North American Sweeper Magazine

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Overlays, whether they are structural or non-structural, make up a large portion of paving done on roads today. The degree of surface preparation for an overlay is dependent on the condition and type of the existing pavement. Generally, the existing pavement should be structurally sound, level, clean and capable of bonding to the overlay. To [...]

Initiative includes expansion of locations, products and service offerings FS Solutions, a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation’s Environmental Solutions Group, today announced the rollout of a new business expansion strategy, which includes an expansion of FS Solution centers, inventory and service offerings in North America, to continue to meet the needs of the company’s industrial [...]

We had a great week in San Diego at Pavement Live. The California weather was beautiful, which enabled us to do some sightseeing! We spent lots of time visiting with sweepers from across the country. I would like to thank all the presenters for their time, knowledge, and willingness to share with others. NAPSA members [...]

When you think of Malibu, California, you might hear Robin Leach’s voice in your head talking about the “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous.” And while the tiny enclave located along the Pacific Ocean outside of Los Angeles may be one of the most notoriously affluent in the country, it is also occupied by a [...]

It is a known and obvious fact that highway sweeping poses much greater risks than that of minor road and parking lot sweeping applications. Therefore, addressing common highway sweeping hazards and highlighting practical safeguards that can be implemented can make all the difference in reducing potential mishaps. In an accident, there is a direct relationship [...]

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When Ralph Harrington launched City Wide Sweeping in Houston, Texas more than 25 years ago, he says, “I knew instinctively that I had to understand the mechanics of my equipment and how to keep my fleet running, as well as how to sweep streets and commercial lots.” And he is convinced that without this holistic [...]

There is a purpose for every type of street sweeper and every type of street sweeper has a purpose. While vacuum and regenerative air sweepers are generally more efficient than mechanical broom sweepers at removing fine sediment, mechanical broom sweepers can handle almost any street sweeping application with above par efficiency. Street sweeping is an [...]

Question: Why is a 2005 Eagle listed at $80,000.00 from a local dealer when I recently watched one sell at auction for $40,000.00? Then I find another one listed in the classifieds for $60,000.00 from a broker? Answer: They are not the same sweeper. Even though you think you are comparing apples to apples when [...]