The HeatTrak Industrial Blog

The WALK-IN Clinic Keeps Their Entrance Slip-Free!

"Northern Michigan winters have made keeping the entrance floor in our clinic dry a nearly impossible task. Each evening carpet runners soaked with melted tracked-in snow had to be replaced at sig...

Don Protects His Doors from Frost Heaving

"When I bought the HeatTrak mats I was not worried about snow, but I was worried about frost lift.   I have a lift problem with my garage door and main door where it deforms enough and lifts ...

Tom Keeps the Entryway Clear of Snow at His B & B

"We have real winters. The entrance is on the north side of the house gets virtually no sun in winter and we had a constant build up of ice on the granite steps from snow melt off the porch roof...

Meet Albert: The Facility Maintenance Manager for Vesuvius USA

 "My name is Albert Deveaney. I’m the facility maintenance manager for Vesuvius USA in Pittsburgh, PA. Before we bought the 5 HeatTrak mats, I had to shovel the snow, add salt and sand. This proce...

Skip Keeps His Library's Walkways Clear of Snow and Ice

"We have used one of your larger mats at our library for the last 2 winters - 20 below and lots of snow - and are very pleased with the results. In spite of the area where the mat is located bei...

See How Ernest Minimizes Shoveling and Maximizes Safety for his Tenants

  "HeatTrak mats works excellently at my owned apartment building in Colorado Springs, Colorado providing a clear path and minimizing shoveling for my tenants.  I look forward to getting more mats...

What Does This Year's Snow Forecast Mean for Your Facility?

Every year, The Farmers' Almanac issues its official snow forecast, which is a helpful guide not only to those in the agricultural industry, but also to those who manage commercial and industrial f...

Six Must-Haves Your Employees Need in Their Cars This Winter

Keeping your employees safe ought to be one of your top priorities during extreme weather. Some key dangers to employee health include frostbite, falls, and vehicular accidents. Being appropriately...

What the New OSHA Penalty Maximums Mean for Your Facility This Winter

Facility managers have many reasons to keep a close eye on the safety level of their grounds, particularly during the accident-prone winter months. Humanitarian concern for their employees and clie...

HeatTrak Featured on Buildings.com

We're thrilled to share that an article written by our CEO, Hillel Glazer, was recently featured on the Buildings.com Buildings Buzz Blog! Here's a sneak peak of the article: Which Snow Removal Op...

Featured on Facility Executive...

We're thrilled to share that an article written by our CEO, Hillel Glazer, was recently featured on the Faciliy Executive homepage! Here's a sneak peak of the article: Commercial Snow Removal, Co...

What Your Facility is Facing: A Breakdown of This Winter's Forecast

Knowing what to expect as the winter approaches gives your facility a better chance of continuing to operate as seamlessly as possible through challenging weather conditions. Fortunately, weather ...

How the Road Salt Shortage Has Changed the Face of Snow Removal

Road salt has been an essential component to snow removal for the past 50 years. It works by lowering the freezing point of water so that ice can be more easily scraped off surfaces. Traditionally,...

Six Insurance Lessons For Facility Managers from Last Winter

Bracing for the effects of significant snowfall is a critical responsibility of every facility manager. This doesn’t just include how to best prepare the property physically, but also monetarily. H...