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August 2017 | EquipmentWorld.com 56 being idle when it's not in use cleaning up road construction jobs or after milling." For Wolf, that's important during the winter in Wisconsin when paving activity slows. Contractors are paying more attention to the level of cleanliness prior to paving, says Adam Braun, associate product manager for manufacturer Elgin Sweeper. "Asphalt laying contractors understand that cleaner surfaces provide better adhesion, which leads to longer pavement life. This, in turn, saves everyone money." Braun adds that the paving contractor demand for street sweepers has followed the uptick in funding for infrastructure improvements. "These contractors have always been an important business segment for us, and we have seen steady and healthy sales in this segment since 2008." But not all contractors are able to buy sweepers outright, he explains, so Elgin dealers offer sweepers through leases or rentals. Here's an overview of sweeper products on the market: Schwarze Industries Schwarze Industries launched the SuperVac Vortex earlier this year, based on the design of its SuperVac Gale Force and SuperVac Updraft machines. The SuperVac Vortex offers the Isuzu NPR Gas chassis, a 109- inch wheelbase and a highway contractor | continued Seattle DOT Sweeper trucks remove debris, such as millings, to provide better adhesion for asphalt layers or seals.