Tag: North American Snow Conference

Roadbuilding

PHOTOS: Snow Conference full of equipment, road treatment options

[imagebrowser id=234] The 2015 American Public Works Association North American Snow Conference brought in more than 1,500 attendees and nearly 200 exhibitors April 12-15 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. On display were a number of snow and ice plow options, as well as de-icing treatments and related equipment. Above is a gallery of photos we took on […]

April 16, 2015

Roadbuilding

Nordik’s new MOVE blades follow road contours for cleaner snow plowing

Nordik Blades’ new MOVE blades are designed to move with the shape of the road when plowing, thereby cutting down on multiple plowing passes because of missed snow and ice. On display this week at the American Public Works Association North American Snow Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan, the company says the blades will provide exponential savings for […]

April 15, 2015

Roadbuilding

Ventrac demos new sidewalk salt drop spreader at APWA Snow Show

Ventrac’s new SA250 Drop Spreader has a wireless controller to provide control of salt and other de-icing material drop-rate and easy flow adjustments, features that have been optimized for the precision needs of winter sidewalk/pathway management. The U.S.-made spreader was on display and being demoed at the American Public Works Association’s 2015 North American Snow Conference […]

April 15, 2015

Roadbuilding

Rivertop says it can cut down on billions in road salt equipment corrosion costs, launches ROI calculator to prove it

Rivertop Renewables has launched its Corrosion Reduction Calculator at the American Public Works Association North American Snow Conference in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The calculator helps determine the return on investment (ROI) of using corrosion inhibitors in relation to repair and replacement of equipment due to corrosive problems caused by the use of road salts. The calculator […]

April 14, 2015

Roadbuilding

Kansas, Minnesota, Ohio cities to receive Excellence in Snow and Ice Control awards

The American Public Works Association (APWA) will present three city public works agencies with its 2015 national Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Awards at the North American Snow Conference April 12-15 in Grand Rapids, Mich. The awards, established in 2008, promote “the best practices in snow and ice removal, while minimizing environmental impacts,” the association […]

March 27, 2015

Roadbuilding

North American Snow Conference set for April 12-15

The American Public Works Association (APWA) is expecting more than 1,500 snow and ice management professionals at its annual North American Snow Conference dubbed “The Show for Snow,” April 12-15 in Grand Rapids, Mich. “APWA’s Snow Conference will feature a concentrated collection of industry-leading snow and ice education sessions, and an exhibit floor with vendors […]

March 13, 2015

Roadbuilding

APWA presents ODOT with Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award 2013

The American Public Works Association (APWA) has given the Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) its Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award for 2013. ODOT is the first state department of transportation in the country to receive the award. The APWA selected ODOT because of the agency’s snow and ice removal on 43,000 miles […]

April 4, 2013

Roadbuilding

New Road Products

New Power Equipment, Materials, and Supplies for the Road Market, including introductions for the World of Concrete are featured.

April 1, 2011