Ruksana Hussain - CEG Correspondent - Tue November 23, 2021
New Snowplow Technology Targets Efficiency, Safety
As with every industry, the snow and ice sector has witnessed technological advances over the past few years. From the research and development undertaken at the big brand names — known for their impressive product lines and snow and ice management systems — to local transportation authorities seeking effective solutions and safety of community members, the advancements in snowplow technology have been many....
Winter Equipment - Thu November 11, 2021
VIDEO: Winter Equipment Releases MoDUS Modular Skid Shoe Assembly Installation Video
Winter Equipment, an established name in the municipal snow and ice management industry, has released a video on how to install the MōDUS modular snow pusher shoe system. Winter Equipment's Director of Sales and Marketing, Nate Kallay, walks users through the installation of a MōDUS snow pusher shoe system onto a Pro-Tech model....
Ohio Department of Transportation - Tue November 09, 2021
ODOT Prepares for Winter
Snow and ice may not be top of mind for most Ohioans, but that's not the case at the Ohio Department of Transportation. ODOT is prepping equipment for the upcoming winter season and looking to fill around 500 seasonal plow driver positions....
Brenda Ruggiero – CEG Correspondent - Thu November 04, 2021
Maryland Holds Annual Snow Show in Keyser's Ridge
The Maryland Snow Show was held recently at the Keyser's Ridge, Md., garage of the Maryland Department of Transportation State Highway Administration (MDOT SHA). Keyser's Ridge is in Garrett County, which is one of three counties in District 6....
CEG - Mon November 01, 2021
VIDEO: NYSDOT to Employ Double-Lane Snowplows in Western Areas This Winter
The New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) announced in late October that new tow plows are coming to I-290 and I-990 in the towns of Amherst and Tonawanda this winter. To the untrained eye, the large vehicles that will be traversing the snow-clogged lanes of the two interstates this coming winter might look like a regular snowplow dragging a large, jack-knifed trailer....
Bobcat - Mon November 01, 2021
Bobcat Company Introduces Ultra-Durable, Newly Redesigned Snowblower
Bobcat Company has introduced an all-new, ultra-durable snowblower attachment that will make quick work of even the most unrelenting winter drifts. With an increased intake height and bigger auger to draw more snow into the blower, operators will be able to clear more flakes in less time....
Ruksana Hussain - CEG Correspondent - Wed October 27, 2021
Kärcher Municipal Offers Its New Product Portfolio
The acquisition of Max-Holder, a world leader in cleaning equipment, has resulted in Embrun, Ontario-based Kärcher Municipal North America now offering a comprehensive suite of winter maintenance products with powerful vehicles for snow clearing, blowing, sweeping, loading and salt/brine spreading....
CEG - Wed October 27, 2021
Equipment On Display at Minnesota's Fall Maintenance Expo
The Minnesota Fall Maintenance Expo was held Oct. 6 to 7 at the city of Saint Cloud's Public Works facility in Saint Cloud, Minn. More than 1,100 visitors and 110 exhibitors were present to discuss fall and winter transportation maintenance issues....
ITD.idaho. gov - Tue October 19, 2021
ITD Team Captures Award at 2021 Snow & Ice Conference
Competing against the top operators from the region and the country, the four-person team from the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) won the national team title at the 2021 Western Snow & Ice Conference in Colorado on Sept....
Ruksana Hussain - CEG Correspondent - Wed October 13, 2021
Tips to Maintain Spreaders During, After Snow Season
Maintaining machinery and parts all year round is crucial to your equipment working efficiently when snow season arrives, but can be just as easily overlooked when it comes to spreaders. Ensuring they receive the attention they need ahead of, during and after the season will help provide a longer life to your snow equipment and result in better operations....
