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Salt shortages have a way of showing up at the worst possible time. One week the forecast looks manageable, and the next you’re dealing with repeated freeze and thaw cycles, icy mornings, and a “where are we supposed to find salt?” scramble across Ohio. If you’re feeling that pressure right…

When winter weather hits Northeast Ohio, effective deicing is not just about applying salt. It is about applying the right salt product for the conditions. Temperature, pavement conditions, traffic volume, and timing all play a role in how well a deicer performs. Choosing the wrong product can lead to wasted…

When winter weather hits Ohio, the performance of your snow and ice control efforts depends on one major factor: how efficiently you apply salt. The right techniques can dramatically reduce waste, cut costs, and improve surface safety. The wrong techniques can burn through your budget, harm the environment, and still…

When winter weather hits, the success of your snow and ice management operation depends on preparation. Salting isn’t just a finishing touch—it’s one of the most critical parts of your entire response plan. Being proactive with your salt strategy helps you save time, protect equipment, reduce liability, and keep your…

Winter weather brings unique challenges for businesses, municipalities, and property managers responsible for keeping roads, sidewalks, and parking lots safe. One of the most important questions facing decision-makers is: when is the right time to start salting? Applying salt too early can waste resources, while applying it too late can…

When winter storms hit, timing is everything. The businesses and municipalities that stay ahead of the snow are the ones who prepare early. A reliable salt reserve isn’t just about keeping operations running—it’s about keeping roads safe, customers happy, and communities moving. At Abraxus Salt, we know the difference between…

By Abraxus Salt When it comes to staying ahead of winter weather, preparation is everything—especially for contractors responsible for keeping roads, lots, and walkways safe and clear. Whether you're new to bulk salt buying or scaling up your operations, it's natural to have questions about how it all works. At…

When it comes to snow and ice management, preparation is everything. Every seasoned contractor knows the panic that sets in when the first flurries hit and salt supplies are suddenly scarce. That is why the smartest contractors in the industry are flipping the script and securing their deicing salt in…

In 1970 I started Abraxus, providing remodeling services and snow removal. In January, 1978, a giant blizzard called “The Cleveland Superbomb” buried NE Ohio and the “The Financial Crash of 1978” hit, with the stock market losing over 90%. Those two storms, one winter, the other financial, convinced me to…

Have you ever though of the local environmental impact when irresponsible, unprofessional snow/ice management companies misuse available products while servicing commercial properties? Recent green initiatives and increased attention to the environment have made it of paramount importance to become more diligent in education and in the use to deicing agents…