{"id":2332,"date":"2018-08-06T14:58:52","date_gmt":"2018-08-06T14:58:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/?p=2332"},"modified":"2018-08-06T15:03:27","modified_gmt":"2018-08-06T15:03:27","slug":"rockland-acquires-manufacturing-and-distribution-rights-for-the-snowedge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/rockland-acquires-manufacturing-and-distribution-rights-for-the-snowedge\/","title":{"rendered":"Rockland Acquires Manufacturing and Distribution Rights for the SnowEdge"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Rockland Manufacturing has recently acquired the manufacturing and distribution rights for the \u201cSnowEdge\u201d. The patented SnowEdge mounts on a telehandler or wheel loader and gently glides over the roof of a tractor trailer removing snow and ice.<!--more Continue reading--><\/p>\n<p>Inventor Mark Irwin, a Canadian business owner, designed this product for his snow removal company. Irwin has over 35 years of experience in the transportation industry. The SnowEdge has helped Mark\u2019s company, as well as thousands of truck drivers, keep their yards and trailers safe by providing an efficient way to remove snow.<\/p>\n<p>Three preset working positions allow operators to clean, on average, 22 trailers per hour. The easily visible gauge ensures the appropriate amount of down pressure is being applied to the trailer roof. The reversible rubber edge further prevents damage and reduces long term costs. There are no hydraulics, making the SnowEdge cost-effective and easy to maintain.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis product makes a lot of sense\u201d, said Bill Pratt, Director of Research and Development for Rockland. \u201cNot only is it a law in some states that trucks must be c<a href=\"http:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/snowedge_f_1_364_1b.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-full wp-image-2333\" src=\"http:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/snowedge_f_1_364_1b.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"345\" height=\"260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/snowedge_f_1_364_1b.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.attachmart.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/08\/snowedge_f_1_364_1b-300x226.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 345px) 100vw, 345px\" \/><\/a>lear of snow before getting on the highway, it\u2019s simply safe practice\u201d, he said. \u201cThe SnowEdge eliminates the risks associated with having a person get on the roof to remove the snow and ice manually.\u201d Pratt said. \u201cI think Mark Irwin came up with a product that really solves a problem \u2013 not only does it clear truck roofs quickly, it keeps people safe. We are really excited to have the opportunity to offer this product.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Rockland manufactures over 185 attachments for excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, haul trucks, and telehandlers. For more information on Rockland SnowEdges or any Rockland product, please contact Rockland Manufacturing Company, P.O. Box 5, Bedford, PA 15522, telephone: 814.623.1115; fax: 814.623.7214, e-mail sales@rocklandmfg.com. Visit them online at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.rocklandmfg.com\">www.rocklandmfg.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rockland Manufacturing has recently acquired the manufacturing and distribution rights for the \u201cSnowEdge\u201d. The patented SnowEdge mounts on a telehandler or wheel loader and gently glides over the roof of a tractor trailer removing snow and ice.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"slim_seo":{"title":"Rockland Acquires Manufacturing and Distribution Rights for the SnowEdge - Attachment News &amp; Announcements - Attachmart.com&#039;s Blog","description":"Rockland Manufacturing has recently acquired the manufacturing and distribution rights for the \u201cSnowEdge\u201d. 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