Elgin Introduces Electric Broom Bear Heavy-duty Sweeper

Elgin Sweepers reveals their new 100% emission free, heavy duty sweeper. It’s designed to handle a full day's work, while fully electric.

March 23, 2023

Elgin Sweeper Company

Elgin Sweepers reveals their new 100% emission free, heavy duty sweeper. It’s designed to handle a full day's work, while fully electric.

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PAVE/X, The Pavement Awards, Top Contractor Lists and Beyond

Lot's of things are going to look different in 2024. If you're in the pavement maintenance industry, make sure you don't miss out!

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Paving Big Philly Style | No Edge Lines Season 1 Episode 3

Brandon heads to the "City of Brotherly Love" and tries his hand at a number of new asphalt and pavement maintenance jobs for the first time, while also getting the chance to see some of what makes Philadelphia great.

Mastic Patching in a Skid Steer? Meet the new EZ Patcher.

Mastic Patching in a Skid Steer? Meet the new EZ Patcher.

Get faster, safer crack repairs with the new Crafco EZ Patcher skid steer attachment, featuring in-cab controls, camera, and floating drag box.

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Electric Power Will Displace Diesel Machines

Why will EVs eventually dominate the market? Whether it comes from gas, diesel, liquid hydrogen or solid state batteries you are buying energy. And pound for pound, ounce for ounce, dollar for dollar – electric means more bang for your buck.

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Navigating the Sweeping Industry's Educational Landscape for Lasting Success

In the fast-paced world of pavement maintenance, staying ahead means more than just attending a trade show or a handful of seminars.

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Level 3 DC Fast Charging Enabled and Is Compatible With North American EV Charging Stations and Battery Trailers.

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Weiler to Manufacture, Sell Challenger Super Broom

The new product expands Weiler's offerings, and is slated to go into production in late 2024.

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Risk Management: Safety First

The legality and science of risk management is quite well known among most contractors and is growing in need to be embraced, understood, and practiced by all specialty contractors.

KM Sealcoat Tanks Are Back And Better Than Ever!

KM Sealcoat Tanks Are Back And Better Than Ever!

KM International is bringing you the next generation of sealcoat tanks with their newly redesigned 550 gallon and 700 gallon sealcoat tanks.

The Friendly Neighborhood Paver

Illinois-based pavement business reaches out to help neighborhood nonprofit.

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More Power Sweeping Specific Online Classes Launched

These operator training programs create a great baseline of training for improved professionalism in your drivers.

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Success in Sweeping Means You Stay the Course

Cantel believes in the mantra of, "stay in your lane," and it has paid off for them year-after-year. As the winner of the 2024 Sweeper of the Year award, they see the pathway forward as the same that lead them here.

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PAVE/X, The Pavement Awards, Top Contractor Lists and Beyond

Lot's of things are going to look different in 2024. If you're in the pavement maintenance industry, make sure you don't miss out!

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Paving Big Philly Style | No Edge Lines Season 1 Episode 3

Brandon heads to the "City of Brotherly Love" and tries his hand at a number of new asphalt and pavement maintenance jobs for the first time, while also getting the chance to see some of what makes Philadelphia great.

Mastic Patching in a Skid Steer? Meet the new EZ Patcher.

Mastic Patching in a Skid Steer? Meet the new EZ Patcher.

Get faster, safer crack repairs with the new Crafco EZ Patcher skid steer attachment, featuring in-cab controls, camera, and floating drag box.

NAPSA’s Power Sweeping Standard

Another update on the status of the forthcoming new standard.

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Street Sweeping’s Leading Role in Reducing Stormwater Runoff Pollution

Street sweeping plays a crucial role in mitigating stormwater pollution runoff from pavement into waterways.

Highlights from the Public Works Expo 2023

PWX 2023 took place on the sunny west coast city of San Diego, CA, and drew crowds of city public works officials from every corner of the country.

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NAPSA Announces 2023 Power Sweeping Standard Update

The North American Power Sweeping Association (NAPSA) has announced the finalization of a draft revision of the 2018 Power Sweeping Standard. The 2018 version was the first ever standard for the industry.

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Pavement Striping and Sweeping Contractors: Add-on Service or Referral Profit Center?

Sweeping and striping can go together, hand-in-hand, but there's some definite do's and dont's that you should be conscious of.

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Hot Mix Pavement News: March 2023

A round-up of recent news, business moves and events impacting the pavement maintenance industry.

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LAST DAY for Pavement Maintenance and Reconstruction’s 2023 Top Contractor Awards

Due to a surge in recent applications for the Top Contractor Awards, we've decided to extend the deadline to February 24th! Take advantage of this extension and the opportunity for your business to bolster its recognition in the community.

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NAPSA: New Year, New Goals!

Get to know the leadership and the vision for NAPSA for the year ahead.

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Networking Reigns at NPE 2023

A week in Charlotte, N.C., with the industries best and brightest means there's plenty of opportunity to strengthen or create new connections.

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Third Party Vendors: Nickel-and Dime-Specialists

When profit margins for sweeping contractors are already razor thin, are third party vendors helping or hurting the bottom line?

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NPE 2023 Highlights and Observations from the Show Floor

On the National Pavement Expo's last day in Charlotte, NC, the good news is the industry is thriving. Here are some of the highlights and quotes from exhibitors and contractors.

KM Sealcoat Tanks Are Back And Better Than Ever!

KM Sealcoat Tanks Are Back And Better Than Ever!

KM International is bringing you the next generation of sealcoat tanks with their newly redesigned 550 gallon and 700 gallon sealcoat tanks.