The casual observers here in the Mid-Atlantic region are well aware of the storm prep underway. Plow and snow trucks are topping off fuel, and deicing and traction materials as the Baltimore Washington Region braces for storm of epic proportion.*** A Blizzard Warning means severe winter...
As the winter season once again creeps upon us, we are at the mercy of the winds when it comes to the weather. From sleet and snow to ice storms and more, few times during the year are more dangerous when managing roadways. There is a solution...
The use of deicing chemicals is a necessity in maintaining clear pavements under snow and ice conditions. Salt, or sodium chloride, is widely observed as the most effective method for deicing highways. Salt, the most commonly used deicing chemical, is spread in the United States...
This is the fourth and final post in The Rub series where we covered the salt business in the Baltimore Washington region. In this final post we will focus on the demands of the marketplace in relation to deicing road salt products offered by companies in...
What Is Sodium Chloride And Why Is It Used To Deice Roads? Sodium chloride or road salt is used to deice roads and prevent water from freezing and creating slippery conditions. What is road salt and why is it so effective in melting ice and keeping...
This is the third of four posts covering the salt business in the Baltimore Washington region. In this post we will focus on the areas of service and salt products offered by the regional marketplace. In addition, look for a future post about the history of the salt...
This is the second of four posts covering the salt business in the Baltimore Washington region. We will focus on the players in the space - competitive landscape, the areas of service, meeting the demands of the marketplace. In addition, look for a future post about...
This is the first of four posts covering the salt business in the Baltimore Washington region. We will focus on the players in the space - competitive landscape, the areas of service, meeting the demands of the marketplace. In addition, look for a future post...
Every winter, 22 million tons of road salt, approximately 137 pounds per person, are used by U.S. officials to melt the ice on the roads during cold weather. By depressing the freezing point of the water, salt melts the ice left on roads during snowstorms,...