Bro-Tex is excited to celebrate 100 years of being family-owned and operated. Arlys Freeman, President, discussed this accomplishment in an interview with Autumn Boos. How did Bro-Tex get started? In 1923, my grandfather Arnold Greenberg and a partner started a rag business, Minnesota Rag and Paper Stock Company, to supply local roofing mills. My father,…
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By Joe Tehan, Imperial Dade – Distributor Contribution Keeping your janitorial equipment in peak operating condition is an essential part of being able to clean and maintain your facility. But, for many, the simple task of keeping equipment fully operational has been challenging with the ongoing supply chain issues, including manufacturer delays and shipping issues,…
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By Harrell Kerkhoff, Maintenance Sales News Editor Although not entirely recession proof, one of the nice things about selling cleaning supplies and services is that the “need to clean” is always present. Even an empty building gets dirty — as demonstrated most recently during the recent pandemic. There is much more, however, than simply supplying…
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By Harrell Kerkhoff, Maintenance Sales News Editor Although the threat of COVID-19 has diminished, the recent pandemic was a “good” reminder that pathogen control is a never-ending process. Therefore, proper utilization of disinfectants and sanitizers remains essential for facility care and occupant safety within the wide away-from-home landscape. Properly using such products, however, requires specialized…
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The best time of year to start thinking about upcoming ice melter needs is when few people are thinking about snow and ice — the summer and early fall. It is during such a time when supply levels and early-season discounts are the most abundant, according to Morgro Vice President & General Manager Mark Ihme.…
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Securing an adequate supply of ice melter this summer and fall is highly recommended for distributors due to various challenges that could lead to future inventory shortages, according to XYNYTH Manufacturing Corp. President Kevin Wice. “As each year comes and goes, different things affect the industry. We are making our customers aware of today’s market…
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Not all ice melters are equally created. That is why a strong product portfolio, education, training, and service — from a reputable ice melt manufacturer — are all essential for those distributors helping their end-user customers properly clear ice and snow hazards. Providing a reliable ice melt program is a specialty of Salt Depot Inc.…
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