Mon November 13, 2017
VDOT: Rigged and Ready for Winter With $84M Budget
The Virginia Department of Transportation's resources are in place for when winter arrives in northern Virginia. Almost $84.9 million is set aside for snow removal in northern Virginia this winter, and the agency's state and contracted fleet is ready with more than 4,500 pieces of equipment....
Mon November 13, 2017
N.Y. Adds Equipment to Snow Fleet, Prepares for Winter
Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo announced a statewide effort by the New York State Thruway Authority and New York State Department of Transportation to prepare for the upcoming winter season, which includes the addition of more than 100 snow fighting vehicles to help clear roadways and highways....
Wed November 08, 2017
CDOT Introduces New Snowplow Equipment
Two "tow plows" will be used on U.S. Highways (U.S.) 160, 550, 285 and 50, near Durango, Monte Vista, Alamosa, Blanca, Fort Garland, La Veta Pass, Poncha Springs and Salida during winter months. "We will be able to do more with less," said Ronnie Medina, CDOT Alamosa maintenance supervisor....
Buyers Products - Wed November 01, 2017
Buyers Introduces New SaltDogg PRO Series Spreaders
Buyers Products' SaltDogg PRO Series electric spreaders are engineered to reliably and accurately spread bulk salt or a salt/sand mix, according to the manufacturer. The PRO Series comes with either a full-length auger, or 12-in....
Fri October 20, 2017
State Governor Announces New Winter Travel Tool, Administration Outlines Winter Prep
With the winter season approaching, Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf announced Oct. 19 that a new online tool is available to inform the public of Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) operations this winter....
Ryan Frey - Mon October 16, 2017
Choosing Efficient, Profitable Snow Removal Blades
Light and fluffy, heavy and wet, or dense and hard; regardless of the snow adjectives facing a contractor they certainly play a role in choosing the most effective and efficient snow removal equipment....
Wed October 04, 2017
General Financial Forms Alliance With SnowWolf
General Financial formed a strategic alliance with SnowWolf to provide a competitive edge for their product lines, including the newly introduced QuattroPlow snow removal attachment. Taylor Moseley, director of national accounts, general financial, said, “Our goals align in that both companies want to streamline processes to increase customer experience, and offering more options and convenience to the snow industry.”The equipment attachments market is very competitive, posing unique considerations....
SnowWolf - Mon October 02, 2017
SnowWolf Introduces Newly Redesigned ProPlowFX
SnowWolf has introduced its newly redesigned ProPlowFX, an all-purpose plow that works equally well for snow removal and light dirt moving or landscaping, according to the manufacturer. The versatility of the Burnsville, Minn.-based company's new attachment is made possible by a semi-floating torsion system that provides infinitely variable down pressure and shock absorption, a trip-lock-out feature and a shorter blade-to-machine distance for greater maneuverability....
Thu September 28, 2017
Fisher, SnowEx Run Pink Equipment Promo to Support Breast Cancer Awareness
Fisher Engineering, the manufacturer of Fisher brand snow removal and ice control equipment, announced Sept. 28, the support of Breast Cancer Awareness month in partnership with SnowEx. During the month of October, Fisher Engineering is running a special promotion featuring limited-edition pink Fisher XV2 v-plows and pink lift arm kits....
Emily Buenzle - Thu September 28, 2017
Researchers Create Snow-Melting Concrete as Salt Alternative
Just in time for snow removal season, researchers have developed a concrete mixture that melts snow on its own. A Drexel University research team has found that adding paraffin wax to concrete roads allows for the concrete to melt snow without the aid of salt, Forbes reported....
