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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.

Aebi Schmidt has brought the Flexigo — a multi-functional tractor long popular in Europe — to the U.S. Built for year-round use, it tackles snow and ice with multiple attachments and fits into tight spaces like bike lanes where trucks can’t.

The Bobcat Toolcat Utility Work Machine is transforming year-round maintenance for municipalities. With compatibility for a wide range of attachments, including snowblowers, angle brooms, and blades, the Toolcat excels at winter snow removal and seamlessly transitions to summer tasks. Combined with reliable skid loaders and track loaders, Doosan Bobcat offers municipalities efficient, all-season equipment solutions

SiteTote is helping snow contractors streamline winter operations with smarter on-site salt logistics. With the launch of its newly redesigned website and an upcoming appearance at the SIMA Symposium, the company is showcasing how contractors can reduce fleet demands, improve response times, and simplify snow operations.

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.

According to Snow & Ice Management Association, the most successful contractors treat snow operations as a year-round business. That means planning sales, staffing, and equipment months—or even years—ahead.

As contractors look for more efficient and cost-effective equipment, Extra Mile Snow is helping bring machines from Wolf America to the U.S. market—backed by real-world use in their own fleet.

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 latest SIMA CSP webinar dives into a key question for contractors: what actually makes a million-dollar brand? The session breaks down practical strategies for building stronger positioning, improving customer perception, and driving long-term business growth.