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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.

Snow Plow News achieves number one blog ranking as a comprehensive platform managed by a team of experts, delivering fact-based information that offers valuable insights into the snow removal industry.

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The Nordik Booster contouring blade system combines innovations with versatility in order to provide the user with a great option to help with snow and ice control.

Kärcher Municipal North America introduces the MIC 42, a versatile piece of equipment designed for year-round municipal use. Compact yet powerful, the MIC 42 is currently set up for winter applications with a plow and sander but can easily switch to summer tasks like sweeping or mowing. Focused on operator comfort and visibility, this innovative machine aims to meet the diverse needs of municipalities while providing value to taxpayers.