August 2026

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

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 …

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Increasing Productivity During Fall Sweeping

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Six ways municipalities can accomplish more before winter arrives Fall presents a unique challenge for street sweeping operations. Unlike spring cleanup, where crews focus on removing accumulated winter sand, salt and debris, autumn brings a constantly changing stream of leaves, organic material and stormwater concerns. The challenge goes beyond removing more debris: How can you …

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Sweeper Summit 2026

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The Future of Street Sweeping Starts in San Antonio November 2nd Celebrating its 15th year, the Sweeper Summit comes to the beautiful La Cantera Resort & Spa in San Antonio, where attendees from across the country will gather to learn, collaborate, and build relationships that extend well beyond the conference. The event unofficially begins Monday …

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Three Rivers Power Sweep, Inc, Pittsburgh PA

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A business acquaintance of NAS recently introduced us to Leroy Stotler’s Three Rivers Power Sweep, Inc., enthusiastically saying, “It’s a great company!” He went on to add, “It’s a very respectable company, and I believe Leroy could relay information to help other Sweeping Companies.” That was both great praise and an understatement. We’ve since learned …

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Industrial Truck Beds Rebranded as Hilltip Premium Truck Beds

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. – Industrial Truck Beds, the Indiana-based manufacturer of premium truck beds acquired by Hilltip in 2022, has officially rebranded as Hilltip Premium Truck Beds. The change reflects the company’s expanding truck bed offerings, as well as its alignment with the Hilltip portfolio of snowplows, spreaders, de-icing sprayers, sweepers and other road maintenance …

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Gearing Up for Autumn: The Contractor’s Playbook for Peak Fall Sweeping Season

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For power sweeping contractors, autumn isn’t just another change of season—it’s the ultimate operational stress test. As leaves fall, rain increases, and temperatures drop, demand for parking lot and street sweeping surges. Commercial property managers want their lots clear of slick debris, and municipalities need storm drains kept open before winter freezes set in. While …

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AlignOps Safety Reports Enhances Training

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(Indianapolis, IN) –AlignOps SafetyReports enhances training by ensuring that workers are trained, tracked, and audit-ready. Fully customizable, this robust risk management program allows users to easily create job-specific safety training requirements and then verify attendance by capturing signatures on-screen or with photos. Employee training can be logged and managed by employee, date, role, and requirement, …

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