Revolutionizing Efficiency: Inside MB Airport’s Chilton Facility
Chilton, Wisconsin is home to our MB Airport and Replacement Brushes businesses and serves as Aebi Schmidt North America’s corporate headquarters. Here, we produce top-quality equipment that helps airports stay open even during the toughest winter conditions. Let's take a closer look at how our Chilton facility is setting new standards in airport maintenance.
75 Years Strong: Aebi Schmidt Nederland's Commitment for Clean and Safe Infrastructure
This year, Aebi Schmidt Nederland proudly celebrates its 75th anniversary. This significant milestone highlights our enduring commitment to provide intelligent solutions for municipalities and service providers focusing on innovation, sustainability, and the strong relationships with customers and partners. To mark this special occasion, we hosted a memorable event on June 6, 2024, at our local headquarters in Holten, Netherlands.
London Luton completes the puzzle
London Luton Airport (LLA) has added a self-propelled snow-cutter blower and a highly versatile implement carrier to its fleet. Being well prepared and ready for every eventuality, was the missing piece to the puzzle which is now completed to ensure effective and efficient summer and winter maintenance on the airport. Here’s more about the rationale.
Meyer Dealer Lights Up Small California Mountain Town
The small town of Running Springs sits in the California San Bernardino mountains. With a population of just over 5,000, the community is known as the gateway to larger mountain communities or Big Bear, Lake Arrowhead, and Arrowbear, with service-related businesses catering to the passing through tourists.
MB meets the need for speed with innovative engineering
If the layout of an airport makes simple and unproductive moving of the equipment take up far too much valuable time, what can you do? For the international airport in Denver, Colorado, MB's engineering team developed a solution specifically tailored to the airport to overcome the challenge without having to completely reinvent the wheel.
Are all season equipment and vehicles the new gold standard?
The Tyrolean state government uses spreaders in both summer and winter. Meanwhile, Estonian service provider EKT Teed OÜ relies on a carrier vehicle with a interchangeable system that can be used all year round. Will soon all of our machines be multipurpose and usable all year round? We spoke to Henning Schröder, Head Group Technology, and Gerhard Neudorfer, Head Sales Europe.
Impressive time saving on the runways at London Luton Airport
London Luton Airport (LLA) has been able to cut its optimum runway clearance and de-icing time to less than 12 minutes thanks to an upgraded winter maintenance fleet. The super-quick time compares to one hour and 20 minutes in 2011, a time saving of over an hour, because of new equipment and refined methods for runway clearance and de-icing.
BER relies on innovation
Berlin Airport was the first major airport to test whether and how our autonomous technology can be integrated into their specific operational concept. During the winter months, vehicles, equipment and software have been tested intensively and with great commitment. Conclusion: The future also works in Berlin!
Saving resources and money by also using spreaders in summer: the Tyrolean state government is leading the way
The state of Tyrol is responsible for a total of 2,236 km of road network, with the state roads lying at 470 to over 2,000 metres above sea level. The state authorities have been utilising salt and brine for their winter services since 2017. To do this, they use a Schmidt Stratos Combi Soliq Flex, a combined machine that spreads or sprays with abrasive agents, dry salt or wet salt containing the required proportion of brine. They have recently started using ‘the spreader’ in summer as well.
Maximum efficiency thanks to one carrier vehicle for summer & winter maintenance
Maintaining 1.000.000 m² in the city of Tartu, EKT Teed OÜ decided to add new equipment to its fleet last year. Looking back, the contractor is sure to have made the right choice in order to maintain the area 24/7, 365 days a year. And, it was not only the Street King’s features that impressed, but also the possibility of buying single source, service included.
Nothing is more annoying than unexpected downtime. Here’s what you can do about it.
Performing thorough maintenance work is essential in order to ensure operational readiness at all times. It might sound perfectly reasonable and simple, but doing this is becoming increasingly taxing. The more complex the fleet and the more modern the technology, the higher the demands on the staff. And what should you do when maintenance work is pending, but staff are busy with other tasks?
Sweeping and Municipal Day in Inzing 2022: The Schmidt Flexigo 150 proofs that it lives up to its name
After a break of several years due to Corona, finally Aebi Schmidt Austria again invited to the Sweeping and Municipal Day at the Austrian headquarters in Inzing. Representatives of more than thirty municipalities and service providers accepted the invitation and were able to see for themselves the advantages of the machines and equipment in practical use. The Flexigo, listed with the BBG, was of particular interest - but not only!
Did you miss the Demo Days? No problem.
At the Demo Days, Aebi Schmidt presented the latest innovations, developments and solutions in the area of airport, sweeping, municipal technology, winter maintenance and more - online and live during two days. Did you miss the presentations? No problem, you can review the recordings of the presentations whenever convenient for you.
The Aebi eVT 450 eagerly awaits the snow
As we have previously reported, we are currently working with the town of Burgdorf, Switzerland, to test the suitability of our eVT 450 prototypes for everyday use. Our claim for the vehicles when they eventually enter series production is that no compromises need to be made in their use or when it comes to attachments and mounted equipment on the electric model. Find out how it’s been going so far.
Dublin Airport expands winter maintenance fleet with further Schmidt equipment
Dublin Airport has further expanded its winter maintenance fleet to be operationally ready to tackle the severest winter conditions as it expands airport operations with the forthcoming addition of its new North Runway.
Schmidt CSP - Customised de-icing solution for Belgian customer
Aebi Schmidt's product range has the ability to be customised to meet individual customer demands – as one major Belgian customer discovered thanks to 29 specially adapted Schmidt CSP ‘combi’ sprayers. The CSP range of compact sprayers is perfect for tackling snow and ice efficiently in an environmentally friendly manner using liquid de-icing agents and is particularly effective in inner-city areas, even at low speeds.
The City of Kriens Is Counting on a Trio of Aebi Transporters
The fleet run by the Kriens public works office includes three generations of transporters from the Aebi VT 450 series. Most recently, it added a new Aebi VT 450 Vario Euro 6C to its fleet in 2018. The trio of transporters is put to use year-round – in applications involving everything from winter maintenance to green space maintenance.
Supra 4002 with new slope piercing auger
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Precision work with 12 tonnes of steel – a milestone for the automotive high-performance snow blower for the Austrian federal railways
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Everyone a King - Matthias Sempach with Aebi at Agrama
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Aebi TP420 – A reliable Partner in Agriculture
Zermatt – the mountain community lies at an altitude of 1,600 metres, at the foot of the imposing Matterhorn, one of the most famous landmarks in Switzerland. Steep slopes, mountainous landscapes and lots of snow in winter make this town a paradise for skiers, hikers and day-trippers. Anyone who farms in this area needs a strong, robust transporter that they can rely on all year round.
Airports employ new technology to battle extreme Meteorology
Scientists have long predicted that climate change would increase the prevalence of extreme weather – today those forecasts are coming true. From heatwaves and blizzards to flooding and severe turbulence, extreme weather conditions are becoming more and more commonplace around the world. This trend not only spells bad news for global residents in general, but is having a hugely negative impact on airports and airlines.
What a Winter workaholic
Schmidt Stratos convinces since 3 generations
Work smart, sustainable Business - Aebi Schmidt at Galabau 2018
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Mercedes-Benz Arocs keep Manchester Airport flying
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What a ride – Snow blowing with the Aebi TT281
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Unimog U 427 provides snow and Ice-free roads in the southern Black forest
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German snowploughing Championships
Great moment at the first German snow plow driver championship
4350 HP to combat snow and Ice – 10 Schmidt Supra 4002 deployed by the Swiss Army
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Reaching new heights
Peter Krook leaves his mark on operations at Meyer and Swenson
Old and new as a well-rehearsed Team
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Schmidt goes Olympia
INCHEON AIRPORT IN SOUTH KOREA IS GEARING UP FOR THE 2018 OLYMPIC WINTER GAMES The “Land of the Morning Calm” is readying itself for the Games, which will be held from 9 to 25 February 2018. Given that passenger traffic spikes during events of this magnitude in particular, it’s an absolute must for any airport of good standing to have snow-free and ice-free runways and taxiways. To ensure absolute safety and punctuality at all times, IIAC (Incheon International Airport Corporation) is adding ten Schmidt TJS 630 jet sweepers to their winter service fleet.
Aebi VT450 Vario for Burglengenfeld Municipal utilities
New Vehicle for the Winter Service The Burglengenfeld municipal utility has ended its cooperation with a service provider - and increased its own vehicle fleet.
Your Job: Nothing must go smoothly in Stormarn
The salt depots of the Oldesloer Autobahnmeisterei are full, the gritting vehicles are ready and the employees are on call.
How to build a powerhouse that clears 10,000 tonnes of snow per hour
In the assembly workshop in Tiefenhäusern, not far from our plant in St. Blasien, Germany, our specialists are working with high pressure and precision on two high-performance snow blowers for the Norwegian state railway company Bane NOR. Each of these machines weighs over 80 tonnes and generates over 2,000 horsepower. We recently had the honour of welcoming the Norwegian project team and accompanied them with our camera.
Meyer Dealer JTI Stays Loyal to the Hometown Favorite
Like Meyer, its dealer partner, JTI, Inc., celebrates a long history. John's Trailer Company was the precursor to the present JTI, Inc. The company was founded in 1935, initially building and selling hay wagons, trailers, hitches and axles. JTI is now in its fourth generation of family ownership, and continues to be a trusted equipment dealer, selling Meyer snowplows and salt spreaders for the past two decades.
HVO operated fleets support the reduction of carbon footprints
Last year, Dublin Airport transitioned away from diesel and began using HVO (Hydrotreated Vegetable Oil) to reduce its carbon footprint and help meet its sustainability targets. Read more on how Schmidt’s summer and winter maintenance fleet can contribute to such plans.
Been ducked by Meyer yet?
For those who own Jeep Wranglers, the iconic and popular four-wheel-drive off-road SUVs, they’re familiar with rubber ducks. And for those who don’t…what’s up with the ducks?
Dual-liquid spreaders enable more economical operations
In winter road maintenance, it is often necessary to treat particularly critical areas, such as bridges or steep and sloping stretches, with specially deployed spray vehicles or with stationary de-icing agent spraying systems. This approach incurs additional costs because of the special vehicles, routes or equipment. In Vienna, however, it has been shown that there is another way. We wanted to know how and spoke to engineer Dr. Peter Nutz, Head of Planning and Winter Maintenance at Municipal Department 48.
Schmidt Supra 4002/5002 Practice Day
At a recent practical day in St. Blasien, contractors and users were given exclusive insights into the technology and production of our Schmidt Supra 4002/5002 autonomous driving snow clearing machine. In addition to visiting the production line and driving and operating the machine on the test site, the snow clearing professionals also used the event to exchange ideas among themselves.
Transporter No. 20 000: Whoever sells this much has got something!!
Within a short time, we were celebrating special anniversaries on all different Aebi production lines. In a loose series, we have shown where the vehicles have gone to and how they are used. To conclude the series, we follow the 20,000th transporter, an Aebi TP 470 Vario, to France.
If the day starts at 4:30 a.m., it can be a little bit more comfortable
From the top of the Col du Pillon pass, in the west of Switzerland at 1546 meters above sea level, it takes about 15 minutes by aerial tramway to reach the top station of the glacier ski area Glacier 3000. Four snow blowers and two trucks equipped with plows ensure that the unique glacier ski area is always accessible, even for early risers. On arrival, you are usually rewarded with a breathtaking view of the Eiger, Jungfrau and Matterhorn. To ensure that access to the aerial tramway is possible at all times, heavy equipment is also needed at this altitude - for example the new Supra 4002 from Jean-Luc Busset.
Schmidt CJS fleet now also at Zurich Airport
The fact that complex machines are nevertheless easy to operate was an important argument that led to the purchase of the CJS fleet at Zurich Airport. Thanks to this, the drivers can concentrate on their work, namely clearing snow, slush and ice, even with a high pulse at two o'clock in the night.
Canadian Airports battle snowstorms with dynamic snow removal equipment to get flights on and off the ground safely and on time
Two of the largest international airports in Canada – Calgary and Montreal – rely on MB and Schmidt snow clearing equipment. Before putting their trust in these machines, operations directors at both airports thoroughly evaluated their needs and performed in-depth testing to determine if our multi-tasking snow removal equipment could tackle their challenging winter weather events. We caught up with the operators to understand whether the units proved themselves in practice and what they would like to see in the future.
Integrated control of truck and jet sweeper - another milestone on the way to autonomous operations at airports
On the Stuttgart apron last Wednesday, the Aebi Schmidt Group and Stuttgart Airport GmbH presented what the future of winter maintenance with autonomously operating vehicles and equipment could look like. The system tested at Stuttgart Airport is fully integrated for the first time.
Sweeping (and more) without back pain
You spend most of your working day in a vehicle and feel exhausted at the end of the day? Physiotherapist Kathrin Kamm shows you the optimal sitting position so that back pain or neck tension are a thing of the past.
Electro-hydraulic eSyntos prototype passes endurance test
The feedback following tests with the prototype of an electric-hydraulic eSyntos spreader in a municipality in the Netherlands was so promising that the machine is now starting series production.
Aebi Schmidt viene da voi!
Il gruppo Aebi Schmidt ha deciso di non esporre all'IFAT di Monaco ma di essere presente con una formula differente. Il 20 e 21 giugno 2022 saremo virtualmente presenti con i nostri ultimi prodotti e servizi, dal vivo e comodamente in streaming sul vostro schermo, potrete seguire le presentazioni e le dimostrazioni che più vi interessano.
How Sweden prepares for winter
The Wasa 300⁺ is a firm favourite for cleaning large areas in industrial and port zones and for cleaning heavily soiled roads in small towns and communities. It can comfortably handle big jobs thanks to its large container and tank volume and prevents fine dust particles from escaping into the air thanks to its mechanical dirt absorber. Furat Kadhem, supervisor at Vemmab AB, an organisation based in Västerås (Sweden), is also a big fan.
Spurred through Winter with the Tarron HP-2W
It’s not snowing yet, but if summer continues like this, it probably will be soon. That’s why it’s better to start getting ready for the winter season. Clearing very wide, snow-covered roads is a particular challenge for the snow ploughing service every year. Aebi Schmidt has developed a new snow plough that can clear motorways with just one plough with a working width of over six metres – an advantage in many respects.
Schmidt Supra 4001 clears with full power
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Clearing snow on the Gotthard pass with the Supra 4002 is on the right tour
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Endurance test passed – the Combi Soliq Flex impressed lower Austria’s state government
The Lower Austrian state government has been using reliable Schmidt winter maintenance equipment for decades. The oldest product still in use is a 1958 lifting and pressing device for snow ploughs. They also use numerous ploughs, snow cutter blowers and salt spreaders for winter maintenance. Recently, three new Stratos 50 Combi Flex spreaders were added to the fleet to help Andreas Böhmer, Deputy Head of Machines and Vehicles, and his team to combat the icy winter roads.
MAN meets Aebi Schmidt
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Tending the slopes with the Aebi VT450 Vario
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CJS-DI on Tour
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2 Stratos spreader for Airport Schiphol
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First Aebi VT 450 Vario Euro 6C goes into municipal use in North-East Switzerland
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New Highway plough Tarron HP – Premier on IFAT 2018
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Snow clearing with the Aebi EC170
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Snowplow meeting in Furtwangen in the Black Forest
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The SWR is a Guest at Schmidt St. Blasien
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Highland Council relies on Schmidt Machines
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From Professionals for Professionals - Aebi Equipment carrier support OK from Lauberhorn in Wengen
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40.000 Km of Winter Maintenance
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Spectacular Images just in from Way Up North
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“Already Indispensable”
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23 Years of Partnership Between W.A. Jones and Monroe Truck Equipment
W.A. Jones has been in business since 1880, starting off as a cattle and fur trading company that has grown and evolved into the truck equipment powerhouse it is today. In 2001, W.A. Jones joined forces with Monroe Truck Equipment as a distributor of Monroe’s complete line of municipal snow and ice equipment, and since then, that partnership has only grown stronger as the years have gone by. Today, W.A. Jones proudly holds the title of the oldest continuously operating business in Indiana’s Whitley County.
Dutch Ministry of Defence adds 81 Aebi Schmidt winter equipment to their fleet
Dutch Ministry of Defence added 81 machines to their winter fleet to meet its statutory requirements to keep the Leeuwarden, Volkel, Eindhoven, Gilze-Rijen, Woensdrecht and De Kooy Air Force fields in the Netherlands accessible and safe during winter.
One-stop-shop for Oshkosh and MB snow and ice equipment
Following last year’s acquisition of the Oshkosh Snow and Ice Business, MB has launched an online equipment manual portal for Oshkosh equipment and has fully integrated the processes at MB’s centralized, dedicated parts warehouse in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. MB and Oshkosh equipment owners now profit from an even more efficient and fast provision of parts as well as of a nationwide network of mobile service technicians.
Manchester Airport refurbishes first three Schmidt CJS compact jet sweepers and extends their working life by up to 10 years
Instead of buying new, Manchester Airport decided to refurbish up to 12 year old Schmidt CJS Compact Jet Sweepers, resulting in an extension of their working life by up to another 10 years. Manchester Airport, the third largest in the UK and the largest outside London, operates a winter maintenance or snow fleet of up to 25 different units, including nine Schmidt CJS, a snow cutter/blower and two Schmidt ASP Airport Sprayers.
From the family farm to a full-fledged manufacturer
When Eskil Swenson started Swenson Products in 1937, then known as Cherry Valley Pulverizer Company, he had no idea it would grow to the manufacturing company it is today! Back then, he worked on everything himself on his family farm, including their first twin roller chain drive spreader, which was used primarily in agriculture.
Climate protection with plough and spreader - winter maintenance on cycle paths
Cycle lanes, cycle routes, cycle fast lanes, cycle zones or pop-up bike lanes - German cities are continuing to expand their cycling infrastructure at a rapid pace. What challenges does this pose for winter road maintenance? How do you thoroughly clear cycle paths of snow and ice with just one vehicle instead of a clearing convoy? What does this mean for your winter service planning and budgets?
«An unpredictable season for a reliable rural workhorse»
The winter maintenance team at Lincolnshire County Council has tackled one of the strangest winter seasons on record. Thanks, in the main, to its deployment of Schmidt Stratos III spreaders fitted with route guidance and automated salting system, it’s nonetheless been one with maximum efficiency, improved safety and lower salt usage.
IntelliOPS helps keeping Düsseldorf’s roads clear of snow & ice in winter
AWISTA is part of a group of companies that provides municipal and commercial waste disposal and cleaning services from a single source in Düsseldorf and the surrounding area. We have talked with Udo Meyer, Operations Manager at AWISTA, to find out how IntelliOPS supports his day-to-day operations in winter maintenance. Keeping the road network free of snow and ice in winter is a challenging task every year. Professional and continuous use of data and digital applications makes planning and monitoring as well as documentation and reporting of the corresponding operations easier and safer. But how exactly?
Making custom design the standard
Our close, longstanding partnerships with airports all over the world have taught us a great deal, not least that the needs of every airport are different. Of all the production lines within the group, airport equipment requires a particularly wide variety of custom designs. We take a look behind the scenes.
Rijkswaterstaat uses up to 25% less salt with the "Route Manager"
Every country and region has its own challenges when it comes to fighting icy roads. However, the, safety of road users as well as drivers of winter maintenance vehicles is the first priority everywhere in the world. In many places today, the requirement to use vehicles and spreading materials in the most resource-saving way possible immediately follows in second place. The Route Manager from Aebi Schmidt is one of several instruments that contribute to the fulfilment of this requirement - also at Rijkswaterstaat.
Spazzatrici trainate: Potenti, flessibili e altamente operative
Le spazzatrici trainate Schmidt possono essere facilmente trainate da tutte le tipologie di trattori agricoli, grazie ai sistemi di aggancio flessibili. Pur garantendo elevate prestazioni di spazzamento, sono molto silenziose e sono in grado di operare con successo lo spazzamento di enormi quantitativi di materiale o di detriti grossolani e sono caratterizzate da costi di esercizio assai limitati. Grazie al sistema di raccolta di tipo meccanico i particolari di usura sono assai più limitati rispetto alle classiche spazzatrici aspiranti e l’operatività non ha eguali. Le spazzatrici trainate SCHMIDT sono l’ideale per la pulizia di vasti stabilimenti industriali, aree portuali ed industriali .
Is it better to buy a single-axle implement carrier yourself or hire it from a farm machinery contractor?
The single-axle implement carriers from the Aebi CC range have become increasingly flexible and powerful over time. That said, does every farm really need its own implement carrier, often with the same attachments in each case? The answer is generally both yes and no. In this article, you can read about how with a bit of knowledge and creativity, and two Aebi CCs, it was possible to bring machinery to an entire valley in a more efficient and gentle way. The two implement carriers in the fleet of farm machinery contractor Stefan Gempeler are now being used by an entire valley.
Galeox NT spreader: More power, increased durability and new design
Compared to the previous Galeox model, the Galeox NT spreader has additional hopper capacity as well as a practical RoRo demount system. The spreader is made using modern manufacturing technologies and is based on proven, reliable and durable components from the Stratos range. The durability as well as the price-performance-ratio can thus be significantly increased. It can be ordered with immediate effect.
From winter to summer set-up in just a few hours
Wouldn't it be practical if you could use the same truck for winter and summer maintenance and only change the mounted construction? And to do this very simply and efficiently? That's exactly where the Schmidt Street King 660 comes into play.
Award for Finland's best roads, quality without compromise - Tapio Pahkakangas Oy
Tapio Pahkakangas is an entrepreneur and prime contractor based in western Finland, which was voted by road users as having the best maintained roads in Finland in a survey conducted by the Finnish Road Administration during the 2020–2021 winter season. This recognition is significant both for this local company and Aebi Schmidt, as Pahkakangas’ company, Tapio Pahkakangas Oy, uses Arctic road maintenance equipment. Pahkakangas has been in the road maintenance business for thirty years and likes to share his knowledge and wisdom with others, as safety is something that affects us all. We interviewed the entrepreneur and found out what solutions other contractors can use to achieve similar results in their area.
Equipped with Attachments for a Wide Range of Applications
For customers in the municipal sector, the Aebi Schmidt Group offers appropriate sweepers in different versions. They are suitable for professional users who are looking for a cost-efficient year-round solution. However, many users also want to purchase a machine that does more than just sweep. This is where the multifunctional concept in combination with attachments comes into play.
Dream team not only in winter - Unimog-michi and the Schmidt fs90 snow thrower
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Winter service with additional tasks - In action for the best mobile phone network
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Staffordshire county council adds Stratos spreaders to its winter fleet for the first time
Staffordshire County Council has added new Stratos III spreaders to its winter fleet for the first time after the Aebi Schmidt equipment came out top in the council’s tender process for nine replacement spreaders.
History meets the present
Unimog Club Hochrhein/Südschwarzwald visits the Schmidt factory
Successfull fair appearance ath the IEC Expo
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Best equipped for Winter
The municipality of Teufen relies on the new Aebi VT450 Vario for winter service
St. Moritz - “Top of the World” also in the Community Service
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Aebi Schmidt has strengthened its position in the Nort American and Global Airport sector
Aebi Schmidt Holding AG (ASH), a Switzerland-based leading provider of product systems and services for the cleaning and maintenance of traffic areas and green spaces, has acquired M-B Companies (MBC), a leading US manufacturer of snow removal and cleaning machines in the airport sector. The ASH Group has thereby gained a foothold in the North American airport market and expanded its global position in this sector.
Aebi Training day in South Yorkshire / UK
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Winter Demo at 1,400 Meters a complete success
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What does the Winter Service do when it dosent snow?
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Visit by the serbian Delegation to our plant in Holten (NL)
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Snow plough meeting on 2/24 in Furtwangen
Nothing to do on February 24th? Let's go to the snow plow meeting in Furtwangen.
Schmidt Supra 4002 for Denizli in Turkey
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The MT with Semi-Hydrostat
Enjoy the advantages of hydrostatic and mechanical travel drive in one vehicle. The Aebi MT travels continuously from 0 to 20 km/h. This makes mowing work at slow speeds, for example, child's play - even at 100 metres per hour, the Aebi MT travels smoothly and steplessly. By switching to the mechanical travel drive, high speeds for the transporter are also possible without any problems.
Small Team with big impact
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Ready for the Winter
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