Winter has arrived in the UK and with it the ice and snow that make the roads a challenge during this chilly season. Rock Salt for Winter Road Safety Local authorities are busy gritting the roads, with rock salt from … Continue reading
Unless you have been living under a rock or, like bears, you practice some form of hibernation, you’ve probably seen fleets of gritter lorries up and down the country, spreading salt to de-ice our roads in winter. Salt is by … Continue reading
Rock salt is still the best way to keep our roads clear of ice and in turn driving the economy forward; here we tell you why. As we go deeper into autumn, temperatures continue to decline bringing the usual … Continue reading
Temperatures across the UK have dipped. In fact, we’ve seen the coldest night temperatures this winter, with places such as Oxfordshire reaching a chilly -8. As commuters reached for their credit cards and poured boiling water over windscreens, we wanted … Continue reading
Experts have been predicting that this winter will be colder than average, producing some lengthy cold periods and periods of snow – which means teams will be out all over the region ensuring our roads are kept clear. Research has … Continue reading
When you’re seasoning your turkey dinner remember that salt plays a much bigger part than just enhancing flavour. It’s a Winter Hero. Rock salt used for clearing the roads is quite different to the white seasoning seen on most tables … Continue reading
Will it be a white Christmas this year? We always hope so. Snow can be a beautiful sight to behold, but it can also cause major disruption. Adverse weather conditions lead to cancelled travel plans, traffic incidents and injuries from … Continue reading
Rock salt has kept our road network moving in ice and snow for half a century, and its still by far the best option for de-icing highways. Autumn is the season for speculation and big headlines regarding what the weather … Continue reading
As we brace ourselves for another cold snap, it’s now feeling as though winter is well and truly upon us. But with winter comes added dangers when driving – the shorter days mean we make more journeys in the dark … Continue reading
