Extending the Lifetime of Dar’s Winter Fleet for Sustainability and Efficiency

In a move towards sustainability and operational efficiency, Dar has undertaken a project to extend the lifetime of their outdated winter equipment fleet and to optimize its routes. This initiative not only aligns with Dar’s strategic plan but also supports the sustainability goals of its member municipalities through circular procurement.

Shorts Group gives Schmidt Street King 660 vote of confidence

Bracknell-based Shorts Group is totally confident that the two Schmidt Street King 660 truck-mounted sweepers that it operates deliver exceptional service and represent excellent value for money. Driver operators like its sweeping power, the larger capacity and the greater payload which means that they have to make fewer trips for tipping, helping to keep costs down. Continue to read and learn what else they like.

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. 

Solution to taming Nordic winter roads in Sweden

As the summer sun begins to wane and next winter season approaches, Aebi Schmidt Sweden geared up his demo machines with a beautiful beast of a winter road maintenance truck – right in time for the Elmia Lastbil, a truck fair gathering the entire industry in the spirit of heavy vehicles. The basis for this RMT-solution is the powerhouse Volvo FH 64, a truck model known for its power, durability, and its reliability in harsh Nordic winter conditions – equipped with Arctics advanced snow and ice removal solutions.

From China's northernmost province to the southern Black Forest in Germany: A delegation from Heilongjiang Airports Management Group visits the Aebi Schmidt Factory in St. Blasien

A delegation from Heilongjiang Airports Management Group, responsible for managing and operating several key airports in China’s Heilongjiang Province, visited the Aebi Schmidt factory in St. Blasien, Germany.

"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.

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.

Maximizing efficiency: Harnessing connected fleets and remote diagnostics for smarter operations

In today’s tech-driven world, we are constantly seeking to streamline operations, reduce costs and improve productivity. Leveraging connected fleet technology with remote diagnostics is a very effective strategy. It not only maximises efficiency, but also enables real-time monitoring, data-driven decision making and predictive maintenance. How can the integration of the two technologies change fleet management and reduce downtime? Read on to find out.

Flexigo 150 Passes Long-Term Test in Winterberg

This summer, a new combination of equipment was tested in Winterberg municipality. The Schmidt Flexigo 150, already recognized as a versatile sweeper, underwent a long-term test with a new attachment. This complete vehicle concept, consisting of the Flexigo 150 and a flail mower power arm system, was developed to ensure efficient and simple maintenance of cycle paths and green spaces year-round. The result? A resounding success, with the potential to revolutionize the care and maintenance of tourist areas like Winterberg.

Open doors at Aebi Schmidt Denmark

Last week, Aebi Schmidt Denmark hosted its "Åbent hus" – Open House – event, welcoming customers and visitors to Fredericia. The event provided the perfect opportunity to experience Aebi Schmidt’s solutions up close and further establish the young Danish branch in the market.

Talvipalvelun parantaminen: Finavian "snowhow": Kokonaisvaltainen lähestymistapa.

Suomen talven pakkasen syleilyssä liikkuminen vaatii paitsi kestävyyttä myös innovatiivisia ratkaisuja. Talvisen ihmemaan sydämessä Finavia, Suomen johtava lentoasemaoperaattori, on ollut edelläkävijä lentoasemien talvikunnossapidon kokonaisvaltaisessa lähestymistavassa, joka takaa saumattoman toiminnan myös ankarimmissa olosuhteissa. Nyt Finavia vie tunnetun "snowhow'nsa" uusiin ulottuvuuksiin laajentamalla kalustoaan viidellä Schmidt TJS 630:lla, joissa on Arctic APV 8400-etulumiaura Turun, Vaasan ja Kuopion lentoasemille, ja edistämällä digitaalisten ratkaisujen käyttöä kaluston suorituskyvyn optimoimiseksi.

Street King 660: Probably the safest sweeper ever assembled

Aebi Schmidt UK is now billing its popular Schmidt Street King 660 truck-mounted sweeper as probably the safest sweeper ever assembled. In collaboration with Volvo and SM UK, one of the country's leading companies for commercial vehicle safety solutions, the new sweeper not only reduces risks, but truly focuses on accident prevention.

Sweeping towards Net Zero: Islington adds another zero-emission sweeper to fleet

In the UK's capital, London, the city districts are called boroughs. Islington is the second smallest of these boroughs and counts more than 200,000 inhabitants. Recently, Islington Council has added another all-electric Schmidt eSwingo 200+ compact sweeper to its growing electric fleet as part of its commitment to meeting its Net Zero carbon target in six years’ time. Learn here more about the Council’s approach and why its drivers love our eSwingo.

Revolutionizing Beach Cleaning in Formentera with the Aebi TT 241⁺

Summer has arrived, and with it, the influx of beachgoers. Unlike city streets, where sweepers can tidy up after a busy day, beaches require a unique approach to cleaning. Our mission is to improve the performance of our customers, and we are thrilled to introduce the Aebi TT 241+ tractor to the beautiful island of Formentera, specifically designed for beach cleaning.

What tool does an Aebi Schmidt service technician always keep on hand?

Aebi Schmidt’s ultimate mission is to improve the performance of our customers all over the world. To accomplish this, our service team not only travels the world to train our customers and maintain their equipment. Join us for an exclusive glimpse behind the scenes and secrets of their mission beyond borders.

Courage to change: Why Werkhof Zug relies on the eSwingo 200⁺

The Zug works depot has replaced all three sweepers in its fleet. The choice fell on sweepers from Schmidt. Urs Hubatka, head of Zug's works depot, explains the criteria that tipped the scales in favour of the eSwingo 200+ and how the changeover went for the drivers.

Airport & Municipal Days 2024 - two worlds in one place

Experts from airports and municipal services from 30 countries as well as many dealers and partners accepted Aebi Schmidt International's invitation to the Airport & Municipal Days 2024. Our guests were not only able to see and hear innovative concepts about future developments, but also drive vehicles and equipment themselves and put them through their paces.

Teaming up to overcome obstacles on the road to Net Zero

NetZeroCities supports more than 100 cities, including the Italian provincial capital of Padova, which aim in a pioneering role to become climate-neutral already by 2030. To achieve this challenging goal, Padova has established a platform of partners. One of them is the Italian municipal service provider AcegasApsAmga, which is also focussing on emission-free sweeping.

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.

Schmidt Wasa 300+ tekee vaikutuksen kevään huoltokaudella Norjan Askerissa

Kun Norja herää pitkien talvikuukausien jälkeen keväällä, liikennealueet puhdistetaan talvikunnossapidon aikana levitetystä sorasta. Käytetyn koneen vakuuttavan testikauden 2023 jälkeen Øvre Bakke Gård on antanut tämän tehtävän tällä kaudella uudelle Schmidt Wasa 300+ -lakaisukoneelle.