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Powertow Reduces pricing on small tugs Like most businesses (well, most everyone!), Northwest Manufacturing was besieged by numerous supply issues. It didn't seem to matter if our parts were domestic or offshore (we purchase

When you take on any task, no matter how big or small, you always want the best tools at your disposal. Instead of pulling a hot tray out of the oven with your bare hands, you need mitts. Instead of trying to break boards with

The airplane is a complex machine. Thousands of individual components must work together in harmony to make miracles happen. If even one of them is faulty, the craft may not take off — or worse. As a result, aircraft owners

Aircraft tugs are essential airport equipment. This maxim goes not just for the large-scale international ones that receive tons of traffic each day. It also applies to small airports that only greet private planes, small

Job hunting tips are always a popular topic throughout the web. The job market is in one of the craziest conditions we have seen in decades. People everywhere are trying to find new employment opportunities that either pay more or give them better

Here at Powertow, we take pride in our blog. As we note whenever we can, every airport, no matter its size, needs at least a few aircraft tugs. We strive to help airport managers make informed decisions with our detailed deep dives into various

-Airport management isn’t a job you usually see in the classifieds. However, it’s a job that requires real experience and an understanding of the responsibilities that come with managing an airfield of any size. You cannot underestimate the

Small airport management is hardly a walk in the park. The manager’s duties and responsibilities are myriad, and tiny miscalculations can have major consequences. That is just how it normally is, in times of relative stability. It is even

 Have you seen those big aircrafts being pulled by a small vehicle upfront? If you have, have you ever wondered how the big birds are maneuvered by these small guide vehicles? Well, that is what we are going to discuss in this article.

When people think of airports, they often think big. They think of sprawling international airports that service tens of millions of passengers every year. However, not all airports — not even many airports — are anywhere near that

-Managing an airport is nothing short of an endless battle to ensure the safety of your team and your customers. Because of flight schools and the advancement of technology, people are flying more than ever. That creates a bigger challenge for

Aircraft come in many different sizes, from humble Cessna two-seaters to jumbo jets that weight hundreds of tons. Similarly, aircraft tugs come in several sizes. The one you get should be at least powerful enough to pull your plane up and down the

The thought of needing runway towing safety tips, especially for small aircraft, doesn’t seem realistic. It should be pretty straight-forward as far as what you need to have to get the job done. However, every year mistakes are made during the

Choosing an aircraft tug can get tricky, especially when there are a lot of available options with varying quality and features that are up for sale in the market. Even if you were to find your ideal machine, there are chances of its price tag,

THANK YOU! We appreciate all of our customers, especially the ones who ordered from us during this Pandemic!I am happy to announce that Northwest Mfg., Inc. has retained all of its employees and is looking forward to seeing you all again in

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Supertow Striker from Northwest Manufacturing is now verified for Cessna CJ-3. This is some great news! No winches, no straps!