Øveraasen and Bucher Municipal Forge Strategic Partnership to Keep UK Airports Moving

Airport operators face the ongoing challenge of keeping runways clear, safe and fully operational - especially through the demanding winter months. With every minute of downtime carrying significant consequences, from costly delays to operational disruption, reliability is not just important: it’s critical.

That’s why two industry leaders, Øveraasen Airport Equipment and Bucher Municipal, have joined forces in a strategic UK partnership that brings together world-class airport snow removal technology with Bucher Municipal’s trusted national service and support infrastructure.

One Point of Contact, More Choice for UK Airports

Under the agreement, Bucher Municipal becomes the official UK mainland partner for Øveraasen’s snow removal equipment, giving airport teams a single, dependable point of contact for both product supply and aftersales care.

This new collaboration provides UK airports with access to an expanded portfolio of specialist solutions - backed by the strength, expertise, and reassurance of Bucher Municipal’s established service network.

“Our customers in the mainland UK airport sector have relied on us for years for the world’s best specialist airport sweepers. Now we enhance that offering even further,” says Martin Starkey, Managing Director at Bucher Municipal UK. “By working in cooperation with Øveraasen, we’re able to offer UK airports the world’s most advanced and proven snow removal equipment - supported by engineers and service teams our customers already know and trust.”

World-Leading Products, Proven Innovation

Øveraasen is globally recognised as the benchmark in airport snow removal. Its runway sweepers and blowers operate in some of the harshest climates on earth - from remote Arctic airfields to major international hubs - consistently delivering outstanding performance and reliability.

The company also brings specialist airport sprayers, setting the standard for long-range, precision de-icing.

For UK airports, the partnership means direct access to cutting-edge, proven solutions that keep runways clear and operations running efficiently, whatever the winter weather brings.

Unrivalled Local Support, When It Matters Most

With six strategically positioned service centres across mainland UK, more than 70 factory-trained engineers, and an international parts hub near London, Bucher Municipal provides unmatched support for airport operators who cannot afford delays.

“Every minute counts in airport operations,” says Thor Øveraasen, CEO at Øveraasen. “This partnership ensures mainland UK airports have access not only to the best equipment on the market, but also to the responsive service and expertise needed to keep operations moving.”

A Partnership Built on Shared Values

Beyond product excellence, this partnership is founded on a shared commitment to innovation, reliability, and long-term customer value.

“This collaboration reflects our shared values,” adds Mike Moore, UK Sales Manager – Airports and Strategic Projects at Bucher Municipal. “Together we’re offering airports more choice, greater innovation, and complete confidence in the service that stands behind it.”

Preparing for the Future of Airport Operations

As the aviation sector navigates evolving challenges - from rising passenger volumes to tightening sustainability goals - technology and smart systems will be essential. Øveraasen’s advanced digital solutions, including Fleet Cloud and Yeti Move, signal a future of more connected, automated and efficient airport operations.

With innovation at its core and customer service at the forefront, the Øveraasen/Bucher Municipal partnership is poised to help mainland UK airports meet the demands of today while preparing confidently for tomorrow.

One Partnership. One Point of Contact. Complete Peace of Mind.

By uniting Øveraasen’s global leadership in snow removal with Bucher Municipal’s trusted UK presence and support network, this partnership delivers exactly what airport operators need: reliability, responsiveness, and the assurance that when winter arrives, their runways will keep moving.