Taking the time to prepare for winter during ideal weather conditions maximizes success when the real weather threats strike. On Oct. 16, 2019, various agencies and departments across the city of Lubbock, Texas, came together to participate in an annual … Continue reading →
When snow flies and ice builds up on roads, will you be ready? Response time, safety and a sufficient supply of salt and sand is critical for winter road maintenance. “The facility where salt, sand and equipment is stored … Continue reading →
Even before rock salt prices got, well, saltier, officials in the city of Farmington Hills, Mich., looked for a way to reduce costs by starting their own municipal brine production facility. Mr. Kevin McCarthy, superintendent of the Department of Public … Continue reading →
With shivering memories of last year’s arctic cold, heavy snow and other miserable weather, public works is bracing itself in case this winter is a copycat of the last one. So far, indications are that it will be. Bloomington, Minn., … Continue reading →
Winter weather conditions in 2014 were devastating for many cities across North America. Cities like Atlanta, Ga., were crippled for days on end, incurring lost revenue in the millions. CBS News reported, “This season’s severe winter weather has cost the … Continue reading →
Kasco Manufacturing offers the HERD sand, salt and mixture spreaders in three PTO-powered models. Model 5.5 spreads 275 lbs. of sand in one minute and the hopper can hold 550 lbs. of wet sand or 5.5 cubic ft. of material. … Continue reading →
Avon, CT Challenge – Storage Solution – Hercules Truss Arch Building Size – 72′ wide x 84′ long Application – Road salt & equipment storage When winter weather strikes, municipalities near and far depend on an abundant supply of road … Continue reading →
With more snow ahead and so little salt to go around, several municipalities are running low on their salt supply, and in some cases, are re-allocating funds from their budgets in order to purchase more material. With demand sky high, … Continue reading →
Bio-Microbics expands its Fixed Integrated Treatment Technologies (FITT®) with SeptiTech’s Biological Trickling Filter Systems. Shawnee, KANSAS USA – Bio-Microbics Inc., a global manufacturer of decentralized wastewater, water and stormwater treatment technologies, is pleased to announce the acquisition of SeptiTech, LLC. … Continue reading →
Beet juice has run its course, say some municipal users and commercial manufacturers. The Madison and Dane County Department of Health in Madison, Wis., has begun to scrutinize the winter road product, questioning its safety for the ecosystem. Specifically, sugar … Continue reading →
When the Stephenson County Highway Department lost its old salt storage building during a windstorm in July 2011, County Engineer Chris Isbell had to make a quick decision to be ready for the upcoming winter. The highway department, located in … Continue reading →
