Cerritos, Calif. — Palfinger Liftgates is pleased to announce the hiring of Ricky Richardson as field service technician effective July 15. His territory of responsibility consists of New Mexico, Texas, Oklahoma, Louisiana, Tennessee, Kentucky, Mississippi, Georgia, Florida, North Carolina and … Continue reading →
Midwest Security and Police Conference/Expo returned to Tinley Park Convention Center in August, bringing to law enforcement and security officials 21stcentury surveillance, reporting, data management and vehicle technology. This year’s event co-located with the FBI National Academy Associates training conference … Continue reading →
From protecting the environment and human health to saving money, a wide gamut of reasons exist for municipalities to “go green” and rethink the purchase of equipment and supplies. Buying recycled products is one type of green purchasing, but many … Continue reading →
Though it has been 25 years since Bristol, Conn., and surrounding communities first considered the addition of an energy-from-waste facility as part of their solid waste management program, Mayor Arthur Ward remembers how area residents opposed the idea. “There was … Continue reading →
Biodiesel fuels are diesel fuels that are animal fat or vegetable oil based. After production, they are chemically combined with methane alcohol to produce fatty acid esters, which can then be burned. Without the proper chemical reaction, glycerine, which is … Continue reading →
Municipalities utilize a number of truck body styles and equipment for material hauling and snow & ice control duties. Combination bodies have come closest to delivering a single body style capable of doing it all and being relied upon as … Continue reading →
Northville, Mich. – Jack Doheny Companies (JDC), a world leader in municipal, utility and industrial equipment, announces completion of its merger with longtime business affiliate Jet-Vac, Inc. in Wharton, N.J. as of June 30, 2013. JDC has sold sewer cleaning, … Continue reading →
The National Fire Protection Association’s 2013 standards affecting self-contained breathing apparatus have departments across the country deciding whether now is the time upgrade their respiratory protective equipment or to purchase new. Considerations for both small and large departments were shared … Continue reading →
When officials in Lee County, Fla., first announced plans to construct an energy-from-waste facility as part of a solid waste management program, the concept was met with considerable opposition from environmentally-conscious residents. “There’s this idea that comes from a very … Continue reading →
It doesn’t happen every time, but occasionally, going green can also mean saving money. The State Electronics Challenge was designed by the Northeast Recycling Council in Brattleboro, Vt., as a way to teach municipal leaders green electronic disposal techniques. Since … Continue reading →
On June 19 and 20 Bonnell Industries, manufacturer of truck and road equipment, hosted its 2013 open house. This event welcomed over 600 people, including The Municipal’s Christi Sausaman, through the doors of its Dixon, Ill., facility and treated them … Continue reading →
