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6 COVER STORY Bucher Municipal Why Knowing Your Street Sweeper Application is Critical Before Purchase
22 INDUSTRY NEWS Elgin Sweeper Introduces Advanced Digital Control Panel for Pelican Series Street Sweepers
24 THE PAVING PROFIT PLAYBOOK Culture That Sticks: How a Strong Employer Brand Boosts Crew Morale( and Your Margins)

FEATURES

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September 2025

FEATURED
ON THE COVER
Bucher Municipal
SWEEPING
Bigger Isn’ t Always Better How to get the best ROI for your NEXT ISSUE sweeper investment COVER:
KM International
FEATURE: Infrared
SUB FEATURE: Business Practices
32 IN THE MIX The Clean Truth: Why Surface Prep Makes or Breaks Your Sealcoating
38 ASPHALT ANSWERS Working Through Variable Weather Conditions
42 INDUSTRY NEWS Keystone Plastics Celebrates 80 Years of Family-Owned Manufacturing Excellence
55 USED EQUIPMENT MARKETPLACE

PRODUCT SHOWCASE

Business & Technology
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PATCHING
Patch it Right or Patch it Twice
GIVING BACK
Hope in Hard Hats: Construction Angels Rallies Nationwide to Support Families of Fallen Workers
PRODUCT SHOWCASE: Milling & Compaction
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