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From the Science to the Surface: A New Resource for Pavement Maintenance Professionals
Lee Lowis began his pavement maintenance career at 19, working as a laborer on sealcoating and tennis court surfacing crews, and spent the next 50 years learning the industry from the field to the executive suite. He ultimately served as the president and CEO of...
Keystone Plastics to Sponsor Gala Dinner at International Sweeper Summit 2026
Keystone Plastics will serve as the Official Sponsor of the Gala Dinner at International Sweeper Summit 2026, taking place November 3–4 at La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio. The dinner closes out the Summit and brings together the contractors, manufacturers,...
STAR: FAQ
Technology Licensing Program Q. What is STAR? A. Specialty Technology & Research, Inc. (STAR) is a prominent leader and innovator within the pavement preservation industry. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, the company maintains a global footprint with licensee...
Increasing Productivity During Fall Sweeping
Six ways municipalities can accomplish more before winter arrives Fall presents a unique challenge for street sweeping operations. Unlike spring cleanup, where crews focus on removing accumulated winter sand, salt and debris, autumn brings a constantly changing stream...
Public Works Expo Houston
PWX 2026 Brings Public Works Innovation and Equipment Skills to Houston The American Public Works Association (APWA) will welcome thousands of public works professionals to Houston, Texas, August 30–September 2, for PWX 2026, North America’s premier conference for...
Sweeper Summit & Equipment Expo 2026
A Fully Reimagined Experience The 15th annual Sweeper Summit, taking place November 3–4 at La Cantera Resort & Spa, in San Antonio, is evolving into a larger, more impactful event for the power sweeping and stormwater industries. Designed as an all-inclusive...
Simpler Tack Spraying
Spraying asphalt tack is pretty simple, but it can still be a bottleneck in your workflow. Often, the culprit is complicated design and a lack of options. The new Tack Tank from Crafco aims to change that with intuitive operation and several standard features meant to...
YOUR INDUSTRY. YOUR FUTURE. YOUR EVENT.
Mark Your Calendars for The Mid-Atlantic Asphalt Expo & Safety Summit The Mid-Atlantic Asphalt Expo & Safety Summit is the premier regional event for asphalt professionals looking to stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry. Whether you’re looking to stay ahead...
SAKAI America Expands Asphalt Compaction Lineup with TS160-4 Static Pneumatic Tire Roller
SAKAI America, Inc., a North American leader in asphalt compaction technology, is proud to announce the availability of the TS160-4, a dedicated 3-ton class static pneumatic tire roller (PTR). Engineered for precision and maneuverability, the TS160-4 is designed to...
Registration Open For the Construction Industry’s Must-Attend Event: CONEXPO-CON/AGG2026
The construction industry’s largest and most anticipated construction trade show, CONEXPO-CON/AGG, is officially open for registration. Taking place March 3–7, 2026, in Las Vegas, the show brings together every major sector of the construction industry to explore the...
Real-Time Data for Smarter Asphalt Compaction
Real-Time Density, or RTDensity™, started as a simple idea without any idea if it was even possible to estimate asphalt density from accelerometer and temperature sensors. Funding was originally secured for an exploratory experiment in which a steel drum vibratory...
The 1-800-SWEEPER Foundation Continues Its Support of K9s For Warriors
The 1-800-SWEEPER Foundation is proud to announce its continued partnership with K9s For Warriors, the nation’s largest veteran service organization dedicated to pairing highly trained service dogs with veterans suffering from service-related trauma. Together, we’re...
Bucher Municipal
Why Knowing Your Street Sweeper Application is Critical Before Purchase As part of Bucher Industries, Bucher Municipal sets the global standard with the industry’s widest range of street sweepers, engineered to meet every application. From heavy-duty sweepers...
Elgin Sweeper
Introduces Advanced Digital Control Panel for Pelican Series Street Sweepers Elgin Sweeper Company, a leading manufacturer of street sweepers and environmental equipment, has announced the introduction of a state-of-the-art digital control panel for its iconic Pelican...
Keystone Plastics Celebrates 80 Years of Family-Owned Manufacturing Excellence
Keystone Plastics, Inc., a leading manufacturer of street sweeping brooms, proudly announces its 80th anniversary this month. Founded in August 1945, Keystone remains a privately held, family-owned business now in its third generation of leadership, a rare distinction...
Mark Rite Lines Appoints Boyd Montgomery as General Manager
Billings, MT — 7.17.25— Mark Rite Lines Equipment Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Boyd Montgomery as General Manager, effective immediately. Boyd succeeds Steve Johnson, who is departing the company to pursue new opportunities. We thank Steve for his...
STAR Launches MAX-GRIP
Advanced Additive for Superior Sealcoating Performance STAR, a trusted leader in pavement maintenance solutions, is proud to announce the release of its latest innovation: MAX-GRIP, a high-performance additive engineered to dramatically enhance the effectiveness of...
Murphy Tractor Becomes First Trimble Technology Outlet for John Deere Construction Equipment
Murphy to Sell and Support Trimble Grade Control, Site Positioning and Correction Services for Deere, Hamm Equipment Trimble® (Nasdaq: TRMB) today announced Murphy Tractor and Equipment Co., Inc. as the newest Trimble Technology Outlet. Based in Park City, Kansas,...
World of Asphalt and AGG1 Celebrate Successful First Show in St. Louis
The World of Asphalt Show & Conference and AGG1 Aggregates Academy & Expo hosted its first-ever St. Louis show with resounding success. From March 25-27, more than 11,500 industry professionals gathered at the America’s Center Convention Complex to explore the...
Buffalo Turbine Cyclone eKB Cuts Noise in Half, Delivers Powerful Performance
Buffalo Turbine’s Cyclone eKB, the world’s first zero-emissions, battery powered turbine debris blower, has been independently tested and proven to be approximately 50% quieter than similar gas models at the same RPM and distance. With noise levels comparable to a...
Buffalo Turbine Celebrates 80 Years
Buffalo Turbine, a leader in turbine technology, is celebrating its 80th anniversary in 2025. The year-long celebration began in-booth at the GCSAA Conference & Tradeshow in San Diego, California in early February. A History of Innovation Buffalo Turbine was...
SAKAI America Introduces Echelon Mode for Guardman® System, Enhancing Safety in Tandem Asphalt Rolling
SAKAI America, a leading manufacturer of compaction equipment, today announced the release of its new Echelon Mode for the Guardman® Automatic Brake Assist System. This innovative feature, developed in response to valuable customer feedback, further enhances the...
Reed International Acquires Commercial Manufacturing
Solidifying Position as a Leader in Pavement Maintenance & Pavement Preservation Equipment Manufacturing Reed International, a global leader in pavement maintenance and preservation equipment, is proud to announce the acquisition of Commercial Manufacturing, a...
Keystone Plastics, Inc. Announces Mike Santos as New Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Keystone Plastics, Inc., a leading manufacturer of street sweeping brooms and brushes for the municipal and road construction industries, is pleased to announce the pro-motion of Mike Santos to Vice President of Sales and Marketing. Mike brings over seven years of...
