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Gravel and dirt roads throughout Ohio take a beating year-round. Between heavy vehicle traffic, spring rains, summer heat, and freeze-thaw cycles in colder months, unpaved roads face constant pressure that leads to dust clouds, washboarding, loose aggregate, and potholes that seem to reappear no matter......
29 May, 2026 Dust Control Great Lakes Chloride
Dirt roads across Ohio take a steady beating from weather and traffic. One season brings washouts and soft spots, the next brings dust and loose gravel that never seems to stay in place. Keeping those surfaces stable often turns into a cycle of repeated grading......
30 April, 2026 Dust Control Great Lakes Chloride
Gravel and dirt roads across Michigan take a beating. If you’re responsible for maintaining them, you’ve likely dealt with washboarding that keeps coming back, dust that drifts into nearby properties, potholes that form after heavy traffic, and the constant strain of freeze thaw cycles. Over......
31 March, 2026 Dust Control Great Lakes Chloride
Calcium chloride is a highly effective deicing and dust control material known for its ability to attract moisture and generate heat as it dissolves. That makes it especially useful in a state like Michigan, where freezing temperatures, lake-effect snow, and fluctuating winter conditions create ongoing......
27 February, 2026 Concrete De-icing Dust Control Great Lakes Chloride
Ohio winters put constant pressure on roads, parking lots, and walkways, and traditional road salt does not always keep up. As temperatures drop, standard sodium chloride becomes less effective, while corrosion, concrete damage, and environmental runoff continue to add long-term costs. For many Ocommunities and......
30 January, 2026 De-icing Great Lakes Chloride
Salt shortages have become a recurring issue in winter maintenance planning. Municipalities, DOTs, commercial contractors and industrial property owners rely heavily on rock salt for deicing, yet unpredictable supply chains and rising seasonal demand leave many scrambling for alternatives. When salt availability declines or salt......
20 January, 2026 De-icing Great Lakes Chloride
Winter conditions across Ohio put constant pressure on roads and other critical infrastructure. Traditional rock salt has long been used for ice control, but many communities are now reevaluating that approach as weather patterns, maintenance demands, and environmental concerns continue to evolve. This has increased......
30 December, 2025 De-icing Great Lakes Chloride
Michigan winters are unpredictable, and road crews often need something that performs better than basic rock salt. Shifting temperatures and quick-moving storms can make it harder for traditional salt to keep roads clear, which is why many agencies are exploring a more dependable Michigan Road......
25 November, 2025 De-icing Great Lakes Chloride
Ohio winters can shift from light snow to icy roads in a matter of hours, making reliable ice control essential for safe travel. Pre-wetting salt offers a smarter, more efficient way to fight winter storms, helping road crews melt ice faster while using less material.......
31 October, 2025 De-icing Great Lakes Chloride
Keeping Michigan roads safe during the winter is no small task. Snow, ice, and frigid temperatures make driving conditions unpredictable, and road crews need effective tools to stay ahead of the storm. That’s where Michigan Pre-Wetting Salt comes in. By treating road salt with a......
30 September, 2025 De-icing Great Lakes Chloride
Indiana’s roads take a beating from traffic, weather, and years of wear, and traditional patchwork repairs often don’t last. Indiana Road Reclamation offers a smarter approach by recycling the existing pavement and base material, blending it back into a stronger, more stable foundation. This process......
29 August, 2025 Great Lakes Chloride
This winter’s extreme conditions have led to a significant road salt shortage, making it crucial for county and city highway departments to maximize alternative de-icing methods. Fortunately, liquid calcium chloride and salt brine, both of which we have in stock, offer effective solutions to keep......
20 February, 2025 De-icing Great Lakes Chloride
Calcium Chloride is refined from naturally occurring brine material. This material is relatively low in toxicity and should present no unusual hazards to environment under most circumstances. Calcium Chloride presents the same handling concerns as other inorganic chlorides, such as sodium chloride. Reasonable handling, care and......
14 April, 2020 De-icing Dust Control Great Lakes Chloride
Calcium Chloride is the most effective accelerator for concrete because of its strength and quality. Concrete is produced at an estimated rate of 9 BILLION cubic yards per year. It is the most widely consumed substance on Earth, second only to water. If the temperature......
03 February, 2020 Concrete Great Lakes Chloride
Anti-icing, de-icing and pre-wetting materials are different ways to use Calcium Chloride in winter. At a recent educational session with DOT employees that use Calcium Chloride with Boost, there was a bit of confusion when it came to terminology that is commonly used throughout the......
13 November, 2019 De-icing Great Lakes Chloride