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The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) has launched its new Safety 1st Training Program for sidewalk crews and snowplow operators. The program offers both online and classroom options, equipping teams with essential skills for safe and efficient snow and ice management. Key topics include operator health, equipment use, chemical safety, and storm preparedness.

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.

Work Truck Week® 2026, North America’s largest work truck event, has announced that top political strategists Karl Rove and Jim Messina will headline the NTEA Annual Meeting with a keynote address on Thursday, March 12, 2026.

On September 24–25 from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Sno-Way will be hosting an Open House at its International Headquarters in Hartford, Wisconsin. This two-day event is your chance to see, touch, and explore Sno-Way’s complete lineup of snow and ice control equipment all in one place.

Brian Ivey of Norcast Weather gives us an early look at what Winter 2025-2026 could hold backed by atmospheric signals, climatology, and trends that matter.

Hiniker is gearing up to launch a 7.5-foot V-Plow designed for half-ton trucks in 2025. Currently in field testing, the new plow is lightweight at about 510 pounds and fills a key gap in Hiniker’s lineup.

The 2025 Commercial Vehicle Upfitting Summit returns October 14–15 in Sandusky, Ohio. Don’t miss your chance to connect with OEM engineers, preview the latest vehicle updates, and learn about key upfitting issues. Advance registration pricing ends September 9—register now to save!

Snow and ice contractors are always looking for ways to cut downtime, reduce fleet costs, and increase productivity. We recently spoke with Jason Welch of SwapHogg about their interchangeable truck body system and how it’s making waves in the industry.

Snowplow users should begin to feel the impact of the Trump Administration’s latest tariff increase alongside China's growing demand for tungsten. Guest writer, Ronald Mills explores what's ahead for the industry.

The PRO-M Series with multiplex controller condenses multiple wiring connections into just two, cutting down on corrosion risks and simplifying setup. Available now with multiplex pre-installed, Buyers also offers a retrofit kit.

Work Truck Week® 2026 is officially on the calendar! The industry’s largest event returns to the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, March 10–13, 2026.

– The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) is proud to announce the return of the Midwest Snow & Ice Conference. The one-day event will be held on September 17 2025, in Pewaukee, Wisconsin.