BORN TO BE A SNOWFIGHTER - The Metal Pless™ Podcast

9: A Very SIMA Summer & 50 Years of METAL PLESS

SIMA 2026 Special Edition | New Products, 50 Years of Innovation & What to Expect in Cincinnati On this special episode of the Born to Be a Snowfighter Podcast, Nick Arndt and Bob Green are joined by Metal Pless Marketing Manager ,Leslie Dickey, to preview everything happening at the 2026 SIMA Snow & Ice Symposium in Cincinnati, Ohio. From exclusive events and networking opportunities to major product launches and Metal Pless' 50th Anniversary celebration, this episode is your complete guide to the industry's biggest week of the year. SIMA Schedule: https://show.sima.org/schedule [https://show.sima.org/schedule] SIMA VIP Registration: https://registration.eventpack.com/pages/68f24415-4760-4a26-9e42-9d71d25ea3c4?p=ShowVIP [https://registration.eventpack.com/pages/68f24415-4760-4a26-9e42-9d71d25ea3c4?p=ShowVIP] Hear all about: ❄️ The annual Metal Pless Tuesday Night Kickoff Party at Pins Mechanical Company, featuring three levels of entertainment, mini bowling, pinball, rooftop views, food, drinks, and the chance to connect with snow professionals from across North America. Link to Pins Mechanical Company Website: https://www.pinsbar.com/locations/cincinnati [https://www.pinsbar.com/locations/cincinnati] ❄️ The return of the Born to Be a Snowfighter Podcast for Season Two, with a renewed focus on innovation, customer stories, and Metal Pless' 50-year legacy. ❄️ The official unveiling of two brand-new products at SIMA: • LiveBoxx Extendable – an innovative expandable LiveBoxx that transforms from 10 feet to 19 feet wide, giving contractors the versatility of multiple box plows in a single attachment. • LiveBoxx HD – a heavy-duty box plow featuring Metal Pless' proven HD trip-edge technology, delivering exceptional durability and performance in demanding conditions. ❄️ A first look at new Full Live Edge configurations, Live Edge 2.0 technology, and the latest additions to the growing Metal Pless product lineup. ❄️ Details on our 50th Anniversary Giveaway, where attendees can enter for a chance to win one of five $500 grand prizes while collecting exclusive anniversary merchandise and hunting for hidden Golden Tickets throughout the booth. ❄️ The special Breast Cancer Awareness Edition PLSM Live Edge Light, supporting an important cause through Metal Pless' ongoing fundraising efforts. Most importantly, learn why SIMA continues to be the place where snowfighters meet their people, build relationships, discover new ideas, and help shape the future of the snow and ice industry. Whether you're a long-time Metal Pless owner, a first-time SIMA attendee, or simply passionate about snow removal, this episode will get you ready for an unforgettable week in Cincinnati. Come see Metal Pless at Booth 171 & 181 and celebrate 50 years of innovation, performance, and industry leadership. Always copied. Never duplicated.™ ---------------------------------- Follow Metal Pless on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/metalpless/ [https://www.instagram.com/metalpless/] Follow Metal Pless on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Metalpless [https://www.facebook.com/Metalpless] ----------------------------------- Own a Metal Pless? Join the Metal Pless Owner's Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1FivHognPh/ Contact Metal Pless directly: https://www.metal-pless.com/ca/en/contact-us.php [https://www.metal-pless.com/ca/en/contact-us.php] 1 (866) 362-1688

8: Aaron Smith - "Real Snow" Stories from Vermont

On the eve of the first New England snow event of the season, Bob and Nick sat down with Aaron Smith ("The Professor of Snow Removal," as Bob and Nick like to say), of S&D Snowblowing in Essex Junction, Vermont. Aaron is well-known throughout the industry for his intellectual approach to snow removal operations, and his progressive use of snow removal technology. Aaron started one of the first "inverted snowblowing" services in the US, and today runs a hybrid residential/commercial snow removal company utilizing a variety of Metal Pless blades. Hear stories of how Aaron got his start in snow removal, how both equipment and SIMA have shaped the way he operates his family business, and how he's most looking forward to developing the next "Big Nicholas" in the future generation of snow removal operators. Will Aaron and the crew be ready? Tune in to find out! Come see Metal Pless at upcoming trade shows in North America, including CONEXPO 2026 [https://www.conexpoconagg.com/]in Las Vegas, NV and remember - Metal Pless™ is always copied, never duplicated! FROM THIS EPISODE: Watch the famous "S&D Snowblowing YouTube video" mentioned in the episode: CLICK HERE [https://youtu.be/SUd3RpA7ra8?si=RMYmkK8lTc8-Rz8_] Follow S&D Snowblowing on Facebook: CLICK HERE [https://www.facebook.com/SnowblowVermont] Meet Aaron at the 2026 SIMA Snow and Ice Symposium in Cincinnati, OH: CLICK HERE [https://show.sima.org/] ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Watch BORN TO BE A SNOWFIGHTER episodes on YouTube: CLICK HERE [https://youtube.com/@metalpless?si=zZUYvAG1ieov7sZK] Follow Metal Pless on Instagram: CLICK HERE [https://www.instagram.com/metalpless/?hl=en] Follow Metal Pless on Facebook: CLICK HERE [https://www.facebook.com/Metalpless] Connect with Metal Pless on LinkedIn: CLICK HERE [https://www.linkedin.com/company/m%C3%A9tal-pless] Own a Metal Pless? Join the Metal Pless Owner's Group on Facebook: CLICK HERE [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17MTkDX14S/] Listen to "Born for This" by Royal Deluxe on Spotify: CLICK HERE [https://open.spotify.com/track/6i6mgSqhnHYib9MLJ6xMPw?si=L4J5cstLTUaFKsmE3Bdjnw&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Aborn%2Bfoe%2Bthis%2Broyal%2Bdeli] ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Contact Metal Pless directly: go@metalpless.com 1 (866) 362-1688

7: Jake Longenbach - Western Lehigh and FULL Live Edge™

After a short break to concentrate on the RECORD-SETTING start to the snow plow sales season, Bob and Nick are back with new episodes! Today, Bob and Nick sit down with Jacob Longenbach of Western Lehigh Services in Allentown, PA. As the first full adopter of Full Live Edge™ (Live Edge on plow wings), Jake is at the forefront of plowing technology in both his services company and Metal Pless dealership. Hear how Jake got his start in snow plowing, how Metal Pless changed his business, and how Full Live Edge then transformed the way he and his operators approach their work. This fun conversation has it all, from Back Hoes to .... LIVE EDGE ™2.0? Come see Metal Pless at upcoming trade shows in North America, including CONEXPO 2026 [https://www.conexpoconagg.com/]in Las Vegas, NV and remember - Metal Pless™ is always copied, never duplicated! FROM THIS EPISODE: Reach out to Western Lehigh for Metal Pless Sales, Parts, or Service: CLICK HERE [https://westernlehighservices.com/metal-pless/] See Western's Lehigh AMAZING Metal Pless content on Instagram: CLICK HERE [https://www.instagram.com/metalplesswesternlehigh?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==] Follow Western Lehigh Services on Facebook: CLICK HERE [https://www.facebook.com/westernlehighservices] See Jake demonstrate the Stucchi Connector system on a Metal Pless Plow: CLICK HERE [https://youtube.com/shorts/xkwo3QTGAaU?si=H9R9MjM_3Lgkd2Qr] "Everything happens at SIMA!" Learn about the 2026 Snow and Ice Symposium in Cincinnati, OH: CLICK HERE [https://show.sima.org/] ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Watch BORN TO BE A SNOWFIGHTER episodes on YouTube: CLICK HERE [https://youtube.com/@metalpless?si=zZUYvAG1ieov7sZK] Follow Metal Pless on Instagram: CLICK HERE [https://www.instagram.com/metalpless/?hl=en] Follow Metal Pless on Facebook: CLICK HERE [https://www.facebook.com/Metalpless] Connect with Metal Pless on LinkedIn: CLICK HERE [https://www.linkedin.com/company/m%C3%A9tal-pless] Own a Metal Pless? Join the Metal Pless Owner's Group on Facebook: CLICK HERE [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17MTkDX14S/] Listen to "Born for This" by Royal Deluxe on Spotify: CLICK HERE [https://open.spotify.com/track/6i6mgSqhnHYib9MLJ6xMPw?si=L4J5cstLTUaFKsmE3Bdjnw&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Aborn%2Bfoe%2Bthis%2Broyal%2Bdeli] ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Contact Metal Pless directly: go@metalpless.com 1 (866) 362-1688

6: Phil Sexton - WIT Advisers, and the "Tragedy on Ice"

(Part 2 of 2 with WIT Advisors.) In Episode 6 of the BORN TO BE A SNOWFIGHTER podcast, Bob and Nick sit down with Phil Sexton, founder of WIT Advisers and the SWiM® (Sustainable Winter Management). In this fascinating conversation, Phil discusses the environmental problem that the usage of road salt poses to our water sources, the history of salt usage in the United States (spoiler: it might have started with the "Miracle On Ice" in Lake Placid at the 1980 Olympics), and what snow clearing professionals can do to become part of the solution. Phil's background in landscape and snow and ice management is extensive, and his unique knowledge of industry environmental impact (including graduate research at Harvard), is unmatched. The conversation concludes with an discussion on how WIT Advisers, much like Metal Pless, is helping clear the way for a safer environment. Come see Metal Pless at upcoming trade shows in North America, including the Landscape Ontario 2026 [https://www.locongress.com/] and remember - Metal Pless™ is always copied, never duplicated! FROM THIS EPISODE: Learn more about WIT Advisers and the SWiM® (Sustainable Winter Management) Program: CLICK HERE [https://witadvisers.com/] Read SWiM® research mentioned in the episode here: CLICK HERE [https://witadvisers.com/articles/] Watch Paul Vanderzon explain the benefits of LIVE EDGE technology at the 2015 Salt Summit: CLICK HERE [https://youtu.be/se2cTVPa0SY?si=T_3fVJKzze3EPqh0] Learn about salt-reduction efforts and the annual Salt Symposium from the Lake George Association web site: CLICK HERE [https://lakegeorgeassociation.org/act-now/reduce-salt] Read an article from the Lake George Association describing the partnership with Metal Pless: CLICK HERE [https://lakegeorgeassociation.org/act-now/leading-by-example/paul-vanderzon-metal-pless-plows-helping-local-highway-crews-keep-snow] ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Watch BORN TO BE A SNOWFIGHTER episodes on YouTube: CLICK HERE [https://youtube.com/@metalpless?si=zZUYvAG1ieov7sZK] Follow Metal Pless on Instagram: CLICK HERE [https://www.instagram.com/metalpless/?hl=en] Follow Metal Pless on Facebook: CLICK HERE [https://www.facebook.com/Metalpless] Connect with Metal Pless on LinkedIn: CLICK HERE [https://www.linkedin.com/company/m%C3%A9tal-pless] Own a Metal Pless? Join the Metal Pless Owner's Group on Facebook: CLICK HERE [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17MTkDX14S/] Listen to "Born for This" by Royal Deluxe on Spotify: CLICK HERE [https://open.spotify.com/track/6i6mgSqhnHYib9MLJ6xMPw?si=L4J5cstLTUaFKsmE3Bdjnw&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Aborn%2Bfoe%2Bthis%2Broyal%2Bdeli] ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Contact Metal Pless directly: go@metalpless.com 1 (866) 362-1688

5: Rob Vopleus - Lake George and LIVE EDGE™

(Part 1 of 2 with WIT Advisors. Next week, Bob and Nick sit down with Phil Sexton.) In Episode 5 of the BORN TO BE A SNOWFIGHTER podcast, Bob and Nick sit down with Rob Vopleus, Managing Consultant with WIT Advisers. WIT Advisers is committed to sharing latest industry updates and best practices for sustainable landscape and winter management solutions. In this episode, Rob discusses his unique background in plowing with the first LIVE EDGE TruckMaxx in the Lake George region of New York state, and how the municipalities in the region, with the help of WIT Advisers, are leading the charge for data-driven metrics and best-practices for environment stewardship of the "Queen of American Lakes." Come see Metal Pless at upcoming trade shows in North America, including the Landscape Ontario 2026 [https://www.locongress.com/] and remember - Metal Pless™ is always copied, never duplicated! FROM THIS EPISODE: Learn more about WIT Advisers and the SWiM® (Sustainable Winter Management) Program: CLICK HERE [https://witadvisers.com/] Watch Paul Vanderzon explain the benefits of LIVE EDGE technology at the 2015 Salt Summit: CLICK HERE [https://youtu.be/se2cTVPa0SY?si=T_3fVJKzze3EPqh0] Learn about salt-reduction efforts and the annual Salt Symposium from the Lake George Association web site: CLICK HERE [https://lakegeorgeassociation.org/act-now/reduce-salt] Read an article from the Lake Georg Association describing the partnership with Metal Pless: CLICK HERE [https://lakegeorgeassociation.org/act-now/leading-by-example/paul-vanderzon-metal-pless-plows-helping-local-highway-crews-keep-snow] ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Watch BORN TO BE A SNOWFIGHTER episodes on YouTube: CLICK HERE [https://youtube.com/@metalpless?si=zZUYvAG1ieov7sZK] Follow Metal Pless on Instagram: CLICK HERE [https://www.instagram.com/metalpless/?hl=en] Follow Metal Pless on Facebook: CLICK HERE [https://www.facebook.com/Metalpless] Connect with Metal Pless on LinkedIn: CLICK HERE [https://www.linkedin.com/company/m%C3%A9tal-pless] Own a Metal Pless? Join the Metal Pless Owner's Group on Facebook: CLICK HERE [https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17MTkDX14S/] Listen to "Born for This" by Royal Deluxe on Spotify: CLICK HERE [https://open.spotify.com/track/6i6mgSqhnHYib9MLJ6xMPw?si=L4J5cstLTUaFKsmE3Bdjnw&context=spotify%3Asearch%3Aborn%2Bfoe%2Bthis%2Broyal%2Bdeli] ❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️❄️ Contact Metal Pless directly: go@metalpless.com 1 (866) 362-1688