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Some contractors will evaluate their needs at the end of the season , conduct a year-end inventory to determine what equipment in their fleet should be replaced .
The best time to upgrade is at the end of a season ,” stated Jason Mixell , engineering and sales manager at Nealco Equipment , LLC , Shippensburg , Pennsylvania .
“ At the end of the season , you can take your time and talk with a manufacturer to get the machine that is best for your situation . Perhaps you plan to take on more of those jobs you turned down because your machine and crew couldn ’ t schedule them . Or perhaps you want to improve completion times so you can win those big jobs you bid on and lost in the past .
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“ Buying a machine in the fall is beneficial because you have time to shop around . Manufacturers are less busy . They may have machines in stock or they can plan and build something custom if desired . In the spring demand is higher and many are left on waiting lists , especially with today ’ s supply chains . Additionally , receiving a machine in the off season gives you and your crew time to become accustomed to any differences so you don ’ t have that learning curve during productive time .” As Perry Hudson , territory manager for Texas and sealcoat product expert with Crafco , Inc ., Chandler , Arizona said , “ When your sealcoat projects have outgrown the equipment you are currently using , it ’ s time to look at acquiring larger sealcoat equipment . Larger sealcoat equipment means larger tanks . Larger tanks allow you to complete jobs at a faster rate by not traveling as often to refill . This will increase production and your overall margins by lowering labor cost . Hudson continued , “ Also , with new equipment you have less breakdowns . Less breakdowns equals more production . Breakdowns are not only costly in repairing equipment but also costly in not finishing the project in a timely manner .” The technology found on new equipment can improve the benefits of asphalt sealcoating . As with all parts of our modern world , technology helps the paving contractor proactively achieve better results , better quality . “ Improved technology increases the machinery ’ s performance where more work can be accomplished with less manpower ,” Tattershall said . “ Faster application speeds , precise application rates and wider application per pass delivers more completed projects with lower labor costs .” Successful sealcoating of asphalt pavement requires focus . “ Perhaps the best advice for contractors regarding sealcoating ,” Hudson offered , “ is to educate property managers on why sealcoating is beneficial . Once they understand the advantages and can see it firsthand their pavement they become a strong customer . www . callape . com [ 12 ] 1.800.210.5923