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Dear Sweeping Industry Professional-
Welcome to WorldSweeper.com's coverage of the 2017 National Pavement Exposition, which was held in Nashville, Tennessee in late January/early February.
Below you can see info about the two sweeping-related awards given out at NPE: First, the WorldSweeper/World Sweeping Association's annual Award of Excellence in Power Sweeping, which is an award tradition I began in 1995.
You can also see presentation of the third annual award for NPE's Sweeper of the Year, which was given out by AC Media, the third-year organizers of the National Pavement Exposition.
We have seven videos from vendors at this year's NPE. Unfortunately, due to scheduling and other conflicts, we were unable to bring you videos of several of the sweeping manufacturers in attendance, including Elgin Sweeper, Johnston NA, NiteHawk, Schwarze and TYMCO. We plan to pre-arrange our timetable next year to alleviate this problem.
For the convenience of World Sweeping Association members, we also offer links to the seminar videos of the two conferences that WSA sponsored this year. However, due to the licensing agreement with NPE these are available only to WSA Members. If you aren't yet a Member, this would be a good time to join!
Our coverage this year also includes a photo slideshow of some of the equipment and sweeping industry people attending the show, which will give non-attendees a glimpse into what you missed.
If you went to NPE this year, I know this will bring back fond memories. If not, it's not too early to start planning to attend next year in Cleveland, Ohio, February 7-10, 2018.
– Ranger Kidwell-Ross,
Editor, WorldSweeper.com
Executive Director, World Sweeping Association
The Awards Given at NPE 2017
Use this link to check out our presentation information for WorldSweeper.com's annual Award of Excellence in Power Sweeping.
The photo to the right shows our editor, Ranger Kidwell-Ross, presenting this year's WorldSweeper.com/World Sweeping Association Award of Excellence in Power Sweeping to Pete Phillips, President of Tennessee-based Clean Sweep, Inc.
Phillips is a second generation contractor who has been actively involved in working to improve the power sweeping industry in a variety of ways. In addition to being a Founding Member of the World Sweeping Association and a member of the North American Power Sweeping Association, his was the first company in Tennessee to receive the latter's Certified Sweeping Contractor designation. The Award was given out during the NPE Sweepers' Roundtable.
Use this link to view the award web page developed by the NPE's coverage team at the ForConstructionPros.com website.
California-based Commercial Power Sweep was honored at the 2017 National Pavement Exposition as the winner of AC Media's award for 'Sweeper of the Year.'
Here is the brief video of the award ceremony, at which Ken Lindsey, owner of Commercial Power Sweep, received the award from Amy Schwandt, Show Manager for NPE. Play the video by clicking on it or, to see this video at full size at YouTube.com, go here (opens in a new browser window).
NPE Supplier Info Videos
We offer videos of some of the manufacturers who were displaying their wares at the 2017 NPE. You can see these, displayed in alphabetical order, below.
Unfortunately, due to a variety of meetings that took place this year with the heads of the sweeping company delegations in attendance, we were unable to video walkarounds with a number of sweeper manufacturers. These included Elgin Sweepers, Johnston NA, NiteHawk, Schwarze Industries, Inc. and TYMCO.
Learn About 1-800-SWEEPING
Mike Musto, founder of the 1-800-PAVEMENT Network, explains his concept of assisting contractors in promoting their businesses. Although there are a number of pavement maintenance industry 1-800 names available through Musto's network, the information shown emphasized the 1-800-SWEEPING name now being made available.
For more information click here. To see this video at full size at YouTube.com, go here (opens in a new browser window).
Learn About Global's V4 Vacuum Sweeper
Jason Condon, Director of Sweeper Development at Global Environmental Products, discusses his company's V4 model vacuum sweeper.
For more information call at 909-713-1600 or visit the company's website, http://globalsweeper.com/. To see this video at full size at YouTube.com, go here (opens in a new browser window).
Learn About Keystone Plastics' Broom Products for Sweepers
Jack Moran, long-time sweeper broom salesperson for Keystone Plastics, discusses the latest innovations in broom products from his organization.
For more information call at 1-800-635-5238 or visit the company's website, www.kpbrush.com/. To see this video at full size at YouTube.com, go here (opens in a new browser window).
An Overview of the Product Line of MB Companies
Ronald Smith, Director of MB Companies' Business Unit for Attachments, discusses the MB Companies product line at the show.
Contact the company by calling 800-558-5800. The company's website is www.m-bco.com/. To see this video at full size at YouTube.com, go here (opens in a new browser window).
Team Schwarze at NPE
We were unable to arrange a mutually convenient time to do a walkaround of one of the Schwarze sweepers at the show. However, the Schwarze Team sent this group photo they took with their booth as the backdrop.
For more information on Schwarze Industries, Inc., call at 800-879-7933 or visit the company's website, www.schwarze.com/.
Learn About Stewart-Amos Starfire 4c Model
Stewart-Amos' technical sales professional, Mark Stratton, provides a tour of his company's Starfire S-4c mechanical broom sweeper at NPE 2017. We're sorry to report that the very end of this video is not available, but only the brief portion discussing the control panel of the sweeper was affected.
For more information call at 800-482-2302 or visit the company's website, www.stewart-amos.com/. To see this video at full size at YouTube.com, go here (opens in a new browser window).
Superior Service & Supply
Listen and watch as Tim Hartman, owner of Superior Service & Supply, discusses the trash bags he provides to the parking lot sweeping industry. In addition, the company offers replacement broom segments for in-plant sweepers, as well as push brooms and other hand-type tools. The in-plant brooms are made by well-known manufacturer, Liberty Brush. We also have on the WorldSweeper website an overview of the company, which provides a variety of background information, including why doing garbage bag change-outs can be an excellent profit center. This is located here.
To see this video at full size at YouTube.com, go here (opens in a new browser window). For more information call at 800-242-7441 or visit the company's website, www.superiorserviceandsupply.com.
World Sweeping Association's Educational Video Seminars From NPE
The World Sweeping Association sponsored two seminars at this year's National Pavement Exposition. By arrangement with NPE management, these were videotaped. However, the agreement requires that the videos only be made available to Members of the World Sweeping Association.
If you are a Member, just click on the links below to view the two seminar videos, each approximately 1.5-hour in length. At the link site you will also have the opportunity to download each speaker's NPE handout on their topic.
If you are not yet a WSA Member, click here to become one. WSA is the fastest-growing sweeping association in America because of its industry-leading benefits' package. Your $325/year membership includes:
Many product and service discounts, including parts discounts with Elgin Sweepers, Schwarze Industries, Victory Sweepers, Sweeper Parts Sales and many more.
Access to over 200 articles written specifically for sweeping contractors
100+ audio podcasts, with edited transcriptions, held with leading sweeping contractors and other industry pros
Twice-monthly multi-year national award-winning email informational bulletins packed with the latest news, tips and techniques
Contractor-to-Contractor mentorship program
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Bill Silverman is a dynamic speaker who definitely knows his stuff. With a background in the Marriott organization, his presentation is modeled after the manner in which Bill Marriott grew his business into the worldwide organization it is today. As Silverman points out, in order to achieve business growth that is sustainable, as well as modular such that it holds together as you grow, you need to have a basic platform in place at each level of your operation’s size.
What works for a smaller-sized business simply becomes inappropriate as you grow. Knowing this, and knowing what blueprint you should be following well before you start running into snags, is the key to building a business structure that is designed to encourage your overall success.
In this seminar, which Silverman conducted at the 2017 National Pavement Exposition, he lays out the guidelines and information you need to get this process rolling in your sweeping and pavement maintenance business. The page at WSA includes a link to Bill Silverman's handout that was provided to NPE attendees. Click here or on the Springboard logo to access the video at the WSA website.
WSA wants to acknowledge the management of the National Pavement Exposition for allowing us to video this presentation and provide it as an exclusive benefit of WSA. To contact Bill Silverman, go to www.springboardbizcoaching.com/ or call 856.751.1989.
The following presentation by Senior Consultant, Harry Schum, MBA, of Compensation Resources, guides contractors in how they can solve one of the more difficult challenges in business: developing the correct compensation plan for employees, with an emphasis on salespersons.
Schum's experience is on display as he lays out the blueprint for determining compensation, as well as incentives and bonuses. With over 25 years of experience, Schum's organization has served emerging and midsize corporations, as well as Fortune 500 corporations, with creative and pragmatic solutions to meet a variety of business needs. The programs they develop often have as their overriding goal the need to attract, retain and reward outstanding talent.
Combining practical approaches with down-to-earth information, Harry Schum provides sound business advice that resonates with creativity, resourcefulness and professional accountability in all areas of service. In it, he lays out the guidelines and information you need to hone in on developing the correct compensation plans in your sweeping and pavement maintenance business.
In this seminar, which Schum conducted at the 2017 National Pavement Exposition, he lays out the guidelines and information you need to get this process rolling in your sweeping and pavement maintenance business. The page at WSA includes a link to Harry Schum's handout that was provided to NPE attendees. Click here or on the Compensation Resources logo to access the video at the WSA website.
WSA wants to acknowledge the management of the National Pavement Exposition for allowing us to video this presentation and provide it as an exclusive benefit of WSA. To contact Harry, go to www.compensationresources.com or call 877-934-0505.
Photo Slideshow From the 2017 NPE
If you didn't make it to the National Pavement Expo this year, you can still see photos that capture some of the 'flavor' of the event. Or, if you attended, you may find yourself in one of the photos.
To give you a sense of the fun you missed – or, if you attended you know you'll want to see if we included photos of you – we have a slideshow of 58 photos from NPE.
To see the slideshow, click on the photo to the right of the unsung person involved in porter service on the 'music strip' in Nashville. You may also click on this link. (Opens into a new browser window.)
That concludes WorldSweeper.com's Coverage of the 2017 National Pavement Exposition. Thanks for 'attending' the show with us!
The World Sweeping Association sponsored two seminars at this year's National Pavement Exposition. By arrangement with NPE management, these were videotaped. However, the agreement requires that the videos only be made available to Members of the World Sweeping Association.
Bill Silverman is a dynamic speaker who definitely knows his stuff. With a background in the Marriott organization, his presentation is modeled after the manner in which Bill Marriott grew his business into the worldwide organization it is today. As Silverman points out, in order to achieve business growth that is sustainable, as well as modular such that it holds together as you grow, you need to have a basic platform in place at each level of your operation’s size.
The following presentation by Senior Consultant, Harry Schum, MBA, of Compensation Resources, guides contractors in how they can solve one of the more difficult challenges in business: developing the correct compensation plan for employees, with an emphasis on salespersons.
