Notebook: Bobcat launches Bobcat Machine IQ mobile app-Snow Magazine

2021-12-15 01:17:35 By : Mr. Terry Wu

Owners/managers can now pay close attention to machine maintenance, safety and performance through their mobile devices.

Industry giants report that their total revenue in 2021 exceeds $2B, and their snow management revenue has almost doubled.

Brightview recently reported on its performance for the entire 2021 fiscal year ending September 30, and the report yielded some interesting insights into the industry's 800-pound gorillas. First, Brightview's total annual revenue increased from last year's 2.3 billion US dollars to 2.5 billion US dollars, an increase of 8.8%.

You can read Brightview's full annual report here.

In terms of snow management—you are all interested—Brightview is a big winner. According to financial records, snow revenue in fiscal 2021 has increased from US$163.1 million in 2020 to US$284.9 million, an increase of nearly 75%. The report stated: “The increase in snow removal services is mainly due to the growth of our snow contract business, coupled with the increase in the frequency of snowfall events, and the higher relative snowfall compared to 2020.” If the winter weather matches, Brigthview’s response to OnSite in September The acquisition of Facility Services may contribute to another year of healthy financial returns. As one of the largest facility service providers in Central New York, OnSite provides a full-service commercial landscaping, snow removal and facility service company that has expanded Brightview's landscape and snow product portfolio in this important Northeast market.

Mike Zawacki is the editor of "Snow" magazine.

The mini profile of the new crawler loader may be an asset for under-worked snow fighters.

ASV has introduced a re-powered RT-40 Posi-Track loader equipped with a 38.2 horsepower Yanmar engine to increase power and facilitate the maintenance of ASV dealers. In addition, compared with its predecessor, the small frame RT-40 shows new comfort, vision and performance features, including working in small spaces that often challenge snow fighters. “With Yanmar-powered RT-40, we double the performance, reliability and comfort of the machine and make it easier for our customers to repair engines at ASV dealers,” said Buck Storlie, ASV product manager. "RT-40 has become a major product because it can bring greater power and productivity to work in limited space, otherwise these tasks may need to be removed or completed manually." Then what other functions of RT-40 may cause Attention of commercial snow contractors?

ASV also introduced a selection of ASV brand accessories, including a full range of buckets, pallet forks, grabs and lawn mowers. According to ASV, this allows contractors to work with ASV distributors as a single point of contact to obtain a complete ASV equipment and accessory package and to ensure that our customers get the best performance and reliability through ASV accessories," ASV Brand Sales Director Jeff Pate said.

ASV plans to expand the connection line to meet demand and various job-specific applications, as well as direct feedback from contractors and distributors.

Mike Zawacki is the editor of "Snow" magazine.

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