North American Sweeper - July 2023

INSIDE

IN THE NEWS p.20

MAXIMIZING YOUR POTENTIAL: PROVEN STRATEGIES FOR LOCAL SUCCESS p.22

HOW TO ACHIEVE ECO-FRIENDLY PAVEMENT SWEEPING p.26

PWX SHOW p.34

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ECOSWEEPING, INC.

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

EcoSweeping, Inc. serves the Pikes Peak area of Southern Colorado. EcoSweeping is located in Colorado Springs, about 60 miles south of Denver. It operates over 6,000 feet above sea level, an even higher elevation than Denver, which presents special equipment performance challenges due to lower than normal oxygen. The company continues to grow, with currently about 200 accounts.

The Chamberlains’ commitment to environmentally sustainable operations and its ability to maintain long-term relationships with peer businesses, customers, and the community have made it one of the region’s fastest growing pavement sweeping businesses.

COLORADO POWER SWEEPING COMMUNITY

Mark started the business by searching for two weeks to find his first paying customer for $80 per month. That company is still an Eco customer today, 24 years later. The Chamberlains have grown the business into a highly successful local employer and are now developing the construction sweeping services side of the company. EcoSweeping currently has 10 employees and operates several vacuum trucks and a couple of mechanical broom trucks, for a total of five sweepers.

The Chamberlains have grown the business into a highly successful local employer and are now developing the construction sweeping services side of the company.

CHANGES IN THE ECOSWEEPING LEADERSHIP TEAM

Mark and Becky Chamberlain, Owners of Eco Sweeping, have been together since age 15. They’ve raised their three sons. With the kids all

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grown, Becky became increasingly involved in the business and the industry. Since we spoke with the Chamberlains back in 2020, Becky has become a NAPSA Board Member. The EcoSweeping website has also developed a robust blog page. And, the company has brought Brian Brobeck on board as the Operations Manager. For this NAS Spotlight update, we discussed the past and future of EcoSweeping with Mark, Becky, and Brian. Mark reflected on the family company’s culture of motivation from a life of working together, being a team, building a family, building a business to be proud of. Back in 2020, when we first met Mark, he talked about the couple’s straightforward business

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Mark reflected on the family company’s culture of motivation from a life of working together, being a team, building a family, building a business to be proud of.

philosophy and how it has carried the team through the past two decades and will take it forward into the future:

“We pride ourselves in timely responses, quality workmanship, clear communication, and loyalty. Since we are in a small market, my family and I run into our customers at grocery stores and restaurants on a regular basis. We are very proud of the relationships we have built in the community. We cherish those relationships!”

He further emphasized the Eco team’s environmental philosophy, “Being in Colorado, the environmental

impact and footprint of any business is not only part of the regulatory process but also part of our local culture, so we are committed to running the eco-friendliest operation possible to do our part in keeping Colorado clean!”

INNOVATING FOR REVENUE CHANNEL GROWTH

DURING COVID-19

Eco Sweeping Owners, Mark and Becky, and Operations Manager, Brian, tell of the Covid years and the advancements at the company since the time of our talk with the leadership team in 2020. We noted a couple of services not mentioned in our original coverage of Eco’s business model that have since become much more prominent in the company’s routine — Portering and Debris Removal.

Mark reflects on the period, “If you were monitoring, I would attribute our significant growth in portering and debris removal to Covid. I reached out to my 1-800-SWEEPER friends to ask what they were going to do to cope with the situation we were experiencing, and we began kicking around ideas. Most of us were seeing a decline in billing quickly, because of the customers’ uncertainty. That’s when the portering and debris removal requests increased.” But, why?

Mark explained, “Some businesses wanted to go from 5 nights a week to once a month. But, I started realizing there’s no more important time for them to keep sweeping than when there are used surgical masks, rubber gloves, and disinfectant wipes all over their parking lots. So, we emphasized the need to increase sweeping service, and we spread the word to our peer businesses at 1-800-SWEEPER.

We sent out email blasts and sent individual emails to our largest customers with 30 or 40 properties each. We included pictures of some masks and gloves

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and wipes on parking lots. We posted a red banner alert on the homepage of our website about the need for additional sweeping during Covid. I also used my LinkedIn page to mention it.

We had been following what the customers said at first, during Covid, when they wanted to cut back their sweeping frequency, but when we started emphasizing the need for more sweeping instead, many agreed. Overall, our portering has gone up because of that too.

SINCE 2020 – BUSINESS BEYOND COVID

About the recent years of Covid’s impact on business operations, Mark recalls, “We certainly had to become creative with scheduling and routing, but also had to prioritize for the benefit of the organization by examining customer accounts. We weren’t worried but we did have to focus on making the necessary adjustments.

Then, when the labor shortage came, everyone was in the same boat, getting ghosted by applicants. Those were stressful times (which continue today regarding applicants). But we came out stronger. Now

we’re ready to implement and start working on some things we’ve been planning for growth, opportunities that Covid had stopped in their tracks.

I can’t stress enough the sleepless nights during that time. But, we were able to call on everyone in our [1-800-SWEEPER] group. Business owners in different regions had different struggles, different lockdowns, and different rules. It was a scary and difficult time, but it made us stronger.

Our profitability remained strong, but we had to cut the fat. Revenue doesn’t equal profits. For the sake of our margins and stability, we trimmed the fat from some accounts. It caused us to become stronger by watching the margins, and we have the technology to do that. We focus on management down to the second now, and I’m crunching those numbers. But I didn’t always do that.

More is not always better. So, we’ve come out stronger, leaner, and meaner. Now I would say we give better customer service than before when we were growing too fast.

NATIONAL LABOR SHORTAGE DURING COVID

“I think that the biggest struggle through Covid and up to now has been hiring good employees, and when you do hire one, having them actually show up. Brian agrees, “Hiring rate turnover, I would probably characterize as our top challenge. It’s been difficult to find and retain talented, reliable people you can count on to get the job done.

We now even advertise on the trucks with placards that say, “Now hiring,” and through job boards, and a variety of other means. In response, we got a lot of unusable applications, and it appears to have been due in many cases to people applying with no intention of taking the job.”

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...Covid’s impact on business operations, Mark recalls, “We certainly had to become creative with scheduling and routing, but also had to prioritize for the benefit of the organization by examining customer accounts.

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AT ECO SWEEPING INC.

Becky notes that keeping up with environmental standards in the state is a core challenge for the business. Further, she sees the operational goal as, “doing the best for our customers — always trying to focus on what their needs are, and being the company that does that for them.”

The person charged with advancing that goal is Brian, whom we’ve introduced above as EcoSweeping, Inc. Operations Manager for the past three years. Brian had been in management and leadership positions since he came out of college. He retired from his role as U.S. Army Battalion Commander at Fort Carson in 2018. After 21 years in the army and multiple deployments, he was looking for a little hands-on part-time work that would free him to be with his family.

Brian briefly listed some of his new management responsibilities, “I do all the scheduling of customers and properties, building the routes each month based on the scheduled properties, integrating the nonregular calls into the schedule for each truck’s nightly routes. Then I load that information into our routing software, which provides drivers with their routes and truck assignments on their phones as well.”

LOOKING TO THE FUTURE OF ECO SWEEPING

The Chamberlains love their business. Mark offers his evaluation, “I think it’s great, the size of the team we have for a little company. But, Becky and I are not yet where we want to be. We’re currently looking at opportunities, resuming conversations we were having that were literally stopped on the day Covid started [became an obstacle]. We’re exploring growth opportunities. That starts with meetings, and we never know where these things can lead. But, now that Covid is over, we’re ready to move forward.”

We can announce here now that in a follow-up email

discussion within a week or so after this interview, Mark informed us that he and Becky are excited to announce that they have just purchased the Clean Sweep pavement sweeping company. Clean Sweep was one of Eco Sweeping’s competitors in Colorado Springs. Clean Sweep had been in business for nearly 50 years. Of embarking on this grand new adventure, Mark said simply that he and Becky are excited about the acquisition and are looking forward to the future.

ECOSWEEPING TECHNOLOGIES

Also brought from our 2020 interview with Mark, a takeaway point about powerful tech tools used to optimize efficiency and oversight in modern commercial pavement sweeping, “We use various technologies. Our front- and rear-mounted dash cams, with artificial intelligence, include facial recognition that is so observant that it can determine if an operator is looking at his or her phone. Our dash cam and GPS systems also track harsh braking or turning, speeding, and erratic driving with alerts. It also includes geo fencing, and it provides real-time route optimization systems to keep our drivers performing efficiently.”

Today, Brian adds to the Eco leadership team’s

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“We use various technologies. Our front- and rear-mounted dash cams, with artificial intelligence, include facial recognition that is so observant that it can determine if an operator is looking at his or her phone...”

commentary on applications of advanced GPS technology in sweeping industry management,

“I think the GPS and software data enable better decisions and allows you to analyze a variety of data points in a way that you couldn’t if you were doing it off a map or your head. But, you still have to have an overall plan to get the most out of that.

That means knowing the city and planning in the flexibility of being able to adjust routes and schedules based on the ups and downs of customers’ requirements, ramping up and scaling down flexibly as activities change on the ground.”

SWEEPER TRUCK MAINTENANCE NEEDS IN COLORADO

Becky mentioned, “The standards in Colorado are pretty stringent. We have an issue here with maintaining sweeper trucks due to the amount of dust

and sand we get. That’s because of the winter months when there’s so much debris it eats at our trucks more than in other areas of the country.

So, the fans and stainless steel hoppers take a lot of wear comparatively. In other places, operators may never have to replace fans and use welders to repair hoppers. In our case, we change fans more frequently, and Mark lines the hoppers with additional rubber and silicone to everything in the fan housings to minimize the friction from sand used on roads during winter. In Colorado, sand used for that purpose contains granite material, which is much more destructive to the hoppers than other types of sand.

ADVICE FOR INDUSTRY NEWCOMERS FROM ECO LEADERSHIP

What advice for new market entrants does Mark

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Chamberlain offer? From early 2020, “Be prepared to get dirty. Work night and day. Become a NAPSA member and do not wait to join 1-800-SWEEPER.”

From mid-2023, “Joining 1-800-SWEEPER was the most transformational business decision we’ve ever made.

It gives you the benefits of combining hundreds of years of collective experience. They want to see you reach your goals. I don’t know how easy it would have been without it.” Mark also still makes sure to mention the benefits of working with Scenic City Studios as their web marketing firm.

Becky recommends that new sweeping business owners who have not joined NAPSA rethink that decision. She emphasizes the many advantages of joining for companies and their employees, such as up-to-date industry training and certifications for drivers and sweeper fleet business managers, marketing tools, supplier discounts, and networking with industry professionals and peers, among other benefits.

Advice to the industry from Brian, “It’s not groundbreaking, and people in the industry already know this, but efficiency is king. If you take the time to plan your routes and schedule, there’s a lot to be gained in energy, time, and fuel savings.”

He adds a lifestyle note to his recommendations for industry newcomers, “One thing I’ve appreciated a lot after being in the military and traveling all over the world is the experience of working for a small familyowned business. I really enjoy it after all those years in government. I would highly recommend working for a small to medium-sized business for anybody from government employment who wants to work for a small team that takes care of each other.”

As I look back on it now, after transitioning from 20 years in the military, going off to some large faceless corporation somewhere is a challenge I probably would not have wanted. Being a part of a familyowned business, where we all know each other, makes it all much more worthwhile for me.”

For more information about EcoSweeping Inc. commercial pavement sweeping services in Colorado Springs Colorado and throughout the greater Pikes Peak region, see www.EcoSweeping.com.

Becky recommends that new sweeping business owners who have not joined NAPSA rethink that decision. She emphasizes the many advantages of joining for companies and their employees...

SPOTLIGHT INDEX WERK-BRAU INTRODUCES SKID STEER DUMP BUCKET PICK-UP BROOMS

Findlay, OH - New Werk-Brau introduces hydraulically driven Skid Steer Brooms for cleaning, clearing, and pick-up for removal of  dirt, debris, grass and more. They are available in 6-foot widths with 14.3 cubic foot hopper, and 7-foot widths with 16.1 cubic foot hopper, each fitted with heavy-duty, 10-inch, 360° swivel casters. Hopper is dumped

Optional dual hydraulic motors capable of 20-44 gpm flow (standard), and dual hydraulic motors for low flow (16-28 gpm) motor are available. A loader mounting kit for universal skid steers includes a mounting frame with pin-on ears allows simple mounting, dis-mounting, and storage. Custom mounting designs available at additional cost. Broom speeds of up to 200 RPM are attainable, depending on the prime mover, making this Dump Bucket PickUp Broom an ideal attachment for skid steers of all makes, models, and sizes.

using the loader dump function; chains attached to loaders arm support the hopper allows the bucket to dump. Polypropylene brush with wire filaments provides long service life even in adverse conditions.  Hydraulically driven brooms are powered by a single, low-flow, hydraulic motor capable of 8-11 gpm flow.

A video demonstration of the brooms in action may be viewed at https://www.youtube.com/ watch?v=CWR8k5c6-40.

Werk-Brau Brooms are American-made and available with industry leading lead-times; some models are stocked for immediate shipment. Wafer style brush has 25” outside diameter (OD) x 6 - 3/8”

Werk-Brau Brooms are American-made and available with industry leading lead-times; some models are stocked for immediate shipment.

inside diameter (ID). Brush core can be installed with either end to the left/right with no effect on sweeping performance, to simplify installation. Brush and core assembly can be removed from frame without disconnecting drive motor hoses. Brush hopper is manufactured from 14-gauge steel with1/4-inch side panels. Heavy-duty, self-aligning, flange-style bearings support the broom core. An adjustable baffle allows the broom to completely fill bucket. Rubber deflectors are included to contain material. The hopper bucket is made from 10-gauge steel with 3/8-inch side plates and includes ¼-inch wear bars welded to the bucket bottom for increased service life. Each includes rubber deflectors to contain material, and a replaceable cutting edge.

Brooms are standard with a single, low-speed, hightorque, 18-cid hydraulic motor. Motors are coupled directly to the brush core through a 1-inch, 6-spline shaft. Hoses are provided from hydraulic motor to standard skid steer.

Finish is black polyurethane topcoat with epoxy primer for protection from the elements. Steel surface undergoes a phosphatizing acid bath to clean and etch the surface for superior adhesion of primer and paint.  Optional accessories include dual low flow or standard flow drive motors, single low flow drive motor, independent hydraulic system (for tractors with loaders only), hydraulic dump, sight indicators, gutter brooms, and 45-gallon brush-hood-mounted sprinkler system.

Additional styles of Werk-Brau pick-up brooms are available for both skid steers and wheel loaders. Contact factory for additional details or visit https:// werk-brau.com/brooms/.

About Werk-Brau

Werk-Brau manufactures a complete line of OEM and replacement attachments for excavators, mini excavators, backhoes, mini and full-size loaders, crawler loaders, and skid steers.  Since 1947, they have been industry leading innovators, designing, and producing standard and specialty products for the heavy equipment industry.  Their products are made in the USA and sold through equipment dealers and distributors worldwide.  More than 75 years after their founding, the core principles of the company remain relevant - “provide customers with the utmost service, quality, and maintain the quality that bears the Werk-Brau name.”  For more information on Werk-Brau products,  contact Dale DeWeese at (800) 537-9561, or via e-mail at sales@WerkBrau.com, or visit them online at www.Werk-Brau.com.

Maximizing Your Potential: Proven Strategies For Local Success

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As a small business, it’s crucial to achieve success in your local area before going on to expand your reach. Local success is the lifeblood of small businesses. It stimulates the local economy, promotes job creation and helps to build your reputation as someone to do business with.

Local success is a stepping stone for any small business seeking to expand its reach. In this article, we’ll explore strategies to achieve local success, aiming to equip you with the tools you need to build your business.

THE BENEFITS OF BUILDING LOCALLY

Building your reputation in your local area provides a solid base for your business and is important for several reasons. Small businesses:

n Can contribute to the local economy by keeping money within that community.

n Are a significant source of job creation for their local community.

n Contribute to the character and identity of their communities, fostering a sense of pride among residents.

n Are better positioned to deliver personalized customer service leading to a loyal customer base and repeat business.

n Drive innovation and foster competition, leading to better products and services for consumers.

n Support local causes and organizations. You can find out what’s happening in your area by engaging with local community pages online. Facebook is a good source of local information.

n Have a keen understanding of their local market, giving them a competitive advantage.

UNDERSTANDING YOUR LOCAL MARKET

Understanding your local market is crucial for small businesses. It allows you to identify customer needs and preferences and enables the creation of products or services that are relevant to your

customer. It also helps you spot trends and changes in the market early, providing you with an edge over your competitors.

Researching and analyzing the local market involves several steps:

n Identify your target audience. Who are your customers?

n Understand customer needs and preferences by speaking with them. What products and services do they need?

n Evaluate your competition. Who are your direct and indirect competitors? Understand their offerings, pricing, marketing strategies, strengths and weaknesses.

n Analyze local economic conditions. Look at factors like employment rates, average income, and economic growth in your area.

n Stay updated with the latest trends and changes in your industry. These could be new technologies, shifts in consumer behavior or regulatory changes.

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n Use tools and resources like the U.S. Census Bureau’s data, industry reports or Google Trends to gain more insights into your market.

n Monitor social media and online reviews to understand what people think about your industry and your business.

HOW TO BUILD STRONG RELATIONSHIPS IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Community engagement helps build trust and customer loyalty. People buy from people, and if they know you are trustworthy, they are likelier to buy from you. Here are some ideas on how you can start to engage with your local community:

Engage with your community online. Respond to comments, participate in local online groups, and share content relevant to your local audience.

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n Join local business associations or chambers of commerce to network and find a mentor.

n Volunteer or sponsor local causes. Giving back to your community helps build your reputation and is an opportunity to network.

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n Get involved in community events, trade shows, and local business gatherings. These are great opportunities to meet customers and business partners and learn from other businesses.

n Engage with your community online. Respond to comments, participate in local online groups, and share content relevant to your local audience.

n Collaborate with other businesses for joint events or promotions. Work with companies that complement your offering.

n Provide excellent customer service. Happy customers can advocate for your business, bringing in referrals and helping grow your business.

GET STARTED ON LOCAL ENAGAMENT TODAY

Networking and relationship building is about growing genuine connections. If you approach a situation with only dollar signs on your mind, people will soon learn that you are not honest.

Be true to who you are, and people will buy from you. Build your local reputation well, and your business will reap the rewards.

For more advice on how you can scale your street sweeping or paving business, subscribe to the North American Sweeper Magazine today!

Sources https://www.bluecart.com/blog/efficient-business-systems https://blog.hubspot.com/sales/how-to-run-a-business https://www.forbes.com/sites/ forbesbusinesscouncil/2023/02/14/how-to-identify-and-fixwhat-isnt-working-in-your-operations/?sh=36e5e91f1336

How To Achieve Eco-Friendly Pavement Sweeping

Sweeping pavement on roads, commercial parking areas, and construction sites is meant to do more than maintain a tidy appearance. Keeping pavement clean removes many tons of debris, particles, and other contaminants from these areas that would otherwise end up in storm drains. Sweeping helps protect stormwater, and ultimately the world’s waterways, from these environmental pollutants. What can your pavement sweeping company do to help the environment even more and become an eco-friendly business?

How to Be an Eco-Friendly Pavement Sweeping Company

It may seem like you’re too busy and that there’s too little you can do to make a meaningful difference for the environment through your sweeping business. It may seem much further out of reach to make yours an eco-friendly operation. But, there’s actually a lot you can do that can, altogether, significantly reduce your costs and make your business much more ecofriendly at the same time. For example:  CONTROL AIRBORNE DUST.

Taking measures to keep the air as clean as possible is an obvious priority on construction worksites. Workers on the site and occupants of nearby residences and/or businesses are exposed to the thick clouds of dust incessantly being generated by vehicles and heavy equipment moving around on a bare dirt lot during construction work. Naturally,

using water to reduce the amount of airborne dust caused by sweeping the space can eliminate much of the dangerous air pollution caused by such dense particulates in these areas.

So, as necessary when servicing construction sites, use water in your sweeping process to help stop unhealthy amounts of dust from being kicked up into the atmosphere. This is an environmental regulatory requirement in many areas of the country.

MINIMIZE

WATER LOAD WEIGHT.

Applying water to control dust during pavement sweeping is essential to manage dirt at many construction sites and the residual track-out beyond the exits from such sites. Potentially, even in some municipal street-sweeping in regions with a lot of

wind-blown dust may require water to manage it during sweeping operations. But, carrying nearly a ton or more of water causes its own environmental problems. The additional fuel used for hauling heavy loads of water means additional carbon emissions.

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4 Consider using a dust control product in your sweeper’s water tank to enable you to get good dust control results while carrying less water.

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4 Dump your volume of wastewater as near as possible to the sweeping site, instead of hauling the weight back to the vicinity of your sweeper storage location, to minimize the number of miles you must haul the water load.

CONVINCE CUSTOMERS TO SWEEP MORE, NOT LESS.

Pavement sweeping is, by its nature, an environmentally friendly activity. So, when it comes to this important sweeping, the environmentally unhealthiest approach to the task is not doing it enough. However, customers facing budget issues often cut sweeping frequency as one of their first expense-saving measures. For example, during slow business phases, or difficult economic conditions, such as during the Covid shutdown.

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So, be good at explaining the environmental health and safety benefits of maintaining proper sweeping frequency. For instance, follow the great example set by Mark Chamberlain of Eco Sweeping in Colorado Springs, CO. He launched a campaign to persuade managers in the region that they needed more sweeping during the pandemic, not less.

...be good at explaining the environmental health and safety benefits...

When many customers wanted to cut back on the frequency, Mark showed them a few pictures of used surgical masks, rubber gloves, and disinfectant wipes littering parking lots and successfully made the case with many for increasing sweeping instead of reducing it during that time. He went much further, sending out email blasts, calling his peer sweeping businesses in his association, and running an alert on the company’s website about the need for increased sweeping.

PREVENT FLUID LEAKS.

Drivers should be trained to keep sweeper trucks showing any sign of any kind of fluid leakage away from drains and sloped grades. It is especially important for sweeping companies operating near waterways to consider having a fluid spill cleanup kit on every truck. Moving the truck to a grasscovered area is recommended while working to stop the leak.  Taking measures to prevent hydraulic fluid, engine oil, transmission fluid, radiator coolant, or other fluid leaks is also essential for optimally eco-friendly pavement sweeping. Inspect sweeper trucks for friction points and excessive movement of hoses and cables in the relevant mechanical areas. Consider ways to minimize friction and flailing conduits by using tape, wire, or zip ties to stabilize the at-risk hoses and cables. Sweeper trucks should be inspected frequently for fluid leaks.

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Hydraulic fluids should be replaced with a biodegradable version that breaks down within just a couple of days. It costs double the price of regular hydraulic fluid, but it’s an investment in your right to refer to your company as one taking measures to be an eco-friendly operator.

CONSERVE FUEL TO PRESERVE THE ENVIRONMENT.

Fuel conservation and environmental protection are intertwined in the pavement sweeping industry. When you act to accomplish one, you automatically advance the other in your business. To help reduce fuel waste, use these tips from our most recent NAS Fuel Update article (February 2023 issue):

4 Redesign routes for improved efficiency in fuel use.

4 Schedule distance travel on the most congested roadways during off hours.

4 Train drivers to use overdrive consistently during highway driving.

4 Train drivers not to leave auxiliary engines running during travel between sites.

4 Train drivers to turn off their engines during breaks, while waiting in line, dumping wastewater, etc., instead of letting it idle.

4 Use the appropriate sweeper type for the job type and size, e.g., don’t use an air sweeper truck for a task that a mechanical sweeper can handle as efficiently.

4 Restrict highway driving to 65 mph maximum.

4 Run rear engines at around 1,100 RPMs, if practical, vs. 1,800 during sweeping.

4 Train drivers to manage their speed while sweeping without keeping the brakes engaged.

4 Remotely monitor to help drivers develop habits like excessive accelerating and others that waste fuel.

4 Encourage drivers to help find more ways to minimize excess fuel expenses.

MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT FOR ECO-FRIENDLY OPERATION.

Maintaining sweeper trucks brings more benefits than longer equipment life and reduced repair costs. It also reduces fuel waste, which increases the environmental soundness of your operations.

4 Keep tire pressure at the manufacturer’s specification to minimize friction, which helps reduce fuel waste.

4 Keep sweeper truck parts clean, lubricated, appropriately adjusted, and in good repair. For example, check and replace the broom drives as needed.

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Maintaining sweeper trucks brings more benefits than longer equipment life and reduced repair costs. It also reduces fuel waste, which increases the environmental soundness of your operations.

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4 Change fuel filters and air filters as needed for optimum flow and engine function.

4 Maintain and replace fuel injectors as needed to avoid significant fuel over-consumption.

4 Change spark plugs periodically to improve fuel use performance by as much as 30%.

4 Keep radiators clean to regulate engine temperatures appropriately, which burns fuel more efficiently.

CONSIDER A ZERO EMISSIONS PAVEMENT SWEEPER TRUCKS.

The first 100% electric commercial pavement sweeper is already on the market. The EV is advertised to be as heavy-duty as standard liquid fuel-powered sweeper trucks. The high-performance sweeper truck is reportedly high-performance and durable enough to last under the roughest conditions in the most extreme urban environments.

It is said to deliver all of these benefits while generating no carbon emissions.

Every Sweeping Business Can Be Eco-Conscious

Whether your pavement sweeping business is in a position to implement all or just some of the above eco-friendly operating methods now, you can increase your company’s eco-consciousness. By diligently acting to apply as many of the methods as possible on the above list of necessities for more ideally eco-conscious sweeping operations, you can make your business as eco-friendly as possible and proudly represent your organization as such to your customers and prospects.

Sources

https://www.forconstructionpros.com/pavement-maintenance/ article/21110368/how-to-run-a-successful-sweeping-business https://globalsweeper.com/electric-street-sweepers https://www.cbsnews.com/sacramento/news/whyare-street-sweepers-still-using-water-in-californiadrought/#:~:text=%22Any%20operation%20that%20we%20 undertake,air%20as%20clean%20as%20possible.

The first 100% electric commercial pavement sweeper is already on the market...

It is said to deliver all of these benefits while generating no carbon emissions.

WE CAN CREATE A RENTAL PROGRAM TO ALIGN WITH SWEEPING CONTRACTS YOU HAVE WITH YOUR CUSTOMERS

GENERAL INFO

WHERE: San Diego, CA San Diego Convention Center 111 W. Harbor Dr. San Diego, CA 92101

DATES:

August 27-30, 2023

ABOUT PWX:

PWX provides a first-class multi-modal learning experience designed for professionals at all levels and across the entire spectrum of public works. Come prepared to see, hear, touch, and discuss in a variety of traditional and interactive

sessions, seminars, workshops, and networking opportunities. Attendees can also spend time on North America’s largest exhibit floor for public works equipment and services—we’ve carved out generous portions of non-compete time so you don’t miss any sessions. Kick tires, talk about technology, or get the scoop on new products. To take advantage of everything PWX has to offer with more than 5,000 public works colleagues from North America and beyond, meet us in San Diego!

FEATURED EXHIBITORS

AEBI SCHMIDT GROUP

The Aebi Schmidt Group is a global leader in intelligent solutions for customers who care for clean and safe infrastructure and cultivate challenging grounds. Our ultimate mission is to improve the performance of our customers.

Booth #1733

BUCHER MUNICIPAL

We solve your street and sewer clearing problems. We keep traffic areas clean and safe by providing the most comprehensive product portfolio in the Industry. With Bucher, you don’t just get top quality and reliability. You get a range of products designed to meet every one of your cleaning and clearing needs.

Booth #1513

ELGIN SWEEPER COMPANY

Elgin Sweeper Company, is the leading manufacturer of sweepers for municipal, contractor, airport, and industrial sweeping needs. Elgin offers the world’’s broadest selection of street sweeping solutions.

Booth #3117

GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL PRODUCTS INC

GLOBAL ENVIRONMENTAL

PRODUCTS is one of the world’s leading producers of specialized Street Cleaning Equipment. We build Purpose Built, Heavy Duty, and simply Tough Street Sweepers. Headquartered in San Bernardino, CA.

Booth #2809

NITEHAWK SWEEPERS

NiteHawk Sweepers is a worldwide leading manufacturer of parking lot and street sweepers. NiteHawk pioneered the hydraulic sweeper and led the industry by producing the first ever alternative fuel powered hydraulic sweeper. A passion to innovate and to bring our partners the best sweepers in the world. Booth #2829

ODRA ROAD SWEEPERS

Odra focuses on supplying what customers want: A welldesigned sweeper to tackle most sweeping conditions. Excellent service and parts support. Highway speeds. Come see your next sweeper.

Booth #2313

SCHWARZE INDUSTRIES INC

With more parking lot and street sweeper models to choose from than any other manufacturer, Schwarze Industries is dedicated to using a Total Performance Teamwork concept to produce, maintain and market the finest, most durable, quality power sweeping equipment in the world. Booth #923

TYMCO

TYMCO Regenerative Air Sweepers is the most innovative product of its kind on the market today. Developed to fulfill the sweeping requirements of municipalities, highway departments and contractors. Availible on all TYMCO sweepers the Blue Logic Control System.

Booth #733