Landscape & Irrigation

October 2015

Landscape and Irrigation is read by decision makers throughout the landscape and irrigation markets — including contractors, landscape architects, professional grounds managers, and irrigation and water mgmt companies and reaches the entire spetrum.

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VIEWPOINT Editor John Kmitta | jkmitta@epgmediallc.com EPG Media & Specialty Information, 10405 6th Ave. N., Ste 210 Plymouth, MN 55441 Web site: www.landscapeirrigation.com Group Publisher David Voll EDITORIAL STAFF Associate Publisher, Editor John Kmitta (763) 383-4405; jkmitta@epgmediallc.com Products Editor Steve Noe (763) 383-4407; fax (763) 383-4499; snoe@epgmediallc.com PRODUCTION TEAM Art Director Brian Snook Production Manager Karen Kalinyak DIRECT MAIL LIST SALES MeritDirect, Jim Scova, (914) 368-1012; e-mail jscova@MeritDirect.com REPRINT SERVICE Robin Cooper, e-mail rcooper@epgmediallc.com CIRCULATION For subscription inquiries and customer service questions, please call (845) 856-2229, or fax (847) 763-9569 customerservice@epgmediallc.com business hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. EST Publisher's Notice: We assume no responsibility for the validity of advertising claims in connec- tion with items appearing in this special edition. Commercial product names are used for the convenience of the reader. Mention of a com- mercial product does not imply endorsement by EPG Media & Specialty Information, or prefer- ence over similar products not mentioned. ACCOUNT REPRESENTATIVES: EAST Chris Pelikan Senior Account Manager Phone: (954) 964-8676 cpelikan@epgmediallc.com MIDWEST Peggy Tupper Senior Account Manager Phone: (763) 383-4429 ptupper@epgmediallc.com WEST Leslie Palmer Senior Account Manager Phone: (248) 731-7596 lpalmer@epgmediallc.com Driving Factors 6 October 2015 Landscape and Irrigation www.landscapeirrigation.com This issue of Landscape and Irrigation features our special focus on preparing for winter. From snow removal and ice management to winterizing equipment to irrigation system winterization and more, we look ahead to winter from a wide range of industry perspectives. As part of looking ahead, we asked our readers in northern / cold-weather climates about their approach to snow and ice management. The survey results are as follows: What types of snow removal / ice management clients / properties do you manage? (Check all that apply) Residential .....................................................61% Commercial ..................................................83% Municipal ......................................................22% Institutional ..................................................22% Roughly what percentage of your snow removal clients are also clients for landscape / lawn maintenance services during warmer months? Less than 10% ...............................................22% 11% to 25% ...................................................10% 26% to 50% .....................................................7% 51% to 75% ...................................................20% 76% to 90% ...................................................17% Greater than 90% .........................................24% How many snow removal crews does your company operate during a typical snow/ice event? 1......................................................................20% 2......................................................................10% 3......................................................................15% 4........................................................................9% 5........................................................................5% 6........................................................................5% 7 to 9 ................................................................7% 10 to 15 ..........................................................17% 16 or more .....................................................12% What types of snow / ice services does your company provide? (Check all that apply) Driveway clearing .........................................68% Driveway salt / de-icing ................................61% Parking lot clearing.......................................93% Parking lot salt / de-icing .............................90% Sidewalk/walkway clearing ..........................90% Sidewalk/walkway de-icing ..........................85% Street clearing ...............................................39% Street salt / de-icing ......................................34% Removal and transport of large quantities of snow from site ........................54% What type of snow removal / ice management equipment do you currently own? (Check all that apply) Commercial snow blowers ...........................68% Snow blower attachments for mowers or tractors..................................29% Snow plow attachments for mowers or tractors..................................29% Snow broom attachments for mowers or tractors..................................27% Snow plows for trucks or other fleet vehicles ..................................................95% Snow blower attachments for loaders (skid-steers, CTLs, etc.) ................................24% Snow plow attachments for loaders (skid-steers, CTLs, etc.) ................................54% Snow broom attachments for loaders (skid-steers, CTLs, etc.) ................................15% Snow removal attachments for utility vehicles .........................................22% Salt spreaders ................................................81% Liquid de-icing equipment (brine systems, etc.) ......................................20% Dedicated truck bodies for salt spreading ..24% What type of snow removal / ice management equipment do you plan to purchase in the next year? (Check all that apply) Commercial snow blowers ...........................32% Snow blower attachments for mowers or tractors....................................2% Snow plow attachments for mowers or tractors....................................7% Snow plows for trucks or other fleet vehicles ...................................59% Snow blower attachments for loaders (skid-steers, CTLs, etc.) ..................................7% Snow plow attachments for loaders (skid-steers, CTLs, etc.) ................................20% Snow broom attachments for loaders (skid-steers, CTLs, etc.) ..................................2% Salt spreaders ................................................44% Liquid de-icing equipment (brine systems, etc.) ......................................15% Dedicated truck bodies for salt spreading ....5% None ................................................................1% We also asked respondents about the biggest challenges faced as a snow removal / ice management contractor, and the most common responses included customer expectations, finding/keeping good personnel, pricing, liability issues, salt prices and supply, and the weather itself / accuracy of the forecast. 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