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Don Staruk

  • July 1, 2021

    Tips and Best Practices for Using Lowering Devices

    By Don Staruk

    The Hobbs H-2 is designed for lowering lines from ½-inch to ¾-inch diameter, and has a working load limit (WLL) of up to 3,000 pounds. The H-2 has a lifting capacity of 1,000 pounds. Photo courtesy of Bailey's. There are [...]

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  • May 1, 2021

    Innovations in Mechanical Row Equipment

    By Don Staruk

    There are a number of methods used to clear and maintain utility rights of way, or ROWs, but they all fall into two categories – mechanical, including things like brush mowers, saw trimmers and aerial lifts, or chemical, including materials [...]

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  • PHC sales, PHC business plan, Cost of materials in PHC, PHC program equipment and licensing
    May 1, 2021

    Business Of PHC, Part 2: Elements of a Plant- Health-Care Business Plan

    By Don Staruk

    “In my tenure in the green industry, the biggest lesson I have learned is how much more productive and profitable a company can be when care and focus are on proper planning.” Kathy Glassey, Monster Tree Service “How do you [...]

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