Street King 660: Waarschijnlijk de veiligste veegmachine ooit

Aebi Schmidt UK noemt de populaire Schmidt Street King 660 veegmachine voor vrachtwagens nu waarschijnlijk de veiligste veegmachine ooit. In samenwerking met Volvo en SM UK, een van 's lands meest vooraanstaande bedrijven op het gebied van veiligheidsoplossingen voor bedrijfswagens, vermindert de nieuwe veegmachine niet alleen de risico's, maar is deze echt gericht op het voorkomen van ongevallen.

Schmidt Wasa 300+ maakt indruk tijdens het voorjaarsonderhoudsseizoen in Asker in Noorwegen

Wanneer Noorwegen in het voorjaar ontwaakt uit de lange wintermaanden, worden de verkeersgebieden gereinigd van het grind dat tijdens het winteronderhoud is gestrooid. Na een overtuigend testseizoen met een tweedehands machine in 2023, heeft Øvre Bakke Gård deze taak dit seizoen toevertrouwd aan een nieuwe Schmidt Wasa 300⁺ veegmachine.

South Cambs District Council: Elektrische aandrijving vermindert vermoeidheid bij de bestuurder!

Aebi Schmidt en South Cambs District Council's Fleet and Asset Management kijken terug op een goede relatie van bijna 25 jaar. Het district loopt voorop als het gaat om milieu-initiatieven en onze eSwingo compacte veegmachine past perfect bij de milieu-ambities. Bovendien bevestigt de chauffeur hoe minder moe hij is aan het einde van een dienst op een eSwingo.

Nederlandse Ministerie van Defensie voegt 81 Aebi Schmidt wintermachines toe aan hun vloot

Het Ministerie van Defensie heeft 81 machines toegevoegd aan hun wintervloot om te voldoen aan de wettelijke eisen om de vliegvelden van Leeuwarden, Volkel, Eindhoven, Gilze-Rijen, Woensdrecht en De Kooy in Nederland in de winter toegankelijk en veilig te houden.

Seattle's Department of Transportation op weg naar nulemissie

Als onderdeel van het algemene doel om voertuigen die koolstof uitstoten te vervangen door nul-emissie alternatieven, heeft het Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) de Schmidt eSwingo 200⁺ gekozen voor haar eBroomer Pilot Programma. De eSwingo 200⁺, een volledig elektrische compacte veegmachine, werd voor de test gekozen vanwege zijn vermogen om de beschermde fietspaden (PBL) van de stad te vegen, die 5 voet breed zijn. Het proefprogramma voor elektrificatie van Seattle begon in 2023 en loopt door tot 2024, zodat de stad de mogelijkheid heeft om verschillende elektrische voertuigen te testen.

Chasing Santa with the eCleango 550

Every year on 5 December, the town of Küssnacht am Rigi in Switzerland comes to a standstill. For the annual Klausjagen (Nicholas chase) festival, over 1,500 men parade through the town in central Switzerland with whips, bells, horns and colourful lanterns, known as ‘Iffelen’. Some 30,000 visitors flock to Küssnacht to watch the spectacle. This creates a lot of work for staff at the local road maintenance depot the following day. Aebi Schmidt has assisted the road maintenance team by providing three additional sweepers, including electric models Schmidt eSwingo 200⁺ and Schmidt eCleango 550, to clean the streets after the major festival.

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.

That was Demopark 2023

Europe's largest outdoor exhibition is back after a 4-year break - Demopark attracted over 33,000 visitors to the airfield in Eisenach-Kindel from 18 - 20 June. On the 25-hectare exhibition area, national and international guests from the municipal technology sector met 400 exhibitors. Aebi Schmidt Germany was right in the middle of it and showed novelties such as the fully electric Schmidt eCleango 550 sweeper and the motor mower Aebi CC 140e.

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.

Street King 660 helps win extra business

Independent family-owned Shorts Group has been able to win extra business after adding two truck-mounted Schmidt Street King 660 sweepers to its hire fleet. Praise from operators, its efficiency driven configuration to help keeping costs down, tailormade accessories and training provided were among the main factors influencing the buying decision.

USA: Clean Streets are getting electrified

This is the headline of the cover story of “The Municipal,” a leading magazine for America's municipalities. The article examines how Germany-based Schmidt utilized engineering expertise to design innovative sweeper technology, and introduce it in a fully electric model also suitable for cities and municipalities in the USA.

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.

Kolkenreiniger: Waarom ingewikkeld als het makkelijk kan?

De beschikbare kolkenreinigers voor de Swingo en Cleango maken het mogelijk om kolken te reinigen met slechts één operator. Dit bespaart zowel kosten als middelen.

Getrokken veegmachines: Krachtig, flexibel en betaalbaar

Getrokken veegmachines kunnen gemakkelijk worden gebruikt met verschillende trekkende voertuigen dankzij variabele koppelingssystemen. Ondanks hun hoge veegprestaties werken ze stil, verwerken ze grote hoeveelheden vuil, zelfs met grof vuil, en worden ze gekenmerkt door relatief lage bedrijfskosten. De voordelen ten opzichte van een compacte of vrachtwagen-veegmachine betalen zich in veel bedrijfsconcepten snel terug, zowel operationeel als financieel.

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.

Duurzaam, ook qua productie

Onze compacte veegmachines worden geproduceerd in St. Blasien (Duitsland) en in Burgdorf (Zwitserland). Beide fabrieken halen 100% van hun elektriciteit uit volledig hernieuwbare energiebronnen. Duurzaamheid speelt ook een belangrijke rol bij de keuze van materialen en componenten. Hoeveel procent van een compacte veegmachine denkt u dat aan het einde van zijn levensduur gerecycled kan worden?

Nagevraagd: Werpen elektrisch aangedreven veegmachines hun vruchten af?

Wat hebben Palma de Mallorca, Southampton en Gstaad met elkaar gemeen? Gemeten naar het aantal inwoners zijn de drie steden ontzettend verschillend. Alle drie de steden hebben echter al heel lang onze volledig elektrisch aangedreven eSwingo 200⁺ in gebruik. Is deze net zo goed als het conventioneel aangedreven model? We hebben het nagevraagd.

Aebi Schmidt, part of the Madrid 360° Environmental Sustainability Strategy

Madrid has a plan: clean air for all. By 2025, the entire city will gradually be declared an environmental protection zone. With six new contracts for cleaning services in public spaces, Aebi Schmidt contributes to the new image.

eSwingo 200⁺: Powerful and quiet

Our fully electric eSwingo 200⁺ significantly reduces CO2 emissions and noise emissions. This is an advantage for both the general public and the driver, who also benefits from the new features of the ergonomically designed cabin.

MB and Schmidt awarded Sourcewell Contract in North America

National cooperative purchasing organization enables members to procure MB Pavement Marking and Attachments equipment, as well as Schmidt Sweepers, more efficiently.

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.

Completely rubber free runways using ultra-high-pressure water technology

Dubai Airport handles 250,000 take-offs and landings every year. This corresponds to about 700 aircraft movements per day. This results in several layers of rubber and soot deposits on the wide runways every day, which can significantly impair the safety of flight operations due to the loss of friction. For example, when the runway is wet, aquaplaning occurs and aircraft could slide off the runway. Effective, large-scale and reliable cleaning is therefore essential for smooth flight operations.

BBG listing: Ensuring clean and cleared streets, squares and pavements is now easier in Austria!

Bundesbeschaffung GmbH now also has the Schmidt Flexigo 150 in its range. The smallest all-rounder from the Schmidt sweeper family is distinguished by its comfortable articulated steering and high payload, among other features. It effortlessly cleans streets, pavements, pedestrian zones and narrow alleys. It is also flexible in terms of personnel deployment: it can be driven with an EU class B driving licence.

Cost-Effective and Sustainable at the Same Time

The Spanish city of Murcia shows how it’s done. They recently renewed its entire street cleaning and Refuse collection fleet. The municipality wants to reduce CO₂ emissions, save water and reduce noise pollution. It has set itself the goal of leading the way in planning and implementing its urban services for the citizens and residents of the city in a new and sustainable way. Machines and services from Aebi Schmidt and its partner Ferrovial Services play a major part in this.

Schmidt MSH - the User and Resident Friendly Sweeper in Tight Spaces

The Schmidt MSH towed sweeper is one of the most popular machines in the range of Bengt Bergs Maskinservice AB in Partille, a suburb of Gothenburg in Sweden. Small and compact, easy to operate and extremely manoeuvrable, it is popular for use in tight spaces in densely populated residential and urban areas – not least because of its low noise level.

When Increased Safety Matches a Boost of Productivity

Worcester City Council has fitted new safety features to three new Schmidt sweepers that it has added to its municipal fleet to increase driver safety and boost productivity. Learn here how Environmental Operations Manager Kevin McFeeley explains the thinking behind the new initiative.

Product Demonstration Despite Pandemic? Of Course!

Do you buy a pig in a poke? Probably not. Presenting machines and equipment live so that customers can experience and test them has been part of our daily business for decades. But what if a regular demonstration is not possible due to a pandemic? The story of our colleagues in the Netherlands shows how this challenge can be solved creatively without having to upgrade to full digital capability.

From the Black Forest to the Whole World

From a local car repair shop in the Black Forest to a global player in mechanical engineering. How did the Schmidt brand achieve this image? Inventiveness, wanderlust and quality are some of the reasons why Schmidt is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Today, we provide a deep insight into wanderlust…

New Vehicles and a Special Mission - in Denmark, Iceland, Canada, Lithuania and Sweden

In the past weeks, the daily business continued in many cities, communities and also at airports, even under difficult conditions. In some places, Swingo, eSwingo, Cleango, SK 660 and TJS are ensuring that everyday tasks can now be performed even more efficiently. Here are four examples and one report on a special mission.

Come, I’ll Show You My Workplace

Interesting insights into everyday working life were given to the family members and friends of our employees from Hall 1 during the Family Day at the Sankt Blasien (DE) plant.

eSwingo 200+ improves Performance also at Airports

Düsseldorf Airport tested the fully electric eSwingo 200⁺ for around a week. Thanks to the positive results, there are now plans to purchase a machine. The airport wrote in its press release: «Electric Mobility is an important element in Düsseldorf Airport’s sustainability strategy.» But a compact sweeper at the airport? We asked the airport managers to explain what role the machine can play in an environment that is generally dominated by large sweepers.

Testing the eSwingo 200+’s Endurance: The City of Thun Is Won Over by the Electric Sweeper

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Large fire fighting exercise at the Sankt Blasien site

The venue for a large-scale exercise by the local fire brigade of Sankt Blasien and its districts was on July 15th at the plant at the Sankt Blasien site. The exercise is part of an ongoing training program for the fire brigade and is intended to simulate an emergency as realistically as possible. This is the only way for the fire protection team to check their own protection mechanisms and processes and optimize them if necessary. The local firefighters, who are alerted first in an emergency, were also able to get to know the infrastructure of the company premises on this occasion. This local knowledge creates a valuable head start in the event of a real alarm and helps to better assess the danger situation - an advantage for everyone involved.

"We streven naar een verdere groei van onze activiteiten in de VS met nog eens 10-15%."

In een publicatie bij de New York Times beschrijft de Brussels Research Group Zwitserland als de meest innovatieve economie ter wereld en belicht verschillende aspecten en sectoren. In een interview legt Barend Fruithof, CEO van onze Groep, uit welke factoren hebben geleid tot de groei van onze Groep en hoe de Aebi Schmidt Groep verder wil groeien in Noord-Amerika.

Hoe wordt een krachtpatser die 10.000 ton sneeuw per uur ruimt, gebouwd?

In de montagewerkplaats in Tiefenhäusern, niet ver van onze fabriek in St. Blasien, Duitsland, werken onze specialisten met hoge druk en precisie aan twee krachtige sneeuwblazers die elk meer dan 80 ton wegen en meer dan 2.000 pk genereren, voor de Noorse staatsspoorwegmaatschappij Bane NOR. We hadden onlangs de eer om het Noorse projectteam van Bane NOR te verwelkomen en hen met onze camera te begeleiden.

75 jaar sterk: Aebi Schmidt Nederland zet zich in voor schone en veilige infrastructuur

Dit jaar viert Aebi Schmidt Nederland met trots haar 75e verjaardag. Deze belangrijke mijlpaal benadrukt onze voortdurende toewijding aan het leveren van intelligente oplossingen voor gemeenten en dienstverleners gericht op innovatie, duurzaamheid en de sterke relaties met klanten en partners. Om deze speciale gelegenheid te vieren, organiseerden we op 6 juni 2024 een evenement op ons lokale hoofdkantoor in Holten, Nederland.

Buitengewoon innovatief - De Schmidt eCleango 550 wint de Duitse Innovation Award 2024

De Schmidt eCleango 550 is uitgeroepen tot "Winnaar" in de categorie "Excellence in Business to Business - Automotive Technologies" van de German Innovation Award 2024. De vakjury was vooral onder de indruk van de modulaire hoogspanningsaccu en het moderne ontwerp van de bestuurderscabine.

Get to know the faces behind our machines

Have you ever wondered about the talented individuals responsible for building the incredible machines we produce across Europe and North America? Well, wonder no more! We're so excited to introduce our latest video series, "Faces of Aebi Schmidt," where we shine the spotlight on our incredible employees.

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.

De 7777e compacte veegmachine Swingo verlaat de fabriek in St. Blasien

«Het is altijd een prachtig moment als de machines de fabriek verlaten», aldus Thomas Berger, CEO Aebi Schmidt Deutschland GmbH en directeur van de fabriek in St. Blasien, waar het succesverhaal van de Swingo meer dan 20 jaar geleden begon. Onlangs vierde ons Swingo-team een heel bijzonder moment: de levering van de 7777e Swingo. Wij nemen een kijkje in de montagehal en vieren mee.

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.

«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.

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.

No discernible loss of payload after switching to electric power

Carbon-free commitments of Councils across the UK come with an increased demand for electric sweepers. Some councils are using the momentum to assess different machines before making a long-term decision. Here’s an initial feedback from Islington Council’s drivers on the Schmidt eSwingo 200⁺ fully electric compact sweeper.

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.

Green Sweeping Crosses the Pond

Efforts across the U.S. to advance fuel-saving technologies and to the adoption of electric commercial vehicles and fleets are increasing. The eSwingo 200⁺ pays for itself over its lifespan, with up to 85% of energy costs and up to 70% of maintenance costs to be saved compared to sweepers with a diesel engine. No wonder its popularity in the U.S. is growing. In less than a year, it’s been on dozens of demos and is being sold through a rapidly growing dealer network.

Schmidt eSwingo 200⁺ all-electric compact sweeper wins Award for Excellence in Innovation at RWM Birmingham 2022

The noiseless and carbon-free cleaning Schmidt eSwingo 200⁺ is proving popular with local authorities and as well as with industry experts. The eSwingo has won the Award for Excellence in Innovation at this year’s RWM and Let’s Recycle show in Birmingham (UK).

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.

Nieuwe Cleango 550 ook met elektrische aandrijving

Ter gelegenheid van de Demodagen presenteerde Aebi Schmidt het volledig vernieuwde opvolgmodel van de populaire Cleango compacte veegmachine. De Cleango 550 heeft een 10% groter hoppervolume en is uitgerust met een efficiënte, stille Euro 6e dieselmotor. Als eCleango 550 is hij nu ook leverbaar met elektrische aandrijving.

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.

Intelligent solutions for increased driver comfort and multifunctional machines

These days, many users expect more from their machines than just exceptional sweeping performance. What’s required are future-proof, multifunctional machines with increased driver comfort and sustainable concepts that protect the environment. Find out here what that means for Development and Product Management – and what our customers make of it.

Street King 660: Now also available with hydrostatic drive

The new and optional hydrostatic drive means this machine now offers even more convenient control while the sweeper is in use and allows smooth adjustment of the driving speed from 0 to approx. 25 km/h.

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.

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.

When machines deliver impressive performance and you still feel very small

Ivan Bédon is 53 years old, a trained mechanic and Field Service Manager at Aebi Schmidt Ibérica. He is responsible for service and maintenance of our customers’ machines and equipment. Recently, he was called to La Palma airport on the Canary Island of the same name, where the Cumbre Vieja volcano has been spewing smoke, ash and lava into the air at regular intervals for over 50 days now. Fortunately, the volcano has not yet claimed any lives, but the destruction and suffering of the islanders is severe. Even though field service managers like Ivan are experienced in dealing with special situations, it is unusual to be called to such an area.

Schmidt CSP - Maatwerk voor België

Naast een breed en gevarieerd productassortiment kenmerkt het aanbod van Aebi Schmidt zich door individuele en klantgerichte modulaire oplossingen. Voor een grote Belgische klant werden in Holten 29 Schmidt CSP-combinatiesproeiers naar wens geconfigureerd. De compacte CSP-sproeier bestrijdt sneeuw en beijzelde wegen efficiënt en op een milieuvriendelijke manier.

Denmark Goes Green: Takeaways from Have&Landskab

Have&Landskab in Slagelse (DK), Scandinavia’s largest garden and landscape fair, took place from August 25 to 17, 2021 and attracted around 10,220 visitors despite the pandemic-related circumstances. The fair is aimed at professionals in the design, construction and maintenance of streets, parks and other green spaces. Jesper Buch, Manager Sales & Service Aebi Schmidt Denmark, reports on his experience at the fair.

Schmidt Flexigo 150 - the Smallest, Manoeuvrable All-Rounder that Can Be Used All Year Round

Narrow paths wind through the densely overgrown hilly forest to one of Switzerland's most popular excursion destinations: the legendary lake named Blausee (literally translated: blue lake), shimmering crystal clear in all shades of blue. On sunny holidays and weekends, the 20-hectare wooded nature park with walking paths, picnic areas and fireplaces is visited by up to 3,000 tourists. "A challenge for the maintenance of the park, but one that has been well managed since the beginning of the year," says Michael Linder, responsible for park and maintenance at Blausee AG.

The Sweeper: A Machine with Numerous Fields of Application

Sweepers are versatile, flexible and effective. Companies, municipalities and other organisations use them. The technology is used in street and pavement cleaning as well as for many other tasks. The requirements for sweepers could hardly be more different. This depends on the size of the area to be cleaned, the type of soiling and other factors. This is where we from the Aebi Schmidt Group come into play. With our broad portfolio of sweepers, we have the right solution for your problem - for sure!

“What We Dared to Do There Was Actually Pretty Bold”

It is 100 years since Alfred Schmidt Senior opened a bicycle shop in the German town of St Blasien back in 1920. This little workshop was the birthplace of a global company: shaped by the ingenuity of Alfred Schmidt Junior, the business has not only remained a pioneer in the fields of snow clearing and de-icing, it has grown into a global leader of smart product systems and services for the treatment of mission-critical infrastructural and agricultural areas. Alfred Schmidt Junior sadly left us in April of this year, not long after his 97th birthday. Shortly before that, Thomas Berger, Managing Director of Aebi Schmidt Deutschland GmbH, and Thomas Schiess, Group Marketing Director, were able to sit down for an in-depth chat with Alfred Schmidt, accompanied by his children Uschi and Wolfgang Schmidt.

Flexigo 150 at the Largest Service Provider in Berlin/Brandenburg

With its 600 employees and 250 vehicles, FAM Hausmeister Dienste GmbH is the largest cleaning service provider in Berlin/Brandenburg. Here you can find out which machines FAM uses and what role the Aebi Schmidt Group plays.

Lauchringen Expands Its Fleet with a Flexigo

With the construction of the Riedpark, the municipality of Lauchringen is growing and with it the area to be cultivated. Not only does the Flexigo support the town operations center year-round, but also offers an ergonomically certified workplace. The municipality tells us here why they chose the Flexigo.

Disinfect Instead of Clean. Does That Work?

In the past days, some cities have decided to disinfect so-called “hot spots” such as bus stops in the fight against COVID-19. Under what conditions and with what risks in terms of material compatibility can disinfectants be used in a sweeper, washer or sprayer? We checked with our experts.

It Needs a Good Team to Get an Optimal Vehicle Fleet

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eSwingo 200+ Convinces Dutch Customers

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Aebi Schmidt Canada Sales Take-Off with Two Large Airport Awards

Aebi Schmidt Canada is making a strong entrance to the market with the award of two key Canadian airport contracts after successful proposals in a highly competitive bid process. Each award has the potential for additional unit sales after the initial purchase.

Vegen naar netto nul: Islington voegt nog een nul-emissie veegmachine toe aan het wagenpark

In de hoofdstad van het Verenigd Koninkrijk, Londen, worden de stadsdelen boroughs genoemd. Islington is de op één na kleinste van deze stadsdelen en telt meer dan 200.000 inwoners. Onlangs heeft de Islington Council nog een volledig elektrische Schmidt eSwingo 200⁺ compacte veegmachine toegevoegd aan haar groeiende elektrische vloot als onderdeel van haar streven om over zes jaar haar Net Zero koolstofdoelstelling te halen. Lees hier meer over de aanpak van de gemeente en waarom haar chauffeurs dol zijn op onze eSwingo.

Van terminal tot terminal: Eén machine, veegt voor 1,5 miljard passagiers per jaar

Elke dag zorgen talloze teams op luchthavens over de hele wereld ervoor dat we veilig en betrouwbaar kunnen opstijgen en landen. Grondige planning en voorbereiding zijn cruciaal voor het succesvol beheersen van de vaak onvoorspelbare situaties op luchthavens. Onze krachtige Schmidt AS 990 veegmachine speelt ook bij dit werk een doorslaggevende rol. Sinds 2002 hebben we meer dan 500 van deze machines geproduceerd en geleverd aan onze partners en klanten wereldwijd. Dit indrukwekkende aantal heeft ons geïnspireerd tot een klein gedachte-experiment.

A winter rollercoaster of emotions in the ice channel

As a sponsor of Swiss Sliding, we were able to accompany the athletes through an eventful 2023/2024 season. They experienced many highs and lows in the ice channel this winter. We look back.

Two Awards for Aebi Schmidt Poland

On 10-11 April 2024, the Kielce Exhibition Centre transformed into the focal point of the infrastructure construction industry calendar in Poland with the "AUTOSTRADA New Infrastructure" trade show. Two of Aebi Schmidt’s solutions – the Schmidt Flexigo 150 and the high performance snowplough Schmidt Tarron HP – not only impressed visitors and business experts but also caught the attention of the jury, earning prestigious awards.

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.

Together for top performances on ice: Schmidt supports Swiss athletes and teams in bobsleigh, skeleton and luge as a partner of Swiss Sliding

The performances of the Swiss athletes and teams in the training sessions and selection races promise an exciting season, which begins these days in Yanqing (China) and La Plagne (France). Schmidt is delighted to be able to support and accompany the athletes and teams as a new partner and wishes them every success!

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.

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?

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.

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.

Nottingham City Council aims for carbon neutral target with seven new Schmidt eSwingos

Nottingham City Council has ordered seven fully electric Schmidt eSwingo compact sweepers as it works towards its target of becoming the UK’s first carbon neutral city. The Council has set a deadline of 2028 to achieve its net zero goal and sees the seven sweepers as an integral part of its carbon-free street cleansing plans.

IntelliOPS: Saves time and effort

Marc Tissot van Patot, Functional Coordinator at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol in the Netherlands, is responsible for information management at the airport. Recently, we’ve had the chance to talk with Marc about the newest IntelliOPS version and how Amsterdam Schiphol Airport uses the platform. In a nutshell, it helps with planning and monitoring, documenting and reporting and saving resources.

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.

Peterborough City Council adds five new Swingo 200⁺ compact sweepers to its Streetcare fleet

Peterborough City Council has purchased five new Swingo 200⁺ compact sweepers from Aebi Schmidt for its 10-strong Streetcare sweeper fleet. Operator feedback has been very positive and even with a conventional Euro 6 engine and supported by intelligent digital solutions, greenhouse gas emissions can by reduced by 90%.

Aebi Schmidt is coming to you!

The Aebi Schmidt Group has decided not to exhibit at IFAT in Munich and to come to you instead. On 20 and 21 June 2022, we will offer virtual presentations of our latest product and service developments, live and conveniently streamed on your screen, enabling you to follow those topics and demonstrations which are of interest to you.

Cologne Bonn Airport shows how the future works

Cologne Bonn Airport is one of the ten most important commercial airports in Germany, both in terms of passengers and cargo. It provides work for many of the approximately 16 million people living in the vicinity of one of Europe's largest import and export regions. Environmental protection and sustainability are important to Cologne Bonn Airport which aims to be completely climate-neutral by 2050. And our Schmidt TJS 500 simulator makes a contribution to achieve the goal.

Nog meer hulpstukken voor de Schmidt Flexigo 150

De kleinste allrounder in de Schmidt veegfamilie combineert uitzonderlijke veegcapaciteiten en een hoog laadvermogen met alle voordelen van een multifunctionele werktuigdrager. Het geïntegreerde snelwisselsysteem maakt het eenvoudig om te wisselen tussen de vele aanbouwdelen en gemonteerde apparatuur.

Madrid composts collected leaves

With its "Madrid 360" programme, the Spanish capital is pursuing the goal of becoming a sustainable city or so-called environmental zone by 2025. It wants to achieve this with a variety of measures. One of them is that the leaves collected now in autumn are brought to a composting plant to be used later as fertiliser for the more than 3.000 parks in the city.

The Street King 660 takes North America

In autumn 2020, the Aebi Schmidt Group acquired the Canadian company Equipements Lourds Papineau Inc. (ELP) – an acquisition continuing the consistent implementation of the group’s growth strategy, as ELP is a leading manufacturer of winter operation equipment in Quebec. Now – somewhat later than planned, due to the coronavirus – the sales and service staff of Aebi Schmidt Canada Inc. and ELP are getting to know one another in person during training for the introduction of the Street King 660 to Canada.

Southampton City Council sees electrifying results from eSwingo 200⁺

Southampton City Council is seeing electrifying results from its fleet of four new all-electric eSwingo 200⁺ compact sweepers from Aebi Schmidt UK which are making a vital contribution to meeting the Council’s environmental objectives under its Greener City Charter.

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.

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.

Autonomous Operations at the Airport: The Future Has Already Arrived Today

Autonomous operations at the airport not only save money. While autonomous systems increase efficiency, safety, occupational health and flexibility, they also lead to a substantial reduction in CO2 emissions. Our solution is not off-the-shelf, it can be tailored to the specific conditions at the individual airport. And because it allows to integrate not only our own vehicles and machines but also those of other brands, the investment risk is low. But the best thing is that the systems have been intensively tested and are already available today.

Aebi Schmidt Shows the First Step Towards Autonomous Operations at Airports

In order to push ahead with future technologies that are ground breaking for autonomous operations at the airport, Aebi Schmidt has introduced a three step approach, which surrenders standard systems in favour of individual clearance concepts tailored to specific situations. Today we were able to demonstrate the first step, our new driver assistance system, live and online to an exclusive group of customers.

Electricity Purchased from 100% Renewable Energy

Prior to today’s “World Environment Day”, the Federal Statistical Office in Germany reported that in the first quarter of 2020, for the first time ever more electricity was generated from renewable energies and fed into the grid in Germany than from conventional energy sources. Aebi Schmidt also contributed to the increased demand.

A Schmidt Invention for Eternity

Schmidt is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. How did the car repair workshop from the Black Forest in Southern Germany develop into a global player in mechanical engineering for mission-critical infrastructure? And what comes next? Throughout the year, we will be presenting you with a few gems from our archives, as well as looking ahead to the next 100 years. We will start by travelling back in motion picture to 1963 and 2,469 metres above sea level on the Great St. Bernhard Pass.

Heidelberg Sets a Good Example

We have already reported that Heidelberg was the first German city to order an eSwingo 200+. The city hosted the International Conference for Climate Action in May this year and is pursuing a significant number of initiatives in the field of environment and sustainability. For example, the city administration intends to gradually convert its vehicle fleet to zero-emission vehicles. Since mid-September, an eSwingo 200+ has also been contributing to this goal.

The New Gagarin International Airport Relies on a Proven Duo

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Airport Professionals Rate Autonomous Driving As the Most Relevant Strategic Issue

Aebi Schmidt invited over 200 airport professionals from 38 countries to an experience day on Tuesday, 8 October. The focus was on presentations and discussions on the topics of «autonomous driving» and how operation processes can be made more efficient with the help of Data Management Solutions. A live survey among the participating experts also yielded surprising results.

Schmidt Sweepers Worked Like Champions at ESAF 2019

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