Montage Enterprises: Surpassing the expectation in mower parts
If there is a constant during the spring and summer, it’s the wave of never-ending mowing. Highways, ditches, right-of-ways, parks and other municipal and DOT properties all require routine trimming to improve motorists’ visibility and the quality of public property. … More from our cover sponsor →
Clogged justice system leads to recidivism
(NewsUSA) — Despite enormous interest in the outcome of the Casey Anthony trial, more questions have emerged than answers. The truth is that the criminal justice system remains a vast enigma to the majority of the population. Popular television programs … Continue reading →
Midwestern state installs most new wind turbines in 2011
Midwestern state installs most new wind turbines in 2011 A familiar feature of the Western vista is moving speedily east. The American Wind Energy Association announced last month that what it called a “bumper crop” of wind turbine installations is … Continue reading →
Editor’s Note: March 2012
Neither a career nor a short stint in the U.S. military was on my list of postsecondary plans back in 1987. After high school, I took the do-not-pass-go route to college. It’s not a decision I regret. But at the … Continue reading →
The Municipal: March, 2012 Cover
Featured in this issue: Wind Turbines – The rush is on The rush is on for cities, energy companies and consortiums to reduce Americans’ dependence on fossil fuels. Alternative energy sources like wind and the sun are increasingly being harnessed … Continue reading →
FOLDING TANK PIONEERS
Fol-Da-Tank patented the first folding tank in 1954 and introduced it to firefighters who immediately recognized its value and quality. Fol-Da-Tank has proven to be the practical answer to rural needs for an extra water supply. The company manufactures tanks … Continue reading →
KM INTERNATIONAL ASPHALT RECYCLER
The KM International asphalt recycler will produce a quality batch (2,600 pounds every 20 minutes) of asphalt from recycled pulverized asphalt, millings or saw-cut materials to produce a patching material that will exceed department of transportation asphalt specifications and standards. … Continue reading →
D-BRAKE DRIVELINE BRAKE
D-Brake’s liquid-cooled driveline brake offers the power of an electromagnetic retarder at a fraction of the weight and half of the cost. This 75-pound retarder is easy to install and fits on gas, diesel, CNG, and propane vehicles weighing anywhere … Continue reading →
LONG REACH CRANE
Tiffin Loader Crane has been selling and installing Palfinger cranes since 1985. After extensive research and testing, Palfinger has developed an American-made product with the longest reach in the industry. This exciting PALPro series of cranes provides the best solution … Continue reading →
HOT COMPRESSED AIR LANCE
LA*B heat lances are the perfect tool to properly prepare pavement cracks and joints prior to sealant installation. The lances produce high velocity hot air that thoroughly dries and cleans out debris, simultaneously leaving the pavement ready for repair material. … Continue reading →
DAKE H-FRAME PRESSES
Dake offers hand, air and electrically-operated H-frame presses in 10- to 200-ton capacities, in single- and double acting models. These presses are ideal for assembly, straightening, fabrication, quality control, maintenance, bending, forming, punching and shearing. Dake also manufactures 18 different … Continue reading →
QUALITY THAT STANDS THE TEST OF TIME
Excellance Inc. manufactures premium quality modular ambulances, rescue trucks, hazmat units, communication units, POD systems and specialty vehicles. All vehicles feature fully-welded aluminum bodies and interior cabinetry built by craftsmen with AWS/ASE/EVT certifications. Extensive warranties and an in-house remounting program … Continue reading →
XZALT PRECISION APPLICATOR
Not your typical salt and sand spreader! The Xzalt delivers a 70:30 ratio of dry/liquid material, reducing salt usage while accelerating ice melt. It uses less material, improves adhesion to the road and virtually eliminates over-application on roadside shoulders. It … Continue reading →
SCOTCHMAN CPO 350 CIRCULAR COLD SAW
Scotchman Industries’ American-made CPO 350 circular cold saw features a double clamping, self-centering vise providing burr-free, high-quality parts and a chip drawer. The optional laser light minimizes set-up time and ensures the material is being sawed to the correct length. … Continue reading →
2012 FREIGHTLINERS
2012 Freightliner Chassis are sold out from the factory! Midwest Fire has a limited stock available and it’s your chance to save big money. Call us today for a quote, or email mwf@iw.net. Midwest Fire Supply Luverne, Minn. (800) 344-2059 … Continue reading →
RECYLED SIGN SYSTEMS
Bright Idea Shops provides top of the line, maintenance-free outdoor signage made from recycled plastic lumber. Start reducing your annual maintenance budget by implementing Bright Idea signs into your cities, parks or public properties. The sign systems are durable enough … Continue reading →
FAST-ROCK
Fast-Rock combines high-strength epoxy resins and super-tough aggregates to form an exceptionally strong and fast-setting floor patch. Fast-Rock bonds like glue to most prepared surfaces and can be used to patch holes and expansion joints common to factory floors. Mipco … Continue reading →
MODEL 272 ROAD DRAG
Now, maintaining secondary roads can be done with one easy pass — without the additional costs and expenses of operating a motor grader. This perfect road maintainer from Bonnell eliminates ruts and wash boarding by utilizing six cutting and mixing … Continue reading →
PLM EARTHPATCH
The PLM EarthPatch uses Green-Patch technology to produce environmentally-friendly high-performance cold mix asphalt, which makes it the first to be endorsed by the National Green Energy Council. PLM EarthPatch contains none of the petroleum based solves found in traditional cold … Continue reading →