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Sep 4, 2018

Salt inventory shortage

Contractors should prepare for a shortage of salt this coming winter.
Aug 14, 2018

Salt inventory shortage: prepare yourself and your customers

A serious shortage of salt this winter means prices are expected to rise. Prepare your business and customers now.
The Goderich mine produces up to nine million tons of salt each year; the vast majority of output is used for de-icing.
Aug 1, 2016

Mining for safety

Canadian salt mines supply the snow and ice management industry.
Sep 15, 2015

Study salt applications

I have been monitoring our salt numbers very closely with a new automated salt tracking system from Viaesys designed specifically for this project.
Sep 1, 2014

Research underway: Snow and ice control in parking lots

Academics and snow pros partner to benefit industry.
Snow, wind, frigid temperatures and freezing rain made the winter of 2014 a season to remember.
Mar 15, 2014

Winter of 2014: One of the worst

Contractors struggling to keep up with Mother Nature's forces.
Aug 6, 2013

Spreading the message

Salt reduction program takes a team approach to reach its goal.
Jun 15, 2012

Results of salt treatment study expected in 2014

A study of salt treatments on parking lots and sidewalks, scheduled for completion in 2014, will be the first in the world to develop an application standard.
Mar 15, 2012

Managing your winter risk

Not much winter left — possibly — but the risks still exist as long as we are in the freeze-thaw period.
Feb 15, 2012

How much salt is enough?

I came upon a thick layer of salt spread around a city bus stop that made me realize it might be time for an article on application rates.
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