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Industry Update (Preseason 2019)

2018-2019 Winter Season In Review As the calendar turned to welcome in a new year, unseasonably warm weather with very little winter precipitation left many wondering if the Farmers’ Almanac’s Winter 2019 Forecast was once again; not even close. On the contrary, they could not have been more accurate. “…predicting above-normal precipitation (lots of snow!)...Continue reading

Industry Update: December 2018

SUPPLY UPDATE Leading up to the season, the talk was all about salt shortages. This talk left distributors wondering if they are going to have enough salt to last all season. To date, there hasn’t been any major news in terms of crippling supply issues here in the Midwest.  Retailers and distributors alike planned ahead,...Continue reading

Liquid Additive

AMC

AMC is an innovative liquid product added to POWER THAW, PATHMAKER, THAW MASTER, ICE NO MOR, and SNOW CONTROL. Speed is key in ice melting and that is exactly what AMC supplies. By encapsulating each granule, AMC accelerates the speed of each individual particle in the blend and therefore enhances the performance of the blend as a whole....Continue reading

Mag Chloride Pellet

Magnesium Chloride Specs

MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE (MgCl) • Melts to -15° F • High cost raw material, similar to calcium chloride • Comes in a thick flake shape or a round pellet • A secondary plant nutrient and is used as a fertilizer. Is considered an environmentally friendly option* • The least corrosive of all the chlorides,product is typically 50% magnesium, 50% water *when applied...Continue reading

Calcium Flake

Calcium Chloride Specs

CALCIUM CHLORIDE (CaCl) • Melts to -25° F • The fastest acting ice melt available • High cost raw material, similar to magnesium chloride • Comes in a white flake shape or a round pellet • In regards to performance, calcium chloride adds the most benefit to the speed and melt to capabilities of a blend

Sodium Chloride

Sodium Chloride Specs

SODIUM CHLORIDE (NaCl) • Melts to 12° F • Comes in a variety of shapes.  For the purpose of deicing, a medium crystal shape is ideal • The most commonly used deicing granule both in blended products and as a straight product • Commonly referred to as “rock salt” • The base product for the majority of blended products on...Continue reading

Spreader

5 Simple Ice Melt Tips

As winter fast approaches, dealing with snow and ice in the Midwest is inevitable.  To effectively manage slippery conditions on driveways and sidewalks, applying an ice melting product can help keep those areas safe. 1. Be Prepared Don’t wait until the snow starts to fly and the temperature drops to freezing to purchase your ice melt. ...Continue reading

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