Products in the News Vaisala Condition Patrol Vaisala Condition Patrol is the first-ofits-kind mobile weather system that collects information never before collected from a single solution. The Condition Patrol uses sensors that have been trusted for many years by maintenance operators around the world. The system collects the data and displays it on a smart phone on the dashboard of the vehicle. The data can also be brought back through the phone’s mobile network to be displayed in Vaisala’s road weather management software for the viewing by others in the agency. For more information on the Condition Patrol, visit our website at www.vaisala.com.
Snowplow hitch with electric/hydraulic power command post from Flink Company Flink Company is proud to release the “NEW” snowplow hitch with electric/hydraulic power command post. Hitch allows for hook-up at front of chassis, and demounting of hitch with snowplow for a flush front end. A set of electronic switches allows for plow connect, using a hydraulic leg and arm post for selfsupporting of equipment. Driver side switches power up/down the leg and lift arm for repositioning during connection. For more information please visit www.flinkco.com.
SNO-FLO snow and ice anti-stick coating SNO-FLO is a new anti-stick coating that makes the job easier for contractors hired to remove snow from downtown areas or parking lots. SNO-FLO prevents highmoisture-content snow from sticking to your truck beds
and loader buckets so it slides right out when you get to the dumpsite. No more costly delays caused by manually removing the snow from your truck bed! Apply SNO-FLO in seconds with our 25-gallon or 60-gallon powered sprayers. No mixing. Call 1-800-688-6221 or visit rhomar.com.
PowerPlatform™: The next-generation municipal vehicle The GVM Snow Equipment PowerPlatform is a multi-purpose machine offering high speeds, maneuverability, a large cargo capacity and excellent operator visibility while still maintaining a roadlegal 102” tire width. The four-wheel drive machine offers four-wheel steering with three steering modes: front steering, coordinated steering, and crab steering. Its unique frame design allows the PowerPlatform to turn around in a nine-foot shorter radius than a pickup truck; ideal for turning around on a two-lane road intersection and maneuvering through cul-de-sacs. For more information, visit www.snowequipmentsales.com.
Design-Build storage solutions with ClearSpan™ Fabric Structures ClearSpan Fabric Structures is the industry-leading manufacturer of tension fabric buildings, offering American-made structures with in-house engineering, manufacturing, financing and installation. These structures provide energy-efficient, economical solutions November 2012 APWA Reporter
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