Case Construction Equipment released the Michelin X Tweel SSL All-Terrain (AT) Airless Radial Tires as a factory-approved and supplied option on all skid-steer loader models. The Michelin X Tweel SSL is a single unit, replacing traditional tire, wheel and valve assemblies and eliminating the need for wheel and tire mounting equipment. With no air pressure to maintain once each tire... read more
Techniseal, a manufacturer and distributor of products for the installation and maintenance of exterior surfaces, introduced StructureBond, a construction adhesive that bonds almost any construction materials, according to the company. “StructureBond addresses many challenges that contractors consistently face when using traditional tube adhesives,” said Phil Graves, director of sales at Techniseal. “Because the product doesn’t dry up once opened, construction... read more
Sean Martini, outside sales manager of Lawrenceville, N.J.-based Britton Industries, discusses getting all of your landscaping materials and equipment from the same location. Martini says the business model of one-stop shopping can: Save you money Reduce the time and materials you use Organize your jobs more effectively Maximize efficiency by having materials delivered and debris removed simultaneously Sean Martini began... read more
Here’s this week’s round-up. What are you reading that your peers might like? We’d like to know. Email me your links (mpalmieri@northcoastmedia.net) or tweet them to @LandscapeMgmt. “How to Be a Better Boss” MIT Sloan Management Review You may have heard of the Net Promoter Score to measure customer service efforts. Many companies swear by this simple survey method. Why... read more
The design/build sector finally shows signs of growth. After years of decline, the construction business finally is showing signs of a turnaround, reports Engineering News-Record magazine in its latest Construction Industry Confidence Index. The second-quarter report released in June showed that a record 69 percent of more than 300 respondents felt optimistic about the state of the market, indicating it... read more
The FFC V-Blade attaches to skid steers and compact wheel loaders up to operating weights of 13,200 lbs. It easily adjusts to achieve straight, left/right, scoop or V-position, providing the versatility needed to efficiently remove snow from walks, driveways and parking lots. It comes in blade widths ranging from 60 to 120 in., and is available with a Hydraulic Sequencing... read more
