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Contract expands purchasing options for snow removal and ice management attachments for public agencies

After more than 80 years of manufacturing snow equipment in Japan, Wado is expanding into the global commercial snow market. Known for decades as a manufacturer behind Honda snow blowers in North America, Wado is now introducing its own lineup, led by a 45-horsepower, 46-inch commercial snow blower built for heavy-duty snow removal.

Hilltip’s new SnowStriker SFT Flex expandable box plow offers hydraulically adjustable clearing widths for tractors, loaders and skid steers, with three models ranging from 4 feet, 3 inches to 9 feet, 6 inches.

Whether you’re a landscaper looking to keep winter contracts moving or a municipality clearing wide-open spaces, HitchDoc has a snow blower to fit your equipment.

KAGE Innovation has introduced a new flexible three-button controller for its hydraulic wing plows, designed to mount directly to wheel loader and tractor joysticks. The compact design gives operators easier access to wing controls without adding bulky control boxes or complicated mounting hardware.

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.

As snow and ice contractors look for faster, more efficient ways to stage and deploy bulk materials, on-site solutions like the Boss QuickCube and the SiteTote System are gaining traction. This comparison breaks down capacity, spread performance, durability, and logistics to help professionals determine which system best fits their operation.

Sno-Way® has announced updated branding for its Tundra Ram™ Snowplow Series and Ice Raven™ Salt Spreader Series, creating clearer product identities that highlight the performance, precision, and reliability contractors depend on.

We interviewed Nick Carlson of Snow Mate about how the system was designed to help landscape contractors turn idle mowers into winter revenue. Built from UHMW and steel, the lightweight plow is made for small walkways and tight spaces—delivering commercial durability at a $1,199 price point without the need for heavy snow equipment investment.