Our Origins
Meet John Rodick
John Rodick has worked in the snow removal industry for over 30 years. His journey began with plow trucks and walk-behind snowblowers, gradually evolving to embrace the Vanderzon business model utilizing tractors and snowblowers. This evolution not only expanded his expertise but also laid the foundation for the innovative strides he would later make in the industry.
A Unique Perspective
As both a seller of snowblowers and an end user, John occupies a unique position in the snow removal world. He understands the challenges firsthand, experiencing them in his own operations and hearing about them from the customers he has supplied with snowblowers. This dual perspective has given John invaluable insights into the industry’s pain points, particularly with the scrape and safety issues associated with inverted snowblowers, which often lead to dissatisfied residential customers.
The Birth of Viper Cutting Edge
Around 2022, after spending countless hours delivering snowblowers and contemplating solutions, John discovered a time-tested technology used in the truck plow industry that could address these issues. Together with some local contractors, John rigorously tested this technology built into his own snowblowers over two years, proving its efficacy in handling the wet, heavy, and packed snow common in the Albany area. The result was the establishment of Rodick Manufacturing, LLC. and the invention of the Viper Cutting Edge, a product that not only tackles challenging snow conditions with ease but also offers safety to both operators and equipment.
The Viper Cutting edge can also be adapted to both old and new inverted snowblowers, and adapt all types of cutting edges (poly, steel, AR400, etc.). Rodick Manufacturing also has a new cutting edge system that can be used on gravel driveways.
Addressing Rust and Durability
In addition to solving scrape and safety issues, Rodick Manufacturing identified another significant problem in existing inverted snowblowers: RUST and ROT. Existing inverted snowblowers often suffer from rust at the bottom of the units, which reduces their lifespan. This happens by design since typical inverted snowblowers have hollow cavities where water and condensation accumulate. Installation of the Viper Cutting Edge addresses this issue, enhancing the durability and longevity of the equipment.
Innovative Sales Approach
Understanding the diverse needs of his customers, Rodick Manufacturing offers various purchasing options to make the Viper Cutting Edge accessible to everyone in the residential snow industry. The company remains committed to continuous improvement, regularly engaging with end users to gather feedback and ideas, ensuring that the product evolves to meet their needs.
Looking Ahead
Rodick Manufacturing is building its own inverted snowblower that integrates Viper Cutting Edge technology along with multiple practical design upgrades: an adjustable, more efficient auger; a speed hatch for faster access; built-in forklift pockets for safer handling; a better-designed 3-point hitch system; clean hose organization; and compatibility with up to 2-inch poly. The goal is a durable, American-built snowblower shaped by real contractor experience and field feedback.
Patent Pending
The Viper Cutting Edge is patent pending in both Canada and the United States, marking a significant milestone in John’s innovative journey.
Join us at Viper Cutting Edge, where practical experience meets cutting-edge technology to redefine the snow removal industry.
