Archive of Superintendent's Profile Articles
Knowing the Science of Light Makes Choosing the Right Color Clear as Day
Marni Epstein SPECIAL TO CEG - May 2019
Have you ever thought, “wow that vehicle's green light seems brighter than its other lights?” You aren't imagining it; there is a scientific reason why. Let's geek out for a second:A typical human's (with no color vision deficiency) color viewing sensitivity can see and discern across a wide range of colors over the “visible spectrum.” In a rainbow, for instance, the visible color spectrum range we see and discern is from violet/blue (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength). ... more on Knowing the Science of Light Makes Choosing the Right Color Clear as Day
Five Star Equipment Completes First Deere 524L Loader Sale
Profile Staff - April 2019
Five Star Equipment just completed its first John Deere 524L wheel loader sale to Ridgebury Township of Bradford County, PA. The 524L is a part of John Deere's brand new 50th anniversary wheel loader line. ... more on Five Star Equipment Completes First Deere 524L Loader Sale
Updated Deere 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader Boasts Final Tier IV Engine
Profile Staff - April 2019
John Deere added Final Tier IV engine technology to the 944K hybrid wheel loader, providing customers an increase in fuel economy from the Interim Tier IV model. Other machine updates include improving operator comfort and increasing uptime, while lowering daily operating costs. ... more on Updated Deere 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader Boasts Final Tier IV Engine
Highway Superintendent Mike Kastler and the Town of Sandy Creek
Mary Yamin-Garone PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - April 2019
Mike Kastler is a man on the move. Whether struggling to keep the town's budget in the black, providing the best services for the residents or camping in his spare time, Mike is always doing something. ... more on Highway Superintendent Mike Kastler and the Town of Sandy Creek
Profile Staff - April 2019
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Bonnell Equipment Hosts Biennial Equipment Expo
Profile Staff - April 2019
Bonnell Industries, a third-generation family-owned business, will be hosting its biennial Equipment Expo on June 5 and 6, 2019, at 1385 Franklin Grove Road, in its hometown of Dixon, Ill. Bonnell Industries hosts its equipment expo to introduce customers to its vendors and to display new product advancements. ... more on Bonnell Equipment Hosts Biennial Equipment Expo
White’s Farm Supply Earns Cub Cadet Top-Performing Dealer Award
Profile Staff - April 2019
White's Farm Supply Inc., local dealer of Cub Cadet outdoor power equipment located in Canastota, N.Y., recently earned distinction as one of the top 65 Cub Cadet independent retailers in America for 2018. ... more on White’s Farm Supply Earns Cub Cadet Top-Performing Dealer Award
Highway Superintendent Nick Porcara and the Village of Laurel Hollow
Mary Yamin-Garone PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - March 2019
It doesn't take long to realize Nick Porcara means business. A man comfortable in his own skin, he handled himself with confidence and ease as he spoke of his journey to become highway superintendent of the village of Laurel Hollow. ... more on Highway Superintendent Nick Porcara and the Village of Laurel Hollow
Dan Percival of Everest Equipment Company Dies
Profile Staff - March 2019
Dan Percival, an Everest Equipment Company account representative, died unexpectedly on Jan. 28, 2019. Mr. Percival was born in Syracuse, N.Y., and graduated from Cicero High School. After living and working in New York and California, among other places, he settled in New York State for the latter half of his career and worked for various companies selling truck equipment, especially snow and ice gear. ... more on Dan Percival of Everest Equipment Company Dies
Contractor Uses Innovative Pipe Bursting Method on Utility Project
Profile Staff - March 2019
John J. Brennan Construction Inc. has a story that few businesses, let alone contractors, can tell. The family-run company has a long history of success — 120 years. Its areas of expertise are extremely diverse, including site construction, demolition, heavy highway and utility infrastructure work that includes construction and repairs of water, sewer and electric. ... more on Contractor Uses Innovative Pipe Bursting Method on Utility Project
County Highway Association Gives to Good Causes During Annual Holiday Party
CEG - January 2019
For the ninth consecutive year, the Oneida County Highway Superintendents Association, during their annual Christmas party, used the occasion to collect toys for needy children and donate them to the US Marine Corps's Toys for Tots. ... more on County Highway Association Gives to Good Causes During Annual Holiday Party
Gehl Adds New RT185 to Its Pilot Series Track Loader Lineup
Gehl - January 2019
Gehl's RT185 track loader adds an 1,850-lb. capacity machine to its Pilot Series line. The Gehl RT185 joins the RT165, RT215 and VT320, bringing the Gehl Pilot Series line up to four pilot-controlled track loader models for North America. ... more on Gehl Adds New RT185 to Its Pilot Series Track Loader Lineup
Highway Superintendent Kirklin Woodcock and the Town of Wilton
Mary Yamin-Garone PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - January 2019
Kirklin Woodcock remembers it well. It was 2002. Kirklin lived a mile from the highway department. “When I came around the corner, I saw everything I put together disappear in the flames,” he said. ... more on Highway Superintendent Kirklin Woodcock and the Town of Wilton
Sourcewell Awards Bonnell Industries Inc. Snow, Ice Handling Contract
Bonnell Industries Inc. - January 2019
Bonnell Industries Inc. has been awarded a contract in the snow and ice handling equipment category through Sourcewell. Its contract, #080818-BNL, became effective Oct. 29, 2018. While holding this contract, Bonnell's customers have the convenience of saving time and money by not having to duplicate the bidding process, because Sourcewell's procurement team has already completed this process for it members. ... more on Sourcewell Awards Bonnell Industries Inc. Snow, Ice Handling Contract
Hoffman Equipment Acquires Assets of Penn-Jersey Machinery
Hoffman Equipment - January 2019
Hoffman Equipment (Hoffman) is expanding its retail territory in Northeast United States. The Piscataway, N.J.-based dealer is purchasing Penn-Jersey Machinery's assets and will start selling Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) products for the first time. ... more on Hoffman Equipment Acquires Assets of Penn-Jersey Machinery
Hybrid Building Solutions Helps Booneville Keep Its Roads Clear
CEG - January 2019
When a township receives an average of 200 inches of snow each year and is responsible for 75 miles of town roads and an additional 18 miles of county roads, protecting its sand and salt piles from the elements is a necessity. ... more on Hybrid Building Solutions Helps Booneville Keep Its Roads Clear
Kubota Lauds White’s Farm Supply Inc. With Elite Excellence Award
Kubota Tractor Corporation - January 2019
Kubota Tractor Corporation has honored White's Farm Supply Inc., located in Canastota, Lowville and Waterville, N.Y., with Kubota's Elite Award of Excellence, the company's most prestigious dealership certification and designation. ... more on Kubota Lauds White’s Farm Supply Inc. With Elite Excellence Award
Highway Superintendent Chet Kupiec and the Town of Union
Sondra Rossi - December 2018
In a world where there are many different forms of communication available to everyone, town of Union Highway Superintendent Chet Kupiec still prefers good old-fashioned face-to-face conversation. Whether it is an employee who has a concern, or a town resident that has a complaint, Chet has found that the most effective form of communication and most comfortable for him is to look each other in the eye and talk. ... more on Highway Superintendent Chet Kupiec and the Town of Union
2018 N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo
CEG - December 2018
In a world where there are many different forms of communication available to everyone, town of Union Highway Superintendent Chet Kupiec still prefers good old-fashioned face-to-face conversation. Whether it is an employee who has a concern, or a town resident that has a complaint, Chet has found that the most effective form of communication and most comfortable for him is to look each other in the eye and talk. ... more on 2018 N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo
Superintendent Brad Schiralli and the Town of Bolivar Highway Department
Mary Yamin-Garone - PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - November 2018
Tucked away between the Pennsylvania border and the Genesee Valley is where you'll find town of Bolivar Highway Superintendent Brad Schiralli. This lifelong town resident grew up on a small farm. Today, he and his family live on their 162-acre “estate,” most of which is wooded. ... more on Superintendent Brad Schiralli and the Town of Bolivar Highway Department
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