … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged area, civil, engineers, park, parks, project, river

ELGIN SWEEPER CELEBRATES 100 YEARS OF INNOVATION AND INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP

The Municipal Posted on March 25, 2014 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Elgin Pelican

ELGIN, Ill. (March 20, 2014) – This year, Elgin Sweeper, the leading manufacturer of street sweepers for general street maintenance, special industrial and airport applications, celebrates 100 years in business. As one of the most enduring brands in North America, … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged elgin, sweeper

Nathan Wachtendonk

The Municipal Posted on March 7, 2014 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Fleet Manager Nathan Wachtendonk, Green Bay, Wis., heads up a crew recognized by the APWA last year for excellence in snow and ice control practices. (Photo provided)

The American Public Works Association gives its members benefits and opportunities to network and share experiences. It also recognizes outstanding departments with awards, such as the one bestowed upon a very snowy city. Nathan Wachtendonk, fleet manager of the city … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile, Public Works | Tagged allowing, city, different, Equipment, fleet, maintenance, wachtendonk

Perrin Introduces New PowerCube Slim

The Municipal Posted on February 19, 2014 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
PowerCube

One of Two Ultra-High-Capacity APUs Designed Exclusively for Independent Operators At only 19.5 inches wide, the new PowerCube Slim fits industry-leading HVAC capacity within the frame rail space of most class-eight sleeper cabs. ALLIANCE, Neb., USA—Perrin Manufacturing – an award-winning … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged apu, apus, diesel, hvac, perrin, powercube, sleeper, slim

Popular Valentine’s Day tour returns for third year

The Municipal Posted on February 14, 2014 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
A couple pauses to enjoy the — romantic? — view of the Newtown Creek sewer plant in Brooklyn, N.Y., during last year’s Valentine’s Day tour. (Photo provided)

Newtown Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant Visitor Center 329 Greenpoint Ave. Greenpoint, Brooklyn, NY 11222 The famed Valentine’s Day tour includes a guided walk through the landmark digester eggs with plant Superintendent James Pynn. Reservations are required, as well as appropriate … Continue reading →

Posted in Tourism | Tagged creek, day, facility, newtown, plant, pynn, tour, valentine’s

NZE subdivision developed in Charles City, Iowa

The Municipal Posted on January 26, 2014 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Using alternative energy and other energyefficient options, Parkside Development in Charles City, Iowa, will be net zero energy depending on homeowner’s energy usage. Pictured is a home prior to the placement of PV panels. (Photo provided)

A new development has garnered attention across the state of Iowa: Charles City, Iowa, is constructing a net zero energy subdivision. With its use of green technologies, according to Charles City Administrator Tom Brownlow, Parkside Development will produce as much … Continue reading →

Posted in Development | Tagged city, development, energy, lacroix, net, project, water

Risk-based prioritization: an approach for small- and medium-sized utilities

The Municipal Posted on January 10, 2014 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
…even if one of these options is not pursued, operators will at least know which are their most critical pipelines

W ater utilities across the United States face a major funding gap related to buried pipeline infrastructure. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimates that the difference between what’s needed for infrastructure renewal — the majority of it associated with buried … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged assessment, assets, condition, failure, management, pipeline, risk, utilities

Equal-i-zer Hitch Named 2013 Gold Winner for Trailer Hitches

The Municipal Posted on December 13, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
equal-i-zer

The innovator in sway-control technology and American manufacturer receives the Readers’ Choice Gold Award by Trailer Life Magazine for the second consecutive year. Equal-i-zer Hitch is a favorite among trailer owners. This fact was made even more apparent this week, … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged american, equal, gold, hitch, life, states, trailer, zer

Like a rock – An innovative alternative in concrete

The Municipal Posted on December 4, 2013 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
New cloth and canvas products are changing the approach to difficult concrete-laying locations. (Photo provided)

It’s the Chia Pet of concrete application, and it’s revolutionizing the industry. Concrete fabric is a flexible, cement-impregnated material that hardens when hydrated to form a thin, durable, waterproof and fire resistant reinforced concrete layer without the need for mixing … Continue reading →

Posted in Equipment, Products | Tagged bulk, concrete, fabric, feet, foot, gravel, project, square

Calculating the curve

The Municipal Posted on December 3, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Curve-related crashes are a common cause of firefighter injuries and fatalities. Drivers must recognize the hazards of driving a vehicle through a curve, and be mindful that critical speed is reduced under wet and icy conditions. (Shutterstock photo)

How many times have we heard of a fire apparatus crash that occurred while a vehicle was rounding a curve? There are many reasons for this, most of which revolve around speed. Every curve in the roadway has a critical … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | Tagged center, critical, curve, mph, road, speed, Truck, vehicle

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