The Metal Pless adventure started in 1976 when Luc Vigneault was 26 years old and started a business in machining structures and machinery parts. He established his shop at 1683 Sucreries Blvd Plessisville, site at which occupied Laiterie Plessis owned by his father, Louis-Gilles Vigneault. Luc specialized in the fabrication of trailer hitches, cast iron ramps and green house structures. He soon decided to broaden his product line and invented an automatic hitch system for agricultural trailers. Soon after this came snow plows, graders, and rubber track sytems for tractors.

Business was going well and in 1979 a new factory was built in the industrial sector of Plessisville. This is where the structures where assembled and painted, while the machining of parts continued at the first factory. This first expansion allowed the company to increase once more its product line which were marketed back then under the name Machinerie M.P.

In 2000, Jimmy Vigneault, Luc’s son, took over the business which in 2008 it had been operating under the name Metal Pless. The multiple innovations adopted over more than 40 years of experience has made Metal Pless a leader in snow plow manufacturing in North America.

Metal Pless, Clearing the way to a safer environment

Blades and graders that adapts to all types of snowplows.

Metal Pless understands your snow removal challenges.

  • We offer a wide range of products that will fit any piece of equipment.
  • With 22 different models, and hundreds of different sizes, you are sure to find the right equipment to allow you to get the work done efficiently.
Lateral float system that increases plowing efficiency.

Lateral float

  • Automatically contours the imperfections of the pavement.
  • Our system incorporates an adjustable braking mechanism for better control.
  • Increases plowing efficiency.
  • No need to pass multiple times over the same area.
  • Reduces damage to properties.
Vertical float system that increases the lifespan of the snowplow.

Vertical float

  • Slip hitch design allows the blade to follow ground imperfections.
  • Reduces operator fatigue.
  • Increases plowing efficiency.
  • No need to pass multiple times over the same area.
  • Reduces damage to properties.
  • Cutting edges wear evenly.
  • Added safety increases plow life.
Our hydraulic wings are the strongest in the industry.

Hydraulic wings

  • Built from CHT400 steel, our wings are the stongest in the industry.
  • We use cylinders instead of actuators (hydraulic motors), this offers superior strength.
  • Simpler maintenance.
  • Twice the strength to hold back snow.
  • Two cylinders per wing increases leverage.
  • We use proprietary cylinders that have a continuous rod allowing to relief hydraulically in both directions.
  • Wings have adjustable leaf springs for down pressure.
Hydraulic protection

Hydraulic protection

  • Built in protection for the hydraulic wings and angle cylinders.
  • Wings will simply relief backwards if an obstacle is struck.
  • Relief valves are factory pre-set.
  • Combined with Metal Pless proprietary cylinders, our wings can relief in both directions.
  • Simple and easy to adjust.
Carbide cutting edges last longer than a regular steel blade.

Carbide Cutting Edges

  • Carbide option is available on all Metal Pless blades.
  • Carbide is standard when opting for Live Edge.
  • Carbide will outlast steel cutting edges 5:1
The blades are closer to the vehicle.

Blade is closer to the vehicle

  • Up to 24” closer than the competition.
  • Greatly reduces wear of the tractor.
  • Better traction.
  • Less bounce when driving down the road.
  • Increases the lifespan of the equipment and it’s components (tires, axles, bearings etc...)
Soft-rolling HD release knives reduce damage to equipment and properties.

"HD" Soft Drive Trip Edge

  • Exclusive to Metal Pless, our patented technology allows to ride over obstacles at greater speeds.
  • The cutting edge can trip without creating an impact.
  • Safer for the operator.
  • Reduces damage to equipment.
  • Reduces damage to infrastructure.
The trigger knobs on the wings are available on the HD and Live Edge models.

Trip edge on the wings

  • Available on HD and Live Edge models.
  • The bottom part of the wing can trip if an obstacle is struck.
  • The cutting edge can trip without creating an impact.
  • Safer for the operator.
  • Reduces damage to equipment.
  • Reduces damage to infrastructure.
Live Edge by Metal Pless

Live Edge

  • Reduces salt use by up to 40%.
  • Reduces plowing time by up to 20-30%. (no need to pass twice over the same area)
  • Cutting edges will last longer due to even wear.
  • Cleaner road surfaces.
  • Reduced hard pack.
  • Less slip and falls.
  • Environmentally friendly.
A snowplow that doesn't rust after the first storm!

Baked powder paint

  • Blade does not start to rust after the first snow event.
  • Equipment looks cleaner.
  • Keeps it’s resale value.
  • Reduces maintenance.
  • Multiple colors available.
Metal Pless offers 8' folding wings on its snow plows.

Fold down wings

  • Metal Pless is the only manufacturer to offer 8’ hydraulic wings with a fold down option.
  • A ‘must’ for distribution centers.
  • Greatly increases efficiency.
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