MB’s Massive Airport Snow Clearing Machines Steal the Show

A few days ago, MB opened its doors to the public and invited the community as well as employees and their families to see and explore its Airport Maintenance Products facility in Chilton, WI, which also hosts the North American headquarters. The open house event attracted over 600 visitors, and gave the unique opportunity to look behind the scenes of the production and experience the big snow clearing machines up close.

MB Airport Maintenance Experts presenting at IASS Show

The 56th Annual International Aviation Snow Symposium was held April 19-24, 2024 in Buffalo, New York. The show, the premier conference for airport snow removal operations, called on two MB airport business experts to share their knowledge at show educational sessions.

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.

Aebi Schmidt Opens Expanded Manufacturing Facility and North American Corporate Offices in Chilton (WI)

Today marks the grand opening of new and expanded manufacturing and production facilities, as well as Aebi Schmidt Group’s North American corporate offices. Less than one year following the groundbreaking on the 86,500 sq. ft. buildout, the expanded facility will now support enhanced process innovation for existing and new product lines, as well as provide opportunities for more jobs in and around the Chilton area. Aebi Schmidt currently achieves 25% of its turnover in North America and has a clear ambition for further growth.

Beijing’s major new airport is putting its trust in cleaning machines from the Swiss Aebi Schmidt Group

Frauenfeld, October 30, 2018 – Aebi Schmidt Holding AG, a Switzerland-based leading provider of products and services for the cleaning and maintenance of traffic areas and green spaces, will supply Beijing Daxing International Airport with a total of 34 cleaning machines by June 2019. The contract highlights the ASH Group’s ambitious growth plans in the international airport sector.

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.

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.

MB5C: Rising to market demand!

In just 18 months, MB designed, engineered and began manufacturing the MB5C – a MB5 with a Cradling broom and electronic articulation for easy operation. Denver Airport, Milwaukee County International Airport and multiple other airports have submitted their orders. It may seem like it’s only for larger airports, however, smaller airports can benefit by one operator easily performing three jobs with the MB5C’s plow, broom and blowers.

Aebi Schmidt North America: Ground Breaking Marks Historic Expansion

With a modest ground breaking event on August 21, 2020, Aebi Schmidt North America officially announced the expansion of their manufacturing facility and offices in Chilton, Wisconsin. The expansion of 70,000 square feet will increase capacity for existing as well as additional Aebi Schmidt products and office facilities.

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.

"We aim to further grow our business in the USA by another 10-15%."

In a publication attached to the New York Times, the Brussels Research Group describes Switzerland as the most innovative economy in the world and highlights various aspects and industries. In an interview, our Group CEO, Barend Fruithof, explains the factors that have led to the growth of our Group and how the Aebi Schmidt Group intends to grow further in North America.

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.

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.

Chicago Relies on MB3 High Speed Runway Brooms

The Chicago O’Hare winter operations team is a multiple award winner for outstanding achievement in airport snow and ice control. From now on, the team can also rely on MB equipment and technology. Alan Luke, Regional Sales Manager for MB Companies, explains the challenges at an airport which is exposed more than others to snow and ice.

Aebi Schmidt has strengthened its position in the North American and global airport sector

Frauenfeld, July 3, 2018 – Aebi Schmidt Holding AG has acquired M-B Companies, a leading US manufacturer of snow removal and cleaning machines in the airport sector. The Aebi Schmidt Group has thereby gained a foothold in the North American airport market and expanded its global position in this sector. More information can be found in the media release of 3 July 2018.