Phil HarwoodNov 3, 2023
Landscape Management columnist Phil Harwood explains how snow professionals can choose a winning strategy for pricing out snow contracts.
LM StaffNov 7, 2023
The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) has postponed the annual Snow & Ice Symposium to Aug. 25-28. The SIMA board of directors made the decision to move the 23rd annual event, originally scheduled for June. The event will be…
LM StaffNov 9, 2023
A couple of snapshots that depict where the LM team has traveled over the past couple of months, including the OPEI annual meeting, SIMA and more. The great outdoors At the Outdoor Power Equipment Institute (OPEI) annual meeting in June,…
Clara Richter and Seth JonesJul 3, 2019
Temperatures in Grand Rapids, Mich., had finally topped 80 degrees when a whole lot of people rolled into town with snow and ice on the brain. On June 27-28, The Snow and Ice Management Association (SIMA) welcomed manufacturers of snow and…
Kelly LimpertNov 3, 2023
The Davey Tree Expert Co. appointed Manuel Nassar to technical advisor within the Davey Institute. In his new role, Nassar will primarily support Davey’s Commercial Landscape Services (CLS) operations and other service lines as needed. He will be based in…
Kelly LimpertJul 30, 2018
Environmental Science, a business unit of the Crop Science division of Bayer, named Jose Milan its Turf & Ornamentals global market manager. In this role, Milan will have a global focus on delivering Bayer brand experience for customers in the golf course…
LM StaffMar 19, 2021
The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) is launching a new event, titled "Season Opener: Building Your Snow Dream Team." This educational and networking event will be held Sept. 19-20, at the Hyatt Regency Inner Harbor in Baltimore, Md. “Talent…
Dillon StewartNov 3, 2023
As half the U.S. survived a blistering heat wave last week, the Snow & Ice Association (SIMA) escaped to The Palais des congrès de Montréal June 20-23 to discuss the white stuff. The Canadians welcomed SIMA's 20th annual Snow &…
LM StaffApr 22, 2021
The Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) is seeking industry members to help improve its Glossary of Terms. Since the Glossary’s launch in 2015, SIMA has engaged snow contractors, property managers, suppliers and legal and insurance experts in its continual…
A new report from the Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) says clearing snow and ice under private contract is estimated to be a $16.8 billion industry. According to SIMA's research, the residential market captures the majority of the private…
LM StaffNov 3, 2023
A new collaboration led by the Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) aims to expand the Sustainable Salt Initiative (SSI) by setting recommended industry standards for salt application in winter snow and ice events. As part of the alliance, Viaesys Inc.…
LM SponsorNov 3, 2023
Membership in a professional association offers many benefits that are important to the growth of your business. As the only non-profit association serving the private snow and ice management market, the Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) provides its members…
LM StaffAug 6, 2018
Western Products and Pro-Tech will donate custom, military-themed snow removal equipment to be raffled off to support the nonprofit arm of the American Veterans Traveling Tribute (AVTT). AVTT is a nationally recognized, veteran-owned and -operated business that specializes in supporting the recognition…
One of the most difficult challenges for snow and ice management professionals is educating customers and prospective customers about the realities of the snow business. Far too many buyers of snow and ice management services make purchase decisions without understanding…
As part of its updated strategic plan, the Snow & Ice Management Association (SIMA) has refined its mission, vision and core values, which the association said will help the staff and board support its members and the industry. The changes…
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