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By Nancy Terry, Executive Director, North American Power Sweeping Association The power sweeping industry has changed considerably over the years. Equipment has become more sophisticated, customers have higher expectations, safety and environmental considerations continue to evolve, and contractors are increasingly expected to demonstrate professionalism in every aspect of their operations. Yet one thing has remained …

Raising the Standard: Connection, Education and the Future of Power Sweeping Read More »

The technological evolution of the powersweeping industry over the past decade has been exhilarating to watch. Every modern system has been integrated to increase efficiency and quality. In keeping with those advancements, at the recent 15th International Sweeper Summit & Expo in Las Vegas, the NAPSA Best Practices conference series featured a roundtable entitled Mastering …

NAPSA Best Practices: Mastering Tasks with Smart Organizational Tools Read More »

The 2025 International Sweeper Summit & Equipment Expo, held November 4–6 at the stunning JW Marriott in Las Vegas, delivered everything it promised—and more. Sponsored by Alamo Sweeper Group, this year’s Summit brought together power sweeping contractors from across the country for three days of learning, connection, and collaboration. With more than 200 attendees and …

Another Successful Sweeper Summit & Expo in Las Vegas! Read More »

The sweeping industry’s most anticipated event returns this fall as the Sweeper Summit & Equipment Expo takes center stage at the JW Marriott Las Vegas, November 4–6. The only show created specifically for sweeping contractors and suppliers, this year’s Summit is a blend of education, networking, and hands-on experiences designed to elevate businesses and promote meaningful industry connections. …

Register Now for Sweeper Summit 2025, If You Don’t Go, You Won’t Know Read More »

MECHANICAL ENGINEER: Kent, WA. Design equipment for the street sweeper industry. Create detailed component part and assembly drawings. Create Bills of Materials for design layout and component part/assembly drawings. Provide technical service to clients regarding products. Oversee the production of design prototypes by technicians. Test prototypes. Create technical documentation for production and customer use. Requires …

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The International Sweeper Summit & Equipment Expo, held October 22-24, 2024 at the beautiful JW Marriott in Las Vegas, was a must see event! Sponsored by ODRA Sweepers, this year’s Summit brought together power sweeping contractors for an opportunity to enhance their knowledge, network, and collaborate, all within an exciting atmosphere. With over 200 attendees …

Highlights from the International Sweeper Summit and Why You Need to be There in 2025! Read More »

The Partners of 1-800-SWEEPER joined forces with K9s For Warriors in a Fall fundraising campaign to raise money to provide a service dog for a Veteran suffering from PTSD. K9s For Warriors is an organization dedicated to ending Veteran suicide. They provide highly trained Service Dogs to military Veterans suffering from PTSD, traumatic brain injury …

The 1-800-SWEEPER Foundation Raises $30,000 for K9s for Warriors Read More »

The 1-800-SWEEPER Foundation is thrilled to announce its partnership with K9s for Warriors to raise funds for the training of service dogs that assist veterans suffering from service-related trauma. K9s for Warriors is a nationwide 501(c) organization and the largest veterans service group aimed at providing highly trained service dogs to veterans, helping to alleviate …

The 1-800-SWEEPER Foundation Supports K9s for Warriors Read More »

The 2023 International Sweeper Summit & Equipment Expo will be held at the JW Marriott Las Vegas Resort & Spa from October 24th to the 26th. Schwarze Industries has returned for another year as the event’s Title Sponsor. “Schwarze is a proud sponsor of the 2023 Sweeper Summit. The Summit provides a wonderful resource for sweeping company owners …

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As we all eagerly anticipate the start of warmer weather, across the country many regions continue to face difficult winter storms, persistent snow packs, and flooding from ice melt. Many folks out there have had to keep their snow plows out much longer than anticipated, so the problems associated with snow driving are not over …

Snow End in Sight Read More »