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The Snow Plow News 2026/2027 Media Guide is now available, offering brands a strategic way to reach contractors, fleet managers, and decision-makers actively researching equipment year-round—not just during trade show season.

Autonomous technology is no longer a concept for the future. We spoke with Kenneth Kohlmann of about the growing role of robotics in snow removal and what it means for contractors and property owners.

Virnig Manufacturing has unveiled a completely redesigned snow blower featuring new width options, expanded hydraulic motor configurations, multiple auger styles, and customer-driven improvements designed to boost productivity and performance in demanding winter conditions.

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.

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.