The Economics of Mechanization: Rise of the Machines
Michael Euliano knew he wanted to mechanize when he founded Technical Tree Service in Goffstown, New Hampshire, in April 2018. But he lacked both the funding and the business expertise. Euliano, now 32 years old, was a certified tree climber who came from a high-end pruning and removal background. Striking out on his own, he […]
Why Won’t Owners Do Maintenance on Compact Lifts?
During TCI EXPO last fall, and in subsequent discussions, compact- or tracked-lift distributors expressed frustration with lift owners and operators who don’t do regular lift maintenance, even for safety-related functions. For this article, we asked the lift distributors how large a problem this is and what, if anything, they can do about it. The answers […]
Opportunities Soar for Davey Resource Group with Drone Waivers
As unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) technology evolves, applications for UAV use are rapidly expanding and evolving as well. These include opportunities here in the tree care industry. Davey Resource Group (DRG) – a subsidiary of Davey Tree Expert Company, a 49-year TCIA member company based in Kent, Ohio – uses UAVs, more commonly referred to […]
Nonfatal Incidents Involving Aerial Lifts and Ladders: Us Versus Them
So, what is happening out there for nonfatal injuries from accessing tree canopies by ladders, scissor-lifts and other mobile, aerial-lift devices? Are different incidents occurring to the homeowners versus tree workers?
Latest Features and Safety Tips for Compact Lifts
Compact or tracked lifts have been in use for at least 15 years in the U.S., longer in Europe, and the technology continues to evolve. For this article, we asked key contacts with the manufacturers and distributors of these lifts two questions: 1) What is one thing that is new this year, or in development, […]