Trecan Snowmelters in Czech Republic
Trecan Snowmelters: ICE Professional as Exclusive Distributor for the Czech Republic
Traditional snow removal has its limits. High transport costs, lack of storage space, environmental disposal challenges. Snow melting technology solves these problems on-site – and ICE Professional is now the exclusive distributor of Trecan Snowmelters for the Czech Republic.
What Is Trecan and Why Does It Matter
Trecan is a Canadian manufacturer with 35 years of experience in professional snow melting. With more than 800 machines in operation worldwide – across North America, Europe and Asia – it is a globally proven technology that has demonstrated its value in the most demanding environments: from JFK and O’Hare airports in the USA, through Toronto Pearson, to Astana in Kazakhstan.
Trecan systems achieve approximately 98% thermal efficiency. The typical service life of a machine is 25 years, with some units remaining in operation for over 40 years.
Why Traditional Snow Disposal Is No Longer Enough
Every infrastructure manager knows the scenario: a heavy snowfall hits and the entire system comes under pressure. Trucks can’t keep up, the depot is full, staff are stretched to their limits.
The traditional approach has four key problems:
- High logistics costs – loading, haulage, fuel, operators and overtime drive up the cost of every snow event.
- Limited storage space – snow stockpiles occupy valuable operational area and reduce site usability.
- Weather dependence – heavy snowfall creates immediate bottlenecks across the entire disposal system.
- Environmental and operational constraints – dirty snow, de-icing agents and discharge requirements complicate traditional disposal.
Snow melting technology transforms snow disposal from a transportation task into a controlled on-site process.
How Trecan Works – The Submerged Combustion Principle
The core of Trecan technology is submerged combustion – a patented principle that delivers exceptional efficiency:
- Snow loading – snow is delivered by loader or truck into the receiving hopper
- Receiving hopper – snow enters and contacts the hot melting bath
- Submerged combustion – an air-fed burner transfers heat directly into the water, creating strong turbulence and circulation
- Filtration – sand, grit and debris are retained before water discharge
- Discharge – meltwater is discharged to the drain / sewer in a controlled manner
The result: snow is processed on-site, with no transport, no stockpiling, no environmental complications.
Where Trecan Delivers the Highest Value
The technology is most effective where three factors are critical: snow volume, limited space and operational continuity.
- Airports and airside operations – rapid snow removal from runways and aprons, uninterrupted operation
- Municipalities and snow disposal sites – centralised snow receiving points, reduced haulage distances
- Shopping centres and car parks – parking areas, access roads, limited space for stockpiling
- Hospitals and critical infrastructure – continuous access, emergency routes, safety-sensitive facilities
- Industrial sites and logistics parks – large areas with high operational continuity requirements
Model Overview – From Compact to High-Capacity
Trecan offers machines for every type of operation in two basic configurations: portable (PD) and stationary (SG).
| Model | Type | Capacity | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CT-15 | Portable | 15 t/h | Compact towable unit |
| 60-PD | Portable | 60 t/h | Cities, logistics parks |
| 80-PD / 80-SG | Portable / Stationary | 80 t/h | Medium-scale operations |
| 135-PD | Portable | 135 t/h | Airports, large depots |
| 180-SG | Stationary | 180 t/h | Airports, large municipalities |
| 300-SG | Stationary | 300 t/h | Major airports, central depots |
| 350-PD | Portable | 350 t/h | Ultra-high capacity |
Trecan in Numbers
- 35+ years of engineering, manufacturing and practical experience
- 800+ units in operation across North America, Europe and Asia
- ~98% thermal efficiency
- 24/7 remote diagnostics and communication capability
- 25 years typical machine service life
- 40 years – some units still in active operation
References – Where Trecan Works
Trecan technology is used at airports including JFK, LaGuardia, Chicago Midway, Washington Dulles, Toronto Pearson, Vancouver and Montreal. European and Asian references include Kyiv, Riga, Helsinki and Astana in Kazakhstan.
ICE Professional: Your Trecan Partner in the Czech Republic
We are the exclusive distributor of Trecan Snowmelters for the Czech Republic. We provide a complete service from the initial consultation and model selection through to delivery, installation and ongoing service support.
If you manage an airport, industrial facility, shopping centre or municipal infrastructure and are looking for a more efficient solution for the winter season – we are ready to discuss your project.
Contact us – we will be happy to prepare a capacity calculation and configuration proposal for your specific site.
