Most people think salt is simply to add flavour to meals and to be used as a food preservative. However, only 6% of all salt manufactured goes into food. We use salt in over 14,000 different ways from making products such as paper, plastic, glass, polyester and rubber to household soap, bleach, dyes and detergents. Another common use of salt is to treat icy roads and paths in winter, this is because salt has a lower freezing point than water. Everyone uses salt, whether its directly or indirectly.
Plastic blue drums are extremely common in the storage and transportion of goods due to their versatile nature. They are used in different industrial sectors and are commonly used to store chemicals such as acids or the food grade version is used in the food industry to store ingredients.
An IBC, or intermediate bulk container to give it its full name, is a container that stores and transports water. Their cube design allows the user to transport more water than they would be able to in a cylindrically shaped container. Outside of their normal use, an IBC can be used for an array of different uses. We are often flooded with examples from our customers of their creative uses for an IBC.
Potable water tanks are a fantastic option for storing safe drinking water if access to mains water is not an option. Whilst potable water tanks provide an efficient way to access water they can also pose a significant health risk if not strictly maintained.
Cable covers also contribute to the longevity of your cables by protecting them from physical damage, wear, and tear so there are lots of reasons why you should consider using them. Discover the types of cable covers available as well as how to choose the right cable cover for your needs plus, any other questions you might have.
Spreading salt isn’t the most glamorous of tasks, but it is important. In most cases, it is a legal requirement for business owners to properly grit their land. It can also help you avoid any expensive injury claims if you ensure your business is properly maintained over the cold winter months.
Let's look at the key facts about salt spreaders, the different types and why they are so important to a business.
Tucked away in our construction category is the unsung hero of the construction site, rubble chutes.
They aren’t the most glamorous of products, but on a building site they’re important for keeping things tidy and quickly disposing of waste.
They aren’t something you’d normally hear much about from companies, so we’ve taken a closer look at rubble chutes to help you get a better understanding of what they are, their components and how they work.
Regular and comprehensive cleansing of our hands has never been more important. Installing hand sanitiser and soap dispensers ensures individuals have access to hygienic and economical hand washing facilities
Rainwater harvesting is steadily becoming more popular across the UK. People are more aware of their responsibilities to protect the environment, as well as the potential to save money.
Now, businesses are realising that there can be great benefits to their business and the environment by harvesting rainwater.
One question we often get asked is how a business can use a rainwater harvesting kit in their offices or warehouse.
We’ve put together a quick guide to rainwater harvesting and how you as a business can use the rainwater collected.
Cleaning your IBC can be a tedious task, but it is important to make sure you do it regularly. By ensuring you keep up to date with cleaning your IBC, you can extend the lifespan of your IBC, which will save you money over time.
A water bowser offers a reliable and safe option for storing and transporting water. These are often mobile objects that can be towed along by a vehicle. In situations where a natural water supply isn’t available, water bowsers provide clean water.
The potential implications for businesses that fail to prepare for the upcoming changes to the UK’s recycling legislation can pose a real problem, but thankfully, we’re here to tell you everything you need to know.
With the ability to withstand a wide range of temperatures and pressures, steel barrel drums are considered to be one of the most reliable and safe options for storing and transporting materials, such as chemicals, acids, oils, and hazardous substances.
Making sure your car meets all the rules and regulations in place can be a challenging task. Understanding why you need to use a certain liquid or material complicates the matter even further. AdBlue is one such example. We have done the hard work for you and put together a short explanation guide to AdBlue and why it is so important to diesel cars.
You might work with a product every day but have no idea what the manufacturing process is or why they use a specific material to manufacture a product. If that is you, we are here to help you understand the different materials and what the reason for using them is. Across our product range, certain materials are used more than others and there is always a good reason for this. Let’s look at the most common materials, their benefits and where you will find them.
Finding the right pump can be a difficult task. There are many options out there, and each one does a different job. Also, you need to consider other important questions that will affect what pump is right for you.
The UK weather can be temperamental. One day it’s clear, the next it’s raining, and the day after it's icy. You need to make sure you are ready for anything.
Arguably the most difficult weather condition to manage is snow and freezing temperatures. To make things that bit more complicated, the products used to prevent ice aren’t the easiest to get your head around.
The weather in the UK has well and truly taken a turn over the past month, with the milder weather replaced by freezing cold winds. As such, we expect to see more ice and snow hitting our areas soon so being prepared for the coldest of conditions is crucial.
