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28th Annual Winter Maintenance Conference and Exhibition

Cold Comfort 201915th - 16th May 2019 | Harrogate Convention Centre, UK


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Speakers include:

• Matthew Morreim, City of St. Paul Public Works, Minnesota • Carol Valentine, Kent County Council • David Batchelor, Highways England • Toni Korjus, City of Espoo, Finland • Jane Wilkins, Highways England • Richard Hayes, IHE • Rini Donker, Rijkswaterstaat, The Netherlands • Steve Mason, Highways England • Theresa Mackin, Ayrshire Roads Alliance • Chris Cranston, NWSRG • Chris Riley, Gloucestershire County Council • Peter Turland, Doncaster Council • & more

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A platform for driving technology and change in the winter sector

• Local authority case studies-how are local authority changing and adapting their winter plans and strategies

• A winter 2018/19 review-featuring Highways England, local authorities and Transport Scotland

• How technology is driving change in the winter sector featuring Highways England and local authorities

• A view from abroad-hear from Toni Korjus, Head of Infrastructural Services at the City of Espoo in Finland talk about how best practice and innovation using RWS and thermal mapping is driving efficiencies and improvements in the city

• Understanding what makes a good winter service plan as part of plans to get people and goods moving on the UK network.

Programme Highlights:

It may have been a milder winter than in recent years but local authority winter service operatives cannot afford to be complacent and development both in terms of implementing new technology and best practice is as vital now as it has ever been.

Once again, Cold Comfort-which has been at the heart of the UK winter service sector for over 25 years, still remains the only conference in the UK focused on delivering insight and best practice in the winter service sector. Don’t miss out on your place this year……

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME


DAY ONE Wednesday 15th May

09:30 Registration and exhibition viewing

Dealing with the big freeze - the extreme cold of winter 2018/19 in the US • How extreme cold weather affected the US in winter 2018/19 • Dealing with the conditions and managing the transport and highway networks • Lessons learnt and planning for the future Matthew Morreim, Division Manager, Street Maintenance, City of St. Paul Public Works,

Minnesota

A Winter 2018/19 review-live panel discussion • A review of the 2018/19 season-lessons learnt • Main challenges and opportunities in the sector • Implementing new technology and innovation • How is technology driving change on the network • How can we make the UK network more resilient? David Batchelor, Highways England and Carol Valentine, Kent CC

Espoo Smart City- changing the game of street maintenance in Espoo • RWS project where Espoo invested in two weather stations to gain better knowledge of local

weather and forecast. Also this allows us to use thermal mapping in near future to optimate de-icing treatments

• Snow melting, this winter we have been using a portable snow melter to reduce truck traffic as traditional snow removal operations require massive truck traffic. We believe that treating snow problems locally is the key to success in future in tightening city structure

• Customer orientated and transparent communications of condition of street maintenance. Our Citizens can follow on a map how our winter maintenance is proceeding in Espoo, which streets are ploughed and treated with de-icing material

Toni Korjus, Head of Infrastructural Services, Public Works Department, City of Espoo, Finland

Planning and implementing for a new fleet • Highways England’s new winter fleet • Planning and implementing them on the network • The challenges and opportunities of a new fleet Jane Wilkins, Winter Fleet, National Depot Project Sponsor, Highways England

13:00 Lunch and exhibition viewing

A66 Winterpave trials • Report on the progress of the trial so far • Expected benefits • Future trials and development Steve Mason, Senior Project Manager – Cumbria & North Lancashire, Highways England

Applying the risk-based approach-how are we doing? Richard Hayes, Chief Executive, IHE

Risk-based approach-authority

16:50 Close of day one and evening drinks reception

CONFERENCE PROGRAMME


DAY TWO Thursday 16th May

09:00 Registration and exhibition viewing

08:30 - 10:25 Visit to Econ Engineering factory and offices

Delivering innovation and new technology in winter service plans • The challenges and opportunities of managing severe weather in The Netherlands • Incorporating change and new technology • Benefits and efficiencies and making winter service delivery plans for effective Rini Donker, Senior Adviser, Rijkswaterstaat-Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management

Introduction to the new NWSRG guidance, key changes and explanation regarding spread rates

Chris Cranston, Chair, NWSRG

Salt Storage – the Gloucestershire Experience Chris Riley, Gloucestershire CC (NWSRG Member)

Spreader Management – how to apply the new guidance in practice Peter Turland, Doncaster Council (NWSRG Steering Group)

Local authority case study: Delivering innovation and community partnership working as part of an effective winter service plan

• Part one: Winter Resilience community partnership working arrangements • Part two: Delivering innovative new customer-focussed services through web and voice

activation, to provide 24/7 on-demand access to winter maintenance information Theresa Mackin, Business Support Manager, Ayrshire Roads Alliance

14:45 Lunch, exhibition viewing and close of day two

FLOORPLAN

AEBI Schmidt V2 & B17

Archway Products A08

Campbell Scientific A01

Compass Minerals B14

Econ Engineering V1 & B01

Eurodome A05

Exactrak A03

Findlay Irvine A22

HARSH Ltd/South Cave Tractors V5A

HCTA D15

Holder Equipment D01

ICL UK B19

IHE C06

Integrity Enterprise A17

John Jordan D06

Johnston Sweepers C25, V6/V7

MetDesk A19

Peacock Salt V5 & B06

Rennicks C07

Romaquip B11

Rud Chains C09

Safecote B09

Stabilised Pavements C11

Transport Network B22

Vaisala C14

Webaspx D09

Winter Service Solutions D13

Wintertech Systems D11


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A01 A03 A05 A08 A11 A17 A19V1

B01 B03 B06

C01 C03 C06 C07

A22V2

V3

V6/V7

B17

C25

B22B19

B09

C14

B11 B14

C09 C11

D01 D06 D09 D11 D13 D15V5AV5V4

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EXHIBITOR PROFILES


Aebi Schmidt STAND V2 & B17Aebi Schmidt UK supplies, maintains and provides training on equipment dedicated to all-year-round surface clearing, including winter snow and ice clearance, sweeping and vegetation control. We operate a nationwide service and maintenance operation, including fast response field service engineers, in-house and on-site product training and a centrally controlled parts service.www.aebi-schmidt.co.uk

Archway Products STAND A08Archway Roadmaster are the manufacturer of the Roadmaster spray injection patching equipment range and currently work with over 50 local authorities in the UK and Ireland. The company has developed innovative solutions for the highways maintenance industry for nearly two decades and provides Roadmaster technology to local authorities and contractors through machine sales and as a maintenance contractor. www.archwayproducts.com

Campbell ScientificSTAND A01Campbell Scientific equipment is the trusted heart of critical systems globally, transforming accurate and reliable measurement data into actionable insight. This data provides a platform for decision makers to make fully informed, safety critical decisions from positions of confidence across applications including road weather monitoring systems and meteorological centres globally. Our non-invasive RWIS solutions are low maintenance, easy to install and cost-effective.www.campbellsci.com

Compass MineralsSTAND B14Our rock salt, extracted from our mine in Cheshire, is used across the UK in the pursuit of safe, ice-free highways. By providing our salt to local councils, highways authorities and private contractors from all corners of the country, we are ensuring safe winter conditions on everything from large trunk networks down to private company car parks. With a vast wealth of mining knowledge, we are leaders in winter highway maintenance. www.compassminerals.com

Econ EngineeringSTAND V1 & B01Econ is proud, on the eve of it’s 50th birthday to welcome Cold Comfort to it’s local borough, Harrogate. As a Yorkshire family business that is firmly rooted nearby in the neighbouring city of Ripon, Econ Engineering is delighted to be a sponsor of this year’s show, which promises to be bigger and more successful than ever. We are extremely proud to be able to share with you our success story of how the Econ has weathered the storms, adapting to become the UK’s largest winter maintenance vehicle manufacturer. www.econ.uk.com

EurodomeSTAND A05Eurodome Ltd are the leading salt storage provider of sustainable timber salt barns in the UK to local authorities and highway contractors. We offer a range of fully engineered timber Eurodomes designed to suit all sites and budgets and to last for over 30 years with minimal maintenance. Eurodome are also able to offer the full Losberger range of fabric barns and sliding roof solutions from Blommaert.www.eurodome.com

ExactrakSTAND A03Exactrak design vehicle tracking and monitoring systems, optimised for the winter service industry which can be accessed 24/7 via a dedicated web portal. With over 16 years’ experience, Exactrak have developed systems geared towards helping with the practical guidance for winter service. Our systems help users achieve cost savings but also provide in-cab route navigation through to automated salting systems, route based forecasting and live exception reporting.www.exactrak.co.uk

Findlay IrvineSTAND A22Findlay Irvine is an innovative manufacturing company developing specialised safety systems for the transportation industry, providing customised systems and products for over 50 years. Findlay Irvine pioneered and were instrumental in developing systems to help roads authorities manage winter conditions on the highways and initiate correct safe action. These systems have been refined and developed over the years and now provide state of the art winter monitoring.www.findlayirvine.com

HARSH Ltd/South Cave TractorsSTAND V5AHARSH are the proud UK & Ireland distributors for RASCO snow plough and spreader equipment. Within our range we offer 16 models of plough for truck and tractor, spanning from 1.6m to 5m blades. Our spreader range is as equally comprehensive, with solid, liquid & pre-wetting systems available to suit all applications. By utilising the latest technology in our control systems and product development, total cost of ownership on all RASCO products is minimal. www.harsh.com/www.southcavetractors.com

EXHIBITOR PROFILES


HCTASTAND D15HCTA was formed to promote and support the delivery of a high quality, training and assessment service across the construction industry. Members range from multi-disciplined training centres with purpose built facilities to individual specialist trainers working within public or private sector organisations or as sole traders. The Association is represented on national bodies formulating policy and developing training schemes and competence based assessment programmes. www.hcta.co.uk

Holder EquipmentSTAND D01Holder Equipment UK are the distributer for Max-Holder GmbH, responsible for the UK and Ireland. Max Holder GmbH is a renowned manufacturer of multifunctional vehicles for municipal applications. The Holder range of tractors are compact and robust with models from 45hp to over 120hp, With articulated steering for manouverability with hydrostatic 4 wheel drive, and 3 mounting points to accept a range of attachments.www.holderequipment.co.uk

ICL UKSTAND B19ICL UK Sales Ltd is a mining company based on the Cleveland/North Yorkshire border rock-salt produced is higher in Sodium Chloride than any other indigenously produced salt in the UK, which is beneficial to our customers and the road user. As an environmentally friendly company, our salt is delivered via our shipping terminal to coastal ports around the UK. Where this is not feasible we offer a first class road delivery service.www.icl-uk.uk

IHESTAND C06The IHE is run by, and for, engineers, technicians and allied professionals in highways and transportation. IHE provides professional leadership and support for highway engineers working to improve the transport environment. The Institute has been registering engineers and technicians with the Engineering Council since 1972 and accrediting academic courses since 1989.www.theihe.org

Integrity EnterpriseSTAND A17The Western range of hopper spreaders, tailgate spreaders and pedestrian units, ideal for your off route spreading needs. From reactive spot treatments, servicing community facilities, car parks and pedestrian areas to community snow warden equipment and topping up salt bins the easy way, Western have a product to supplant your winter service operations.winterserviceoperations.co.uk

John Jordan Ltd – AutoSock and snow chains STAND D06AutoSock are reusable tyre socks which are pulled over the driving wheels of vehicles which need extra grip. Vehicles which use AutoSock should never get stuck in snow or on ice. There are sizes for HGVs, vans, and cars. Many of our emergency services are using AutoSock – not only to do their job, but also to get their key people to work, and safely home again. We will also be showing Polaire’s ‘Steel Truck’ snow chains for twin-wheeled trucks at the event.www.autosock.co.uk

Johnston SweepersSTAND C25, V6 & V7Johnston Sweepers – Bucher Municipal provide a comprehensive, innovative winter maintenance range of equipment tailored to the UK market. All winter products are supported by Johnston’s nationwide customer support network of bricks and mortar service centres supplying service back-up throughout the country. Johnston Sweepers has been manufacturing road sweepers for more than 75 years; Bucher Municipal has been producing winter equipment for over 60 years.www.johnstonsweepers.com

MetDeskSTAND A19MetDesk provides fully supported quality-led forecasting services to weather critical businesses worldwide. In the UK, MetDesk has approximately 50% of the available highways market and has enjoyed continuous, sustainable growth since its formation. Acknowledged as the agile forecast provider where quality comes first, forecasting services are fully supported by a team of experienced transportation meteorologists who pride themselves on assisting clients arrive at the most appropriate decision.www.metdesk.com

Peacock SaltSTAND V5 & B06Formed in 1874, Peacock Salt is the UK’s largest importer and distributor of de-icing salt and winter equipment. With a customer base of over 12,000, annual salt supply has exceeded 680,000 tonnes delivering daily across the UK. We continue to innovate, developing new products and to service the needs of our customers. From large scale salt saturators to grit bins and spreaders, from non-corrosive, low temperature de-icers to liquid brine, Peacock Salt can help you fulfil and exceed your winter treatment plan.www.peacocksalt.co.uk

EXHIBITOR PROFILES


Rennicks (UK) LtdSTAND C07Rennicks UK is at the forefront of traffic signs innovation; developing and supplying the latest road traffic signs and technology. A well known and trusted supply chain partner in the highways industry, we work with a variety of sectors ranging from local authorities and maintenance contractors through to Highways England, Transport Scotland and Welsh Government agencies.www.rennicksuk.com

RomaquipSTAND B11Romaquip was founded over 30 years ago and are manufacturers of the renowned ULTIMA range of products. We have an unrivalled reputation for build quality, design and innovation which makes us the number one go-to people in the market place. We offer products with the longest total life span and the lowest total life costs which mean that we make quality affordable when you invest in any of our winter range. We look forward to seeing you at Cold Comfort.www.romaquip.com

RUD Chains LtdSTAND C09RUD Chains manufacture and supply a range of snow chains and automatic snow chains for a wide range of vehicles for passenger cars, 4x4’s, SUV’s, vans, trucks, buses, working machines, commercial and emergency services vehicles.www.rud.co.uk/rud-automatic-snow-chains/

Sacfecote LtdSTAND B09Safecote Ltd supplies a number of innovative winter service products that help the practitioner to improve snow and ice removal. Being founder members of the NWSRG we fully understand the challenges that decision-makers face and are able to offer a wide range of solutions to help you achieve the improvements highlighted in Appendix H. www.safecote.com

Stabilised PavementsSTAND C11Stabilised Pavements Limited is a specialist in-situ road recycling company based in The Midlands, working with highways clients throughout the UK. Operating independently the business prides itself on delivering great customer service built on decades of highway experience, technical expertise and a highly trained workforce operating state of the art plant and equipment.www.stabilisedpavements.co.uk

Transport NetworkSTAND B22The Transport Network is the UK’s only free at the point of use website dedicated to serving news to the highways and transportation industry. Launched by the former Surveyor magazine in 2013, the site aims to provide breaking, exclusive news, case-study features, analysis, data, commentary and live seminars, blogs and conferences to industry professionals involved in the sector at a local and national level, whether in the public or private sector. Highways magazine forms part of the Transport Network brand.www.transport-network.co.uk

VaisalaSTAND C14Vaisala, your partner in solving road weather challenges, all year-round. Beginning with expert consultation, through accurate roadside and mobile monitoring equipment, to cloud based software, Vaisala will keep you moving now and in the future. Vaisala’s dedicated Transportation Weather Services team uniquely provides a consultative approach to solving your weather-related challenges.www.vaisala.com/roads

WebaspxSTAND D09Webaspx is the UK’s leading optimisation company for municipal services such as highway winter maintenance, waste collection and street cleansing. Our award-winning software and services have been used by over 200 local authorities and environmental service companies to design and run better routes and services. Using our winter maintenance solution, planners and managers can make existing routes more efficient by maximising treatment time and reducing travel, or quickly evaluating service options.www.webaspx.com

Winter Service SolutionsSTAND D13We are excited to launch our gritter mounted, dynamic salt salinity sensor. Measuring the salinity on the road surface in real time allowing winter service practitioners to decide if more de-icing salt is needed to be applied. We are the leading salt pile sheeting provider in the UK to local authorities and highway contractors. Offering engineered options from SaltSaver sheeting to the SuperSheet system for strategic stock piles, designed to suit all sites and budgets.www.winterservicesolutions.com

Wintertech SystemsSTAND D11WinterTech Systems design, develop and manufacture Brine Manufacturing Infrastructure. By being the intelligent choice of road operators in England, Ireland, Scotland & Sweden, we are established as the premium supplier of the next generation of technology in this area. WinterTech Systems, at last, give the UK with the necessary 100% brine production resilience that has not until now existed.www.wintertechsystems.com

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