Category: Snow & Ice

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September 23, 2026 by Bob Marks

Rethinking Winter Safety: Why More Salt Isn’t Always Better

For decades, the commercial snow and ice industry has operated on the assumption that more salt means safer surfaces. If using some chlorides prevents some ice, the thinking…

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August 27, 2026 by Bob Marks

What “24/7 Snow Coverage” Really Means for Commercial Properties

For facilities that never close, keeping operations going with zero or no downtime is imperative. Distribution centers need to continue loading trucks at 3 a.m. Hospitals need clear…

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January 5, 2023 by Bob Marks

Winter Work from EMI

There was a TV show not long ago that used to say ‘winter is coming.’ They said it quite a lot actually. And while I’ve gone through and…

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November 16, 2022 by Bob Marks

EMI prepares for the snow season in the Lehigh Valley

As a commercial property manager, you know how much time you spend trying to make sure your properties are hazard-free and accessible during winter months. With so much…

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August 15, 2022 by Bob Marks

How to Select the Best Snow Contractor

Most of us in the Landscaping industry know that you start preparing for winter well before the temperatures plummet. However, it can be easy to forget that the…

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May 24, 2022 by Bob Marks

Should I Use Brine On My Commercial Property?

When sidewalks and parking lots get slippery, the first thing many commercial property owners think about is salt. But don’t sell yourself short!

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December 15, 2021 by Bob Marks

What Snow Removal Companies Do When It Isn’t Snowing

I used to have this question all the time when I was a kid: What does Santa do when it isn’t Christmas.

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June 30, 2021 by Bob Marks

Lehigh Valley Commercial Snow Removal Procurement Timeline

Snow removal procurement is based on a 52-week seasonal cycle, which commences in the spring.