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Now in its third generation as a family-run business, Pronovost is answering growing residential demand with the Cyclone snowblower—redesigned for better balance, smoother surface transitions, and the power to replace plowing in some neighborhoods.

Forecast accuracy is slipping due to quiet cuts in critical weather data. Find out what’s changing — and how it’s affecting your snow operations.

SIMA’s 28th annual Snow & Ice Symposium returns to Grand Rapids, MI, June 17–20, 2025. The event will feature 140+ exhibitors, expert-led education, and top networking opportunities for snow and ice professionals across North America.

Avant Tecno’s compact loaders offer snow professionals a turf-safe, transportable solution with over 220 versatile attachments. Built in Finland, these machines are small enough for sidewalks, strong enough for parking lots, and gentle on sensitive ground.

Turf Teq is redefining versatility with a multi-use walk-behind tractor that powers five attachments for year-round productivity. From sidewalk snow removal with a power broom or compact plow to summertime landscaping tools, Turf Teq helps contractors get into tight spaces and keep their larger equipment moving. Built in the USA and backed by real customer support, Turf Teq is a small company making a big impact.

Trade shows are essential but expensive—especially in the snow and ice industry. Smart Interactive Media helps companies cut costs without cutting corners by turning every trade show into a high-impact, lead-generating opportunity. From targeted campaigns to custom landing pages and strategic follow-ups, SIM helps you spend less and convert more.

When it comes to maintaining college and university campuses, the choice of machinery can significantly impact efficiency and effectiveness. While the Bobcat Toolcat is a popular option, the Trackless MT7 emerges as a formidable alternative.

Snow Plow News asked dealers to share what types of plows they see municipalities using and how to navigate the complexity of municipal plow purchases.

Snow Wolf is expanding its heavy-duty line of pushers and wing plows, increasing from just four models to over 16 new configurations. With more size options and improved designs, the new lineup is built to meet growing demand and offer better performance across a variety of equipment carriers.

It’s been an active and interesting spring with entities and legal concepts focused on salt reduction starting to gain attention in state and provincial legislatures. SIMA has been involved in providing our perspective and input on these new developments.

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