More stories about Snow & Ice Control

  • Seasoning the Winter Pavement

    As long as there have been roads–and vehicles to travel them–municipalities have been faced with the challenge of implementing snow and ice maintenance programs. The newest "old" technologies–pre-wetting and anti-icing–have been around for some time, but aren't widely used.

  • Snow fight: Products April 2007

    Products to help your snow fight

  • Snow fight

  • Chemical warfare

    Equipment operating on highways and streets that have been treated with deicing chemicals is susceptible to rust and corrosion as never before.

  • APWA Expo Preview: snow and ice

    A preview of APWA events related to snow and ice.

  • Fighting winter storms

    Over the past two decades, the evolution of geographic information systems (GIS) has helped a growing number of public works and transportation agencies improve efficiencies and identify potential problems in services delivered to citizens.

  • Maine DPW takes snow in stride

    Snow is a simple substance, but it can be a powerful force. If enough of it attacks a city at once, it can bring traffic to a crawl, collapse roofs—even bring down a mayor.

  • Snow and ice control

    The V-Maxx 8500 bulk spreader is a V-box unit with a capacity of 2 cubic yards. Designed for use with pickups having beds 8 feet or longer, the product has a multi-angle hopper, inverted V salt/sand baffle, and attached vibrator to allow for continuous material flow. The hopper is made of...

  • Snow plows & accessories

  • Snow fighting in the 21st century