Kate Wade

Kate Wade
Kate Wade is the managing editor of Utility Fleet Professional and Incident Prevention magazines. She has been employed by Utility Business Media Inc. since 2008.

Bigfoot Interlocking Outrigger Pad
Bigfoot has a brand-new product feature: the interlocking outrigger pad. The interlocking outrigger pad system allows two pads to lock in place with each other, preventing shifting or sliding and providing twice as much thickness at half the weight when lifting the pads. The efficiency of this system is demonstrated in the accompanying photo, showing […]

Elliott D47 Digger Derrick
Elliott Equipment Co., a leading manufacturer of aerial work platforms and material-handling equipment, has introduced its new D47, a high-performance digger derrick designed to meet the needs of the most demanding distribution applications. The D47 features a class-leading 26,000-pound maximum lifting capacity, making it ideal for a wide range of lifting and material-handling tasks. It […]

Mobile Desk Utility Truck Consoles
Mobile Desk/Mobile Office Solutions is recognized as the world’s leading manufacturer of electronic utility truck consoles for America’s biggest and best electric utilities. Our electronic control center (ECC) units provide a simple, consolidated solution for almost any type of company looking to streamline and simplify their electronic needs. Our full-size electronic consoles consolidate all of […]

BRADEN Launches TRS Synthetic Rope
The new TRS Synthetic Rope from BRADEN is engineered and tested to complement TR Series Planetary Recovery Winches, which have rated line pulls from 12,000 to 30,000 pounds. With diameters and lengths suited to specific winch drum sizes, the 12 TRS options offer a simple solution that removes the guesswork from selecting a synthetic alternative […]

New 2023 Products to Watch
Sherman+Reilly PLW-200E+ (Booth E1047) www.sherman-reilly.com The Sherman+Reilly PLW-200E+ four-drum electric pilot line winder delivers all-electric operation with The Onboard Rapid Recharge System by S+R, providing superior performance and automatic battery management so the operator can focus on the job at hand. With all the capabilities of our standard PLW-200H, the E+ has an all-electric drivetrain […]

The Utility Expo Returns to Louisville
More than 850 exhibitors will showcase their equipment, products and services at this year’s Utility Expo, a biennial event produced by the Association of Equipment Managers and held at the Kentucky Exposition Center in Louisville. The 2023 event – which takes place September 26-28 – is currently on track to become the largest Utility Expo […]

BedLock Dump Bed Safety Device System
BedLock Safety Products LLC is working hard to make your dump truck repair shops safer when doing routine maintenance or cylinder and hose change-outs. Our BedLock dump bed safety device system secures the raised dump box with two chains, two hooks and our exclusive double key slot retention plate. This system allows numerous ways to […]

Stellar Single- and Multi-Reel Trailers
Hauling, removing and laying wire and cable is quick, easy and convenient with Stellar Utility and Telecom Single-Reel and Multi-Reel Trailers. Perfect for transporting conduit, capillary tubing, inner duct and many other types of reel-mounted material, Stellar Reel Trailers keep cables neatly contained and organized so they don’t get tangled or damaged. They’re designed for one-person […]

Ranger Design Shelving Solution
Ranger Design continues to deliver innovative commercial van storage solutions with the introduction of their Composite Aluminum Shelving. As fleets of all sizes continue the shift to EVs, Ranger Design is uniquely positioned with EV-ready products that reduce weight without compromising strength. With the latest in advanced composite materials from powersport and anti-ballistic applications, this […]

Pettibone Cary-Lift 204i
Pettibone offers the Cary-Lift 204i in its line of pipe and pole handlers. The machine is purpose-built to deliver numerous safety and performance benefits over other material-handling alternatives. The Cary-Lift 204i features a unique overhead lift arm design, giving the operator full front visibility when lifting or transporting loads – a sharp contrast to the […]

