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M5 Torrent SE – Power Without the CDL

Schwarze Industries

Tackle the toughest sweeping jobs with ease. The Schwarze M5 Torrent SE delivers the same Schwarze high-capacity performance in a non-CDL package—perfect for municipalities and contractors who need more productivity without added licensing. Built for durability, efficiency, and operator comfort. Smart Simple Sweeping.

M5 Torrent SE – Power Without the CDL

Chalk Reels with Capless Refill Ports

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Topcon Positioning System Keeps Milling on Track

Laser-satellite automated grading system keeps Dayton airport milling on a fast track amid tight work deadlines.

A Topcon Positioning Systems Millimeter GPS+ system utilizes satellite signals in conjunction with a PZL-1 Lazer Zone transmitter (shown here) and a PZS-MC machine-control sensor for precise grade control.

AASHTO Sets Maximum Limits for Heavy Metals in Glass Beads Used For Highway Markings

American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO)

Heavy metals in glass beads for highway markings must meet a limit of 200 ppm for arsenic, lead and antimony.

US DOT Awards $417.3 Million in Grants for State Highway Projects

US DOT Awards $417.3 Million in Grants for State Highway Projects

Needed: A Vision

New report urges significant changes to restore one of America's economic strengths – our transportation infrastructure

Focusing in on How to Stripe Straight

Starting, stopping, and striping straight is a process – and here’s how to do it

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Microsurfacing vs. Mill & Fill

Study finds microsurfacing more economical, more environmentally sound that mill & fill paving

Life cycle costs for microsurfacing were more than 25% lower than mill & fill despite the fact microsurfacing lane striping costs were higher due to more frequent applications.

Why Rubberized Asphalt Might Be in Your Future

Higher raw materials costs and an emphasis on sustainable technology means more pavers will be working with this misunderstood material

The true cost savings associated with rubberized asphalt come from the long life cycle, decreased maintenance, and use of less material. In most cases due to the flexibility and strength of rubberized asphalt, only half of the material is required when compared to regular asphalt concrete.

Stamped Asphalt Offers Value-Added Option for Pavers

Stamped asphalt adds custom designs for clients.

Thermotrack’s Hot Print wire rope templates are embedded into the heated asphalt by a plate compacter, then removed leaving the design impression.

Buying Equipment for Sweeping Construction Sites

A variety of features are available when choosing a unit for construction site sweeping.

Unlike parking lot sweeping, construction sweeping may require a larger sweeper to pick up debris such as heavy fine dust, rock, stone, gravel, mud, and small pieces of 2x4s.

How to Complete a Government Job

Robert and Michelle Hornor followed several steps before winning the bid to sealcoat and stripe a VA hospital.

Because it was a government job, Robert had to restripe the handicap stalls exactly as they were with several different designs on each parking lot. Photo documentation was used to ensure proper painting.

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