Metal Pless Inc

What Metal Pless Inc does

Metal Pless Inc. is a privately held Canadian manufacturer of specialized snow removal equipment, founded in 1976 and headquartered in Plessisville, Quebec. The company designs and builds industrial, municipal, residential, and airport snowplows compatible with wheel loaders, backhoes, skid steers, tractors, pickup trucks, 10-12 wheel trucks, and sidewalk vehicles. Its core technology is the patented Live Edge cutting-edge system, in which cutting edge sections float vertically and move independently to maintain continuous contact with imperfect road surfaces, combined with hydraulic wings built from military-grade CHT400 steel and advanced weight-transfer mechanisms. The portfolio spans roughly fifteen SKUs organized into product families (MaxxPro, LiveBoxx, PlowMaxx, AgriMaxx, ReverseMaxx, TruckMaxx, RubberMaxx, PickupMaxx, SideMaxx, AirportMaxx) and is supported by at least ten registered trademarks.

Metal Pless sells exclusively on a quote-based model with a stated 24-48 hour response guarantee, distributing through a dealer network formalized via a 'Become a Dealer' program and supplemented by direct quote requests. The company maintains regional offices across Canada, USA, Europe, and Asia, with social media presence on YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram supporting brand and demand generation. The customer base is organized into four vertical segments: commercial (warehouses, distribution centers, parking lots), residential (driveways and small contractors), municipalities (roads, highways, sidewalks), and airports (runways, taxiways, aprons) under the dedicated AeroPless division.

Revenue is generated entirely through hardware sales of plow equipment. The business has operated for nearly fifty years with an employee base of 11-50 and completed the acquisition of Cie Normand on 2020-10-20 for an undisclosed amount. No external funding rounds, public listing, or third-party ownership signals have been disclosed, suggesting founder- or family-controlled ownership. Quantified performance claims from company materials include up to 50% reduction in salt consumption via Live Edge, the ability of the MaxxPro to replace 2-3 traditional box plows, and 70% plow weight transfer to the loader for reduced vehicle wear.

Name

Metal Pless Inc

Legal name

Metal Pless Inc.

Website

https://metal-pless.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Metal Pless Inc., founded in 1976 in Plessisville, Quebec, manufactures patented snow removal equipment (Live Edge, hydraulic wings) for commercial, residential, municipal, and airport customers across North America, Europe, and Asia via a dealer network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Snow Removal Equipment

NAICS

Industrial Truck, Tractor, Trailer, and Stacker Machinery Manufacturing (333924)

SIC

Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Snow & Ice Vehicles (Snowcats, Snow Groomers, Snow Blowers) (IMAHAIAH)

Keywords

• Snow removal equipment
• Industrial snowplows
• Airport snowplows
• Commercial snowplows
• Municipal snow removal

Headquarters

HQ city

Plessisville

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Snow Plow Equipment Sales: Metal Pless generates revenue through the sale of snow removal equipment including wheel loader plows, backhoe plows, skid steer plows, tractor plows, pickup plows, truck plows, sidewalk vehicles, and airport snowplows. Sales occur through dealer network and direct quote requests. The company has been in operation since 1976.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Metal Pless Inc manufactures and sells a full line of specialized industrial snowplows designed for wheel loaders, backhoes, skid steers, tractors, pickup trucks, 10-12 wheel trucks, and sidewalk vehicles. Their products include hydraulic-wing plows, box plows, truck plows, and sidewalk plows, all built around their patented Live Edge cutting edge technology and CHT400 military-grade steel construction. The company also operates the AeroPless division providing dedicated airport snow removal equipment.

Product overview

Metal Pless Inc is a manufacturer of industrial snow removal equipment featuring an innovative design portfolio of specialized snowplows. The product line includes industrial plows (MaxxPro, MaxxPro Airport), box plows (LiveBoxx, LiveBoxx Airport), multi-purpose plows (PlowMaxx, PlowMaxx Airport, AgriMaxx, ReverseMaxx), truck plows (TruckMaxx, TruckMaxx OneWay), rubber-edge plows (RubberMaxx), pickup plows (PickupMaxx), and sidewalk plows (SideMaxx, SideMaxx Airport, AirportMaxx). The company differentiates through proprietary technologies including Live Edge (patented independent trip cutting edge system), Rubber Live Edge (for delicate surfaces), and Hydraulic Wings (CHT400 steel construction). Products are designed for vehicles including wheel loaders, skid steers, backhoes, tractors, trucks, and pickup trucks, serving commercial, residential, municipal, and airport market segments. The AeroPless division specializes in airport-specific snow removal solutions.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MaxxPro Industrial snow plow with hydraulic wings and angle, designed for wheel loaders in commercial and airport snow removal. Built from CHT400 steel with Live Edge technology; can replace 2-3 box plows.
• MaxxPro Airport Airport-specific variant of the MaxxPro with unique weight transfer system transferring 70% of plow weight to the loader. Available with Rubber Live Edge option for delicate airport surfaces.
• LiveBoxx Box plow with fixed wings and patented Live Edge trip system for skid steer, backhoe, or wheel loader carriers. Available in widths from 8 to 20 feet with oscillating slip hitch.
• LiveBoxx Airport Airport-specific box plow with patented Live Edge cutting edge, available in widths from 8 to 20 feet, designed for airport ground service equipment.
• PlowMaxx Snow plow with hydraulic wings and angle for skid steer, backhoe, or wheel loader carriers. Sizes from 0527-10 to 1242-19 for loaders between 5,000 and 25,000 lbs.
• PlowMaxx Airport Multi-tool airport snow plow for skid steers, backhoes, and wheel loaders from 5,000 to 25,000 lbs, combining versatility with airport-grade robustness.
• AgriMaxx Tractor-mounted snow plow with hydraulic wings, angle, and exclusive Metal Pless Universal Subframe that spreads weight and absorbs impact, enabling year-round tractor use.
• ReverseMaxx Agricultural snow plow with hydraulic wings for tractor loader arms, skid steer, or backhoe. Designed without angulation to avoid bending tractor loader arms, with increased operator protection and visibility.
• TruckMaxx Snow plow for 10 or 12 wheel trucks used on roadways and highways. Features Live Edge technology that reduces salt consumption by up to 50%, with lower operator fatigue and reduced equipment stress. Includes a OneWay fixed-angle municipal variant with curved moldboard design.
• RubberMaxx Snow plow with rubber cutting edge for agricultural loader arms, skid steer, backhoe, or tractor. Non-abrasive for delicate surfaces like pavers and stamped concrete, with flappable rubber edge for extended wear life.
• PickupMaxx Hydraulic wing snow plow engineered specifically for pickup trucks, capable of windrowing, containing forward, and backdragging snow for versatile residential and small-contractor use.
• SideMaxx Sidewalk blade with hydraulic angle for sidewalk specialty vehicles or tractors. Live Edge technology reduces operator fatigue and protects carrier equipment; sizes from 527/60 to 532.
• SideMaxx Airport AeroPless specialized sidewalk blade with hydraulic angle for airports, installable on sidewalk vehicles or tractors while maintaining airport safety and accessibility standards.
• AirportMaxx Flagship airport snow removal plow with advanced weight transfer technology and extended reach of up to 56 ft. Rubber Live Edge protects delicate airport surfaces and eco-friendly design minimizes carbon footprint.

Quantifiable outcome

• Salt consumption reduced by up to 50% with Live Edge technology
• +3 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SnowEx: SnowEx (a Douglas Dynamics brand) produces snow and ice control equipment including salt spreaders and plow systems. Overlaps with Metal Pless in commercial snow removal equipment, particularly for compact vehicles and sidewalk/light commercial applications.
• Meyer Products: Meyer Products manufactures snowplows and de-icing equipment for light trucks and municipal use. Compares directly to Metal Pless in product category and dealer-based distribution, though Meyer leans more toward residential/light commercial while Metal Pless emphasizes commercial and airport.
• Henderson Products: Henderson Products manufactures snow and ice control equipment, including plows, spreaders, and municipal fleet solutions for trucks and heavy equipment. Directly comparable to Metal Pless in serving municipal and commercial snow removal with equipment-based offerings.
• Western Products: Western Products (a Douglas Dynamics brand) manufactures snowplows and ice control equipment for trucks and municipal fleets. Directly competes with Metal Pless in truck-mounted snowplows and offers overlapping dealer-distributed commercial/municipal solutions.
• Hiniker Company: Hiniker manufactures snowplows, ice control, and agricultural attachments, with strong presence in skid steer and tractor-mounted snow removal equipment. Directly comparable to Metal Pless across plow attachments for compact equipment and the agricultural segment.
• BOSS Snowplow: BOSS Snowplow, a division of The Toro Company, is one of the largest manufacturers of snowplows and snow removal equipment for trucks, ATVs, and compact equipment in North America. Directly comparable to Metal Pless across product category, dealer channel, and target commercial/municipal customers.
• Arctic Snow and Ice Control Products: Arctic manufactures snowplows and snow removal equipment for trucks, with focus on the North American commercial and municipal market. Directly comparable niche competitor to Metal Pless in truck-mounted snowplow manufacturing.
• Kodiak America: Kodiak America (formerly Pro-Tech) manufactures snow plows and snow pushers for skid steers, wheel loaders, and compact equipment. Comparable to Metal Pless in compact-equipment plow manufacturing and dealer-distributed commercial snow removal equipment.
• Fisher Engineering: Fisher Engineering (owned by Douglas Dynamics) makes snowplows, salt spreaders, and snow/ice control equipment for commercial and municipal markets. Directly comparable to Metal Pless in plow manufacturing, dealer distribution, and commercial/municipal customer overlap.

Broad incumbents

• Douglas Dynamics: Douglas Dynamics is the parent company of Western, Fisher, and SnowEx, and is the largest North American manufacturer of snow and ice control equipment. Comparable as a broader incumbent in the same end markets (commercial, municipal, airport) but operates at much greater scale and product breadth than Metal Pless.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@Metalpless
• Facebookfacebook.com/Metalpless
• Instagraminstagram.com/metalpless
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/metal-pless

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A1 record

Investments

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