A commitment to preventive maintenance is crucial for your sweeper. We have compiled 10 of the most common maintenance mistakes that sweeper owners make. The most common maintenance mistakes are: 1. Ignoring engine lights or warning indicators that show up … Continued
Scranton’s annual street sweeping program began last week and will run through Aug. 24. Scranton, the sixth-largest city in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, has been sweeping streets since the 1960s and used to run two street sweepers years ago, but … Continued
Rain can put a damper on many of your activities. But during the rainy season, a lot of people make the mistake of canceling their regular sweeping services, and this does more harm than good, not only for your parking … Continued
Schwarze Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce and welcome David Heigl as Vice President of Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, and Product Management. David comes to Schwarze with 23 years of Sales and Marketing experience and has extensive expertise in global … Continued
Schwarze Industries, Inc. recently donated $3,000 to Still Serving Veterans. The funds were raised through the efforts of Schwarze’s annual Christmas party where the Schwarze team selects an organization to donate to. Schwarze has partnered with Still Serving Veterans for … Continued
Schwarze Industries, Inc. is pleased to announce it has been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 Management System certificate by the SRI Quality System Registrar in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. ISO certification is based on quality management principles including strong customer focus, motivation and … Continued
In today’s online world, contractors can search for used sweepers with a click of a button. And while locating the exact sweeper you want may not be a very time-consuming anymore, you still need to spend some time carefully examining … Continued
A chip seal is a thin protective wearing surface that is applied to the pavement. A chip seal offers preventive maintenance from the effects of sun and water, both of which may deteriorate the pavement structure, and also makes it … Continued
One of the big concerns owning a sweeper is maximizing your sweeper’s uptime. What do you do when it’s time for repairs or maintenance? Do you order parts from the manufacturer or one of its dealers? Or do you scour … Continued
“I have used non-OEM brand filters for years and never had any issues,” we often hear customers say, and when you’re talking about older fuel systems, this is not a surprising response. However, as demands for lower emissions, improved performance, … Continued
Schwarze Industries is proud to announce our recent recognition by Better Business Bureau serving North Alabama. Schwarze was selected as a finalist for BBB’s Torch Award for Ethics in the large business category. “We take tremendous pride in being honored … Continued
Diesel engines are tough and today’s engines are no less durable than before. But due to changes in exhaust emissions technology, they require extremely clean fuel and air to function properly. Today’s Tier 4 engines turbocharge high volumes of air … Continued
Looking to buy a Schwarze sweeper? The IRS may be able to help make the cost more bearable with the Internal Revenue Code Section 179 Deduction, which reduces the amount of income on which you are taxed for the year … Continued
Pure vacuum sweepers are great for removing fines from gutters and pervious pavement. Operating like giant vacuum cleaners, they remove debris from the surface with ease and depositing it into a debris hopper. However, the fan air is then simply … Continued
The challenge within the sweeping industry today is successfully igniting the passions of innovation while remaining focused on delivering the operational excellence required to sustain a company. There is no compromise in keeping the operation running effectively and efficiently, so … Continued
Schwarze Industries, Inc. announces the development of its new revolutionary HyperVAC pure vacuum sweeper. Introducing a new revolutionary material transfer system that will improve sweeping quality and a new three-fold dust-laden air separator system that reduces the release of contaminants … Continued
Stormwater runoff is rain that falls on streets, parking areas, sports fields, gravel lots, rooftops and other developed land. This rain picks up and mixes with what’s on the ground such as Oil, grease, metals, coolants, fertilizers, pesticides, bacteria from … Continued
For general cleaning, pressure washing is a great cleaning option to remove stains and discoloration. But consider your stain type before you use a pressure washer. The use of a pressure washer on oil patches or set-in stains can make … Continued
The devastation created by Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma is heartbreaking. Our fellow Americans need our help now more than ever. Schwarze Industries, together with the 1-800-SWEEPER Foundation, has created a unique opportunity for members of the Power Sweeping industry … Continued
The Internet has connected the world and has made it much easier for businesses to research and purchase used sweepers, but it has also made it easier for scammers to take advantage of people and then quickly disappear. You can … Continued
Street sweepers cannot eliminate all garbage and pollutants completely. People and businesses contribute such a significant amount of waste to the environment every day, over 250 million ton each year according to the EPA, that there are simply not enough … Continued
FOD, or Foreign Object Debris, costs the aviation industry millions of dollars every year. This financial impact comes from direct costs such as damage to engines or airframes as well as indirect costs such as; flight delays, cancellations, and lost … Continued
One of the leading causes of pollution cited by the EPA comes from construction vehicles tracking dirt out from construction sites. Sediment and other pollutants washed from trucks can quickly end up in other water bodies or stormwater, which is … Continued
Whether you are a small contractor or have a large dedicated fleet, some simple safety precautions, preventive maintenance and driving tips can keep your sweepers on the road. When summer rolls around, a new set of safety, maintenance, and driving … Continued