The success or failure of powersweeping naturally hinges on the quality of the brooms and brushes used. A manufacturer’s product design, engineering logic, production principles, material choices, and rigorousness of product testing together dictate sweeping performance levels and long-term durability. Therefore, it’s very telling that Old Dominion Brush Company (ODB) holds numerous product patents and …
Perhaps the most fundamental factor in the positive environmental impact of powersweeping is how much sweeping you’re doing daily, weekly, monthly, yearly. To increase your degree of effectiveness, and your revenues, the question to ask is, “Should I, and how can I, increase the amount of sweeping I do in a given period?” Mike Nelson, …
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Of the multitudes of reports on Sweeper Summit & Equipment Expo 2025 highlights NAS receives each year from attendees, the thoughts of the industry’s manufacturing leaders on the event are among the most compelling. The comments below on the 2025 Sweeper Summit in Las Vegas are from the major manufacturers’ points of view, as they …
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Oakmont Capital Services (OCS) has been helping small businesses grow for over 25 years, since the lender opened its doors in 1997. The company has expanded to 93 employees across two locations—Pennsylvania and Minnesota—and has completed over 25,000 loans. The team works with established powersweeping businesses, and serves as the direct lender for many throughout …
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The dust suppression is essential to street sweepers, especially to the regenerative air series to control the excessive dust been created. As the winter months are approaching rapidly, freezing temperatures are expected. Winterizing your sweeper will help keep the system in top operating condition during the winter months as well as extending its length of …
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At the 2025 Sweeper Summit & Expo in Las Vegas, various round-table sessions were conducted to informally discuss a range of topics of deep interest to powersweeping business operators. One of the most popular topics of this year’s Summit was how to transform sales leads into long-term customers. The discussion was led by Giovanni Recalde, …
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The 2025 1-800 Sweeper Summit in Las Vegas last week rendered a vast wealth of actionable information for powersweeping business owners. One of the most popular topics of the roundtable event was “Starting, Transitioning, or Expanding into New or Adjacent Service Markets.” This roundtable discussion was facilitated by Craig Diebert, owner of Select Sweeping, Fresno …
Keeping city streets clean is about more than visual appeal. Regular street sweeping supports public safety, public health and environmental protection. Similarly, street sweeping requires more than just powerful machines making straight runs to whisk away dirt and debris. It demands precision, especially when sweeping around obstacles like parked cars, utility poles or curbside vegetation. …
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What’s the Number 1 Tip from business leaders? Ask a lot of questions, and always keep that up. It’s how the best of the best in this or any other industry do it. Absorb new information on anything that can help you in optimizing service efficiency and customer relationships, maximize profit margins, and build a …
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As fall arrives, road sweepers across North America prepare for winter downtime. Proper storage isn’t just about parking the unit—it’s about taking proactive steps that prevent damage, extend equipment life, and save money when the busy spring season starts again. By following these essential practices, operators and fleet managers can avoid costly breakdowns and keep …
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