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POLAR COASTER For those of us that are in the deicing business, surely you have heard (or read) about the Farmers’ Almanac prediction of above-normal snow and frigid temperatures forecasted for the Midwest and Great Lakes region. They also predicted “ups and downs” on the thermometer likening it to a potential “Polar Coaster”. Will it...Continue reading
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
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
Shortages are real The buzzword leading into the 2018-19 ice melt season is “Shortages”. Specifically, shortages on the bulk salt side of the business. We all remember the unseasonably late fall/early winter warmth and no snow last year, followed by never-ending cold and blustery late season winter weather. Because of the snow storms in spring,...Continue reading
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
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 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 (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
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