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State of the Sweeping Industry

Contract woes, regulations and rising costs are the main concerns in 2017 for the sweeping industry according to the World Sweeping Association

January 9, 2017

Sweeping Industry is “Strong”

NAPSA to introduce operator training program to meet industry’s biggest challenge

January 3, 2017

Confidant of President Reagan to Offer Leadership Insights at NPE 2017

With the support of the North American Power Sweeping Association (NAPSA) and co-sponsored by TYMCO, NPE 2017 will host author Dan Quiggle, The Quiggle Group, who worked closely with President Ronald Reagan

October 17, 2016

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How to Train a Sweeper Operator

Company culture drives success, staying power for sweepers

October 3, 2016

Many employers are finding that hiring for attitude and training for a skillset is a better way to find employees that will last.

Construction Technology

How “Virtual Sweeping” Addresses the Training Problem

October 1, 2016

Mike Lucht, 1-800-SWEEPER president and founder, takes a 'test drive' on the organization's new training simulator. Note the trees out the left side view of the cab, the debris field immediately ahead of the sweeper, and the overhead view on the right-hand screen.

Sweeper Upgrades Improve Safety

Manufacturers continue to upgrade sweeping equipment to increase safety, performance

August 8, 2016

While a properly trained sweeper operator is still the best bet for safe operation, new designs and upgrades to sweeping equipment can help improve the odds.

WSA Receives APEX Award

August 1, 2016

Seattle Ups Street Sweeping to Address Stormwater Pollution

World Sweeping Association

Because of Seattle's location on Puget Sound, the city is planning to increase its street sweeping program to $1.8 million in 2016 in an effort to reduce stormwater runoff pollution.

June 14, 2016

In 2014, the SDOT upgraded their entire fleet with seven Schwarze A9 Monsoon models, which have a 9.6 cu. yd. volumetric (8 cu. yd. usable) capacity and one mechanical broom sweeper. These sweepers are ideal for water sweeping with the higher capacity.

One Week Left to Enter 2017 Pavement Awards

Paving & pavement maintenance contractors can enter their best jobs for a Pavement Award for two more weeks. Nominations will not be accepted after November 1st.

May 9, 2016

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Scholarship Applications Due July 1

May 9, 2016

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Catch Basins and the OSHA Confined Spaces Rule

May 9, 2016

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Operations Background Helps Alabama Sweeping Company Standout

Knowing the parking lot business, owner Andy Coolidge diversified when he purchased CAM South

March 10, 2016

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Making the Move to Natural Gas Sweepers

Natural gas sweepers are gaining popularity in the industry due to increasingly stringent air quality requirements along with the potential cost savings. NiteHawk has partnered with Greenkraft to bring these machines to contractors even faster.

February 8, 2016

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Matching Sweeping Equipment to the Job

Determine your application needs in terms of debris removal, maneuverability, transport speed and off-loading in order to ensure you’re using the right street sweeper for the right job.

January 6, 2016

Waterless dust control mechanical sweepers are starting to be required by many municipalities in order to meet rigorous environmental specifications, such as air pollution. In states such as California, Texas and Oklahoma, where water conservation is a crucial issue, there has been a sharp increase in the purchase and use of waterless dust control sweepers.

New Year a Time for Internet Check

January 4, 2016

We Are Becoming a Little Egocentric

NAPSA announces rebranding

January 4, 2016

Business Services

Managing Your Labor Starts Here

December 1, 2015

13 Paving Topics among 41 New Sessions at NPE 2016

October 9, 2015

In addition to its conference program NPE 2016 hosts an expanded exhibit floor (the floor sold out in 2015 in Nashville, above) on Jan. 27-29 and equipment giveaways by Case Construction (SV 280 skid steer) and KM International (KM 2-18X Infrared Asphalt Recycler).

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