Superintendent's Profile October 2023

NEW YORK STATE

Volume 47, Number 521, October 2023

INSIDE

Highway Superintendent Frank Petramale and the Town of Ulster............................................................9

Advertiser / Supplier Index..................................................70

Lots of news, products and services throughout!

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It’s finally here (well, almost as you could tell by the wrap on this month’s cover.) It’s early October by the time you receive this issue, but later this month on Wednesday the 18th, the 29th annual N.Y.S Highway & Public Works Expo will be held at the Fairgrounds in Syracuse.

Thank you to all of you who have signed up to exhibit and to those who plan to attend. And again, thank you to our lunch sponsors. When you attend the show, you can receive tickets for a complimentary lunch. Lunch sponsors include: Platinum — Allegiance Trucks, Alta Equipment Company and Tracey Road Equipment; and Bronze — Buyers Products Company, Henderson Products, Milton Cat, Tenco Industries, Viking-Cives and Winter Equipment Company.

And this is an even better thing this year than in previous years. I just read an article that almost half of the NY Thruway rest stops are closed. According to the NY Thruway’s website, 13 of the 27 service areas are under construction as part of $450 million project to rebuild most of the rest stops.

According to the NY Thruway, when the project is completed (they’re saying in 2024), 23 of the 27 service area restaurant buildings will be rebuilt, with significant renovations and upgrades to the remaining four. Other amenities will include Taste NY markets, modern restaurant concepts, outdoor seating, food trucks, playgrounds, and pet walking areas, among other things.

So, if you’re traveling along the Thruway on Oct. 18, chances are pretty high you’ll encounter some closed rest stops. You might as well save your appetite, skip the rest stops that are open, and grab a free lunch at the show. Oh, and there’ll also be a lot of new equipment and services you can check out while at the Expo.

In this issue, the Expo’s comprehensive exhibitor listings start on page 52. There are a lot of them, and they’ll be showcasing basically everything you and your crews need to get the job done. That said, there are still some exhibit spaces left. Please contact Teddy McKeon at 215/885-2900 or tmckeonjr@cegltd.com for details.

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Highway Superintendent Frank Petramale and the Town of Ulster

For 35 years, Frank Petramale has been employed by the highway department of the town of Ulster in Ulster County.

By Lori Lovely PROFILE CORRESPONDENT

Before he ran for highway superintendent in 2008, he served as road maintenance leader for eight years — third in line in charge of the department. Even before that, he was on another rung of the ladder of employment with the town. “I started as an MEO and worked my way up the ladder,” he said.

Frank decided to run for the position because the superintendent and deputy superintendent were both going to retire. But the convivial town employee had some hesitation because a good friend and coworker also planned to run. “I didn’t want it to ruin our friendship,” he said.

Instead, he reported that “it was actually a very friendly election process for both of us.” When Frank won, he made his friend and opponent the deputy superintendent. “We worked well together until he retired.”

Working as a Team

Working well with others is one of Frank’s gifts. Showing consideration for the community, he altered the summer schedule after consulting his crew. “We used to start work at 6 a.m. in the summer. I thought that was too early to start work in the neighborhoods, so I met with the crew.”

After talking it over with them, he adjusted the start time to 6:30 a.m.

It’s just one thing he discusses with his crew. In addition to gathering in the lunchroom as a group to get their daily orders, bringing communication “to another level,” the superintendent tries to fit in two workshop meetings every month. Over coffee and donuts or a pizza lunch, the crew can discuss any issues of concern.

“It allows me to bring everyone up to date on future projects, equipment purchases or anything else that’s on my mind,” Frank said.

continued on page 12

Frank Petramale (R), and his son Kyle; daughter-in-law, Kelly; and wife, Sheryl.

from page 9

Meetings weren’t done for years, he added, but he likes to “keep the guys well-informed.” It also gives the crew a little “social time.”

They operate out of a 200- by 100-ft. concrete block and metal garage built in 1991. A portion of that floor space — 2,500 sq. ft — is separated for the mechanics’ shop and parts and supply storage rooms. There also is a 2,400 sq.-ft. addition of the town’s building, planning, assessor’s office, and there is office space for the highway superintendent, deputy, road maintenance leader, administrative assistant, bathrooms, locker room and storage rooms.

Communicating With Crew, Community

In addition to Frank, the Ulster highway department has 18 full-time employees:

• Charlie Freer, deputy

• Chris Kohler, road maintenance leader

• Mathew Bechtold, shop foreman

• Paula Perpetua, administrative assistant

• Four HMEOs

• Seven MEOs

• Two mechanics

There also are five seasonal workers — four of whom do daily mowing, weed whacking and brush cutting.

“We normally have 8-10 seasonal employees, but we didn’t get the number of applications we normally get,” Frank said.

Their seasonal roster includes their first female seasonal employee, Kelsie Kohler, this year. She works in the office, updating the stormwater maps. Most seasonal employees work from the end of June to September.

continued on page 18

Deputy Highway Superintendent Charlie Freer works on a drainage project.

from page 12

All employees work 6:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, yearround. In the winter, Frank puts up a sign-up sheet for volunteers to work the 3 p.m.-11 p.m. shift and the 11 p.m.-7 a.m. shift. He usually gets four guys to work it, rotating every two weeks. Their pay scale is based on union contract, with shift differentials.

To facilitate communication on the job, there’s a high-band radio system with mobile units in each piece of equipment, with desktop base stations in most offices, and several portable radios. Most of the portables and all the mobile units are Kenwood, Frank said. “We have a service contract with NYCOMCO in Poughkeepsie.”

Software in the shop connects to the equipment and vehicles to aid in data sharing.

“We have mobile units [tablets] in the superintendent’s, deputy’s and road maintenance leader’s vehicles that can remote into our office computers,” Frank said. This enables working from their vehicles in the field.

All stormwater information is in a database. They use a program for daily assignments, driveway applications, road excavation permits, tree removal requests and maintenance of vehicles and equipment.

To reach the community, they use Facebook and the town website, placing notices on both sites, especially in the winter when bad weather is coming.

“We also track work order requests and all phone messages, using Microsoft Office. We return every call, most of the time within 24 hours.”

continued on page 22

The town of Ulster highway department. (L-R) are Chris Kohler, road maintenance leader; Frank Petramale, highway superintendent; Charlie Freer, deputy highway superintendent; Ezra Cafaldo, seasonal; Jacob Freer, seasonal; Riley Dachenhausen, seasonal; Jason Tremper, MEO; Mathew Molinaro, MEO; Jerry DeFelicis, HMEO; John Petramale, seasonal; Bryan Hill, MEO; Justin Binney, mechanic; Zach Nerone, HMEO; Joe Killian, MEO; Mathew Bechtold, municipal garage supervisor; Lucas Boyle, MEO; Bryan Gavin, HMEO; Paul Purvis, MEO; Tom Devens mechanic; and Jim McGee, HMEO.

The department’s salt shed built by Legacy Building solutions in 2019 is 75 ft. by 100 ft. The department demolished the old salt shed and performed all the site work for the new salt shed.

from page 18

Ulster’s highway department also communicates with all the surrounding highway departments, working with them as part of multiple shared services contracts.

“We use them for paving projects and any other time we need them,” Frank said, adding that they send trucks or equipment to anyone that requests assistance.

Services are not the only thing Ulster shares. The highway department shares two pieces of equipment. The towns of Ulster, Woodstock and Hurley jointly own a 2009 LeeBoy 8515 paver and a 2019 Volvo DD110C roller.

Excited About Equipment

While Frank takes a lot of satisfaction in facilitating communication, he may be most proud of his equipment program.

“Prior to my becoming superintendent, our equipment was in rough shape,” he said. Since assuming office, he has replaced every single piece of equipment.

In 2008, he established a capital equipment plan. Most equipment is on a 10-year replacement rotation.

continued on page 28

(L-R): Paula Perpetua, administrative assistant; Kelsie Koher, seasonal (intern); and Frank Petramale, highway superintendent.

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“For the last 16 years, with the support of the supervisor and town board members, we’ve been given the money each year to do replacements. Each year we update the plan and make necessary changes.”

Under the previous superintendent, the town board didn’t set aside money for equipment. Instead, when new equipment was needed, they’d set a $1 million bond. Today, Frank said, the department is all paid up and the town won’t issue more bonds for new equipment.

The highway department just received a Western Star 4WD that’s been on order for a couple years. Due to long lead times, Frank knows he needs to plan ahead, so there are two more on order. He’d also like to get a larger bucket truck to replace the one they have.

“It only goes up 24 feet. It works well, but we need a bigger truck. This would save thousands every year.”

Another cost-saving measure he carries out is having the crew do about 98 percent of regular maintenance in-house. He designed a computer program for maintenance of all equipment so they can track each

vehicle by hour or mileage. All equipment is serviced regularly.

One piece of unique equipment is an under-the-guiderail cleaning attachment that goes on a Bobcat. This equipment was designed and built by Chris Kohler and Mathew Bechtold to compete in the Build a Better Mousetrap contest run by Cornel Local Roads Program, where it was judged runner-up. “It’s extremely helpful,” Frank said.

The grader blade attachment cleans 6 to 8 ft. deep along the shoulder of roads, clearing built-up sand that accumulates under the guardrail and prevents water run-off.

Projects Today, Yesterday, Tomorrow

The long list of equipment — along with a budget of $3,420,000 — is put to use on projects around the town.

“Most of the department is working on the second phase of the sewer main project,” Frank said, adding that they’re getting ready to start a paving project at the end of August.

continued on page 34

An ice storm hit the town on Feb. 4, 2022, causing 3/8 in. of ice buildup on the trees — 20 percent of the town’s roads were blocked by trees and wires.

from page 28

“We generally wait until later in the year. This way, most other municipalities are done paving and we can use their assistance hauling blacktop through our shared services agreement.”

It doesn’t hurt that the cost of blacktop generally comes down later in the year.

Frank said he wants to be “a little more aggressive” with paving projects in the upcoming years. “The blacktop is just not what it used to be,” he said. “It doesn’t last 10 years on most roads. That’s a problem if you want to use your CHIPS money.”

His CHIPs budget is $217,237. Additional funding for road maintenance includes:

• Pave NY: $51,188

• EWR: $42,334

• STR: $28,096

• POP: $34,125

Altogether, his crew maintains 252 roads, all paved. That’s 70 center lane miles. “By the time we’re finished blacktopping, we’ll be getting things ready for fall leaf pick up, and then for winter.”

In the winter, they run 10 plow runs with 10 single-axles and seven one-tons for the smaller dead-ends and development areas. “We’re usually done in three hours.” To help keep the roads clear, they use salt and a salt/sand mix.

Ulster’s salt sheds hold approximately 4,000 tons of salt, but Frank said they typically keep 1,800 tons of straight salt, 300 tons of salt/sand mix and 100 tons of stone dust for water breaks in the winter, with a spot reserved to store 10 tons of cold patch. The salt shed was built in 2019 by Legacy Solutions, partially funded by a state grant that Frank said “covered at least half of the cost.”

Seen here is a paving project with the Ulster crew and with the assistance of the towns of Marbletown and Esopus. The paver and roller are owned by the towns of Ulster, Woodstock and Hurley.

continued on page 40

The crew installs sewer main and laterals for a new forced main sewer district.

from page 34

Like most highway departments, Frank’s crew does much more than just maintain the roads.

“We handle all major construction projects for sewer, water, parks, transfer station, town hall and any other department that needs assistance,” he said.

Fortunate to have a good-size crew that gets along, he added they generally complete projects on time and under budget.

Other projects on the Ulster radar include a large culvert project. Having recently learned that the state’s bridge/culvert program denied Ulster’s request for funds to cover the cost of the repair, Frank said he’ll look for other funding sources or issues bonds to cover the expense.

There are more drainage projects awaiting his attention.

“I still have a couple of drainage projects I’d like to take care of,” Frank said. “Some residents have been waiting a while. No one likes water on their property.”

Drainage issues are the most common request, the superintendent confirmed.

“We do quite a bit of drainage work annually. Torrential downpours are a nightmare.”

In fact, he said that stormwater and drainage complaints comprise his least favorite part of the job.

Brinnier and Larios in Kingston does 99 percent of the engineering work and project reviews for the planning department. They are currently working on project reviews and have done all the engineering and design work for a forced sewer main project that the highway department and the sewer department are in the process of installing. Frank pointed out that the water and sewer departments are separate from the highway department and that each has its own superintendent and crew.

Another task assigned to the highway department is maintaining and staffing the transfer station, which is open two days a week. Other work includes mowing and trimming three mini-parks, one park with a boat ramp, three cemeteries, and the town hall.

“We also do major work at the town hall, highway complex and anything the water and sewer departments need a hand with,” Frank said. “We have done water main installation and are currently doing a sewer project.”

Ultimately, Ulster Is Home

Just an hour and a half north of New York City, Ulster, with a population of 12,500, is the economic hub of the county of the same name, generating more revenue than neighboring towns.

continued on page 42

Seen here is flooding of both Rider Park and Post Park along the Hudson River this past spring.

About 15 minutes after the town transfer station closed, the pager went off for a structure fire. “By the time I got there five minutes later, the entire roof was burning,” Frank said. After getting clearance from the insurance company, they cleaned up the debris that night and the transfer station was open for business.

from page 40

Until 1879, it was part of the town of Kingston, but due to protests over political corruption and misrule, the Ulster County board of supervisors carved out 29 sq. mi. between the banks of the historic Hudson River and the Catskill Mountains to form a new town.

Due to its proximity to Esopus Creek, Rondout Creek, Sawkill Creek and Lake Katrine, it’s a boater and kayaker’s paradise. The town has a DEC boat launch on Creek Locks Road on Rondout Creek. Frank and his crew maintain two parks on the banks of the Hudson River. One has a pavilion and playground. Post Park also has a handicap-access fishing platform.

Woodlands dotted with hiking and biking trails including the Rail Trail attract outdoorspeople, and three mini-parks around the town with playgrounds and basketball courts invite residents.

According to Frank, the state of New York purchased and has started work on the Sojourner Truth State Park in Kingston and Ulster, with 500 acres along the Hudson River shoreline. Built on the property of former brickyards, cement plants and stone quarries, it will feature a paved rail trail.

continued on page 46

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A dedicated town resident, Frank has been with the Ulster Hose Co. #5 Fire Department — the busiest volunteer fire department in the county, running approximately 1,800 calls a year — for 42 years.

Although he was born and raised in Ulster and has lived there his entire life, Frank and his wife, Sheryl, like to travel to warmer climes. In fact, they spend two weeks a year in Aruba every year. On his travels, he finds inspiration for his woodworking hobby.

Married 35 years, the couple had two children: Tyler Joseph, who passed away at age three, and Kyle, now 34. Their son and his wife, Kelly, have a son, Tyler Vincent, age four.

Sheryl said she is very proud of her husband’s accomplishments.

“Frank loves his job and I believe he is one of the best highway superintendents the town of Ulster has ever had. Frank has an open-door policy with his employees. The respect is mutual. He always listens to anyone’s concerns, whether they are an employee or town resident, and he does his best to come to a solution.”

Running for Re-Election

Frank usually does come up with a solution, as evidenced by the response of the community.

The office area is 85 ft. by 60 ft. and houses the highway office, the building department and the assessor’s office with a kitchen and bathrooms/locker rooms.

continued on page 48

The town of Ulster assists with a small house demolition for the town of Kingston.

“Sometimes the residents send a letter of appreciation or food,” he said. “That makes me feel good when I walk out the door at the end of the day, knowing your guys get the recognition they should.”

Modestly, he gives credit to his crew.

“I know most superintendents like to brag about their employees, but our crew is truly the best. These guys have handled some of the most extreme weather events we could have ever imagined. On Feb. 4, 2022, we had an ice storm that was basically centered over our town, leaving 3/8 inches of ice on the trees. This brought down trees and wires on basically every town, state and county road within the town of Ulster. Our crew worked through the night side-by-side with the electric company, trying to get one lane open for emergency vehicles.”

The cleanup lasted four months.

His crew also showed up on Frank’s worst day on the job. About 15 minutes after the town transfer station closed, the pager went off for a structure fire.

“By the time I got there five minutes later, the entire roof was burning,” he said. After getting clearance from the insurance company, they

cleaned up the debris that night and the transfer station was open for business.

On his first day as highway superintendent, Frank realized he had worked hard for this day for a long time. Now, after 35 years on the job, he said, “I’m pretty happy with all the work we have done and all the projects we have completed.”

The work he’s done goes beyond the town’s boundaries. Frank has served as secretary of UCATS (Ulster County Association of Town Superintendents of Highways) for 14 years and is a member of the New York State Highway Superintendents Association.

The years have gone by fast, he said. “When you work in the highway field, there are a lot of times you have to leave the house, regardless, if it’s dinnertime, Christmas, birthdays or any other family event. It’s hard to call the guys in. If you don’t have a family that supports you in this position, you will not be successful. I am fortunate to have that support. I would like to thank the residents for electing me for four terms.”

His current term ends Dec. 31, 2023. “I am running for re-election Nov. 5 — and possibly my last four-year term,” Frank said. “I thank all the residents who have supported me.”  P

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Clinton, N.Y.

Booth 406

The company offers New Holland, Ventrac and Briggs and Stratton.

Corrosion Pro Plus

Rochester, N.Y.

Booth 55

Waxoyl is an industrial, hydrophobic, anticorrosive wax. It has been used and endorsed by leading car, bus and truck manufacturers; vehicle importers; train manufacturers; and heavy-duty earthmoving equipment manufacturers. Waxoyl cavity wax protects inside the vehicle’s panels and frame while the black Hardwax protects underneath.

Cyncon Equipment Inc.

Rush, N.Y. Booth 208

DEL Hydraulics Inc.

Buffalo, N.Y. Booth 10

DEL manufactures and distributes its own line of air controls, air shift cylinders and joysticks for snowplows, dump trucks, municipal vehicles and more. All of the company’s products are manufactured in Buffalo using high-quality materials. The company also offers custom consoles, pedestal setups and everything needed for a complete pneumatic system.

DSI Recycling Systems Inc.

Fort Washington, Pa. Booth 7

DSI/Clean Burn is the world’s leading distributor of used oil heating appliances that include used oil furnaces, used oil boilers and used oil recycling centers that generate free heat from motor oils and petroleum-based fluids commonly used in all types of internal combustion engines. Visit www.dsirecycling.com or call 800/824-4115.

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Innovation Releases

New Trip Edge Snow Pusher

Designed for skid steers, compact utility tractors and compact wheel loaders, the SnowFire Blast accommodates steel, sectional carbide and poly cutting edges with universal DOT highway punches.

Once again, KAGE Innovation has pushed snow removal to a new level — this time with the release of its new advanced snow pusher — the KAGE SnowFire Blast.

This snow box takes the simplicity of a standard snow pusher and adds in many of the safety and performance-enhancing features found in its famous SnowFire 2-in-1 plow and pusher system.

The SnowFire Blast is a trip edge box plow with floating skids. This means you can plow right up to, and over, curbs for a closer scrape and minimal damage. It also means that you no longer need to settle for rubber cutting edges on your pusher.

Designed for skid steers, compact utility tractors and compact wheel loaders, the SnowFire Blast accommodates steel, sectional carbide and poly cutting edges with universal DOT highway punches. That means you can use your favorite cutting edge without worrying about damaging curbs, manhole covers or your pusher.

The SnowFire Blast still includes the same 12 degrees of oscillation found on the traditional SnowFire system and added extra float to the quick attach system.

Where you’ll see the biggest difference between the Blast snow pusher the traditional SnowFire system is that the side panels are bolted in place, rather than set up for quick removal and reattachment.

The SnowFire Blast also has an optional back drag kit that enables full utilization of the containment box while back dragging.

It has no hydraulics running to the plow itself. This brings the moldboard closer to the cab and eliminates the option for angle plowing. It also lowers the price tag significantly, according to the manufacturer.

KAGE SnowFire Blasts are available in five different sizes, ranging from 6 ft. to 12 ft. wide.

For more information, visit kageinnovation.com. 

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Eagle Associates of Cazenovia LLC

Cazenovia, N.Y.

Booth 17

The company offers Britespan fabric buildings.

Empire Hydraulics & Machine LLC

Adams Center, N.Y.

Booth 28

Empire Hydraulics and Machine LLC is a hydraulic company in New York State and is a Permco Build Center, a stocking distributor for LSHT Motors, Permco Pumps, Galtech Valves, Custom Hoists Cylinders, Cross Manufacturing and Kawasaki Hydraulics. The company can build a pump/motor/valve/cylinder per customers’ specifications and the company strives to keep parts on the shelf for a fast turnaround.

F.J. Turner Company Inc.

Raleigh, N.C.

Booth 52

The company offers composite manholes and water valve risers.

Five Star Equipment

North Syracuse, N.Y.

Booth 404

Five Star Equipment will be displaying an array of John Deere construction equipment.

Glenco Supply Inc.

Oakhurst, N.J.

Booth 38,39

Glenco Supply Inc. is a municipal supply company with 20 years of experience

servicing, New York and New Jersey. The company manufactures traffic and street signs and distributes a wide variety of products from its sign shop and distribution location in Putnam County, N.Y. The company will ship anywhere.

GovDeals

Bethesda, Md.

Booth 16

GovDeals.com is a leading provider in online government surplus auctions.

Haun Welding Supply and Specialty Gases

Syracuse, N.Y.

Booth 602

Henderson Products

Manchester, Iowa

Booth 205

Holiday Outdoor Decor

Allentown, Pa.

Booth 49

Holiday Outdoor Decor is a nationwide supplier and manufacturer of commercial holiday decor. The company has a wide range of products and offers services across the country to brighten main streets and downtowns.

Hunter Buffalo

Peterbilt

Buffalo, N.Y.

Booth 34

The company will be presenting a new Peterbilt trucks special with an emphasis on EVs.

Hybrid Building Solutions LLC

Corfu, N.Y.

Booth 50

Hybrid Building Solutions is the leading sales and installation company for engineered steel and fabric buildings in the Northeast. The company takes pride in understanding its customers’ needs and then determining the best product to meet those requirements. As dealers for Calhoun Super Structures, Norseman Structures and Guard-all, Hybrid Building Solutions assures that its customers always receive the best building for their application. The company’s pride with its installations and maintenance have made it the leading tension membrane company in New York State.

Innovative Surface Solutions

Glenmont,

N.Y.

Booth 35

Are you looking to reduce chlorides, reduce your salt usage or improve the level of service of your winter maintenance program? Innovative’s ProMelt liquid de-icers offer solutions to help you get started

with liquids, expand your current program or extend the effectiveness of your salt brine.

J & J Equipment Brewerton, N.Y.

Booth 606

The company offers Tymco regenerative air sweepers, Aries sewer camera inspection, RinnoVision manhole camera inspection system and Spider remote-controlled slope mowers.

JAMAR Technologies Inc. Hatfield, Pa.

Booth 46

The company’s collection of distance measuring instruments, or DMIs, can accurately record distance and data using various types of sensors and GPS coordinates, which can then be transferred onto a report document and even presented visually on Google Maps. The company offers RAC SERIES: DMIs, which are units that are accurate, reliable and easy to operate, The RAC units are the industry standard distance measuring instrument. According to the continued on page 60

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Fall Is Here, But Winter Is Near!

Don’t wait ‘til the snow falls to get your winter equipment ready! We repair & service a vast array of hydraulic systems, sanders, bodies & plow equipment. Our experience, welding, shear & brake capabilities, and huge parts department is worth a call.

Tool Boxes, Tarp Systems, Lift Gates, Light Bars, Plows, Hitches, Dump Bodies, Service Bodies, Sanders, Lift Axles, Flat Beds, Roll-Offs

VALLEY FAB & EQUIPMENT, INC.

9776 TREVETT ROAD, BOSTON, NY 14025

Phone: (716) 941-6644 www.vfabe.com

Toll Free: 1(888) 231-5437

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www.amontanoco.com

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company, these cost-effective units save time and money by allowing personnel to measure distance, accurate up to 1 ft. per mile, while driving as fast or slow, as necessary.

Joe Johnson Equipment

Rochester, N.Y.

Booth 408

Joe Johnson Equipment (JJE) is North America’s leading infrastructure-maintenance equipment supplier. JJE serves municipalities, contractors, haulers and industrial companies in the United States and Canada. JJE has a long-standing reputation for distributing industry-leading products through its national branch network with a keen focus on customer support.

Kepner Equipment Inc.

Canandaigua, N.Y.

Booth 54

Kepner Equipment Inc. was founded in 1992 as a company specializing in high pressure washing equipment. Since that time Kepner Equipment Inc. has grown into Upstate New York’s most complete and committed aqueous equipment dealer, according to the company. Kepner Equipment Inc. is an authorized sales and servicing dealer for Landa, Karcher, Mi-T-M, Hydrotek, Pressure Pro and AaLadin and also is authorized in the wash water treatment equipment industry from WaterMaze. Its parts department is available to help with those hard-to-find bits and pieces often needed, according to the company, and can locate what customers need from pressure pumps to coils, spray wands to hose reels.

Lorusso Heavy Equipment LLC

Walpole, Mass.

Booth 407

McQuade & Bannigan Inc.

Utica, N.Y.

Booth 3

Since 1905, McQuade & Bannigan has specialized in the sale, rental and service of equipment, tools, signage and supplies to the construction, industrial and government markets. The company holds an OGS contract and customer service is its first priority. It has branches in Utica, Watertown and Syracuse, each with knowledgeable sales staff, expert service technician, wellstocked showrooms and warehouses, and jobsite delivery. Its sign shops are located in Watertown and Utica and serves all of its customers.

MDI Truck

Auburn, N.Y.

Booth 503

Milton CAT

Milford, Mass.

Booth 305

According to the company, “you can count on salespeople who specialize in government programs and can help you figure out the best ways to go about new purchases and look at life-cycle cost calculation, and on a financial team that offers you options tailored to your needs. And when it’s time to move on and sell or trade the

machine, the engine, the generator or the compressor, we make it easy, also.”

Mohawk Lifts

Amsterdam, N.Y.

Booth 9

Monroe Truck Equipment

Monroe, Wis.

Booth 61

Monroe Truck Equipment is a leading municipal equipment manufacturer, upfitter and distributor. The company provides a simple buying experience and high-performance solutions to ensure municipalities around the country have the equipment and knowledge they need to improve safety and infrastructure in their community. Its experienced team provides practical knowledge and offers customers a straightforward and smart solution to help them meet their regional needs and ensure the safety and growth of their communities.

Montage Enterprises

Blairstown, N.J.

Booth 306

MTE Equipment Solutions Inc.

West Henrietta, N.Y.

Booth 302

MTE Equipment Solutions is a leading supplier of commercial equipment in the

Northeast. According to the company, it is the number-one Ventrac dealer in the world and is an elite Giant loaders dealer.

Northeast Sweepers and Rentals Inc.

Fairfield, N.J.

Booth 401

The company offers street sweepers and street sweeper parts, products and options.

Northern Supply Inc.

Bloomfield, N.Y.

Booth 24

The company offers plow wear parts and more.

Onspot of North America

Madison, Conn.

Booth 27

The company offers automatic tire chains for snow and ice. At the flip of switch, these chains help control your vehicle on snow and ice.

OPW Fuel Management Systems

Manchester, Conn.

Booth 62

OPW Fuel Management Systems is a provider of secure fuel control solutions for commercial, municipal and private fleet fueling. The company also carries fleet gas and diesel dispensers and automatic tank level gauging for above and below ground tanks.

Package Pavement Co.

Stormville, N.Y.

Booth 59

The company offers bagged blacktop and more.

Peirce-Eagle Equipment

Branchburg, N.J.

Booth 403

The company offers VacCon combination vacuum jetter trucks, Rausch CCTV truck, Bonnell leaf vacuum equipment and more.

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Performance Advantage Company

Lancaster, N.Y.

Booth 65

Performance Advantage Company (PAC) is a world leader in tool and equipment mounting for the utility, green, towing and fire industries. PAC specializes in “tool mounting systems” and warranties all its products with a limited lifetime warranty. Visit www.pactoolmounts.com.

Rain for Rent

Avon, N.Y.

Booth 604

Rain for Rent is a leading provider of temporary liquid handling solutions including pumps, tanks, filtration and spill containment. Projects range from flood relief to construction site dewatering, sewer bypasses and industrial plant turnarounds. The company is known for its systems engineering expertise and its ability to tackle complex jobs cost effectively, providing an exceptionally high value.

REMU USA

Bernville, Pa.

Booth 71,72

REMU is a leading manufacturer for quality screening attachments. REMU screening buckets are excavator attachments for screening, mixing and processing. Preparation of topsoil, composting and recycling are the most common applications of screening buckets. Buckets also can be used to mix sand, clay and compost to achieve the desired consistency required for a specific use.

REMU Crushing buckets allow you to crush bricks, asphalt or concrete for further use or recycle C&D waste.

Robert H Finke & Sons Inc.

Selkirk, N.Y.

Booth 308

RTI Auctions

Geneseo, N.Y.

Booth 19

The company offers live with Internet bidding and two online auctions monthly and has 50 years of experience in municipal and construction equipment sales. Additional services include equipment appraisals and replacement programs.

RustKote LLC

Cheektowaga, N.Y.

Booth 32,33

“RustKote,” the premier annual corrosion prevention, will be on display. The company offers “the most effective treatment for rust prevention on vehicles and equipment of all types.”

Safe Fleet/Roll Rite

Gladwin, Mich.

Booth 53

The company offers stateof-the-art automated tarp systems. Roll Rite is a leader in electric direct-drive tarp systems and delivers innovative gear motor technology and automated power solutions to safely and efficiently contain cargo.

Smith Metal Works of Newark Inc.

Newark, N.Y.

Booth 309

Smith Metal Works will be displaying its new auger line, which will include the new DBAS twin auger, mediumduty, Series IV. The company also will be displaying another new item — a surprise to be

revealed at the Expo in Syracuse.

SMITH Surface-Prep Solutions

Pompano Beach, Fla.

Booth 8

SMITH Surface-Prep Solutions designs, builds and delivers professional prep tools from its facility in Pompano Beach, Fla. SMITH equipment and tools help hard-working striping, pavement and flooring contractors properly prepare surfaces to achieve all 10 surface profiles.

SnoDepot

Irving, N.Y.

Booth 4

The company offers oil pans, coolant tubes, fuel tanks, transmission coolers and more.

SoundOff Signal

Fredericksburg, Va.

Booth 601

Spaulding MFG Inc.

Saginaw, Mich.

Booth 30,31

Spaulding MFG Inc. will display its most popular machine, the 4TRS asphalt road saver heater/reclaimer. It features an oil-jacketed hopper that provides even heat from front to back, up and down all sides, keeping your material hot through the workday. The oil jacket will reclaim millings and chunks of workable asphalt, which in the long run, keeps material costs at a minimum.

Steel Sales Inc.

Sherburne, N.Y.

Booth 76

Stephenson Equipment Inc.

East Syracuse, N.Y.

Booth 311

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nance and construction equipment sales, rentals, parts and service the Pennsylvania, New York and surrounding markets. The company also offers LeeBoy pavers; Falcon asphalt maintenance equipment; Bomag pavers, rollers and milling machines, Midland road wideners, ODB leaf machines and Rogers trailers.

STS Trailer, Truck, and Equipment

Syracuse, N.Y.

Booth 410

STS Trailer, Truck, and Equipment will be displaying a Switch-N-Go interchangeable body system. STS is familyowned and operated company with full sales, service and parts facilities across Upstate New York. STS carries a complete line of tractor-trailers, heavy- and light-duty truck equipment, Kalmar Ottawa yard trucks, and an expansive selection of parts inventory to

fit the needs of its customers. The company has branches in Syracuse, Buffalo, Rochester and Albany.

Tenco Industries

Lakeville, N.Y.

Booth 201

Tenco Industries is a leader in snow and ice control products for airports and highways. Tenco is an Alamo Group company that provides installation, parts, service and provides customers with a modern facility that is rapid and efficient.

Tracey Road Equipment

East Syracuse, N.Y.

Booth 202,206

UDig NY

East Syracuse, N.Y.

Booth 20

UDig NY is the place where all safe digging in Upstate New York starts. As the link between you and the underground utility operators, UDig NY utilizes a contact center and industry-

leading software “Exactix” to receive and transmit notifications of intent to dig in the form of underground utility location requests. UDig NY provides you with the tools to place and manage your location requests 24/7/365. UDig NY serves Upstate New York: the geographic region of New York State north of the New York City metropolitan area. New York City and Long Island are covered by New York 811.

Upstate Equipment

Lockport, N.Y.

Booth 307

Upstate Equipment is Bobcat of Buffalo, Bobcat of Hamburg, Bobcat of Syracuse and Bobcat of Horseheads. The company carries a large selection of new and pre-owned inventory of compact and heavy equipment.

Viking Cives

Harrisville, N.Y.

Booth 203

Watson Diesel Inc.

Canton, Pa.

Booth 701

The company offers WD218 side wing plows and municipal truck upfits and service.

Whelen Engineering Yeagertown,

Pa.

Booth 605

Winter Equipment Company

Willoughby, Ohio

Booth 70

The company will display a variety of different snowplow cutting edge blades and wear components. According to Winter Equipment, it offers the best quality wear parts and is the only manufacturer that guarantees its blades to last two to five times longer. The company offers “very competitive pricing on the Oneida County Contract #1999.”

Alta Equipment Holds Customer Appreciation Event in Syracuse

Alta Equipment held an open house and customer appreciation event Aug. 24, 2023, at its Syracuse, N.Y., facility.

Factory representatives from the major lines of equipment that Alta represents, including Volvo, JCB, Toro, Gradall, AMI, Arctic Snow and Ice Products, Cummings and Bricker, Doosan Portable Power, Ecoverse, Mauldin, Nikola, Steelwrist, Striker Hydraulic Breakers, Terramac, Towmaster and more were on hand to display products and answer questions.

At the event, contractors and municipalities had an opportunity to check out some of the industry’s cutting-edge equipment and technology while enjoying a great meal from local food trucks, compliments of Alta Equipment.  P

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Superintendent’s

Patrick Mohan, regional sales manager of Ecoverse, the U.S. distributor of Doppstadt trommel screens.

As guests arrived, they received a grab bag of gifts and registered for door prizes.

Some old friends have an opportunity to get reacquainted. (L-R) are Sean Brownson and Eric Tressler, both of a local park; Ryan Curtis of Alta Equipment; and Matt Downs of a local park.

Set up much like a trade show, each Alta Equipment supplier had its own display area, giving attendees an opportunity to review products.

Arctic Snow and Ice Products introduces its new truck-mounted sectional pusher. Representing Arctic is John Pinckney.

Mauldin Paving Products produces a full range of asphalt pavers, oil distributors, tack tanks, motor graders and rollers. (L-R) are Zack Lincolnhol of Mauldin Paving Products; Michelle Bogucki of Alta Equipment; and Paul Craig and Brandon Granger, both of Mauldin Paving Products.

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do some serious shopping to see if there is anything that should be added to American Equipment’s rental fleet.

Checking out the latest screening technology from Vibroscreen (L-R) are Rich Romanowski of the town of North Norwich, Joe Balboni of Vibroscreen and Joe Eldred of the town of North Norwich.

The latest excavator technology sweeping the nation are tilt rotators from Steelwrist, and Dale Eriksen of Steelwrist is ready to speak about them with attendees.

Hytorc of New York specializes in making industrial bolting safer and simpler.

JCB products are an important part of Alta Equipment’s compact machine offerings.

Delaney (L) and Harry Wells

Matt Gruden (L) and Russell Walton represented Toku America, a manufacturer of the Striker breaker.

A great lunch was provided via Syracuse-area food trucks, compliments of Alta Equipment

Darko Ilic, district sales manager of Doosan Portable Power, discusses the various sizes and options of portable power plants and light towers from Doosan.