SMI Snow Machines, Inc. designs and manufactures snowmaking equipment and integrated snowmaking systems for ski resorts, a business it has pursued since its founding in 1974. The company says its equipment is manufactured in Michigan and supports resorts worldwide with planning, installation, automation, and ongoing operational support.
Kashiyama Industries, LtdFounded in 1946, Kashiyama Industries manufactures dry vacuum pumps and other vacuum equipment for advanced manufacturing, while also developing snowmaking and ski-resort systems. The Saku-based company developed Japan’s first domestically produced dry vacuum pump in 1986 and has since built four production sites in the city, four domestic offices and eight overseas subsidiaries. Its ski business grew from Japan’s first snow machine into support for resort planning, development and operations.
Tenco IncFounded in 1976, Tenco Inc. manufactures and installs snow and ice removal equipment for highway, municipal-roadway, and airport maintenance. The company also upfits turnkey winter-maintenance trucks and fleets, integrating its equipment with truck chassis. Tenco is part of Alamo Group and has manufacturing facilities in St-Valérien-de-Milton, Quebec.LAKEVILLE, NY
Scraper SystemsScraper Systems manufactures North America's best-selling automated snow removal equipment (FleetPlows) for trucks and buses. Their patented machines are designed for fast, low-maintenance operation in harsh winter conditions, removing snow from vehicle rooftops in under 30 seconds.LANCASTER, PA
Snow DragonA Cleveland-based subsidiary of Park-Ohio, Snow Dragon is known for bringing snow-melting technology to commercial and public snow removal. It manufactures patented systems that let contractors, municipalities, facilities managers and airport operators melt accumulated snow onsite rather than haul it away, with units distributed around the world.CLEVELAND, OH