Why? Why would someone agree to work at night, in the cold, on call, not knowing if a shift is going to last eight hours or 28 hours? Why do some people fall in love with the snow and ice management industry, while others resent having to work in it to make ends meet over the winter? The “why” question... read more
Owners better have a plan, team and equipment in place before the first flake of the year falls if they offer snow and ice removal services. Without those things, they (and their revenue stream) will be left frozen in place. Three landscape contractors offer tips and advice on purchasing snow equipment, hiring employees and becoming more efficient during the winter... read more
Case Construction Equipment debuted a new line of sectional snow pushers at the Snow & Ice Management Association’s 19th annual Snow & Ice Symposium in Providence, R.I. The new line features six heavy- and light-duty sectional snow pushers compatible with current and older model wheel loaders, skid-steers, compact track loaders and backhoes. Each pusher features a Hardox 405 steel cutting edge. The independently... read more
Ventrac, based in Orrville, Ohio, released its new Sidewalk Drop Spreader. With a narrow frame and a 40-in. drop pattern, this spreader is designed for spreading material on sidewalks and other narrow walkways. The stainless steel construction prevents premature failure due to rust and corrosion. The compression roller system allows operators to accurately spread both coarse and free-flowing materials, the... read more
With the snow removal season drawing to a close, SnowEx provided professionals some last-minute reminders in regard to salt and sand spreading to ensure they don’t slip up on safety as they’re preventing others from slipping. They are as follows. Installation The first rule of spreader safety is to ensure the equipment is installed securely. Manufacturer recommendations vary slightly, so... read more
