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Service Autopilot Announces Its 2021 SA7 Conference—A Conference That’s 100% Focused On Growing Service Businesses

Service Autopilot

After a virtual conference last year, this year Service Autopilot returns to its annual growth-focused conference, which gathers service business owners and industry experts together in Plano, Texas.

The Art & Function of Snow Removal

Case Construction Equipment

Landmark Landscapes’ Focus on Building Functional and Aesthetic Environments Extends Into Snow Removal Operations

One of Landmark Landscape’s dedicated snow removal machines is a CASE TV370B compact track loader.

Snow-Clearing Equipment

V-Plows are Helping Contractors Get Better Control of the Snow And Their Costs

V-plows are the most universal and tend to be the highest price point plowing tool because they can quickly morph from a v-plow to a straight blade with a button’s push, allowing the operator to customize the plow based on application

A V-plow can do everything a straight blade can. Several factors need to be considered prior to purchase.

Four Unexpected Tips to Prepare Your Shop for the Upcoming Snow Season

Success in the urgent and unpredictable snow management industry relies heavily on preparation, particularly in three key areas: equipment, parts and service. Here are four tips to keep those items in mind.

Taking operators off labor-producing spring and summer work to focus on snow equipment maintenance might seem counter-intuitive, but again, weigh the costs, downtime while fighting snow is more costly than preventative maintenance.

Industry Updates

Snow Strong in 2021

Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA)

SIMA, ASCA leaders are optimistic about the snow and ice industry heading into the 2021-22 winter season

Unlike a paver or landscaper, if it rains one day, you can return and do the outside work the next day. For snow and ice, it’s got to be done immediately.

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The Integra Group Launches New Corporate Website

The Integra Group

Creators of BOSS Software expand content offerings on website to direct landscape business owners to solve common challenges using the software

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Aspire Inks Agreement to be Acquired by ServiceTitan

Aspire Software

ServiceTitan will invest in growth and R&D as the Aspire team continues building its business management software for commercial landscapers.

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Industry Updates

GIE+EXPO Education Focuses on Technology & Business Solutions for Landscape Professionals

New technology summit and workshops on connectivity, software, drones & more at the 2021 GIE+EXPO Oct. 20-22 at the Ketucky Exposition Center.

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Snow-Clearing Equipment

How To Determine What Snowplow Cutting Edge Is Best For the Job

Part of purchasing a snow blower is considering the cutting edge on your snow plow blade that will be scraping up the snow, ice and slush on each pass.

The cutting edge provides an extra layer of protection to the bottom of the plow blade. When worn down, it can easily be replaced, rather than wearing down the actual plow itself.

Industry Updates

What Snow Removal Pros Need to Know About Slip and Fall Liability

Check out these five best practices relating to slip and fall liability.

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Snow-Clearing Equipment

Selecting the Right Plow for Skid-Steer Use

For a skid-steers or compact track loaders, snow removal professionals generally are looking at a pusher versus a blade to scrape the snow. Here's a few tips on what to consider.

Depending on the surface, it is important to match the equipment to your needs. Either skid steers or compact track loaders will perform comparably in winter.

Liquid De-icing

Choosing Between Use of Rock Salt vs Liquid Deicer is Not as Simple as 'One Size Fits All'

Both rock salt and liquid deicer are important tools for a contractor to have in the winter maintenance toolbox, sometimes alone and sometimes together, depending on conditions.

By blending rock salt with a liquid, in a practice known as pre-wetting, the wet salt will start working faster, especially at colder temperatures

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