Power Sweeping Information from the National Pavement Exposition 2007
by Ranger Kidwell-Ross
All of the following information is from the 2007 National Pavement Exposition, one of the top national tradeshows for the U.S. power sweeping community. Although the articles, and in some cases their accompanying audio interviews, have all been archived in the areas of the WorldSweeper.com website most appropriate for each, this compilation is provided as a place for the reader to find all of our NPE 2007 coverage in one location.
Over the years, a number of contractors have said they wished they could just listen to interviews rather than read them on their computer screen. Now, technology has finally advanced to the point where that's possible. Below, you'll find that a number of links include audio interviews with top specialists in the field of power sweeping and pavement maintenance.
Winner of WorldSweeper.com's Award of Excellence in Power Sweeping for 2007
In 2007, the WorldSweeper.com Award of Excellence in Power Sweeping was awarded to the B.W. Young family and the company he founded, The Young Manufacturing Company -- better known in the sweeping industry as the TYMCO sweeper company. Read all about it.
Spotlight on Victory Sweepers, Inc.
Mark Schwarze, president of Victory Sweepers, Inc., provides a four-minute video overview of his company's new single-engine parking area sweeper. Watch the video (4mb/4:00 minutes; requires Quicktime).
Spotlight on Silent Knight Sweepers
An interview with the managing partner, and one of the founders of Silent Knight (SK) Sweepers, Bob Hammond. This company offers two models of single-engine sweeper to the parking lot sweeping marketplace. Read the story.
Spotlight on Superior Supply
The owner of Superior Service and Supply, Tim Hartman, provides a one-minute video overview of the brooms, brushes and other supplies his company offers. Watch the video (1.7mb/1:05 minutes; requires Quicktime).
Spotlight on Superior Engineered Elastomers
Gregg Blair, from Superior Engineered Elastomers, provides a one-minute video overview of mechanical broom flights and unique and money-saving transition tube repair insert his company offers. Watch the video (1.5mb/1:05 minutes; requires Quicktime).
Spotlight on Keystone Plastics
Jack Moran, product manager for Keystone Plastics, is one of the industry's most recognizable personalities. In this brief video clip, Moran talks about what Keystone offers, in addition to pricing, that keeps them as a leading industry supplier. Watch the video (3.1mb/2 minutes; requires Quicktime).
Spotlight on Scorpion Sweepers
Dale Claxton is the chief designer behind the Scorpion parking lot sweeper. In this video clip, Claxton shows off the features and explains some of the benefits of his sweeper design. Watch the video (4.8mb/3:14 minutes; requires Quicktime).
Marketing for the 21st Century
Veteran contractor and former NAPSA president, Gabriel Vitale, provides a checklist for keeping your marketing up with the times. Adapted from information Vitale provided at NPE 2007. Available in both written and .mp3 formats. Read the story or listen to the .mp3 version (9.3mb/10 minutes).
Verizon's GPS With 'Field Force Manager' Offers a Number of Features.
Michael Nawa, former Award of Excellence in Power Sweeping winner, in an audio interview held at NPE 2007, offers an overview of the features and benefits of Verizon's GPS with Field Force Manager. Read and listen to the interview.
The Power of Using a Business Coach
Over the past decade, the consulting of a 'business coach' to assist in growing businesses has been one of the fastest growing concepts around. Ron Roberts offers a wealth of experience and ideas suited for pavement-based contractors. Read and listen to the interview.
General Guidelines for Disciplining and Firing Employees
An audio interview with Steven Horowitz, labor law attorney, conducted at the 2007 National Pavement Exposition. Read and listen to the interview.
Working Together as a Sweeping Contractor Husband and Wife Team
This Certified Sweeping Contractor couple provide tips designed to help you and your spouse operate your sweeping firm together more successfully. Read and listen to the interview.
Joanne Devlin's General Business Tips for Sweeping Contractors
Here are some common-sense ideas for organizing your business correctly and giving it the ability to grow profitably. Read and listen to the interview.
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