Archive of Superintendent's Profile Articles
SnowEx Mellows Ol’ Man Winter With Poly Bulk Spreader
Profile Staff - November 2003
SnowEx, a division of TrynEx International, has introduced the new Vee Pro 8000, the largest capacity bulk spreader in its product line. Carrying up to 1.5 cu. yds. (1.1 cu m) of material, the Vee Pro 8000 offers more capacity than other SnowEx spreaders, allowing it to accommodate larger applications. ... more on SnowEx Mellows Ol’ Man Winter With Poly Bulk Spreader
J & J Headquarters Opens on Route 11, in Brewerton, NY
Profile Staff - November 2003
George Lonergan, president of J & J Equipment, has announced the opening of the company’s new headquarters located at 9055 Brewerton Rd., Route 11, Brewerton, NY, north of Syracuse. For several years, J & J has been the distributor of Tymco products in upstate New York where it has experienced a tremendous growth. ... more on J & J Headquarters Opens on Route 11, in Brewerton, NY
John A. Liszewski, Commissioner of Public Works, Chief of Operations, City of Yonkers
James Van Horn - November 2003
As Commissioner of Public Works for the City of Yonkers, John Liszewski is responsible for the city’s roads and streets. And refuse collection. And water and sewer. And vehicle maintenance. As chief of operations, he oversees Parks, Recreation and Conservation; Engineering; Housing and Buildings, and the Office of General Services. ... more on John A. Liszewski, Commissioner of Public Works, Chief of Operations, City of Yonkers
Craig Mongeau - November 2003
On October 15, all roads – paved or otherwise – will lead to Syracuse and the NYS Highway & Public Works Expo in the Verizon Center of Progress building at the New York State Fairgrounds. And to top it off, the show is sold out with 100 exhibitors – all ready to speak with you about their products, which can help make your jobs a lot easier. ... more on October 2003
Craig Mongeau - September 2003
It’s hard to believe that summer is almost over. Now the leaves will start doing their rendition of autumn’s Fourth of July, leaving most of you sweeping up after its parade. And, well … never mind about what comes after that. ... more on September 2003
Superintendent of Highways Fred Perrine and the Town of Sweden Highway Department
Mary S. Yamin-Garone - September 2003
Fred Perrine is a self-proclaimed procrastinator except when it comes to his job as highway superintendent for the Town of Sweden. Then he is all business. This down-to-earth farm boy is more than a dedicated and hard-working leader. ... more on Superintendent of Highways Fred Perrine and the Town of Sweden Highway Department
Joe Johnson Sets Up in NY Market
Profile Staff - August 2003
Making its way across the border, Joe Johnson Equipment is breaking into the western upstate New York municipal equipment market. With this move, the company brings along a new sales team. “This area is just ripe for a good municipal equipment dealership with a high level of customer service,” said Bill Ackendorf, the company’s new general manager of U.S. ... more on Joe Johnson Sets Up in NY Market
Bandit Nabs Higher Capacity With 1590
Profile Staff - August 2003
Bandit’s newest product to hit the market is the 15 in. (38 cm) diameter capacity model 1590 “Big Drum” hand-fed tree and brush chipper. This high-production chipper features a 37 in. (94 cm) diameter drum which is 65 percent larger than the competition. ... more on Bandit Nabs Higher Capacity With 1590
Craig Mongeau - August 2003
With apologies to John Cougar Mellencamp’s ode to small towns, I, too, come from one of those and shall offer my tribute. Though not quite the hamlet that’s featured in this issue of Superintendent’s Profile, Pittsfield, MA, where I spent many formative years, lies cradled by the Berkshire Hills on the cusp of the New York State border; and it shares many of the ingredients of a small town with Stark, NY. ... more on August 2003
Superintendent of Highways Anthony Grescheck and the Town of Stark Highway Department
Profile Staff - August 2003
A small trout stream runs along Route 80 near the Town of Stark. When winter comes, the frigid rushing water helps trap the chilly moisture close to the ground, creating a freezing problem for nearby roads. ... more on Superintendent of Highways Anthony Grescheck and the Town of Stark Highway Department
Craig Mongeau - July 2003
Like everybody in the Northeast on the morning of June 7, I woke to the sound of rain slapping against my window. Sure, the weather forecasters had called for downpours, but this day would somehow be different (or at least I thought it had to be.) Earlier in the week, I decided to be a part of what I’d hope would be history at the Belmont Stakes. ... more on July 2003
Viking-Cives Plows Through Ice and Snow Removal Problems
Profile Staff - July 2003
The Viking-Cives Group U.S. operations are located in Harrisville, NY, between Watertown and Governeur. According to the company, it is the largest manufacturer of snow and ice control and removal equipment in North America, selling its products nationwide through a network of 50 distributors The company was established in 1961 as The Governeur Iron Works. ... more on Viking-Cives Plows Through Ice and Snow Removal Problems
Southeast Resins Develops SR-2000 Concrete, Asphalt Polyester Repair System
Profile Staff - July 2003
Southeast Resins Inc., of Alpharetta, GA, has developed SR-2000 concrete/asphalt repair, which is a polyester resin that can be used for the repair and restoration of damaged concrete and asphalt. It provides the flexibility for the use of the same product in both repair environments. ... more on Southeast Resins Develops SR-2000 Concrete, Asphalt Polyester Repair System
Superintendent of Highways Eric Shaw and the Town of Cambridge Highway Department
Mary S. Yamin-Garone - July 2003
He sits behind a gray metal desk in a dimly lit, sparsely furnished room. There is nothing pretentious about the man or his surroundings. With town of Cambridge Highway Superintendent Eric Shaw what you see is what you get: a down-to-earth fellow who takes great pride in what he does. ... more on Superintendent of Highways Eric Shaw and the Town of Cambridge Highway Department
Craig Mongeau - May 2003
Former New York Congressman Rick Lazio once called Long Island “the cradle of America,” and that “the history of the nation can be seen on the Island.” He wasn’t exaggerating. From architecture to art, politics to pop culture, Levittown to Lindbergh, and Roosevelt to Riverhead, Long Island has enough history to fill a textbookBut what really makes Long Island unique – in both New York and the nation – is its attitude and diversity that rivals its neighbor … New York City. ... more on June 2003
Kubota Turns on Dime With R20 Series
Profile - May 2003
Kubota’s fully-articulated four-wheel drive (4WD), multi-functional wheel loaders (R420 and R520) are used by equipment operators serving construction, recycling, golf-course maintenance and rental industries. ... more on Kubota Turns on Dime With R20 Series
New Finn B-300 Blows Straw Away
Profile - May 2003
The B-300 large bale straw blower is the newest addition to the Finn family of landscape and erosion-control equipment. From the double chain, variable speed power feed capable of holding two 8-ft. (2.4 m) bales to the electronically-controlled Tier II compliant engine, the B-300 embodies the characteristics landscapers, contractors and municipalities need for satisfactory big straw and hay bale productivity levels on large-scale projects. ... more on New Finn B-300 Blows Straw Away
Tracey Road Names Scott Collins Vice President of Sales
Profile - May 2003
Tracey Road Equipment Inc. has announced the appointment of Scott Collins to the position of vice president of sales and marketing. “Scott brings a wealth of industry experience to our company and has all the credentials we’ve been looking for in a leader for our overall sales and marketing efforts,” said Jerry Tracey, president of Tracy Road Equipment. ... more on Tracey Road Names Scott Collins Vice President of Sales
DOT Veteran Charles Vieni Opens Engineering Services Firm
Profile - May 2003
Vieni Associates Inc. (VAI) opened for business on April 1, 2003 as a multi-service engineering consulting practice owned by Charles Vieni. Vieni had served as resident engineer of the New York State Department of Transportation (NYSDOT) for 34 years. ... more on DOT Veteran Charles Vieni Opens Engineering Services Firm
Superintendent of Highways Ed Lynch and the Town of Smithtown Highway Department
Jim Van Horn - May 2003
Smithtown, Long Island, NY, was founded in 1665 by Richard Smythe, an English immigrant from Yorkshire, his wife Sarah and their family, who settled on the banks of the Nissequogue River on the North Shore of Long Island. ... more on Superintendent of Highways Ed Lynch and the Town of Smithtown Highway Department
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