This February found some of the nation’s top middle school students in Washington, D.C., competing at the annual DiscoverE Initiative, the Future City Competition. DiscoverE, a self-described “consortium of professional and technical societies and major U.S. corporations,” chose “Tomorrow’s Transit: … Continue reading →
Features Internal Jounce Bumper for Heightened Comfort and Safety Lansing, Mich. – Air Lift Company has expanded its line of suspension solutions with the release of its new LoadLifter 5000(tm) ULTIMATE air spring kits. Air Lift’s exclusive LoadLifter 5000 ULTIMATE … Continue reading →
Civil engineering efforts in local, state and national parks are as wide and varied as the parks themselves. Civil engineers lend their expertise to campsites, picnic areas, roadways, water systems, fish and wildlife management, the preservation of historic sites and … Continue reading →
BEREA, Ohio – Volant Performance has expanded its product line to meet rising demand for performance components for the light truck market. Volant cool air intake systems, which are engineered to boost horsepower by maximizing the engine’s breathing capabilities, are … Continue reading →
National Work Zone Awareness Week is April 7–14. This year’s theme is “Work Zone Speed: A Costly Mistake.” Every state in the country is participating in NWZAW, holding poster contests, renting billboards, making mascots and more. The Virginia Department of … Continue reading →
ELGIN, Ill. (March 20, 2014) – This year, Elgin Sweeper, the leading manufacturer of street sweepers for general street maintenance, special industrial and airport applications, celebrates 100 years in business. As one of the most enduring brands in North America, … Continue reading →
Avon, CT Challenge – Storage Solution – Hercules Truss Arch Building Size – 72′ wide x 84′ long Application – Road salt & equipment storage When winter weather strikes, municipalities near and far depend on an abundant supply of road … Continue reading →
The American Public Works Association gives its members benefits and opportunities to network and share experiences. It also recognizes outstanding departments with awards, such as the one bestowed upon a very snowy city. Nathan Wachtendonk, fleet manager of the city … Continue reading →
SNYDER, NEB. (February 13, 2014) – Smeal Fire Apparatus Co. today announced that RedStorm Fire & Rescue Apparatus, Inc. has been named the authorized sales and service dealer for Smeal® brand fire apparatus in northern and eastern Virginia, Maryland, Delaware … Continue reading →
One of Two Ultra-High-Capacity APUs Designed Exclusively for Independent Operators At only 19.5 inches wide, the new PowerCube Slim fits industry-leading HVAC capacity within the frame rail space of most class-eight sleeper cabs. ALLIANCE, Neb., USA—Perrin Manufacturing – an award-winning … Continue reading →
With more snow ahead and so little salt to go around, several municipalities are running low on their salt supply, and in some cases, are re-allocating funds from their budgets in order to purchase more material. With demand sky high, … Continue reading →
