Snow Removal Solutions by Industry

1200 sq ft Size of our facility located in Plessisville, Québec
1234 Workers in our welding and assembly production line
5400 Numbers of plows delivered each year

why
metal-pless

Airports are a
different game.

Airports operate under strict regulatory requirements and zero tolerance for delay. Every inch of runway, taxiway, and apron must be clear — often within a 20-to-40-minute window after snowfall stops. The stakes aren't measured in inconvenience. They're measured in safety, compliance, and the cost of a grounded fleet.

Aircraft schedules don't bend for weather. Runways must be cleared within regulatory windows — every hour of delay cascades into millions in losses and missed connections for thousands of passengers.

Major airports span hundreds of hectares of critical paved surfaces. Runways, taxiways, aprons, and gate areas all require full clearing. Fleet efficiency is the only way to win the race against snowfall accumulation.

Runway lighting arrays, surface markings, and precision approach zones are costly to repair and dangerous to damage. Your plow must clear aggressively yet protect the surface with surgical precision.

Deicing chemicals are expensive, environmentally regulated, and corrosive to aircraft and pavement. A plow that delivers 100% surface contact dramatically reduces the deicing product volume you need to apply.

how we
help

Technology built
for the tarmac.

Metal-Pless has spent over five decades engineering solutions for Canada's most demanding winter conditions. Our dedicated AeroPless Airport Division brings that expertise to aviation — with specialized equipment designed specifically for the tolerances, surface types, and clearing windows airports require.

LiveEdge technology

Our patented Rubber LiveEdge sections float independently, contouring to every surface imperfection for 100% ground contact. No gaps, no repeat passes. Runways are cleared faster with less salt — and delicate surfaces are protected from blade strike damage.

Hydraulic wing system

Built from military-grade CHT400 steel with dual hydraulic cylinders per wing, our wing system is the strongest in the industry. Wings extend clearing width dramatically — one truck clears what once took three. Adjustable down-pressure adapts to every snow density.

Weight transfer system

The AeroPless weight transfer system redistributes plow load intelligently, reducing vehicle wear and extending both equipment and carrier lifespan. Lower maintenance intervals, fewer replacements, and significant long-term capital savings for your airport fleet.

Other features

Lateral float

Automatically follows pavement imperfections for maximum coverage without operator intervention.
Horizontal float

Slip hitch design absorbs surface variations — reduces operator fatigue and protects equipment.
Wing trip system

Wings trip on obstacle contact without vehicle impact — safer for operators, less downtime for repairs.
Eco design

Full surface contact means dramatically less sand, salt, and chemicals — lower cost, lower environmental impact.

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in
numbers

Driven by
performance

Built on proven results in the field, our equipment delivers measurable impact where it matters most—on productivity, efficiency, and reliability in the toughest winter conditions.

100% Surface contact with LiveEdge technology
2–3X Productivity vs. conventional box plows
↓ SALT Significant deicing product reduction

what
operators
say

Testimonials

Airport operations managers don't measure a plow by its specs sheet — they measure it by what happens at 3 a.m. during a Category 2 snowfall. Here's what the people running winter operations at some of North America's busiest airports have to say about Metal-Pless in the field.

The AirportMaxx changed how we approach runway clearing entirely. We cut our average clearance time significantly and our salt budget dropped in the first season. The rubber LiveEdge is the real difference — zero surface damage, total contact.

Marc R. Fleet Manager — International Airport Authority, Canada

We've tried multiple plow brands over 20 years. Metal-Pless is in a different category for airport use. The hydraulic wing system on the MaxxPro Airport lets one operator cover what used to take two vehicles. ROI was clear within a single winter season.

James L. Ground Operations Director — Regional Airport, Québec

our clients

They trust
Metal-Pless

Proven on some of the world's busiest runways, our snowplows are trusted in high-snowfall regions and mission-critical environments—where performance, reliability, and uptime are essential to keep operations moving without compromise.

YUL

Toronto Pearson

PDX

Heathrow

Clear runways
Keep flights moving.

Airports are a
different game.

Zero-delay operations

Vast surface areas

Surface protection requirements

Chemical & salt reduction