Ski resort modernisation, optimisation of existing installations and development of new areas: French group MND, through its snowmaking brand MND SNOW, is delivering around 30 major snowmaking projects across 11 countries for the 2026/27 winter season.
Backed by renewed confidence from ski resorts in Scandinavia, across Europe, in France and in Asia, the MND Group’s snowmaking brand is strengthening its position as a long-term partner for high-performance, reliable and increasingly energy-efficient snowmaking infrastructure.
Himmelfjäll chooses MND SNOW to expand its ski area snowmaking network
Among these projects, the Swedish resort of Himmelfjäll, located in Idre in the heart of Scandinavia, has renewed its confidence in the Savoie-based group to support the expansion of its ski area and snowmaking network. An MND partner since 2018, the family resort is continuing its development with a new, fully equipped sector covering nearly 6 kilometres of slopes.
The project includes the installation of 109 snowmaking points equipped with TAURUS Pro and Line snow lances, the latest generation of snow guns developed by MND SNOW to meet operators’ requirements for production, precision and reliability. Designed to operate efficiently during sometimes very short production windows, TAURUS Pro lances optimise the quality of the snow produced while keeping energy consumption under control.
To support the long-term development of the ski area, the existing hydraulic capacity will also be upgraded through the integration of new pumps, compressors and filtration systems in the site’s two machine rooms. Full commissioning is scheduled before the 2026-2027 winter season.
Centralised control with Snow-CS
The entire network will be controlled by Snow-CS software, MND’s centralised solution for real-time monitoring of snowmaking installations. Connected to weather data and field equipment, Snow-CS enables operators to automatically adjust production parameters to optimise network performance and the use of resources.
Montclar (France): modernising the infrastructure of a long-standing customer
In France, the Montclar resort (Alpes-de-Haute-Provence) has also chosen MND SNOW to continue modernising its snowmaking infrastructure. A long-standing customer of the group for nearly ten years, Montclar is launching a new investment phase to improve snow reliability in strategic areas of the resort, using TAURUS Pro lances and new fan snowmakers to equip an area not previously covered and increase production capacity in a key part of the ski area.
Further international deployments: China and Uzbekistan
Beyond these projects, MND SNOW continues its international activity with several deliveries and production runs under way, particularly for the Chinese market, where 56 snowmakers have just rolled off the production line at the group’s facilities in Savoie.
The group is also supporting the development of the future Chimgan resort in Uzbekistan, one of Central Asia’s most ambitious four-season mountain projects. MND SNOW is currently completing the resort’s snowmaking installations: an automated snowmaking network comprising 90 lances, 14 fan snowmakers, 2 machine rooms and a water reservoir, with full commissioning scheduled before next winter.
MND also supports its customers on specific projects in indoor environments and demanding climatic conditions.
A long-term trend in the snowmaking market
This momentum reflects a long-term trend in the snowmaking market: operators are now investing as much in expanding their equipment as in modernising and optimising existing installations, with growing attention to energy performance, resource management and operational reliability.
“Today, our customers are looking for solutions that can evolve over time, combining performance and reliability while meeting their operational constraints. The renewed confidence of long-standing customers such as Himmelfjäll and Montclar illustrates this commitment to long-term investment in high-performance, scalable snowmaking infrastructure.” – Stéphane Gal, Director of MND SNOW
About MND
MND is a French industrial group specialising in ropeway mobility, snowmaking systems, mountain safety and thrilling leisure infrastructures. With more than 3,000 customers in 49 countries, MND contributes every day to mobility, leisure and safety across its four core businesses by providing proven, sustainable solutions rooted in its mountain expertise. Headquartered in Savoie, France, MND has 300 employees and operates through 12 international locations.
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