Chair: Horst HANKE, member of PIARC TC 3.2, Germany

Winter service evolves over the years with ongoing development and research. This topic covers all subjects concerning innovation in techniques and technologies in winter service. New techniques such as application of de-icers and anti-icers, improvement in the use of abrasives, snow and ice clearance procedures and methodologies and sustainable and adaptive maintenance procedures are one part. But also new technologies like new snow and ice clearing equipment, automation of snow and ice control, new or alternative chemicals or materials and sustainable products or equipment are developed. Spreading de-icing chemicals is a major part in the fight against snowy or icy roads. Within the last years spreading technology has developed further. This session provides information about newest technology and methods in spreading de-icers.