Rock Salt Buying Guide

Preparing for a winter storm can be a stressful and expensive venture. Sensationalized news stories run rampant at the beginning of the year and basic necessities fly off the shelves. Dog food, [...]

Snow removal is big business. In 2015 ​one billion dollars​ was spent in America plowing, salting, and battling winter weather. In addition to being very costly, this seasonal industry carries [...]

Here in the Midwest, we are no strangers to crazy and unpredictable weather. Just when the weather seems to be warming up, BOOM – there is yet another winter weather advisory. While [...]

Winter weather brings multiple hazards to everyday living.  Whether it’s the commute to work, shopping for groceries, or simply going out to the mailbox, cold weather often impacts everyday [...]

Winter is coming, and bringing with it low temperatures, snow, and ice. These types of conditions can make everything from driving to simply walking outside more dangerous. You may be thinking, [...]

Why You Need Calcium Chloride Winter conditions can be dangerous, especially after a storm when ice forms on walkways and parking lots. Even walking from your home to your car can be hazardous, [...]

Which Salt Product Should I Buy? Although only Mother Nature know when and how much, there’s no question those of us who live in the Midwest will wake up to snow more than once this winter. [...]

Calcium Chloride vs Magnesium Chloride At Salt Industries, we want our customers to get the most out of our top-quality Calcium Chloride and Magnesium Chloride by insuring they know which is [...]

Winters in the Midwest can be very unpredictable. On Monday, the sky can be blue and clear while it is 50 degrees outside. The next day, a blizzard shows up and it is 5 degrees. It may be [...]

Typically when you think about melting ice, you think in terms of applying salt. While that does work well, there are other options that might work even better for you, depending on your [...]