Why Use SMI® Automation?

SMI provides the most comprehensive and reliable automation systems, and our service is second to none. SMI is unique versus our competitors since we provide all aspects of snowmaking automation and have the expertise to design and install a comprehensive system for your situation. Our advantages include:

Broadest Snow Machine Offering:

• SMI supplies fan machines including the Wizzard and PoleCat series, along with our Viking stick product line.

Complementary Equipment:

• SMI can provide pump stations, compressors and cooling towers integrated into the automation system for seamless operation.

Global Experience:

• Unlike our competitors, we have experience in installing automation throughout the world - in places as diverse as China, New Zealand, Switzerland, USA, Russia, Finland, Japan and many more.

Accurate Weather Tracking:

• The SMI SmartWeather™ package provides excellent data collection and tracking along with precise and reliable weather sensors which allow optimum system response to changing conditions.

Flexible Communications:

• We give you the choices of using hard wire, fiber optic, wireless and radio communication methods. We offer the broadest range of radio frequencies required by your country.

Distributed Intelligence:

• Many competitors rely upon centralized intelligence at the personal computer in their automation design which creates problems when communications are interrupted due to power outages, weather conditions, or mechanical failures. SMI offers distributed intelligence so that the system continues to operate safely and effectively.

Dedicated Service and Support:

• No other competitor matches the amount of dedicated personnel or the depth of expertise in automation service and support at SMI. SMI has personnel specializing in software programming, controls and component testing, field testing, installation and start up, and trouble shooting.

Custom solutions:

• SMI offers the best solution for you to save you money and increase efficiency, unlike our competitors which offer off the shelf products not optimized for your situation.

For more information, contact one of our automation specialists.