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The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) is celebrating a major milestone in 2026: 30 years of supporting the snow and ice management industry.

West Virginia is reviewing the first year of a pilot program that uses private contractors for snow removal on select roads. Early results show significantly higher costs for contracted work, but supporters point to improved winter road conditions on critical routes.

The commercial vehicle expo returns to Indianapolis March 9–12, 2027 with 500+ exhibitors.

SnowPlowNews is proud to announce the launch of the SnowPlowNews Dealer Directory, a comprehensive global resource connecting snow and ice professionals with more than 7,400 equipment dealers worldwide.

A payment dispute in Washington, D.C. has left more than 100 snow contractors waiting on millions after January storm work, raising broader questions about emergency snow contracts and compensation rules.

What started as a career inside corporate America eventually became something more: a decision to build an independent media platform focused on real equipment insight, real contractor experiences, and the people who keep winter moving.

You might think snow and ice equipment manufacturers take it easy in the summer—but the reality couldn’t be further from the truth. From forecasting sales and managing inventory to launching marketing campaigns and running cold-weather tests, the so-called “off-season” is anything but quiet. In this guest editor piece, Mark Klossner pulls back the curtain on what keeps OEMs busy long after the snow melts—and why getting it right in July makes all the difference in January.

Hilltip will host its first North American Fleet Days event May 21–22, 2026, in Fort Wayne, Indiana, bringing winter maintenance professionals together for product demos, technical training, and industry insights. Attendees will get a first look at new spreader and plow models for the 2026–2027 season while connecting with peers and Hilltip experts.

A wide range of surplus snow equipment, trucks, and heavy machinery is now available through a timed online auction closing May 20. Contractors and municipalities have the opportunity to bid on plows, spreaders, and fleet vehicles from Maple Leaf Inc.

The compact equipment attachment manufacturer is growing its North American footprint with a new Iowa facility designed to support rising demand and strengthen production capabilities.