Equipment selection makes all the difference Ask any snow professional what the biggest challenge is concerning sidewalk management and you’ll hear that it’s retaining sidewalk crew members. “When we have a 12-hour snow storm, they just get burned out,” said … Continue reading →
Another valuable law enforcement-oriented event takes place soon. On Aug. 18–21, Police Fleet Expo sets up in Louisville, Ky., at the Kentucky International Convention Center. During this unique opportunity designed just for police fleet buyers, managers and service technicians, new … Continue reading →
Tinley Park, in Cook County, Ill., is the August hotspot that law enforcement professionals will want to respond to. The city hosts the 113th annual Midwest Security and Police Conference Aug. 19–20 at Tinley Park Convention Center. Thousands of officers, … Continue reading →
Make sure all of the tools and equipment that were brought to the job site are still there and waiting each morning afterward. Theft, vandalism and inclement weather can hold up any job, so boost everyone’s confidence that things will … Continue reading →
Sheldon, IA – August 1, 2014 Maintainer Corporation of Iowa, Inc. is proud to announce the addition of two new 25’ hydraulic cranes to its innovative line of work truck cranes. The innovative new H12025 and H14025 telescopic cranes are … Continue reading →
A battery powered, mobile platform with built-in meters and filtration for biodiesel fuel Woodstock, NY (July, 2014) – Innovative Products of America® (IPA) expands their Fuel Management Equipment line to include a battery-powered Biodiesel Transfer and Filtration system (#DTP20C-BIO). Built … Continue reading →
Completely refreshed mower provides lowest cost of ownership in its class. Charlotte, N.C. (August 11, 2014) – Today, Jacobsen, a Textron (NYSE: TXT) Company, announced the launch of a completely refreshed TurfCat® out-front rotary mower. Featuring all-hydraulic deck and traction … Continue reading →
Charlotte, N.C. (August 5, 2014) – Jacobsen, A Textron (NYSE: TXT) company, has awarded scholarships to 27 college students throughout North America. The Jacobsen Turfgrass Scholarship, now in its third year, recognizes college seniors in turfgrass management or related discipline … Continue reading →
Street and public utility departments are experiencing, in varying severity, the tandem perennial fiscal scourges of diminishing budget funds and increased operation costs. Fortunately, a burgeoning technology has added a cost-effective weapon to municipal arsenals. Infrared asphalt repair, though gaining … Continue reading →
By IAN LAHMER | Marketing Coordinator, Venco Venturo Industries LLC Venco Venturo Industries LLC is a Cincinnati-based manufacturer of high-quality Venturo truck-mounted cranes, Venturo crane service bodies and Venco hoists. With a dedication to rugged designs and reliable products, as … Continue reading →
In this public works edition of The Municipal, we have several pieces of good news to share. Foremost among them is that the APWA annual conference is nearly here again: that chance to get a handle on what’s coming down … Continue reading →
