EUnited Municial Equipment and its members are committed to continuously enhancing their performance.
In collaboration with experts from member companies, EUnited Municipal Equipment has developed the “EUnitedPM 10/2.5” label for sweepers, three and four stars and the “Spreaders for Winter Maintenance” class C and B.
We represent leading European small- and medium-sized manufacturers of winter maintenance equipment, including snow ploughs, snow blowers, snow cutters, and spreading machines designed for use on roads, public spaces, and airports.
Our mission is to promote technical excellence, encourage standardisation, and support environmentally responsible practices in winter road maintenance.
Our equipment portfolio covers snow-clearing machinery such as snow ploughs, snow blowers, and snow cutters, as well as spreading equipment including salt and brine spreaders, also known as gritters.
Applying salt or brine helps prevent icy road conditions, but excessive use increases costs and causes environmental harm. That is why it is essential for spreading machines to apply the correct amount of material with consistent and even distribution.
Standardization and test
Applying salt or brine helps prevent icy roads, but excessive use increases costs and harms the environment. For this reason, it is crucial that spreading machines deliver the correct amount with even and controlled distribution.
European Test Methods
EN 15597-1
A European standard for static testing
Checks how accurately a spreader applies thawing materials over a set time
Dynamic Testing
Attempts to test while the machine is moving
A full standard couldn’t be agreed on, so a Technical Specification was published instead
EUnited Performance Test
A new approach developed by EUnited and the Engineering Center Bygholm (Denmark)
Aims to create a unified and reliable European test
Ensures results are comparable, repeatable, and not affected by weather or road type.
Our goal
We aim to support both manufacturers and users in adopting high-quality, environmentally responsible winter maintenance equipment, with reliable testing to ensure safety and efficiency across Europe.
