How to Get Rid of Black Ice Before It Causes Injury
Slip and Fall

How to Get Rid of Black Ice Before It Causes Injury

Prevention is always preferred when it comes to dealing with winter ice. Nevertheless, there may be times when, despite your facility management team’s best efforts, you will be faced with the haza...

Facility ManagementHow to Ready Employees and Customers for Winter-Related Downtime

How to Ready Employees and Customers for Winter-Related Downtime

Physically preparing your facility for winter is a key part of minimizing winter-related downtime and keeping building occupants safe. Communicating with your staff and customers to prepare them fo...

Press ReleaseChicago Luxury Hotel Keeps Terrace Lounge and Bar Clear of Snow and Ice with HeatTrak Snow-Melting Mats

Chicago Luxury Hotel Keeps Terrace Lounge and Bar Clear of Snow and Ice with HeatTrak Snow-Melting Mats

Doraville, GA, January, 2019—LondonHouse Chicago, one of the Windy City’s newest luxury hotels, needed to keep a terrace-level lounge and bar area clear of snow and ice, but with Chicago winters co...

Press ReleaseSnow-Melting Mats Keep Walkway Free of Snow and Ice at Houghton College

Snow-Melting Mats Keep Walkway Free of Snow and Ice at Houghton College

Doraville, GA, January, 2019—Genessee Valley, in southwestern New York State, is home to Houghton College, a Christian liberal arts institution. With the area’s long, cold winters, keeping the coll...

Press ReleaseSnow-Melting Mats Keep Crime Museum in Compliance with Safety Regulations

Snow-Melting Mats Keep Crime Museum in Compliance with Safety Regulations

Doraville, GA, December, 2018—Alcatraz East is a crime museum in Pigeon Forge, TN, that takes a look at the behind-the-scenes history of crime in America. Located in a mountain town and vacation ar...

Press ReleaseSnow-Melting Mats Tackle Snow and Ice Buildup at FedEx Ground Transport in Buffalo, NY

Snow-Melting Mats Tackle Snow and Ice Buildup at FedEx Ground Transport in Buffalo, NY

Doraville, GA, December 2018—Buffalo, NY, home to FedEx Ground Transport, averages 94 inches of snowfall per winter season. Recently, the company purchased a HeatTrak Snow Melting System for its co...

Heated MatsCare and Maintenance of Your Business's Entrance Mats

Care and Maintenance of Your Business's Entrance Mats

An entrance mat (placed either inside or outside an entryway) can help keep your building clean from wet or dirty feet. But a poorly maintained entrance mat can actually make things worse than usi...

Press ReleaseSnow Melting Mats a Creative Solution to Snow and Ice Buildup  at Boston Public Library

Snow Melting Mats a Creative Solution to Snow and Ice Buildup at Boston Public Library

Doraville, GA, November 2018—With winter temperatures in eastern Massachusetts dipping into the single digits and snowfall rates averaging 44 inches a year, reducing winter-related slip-and-fall ac...

Snow and Ice RemovalFour Habits Facility Managers Should Develop When It Comes To Snow Removal

Four Habits Facility Managers Should Develop When It Comes To Snow Removal

Every snow season brings with it new challenges. If you want to stay on top of your facility’s snow removal plan, here are four key habits you should develop. #1: Start preparing in the fall Fall ...

Facility ManagementLexus Dealership Cuts Liability Risk and Winter Hazards with Heated Mats

Lexus Dealership Cuts Liability Risk and Winter Hazards with Heated Mats

Reducing winter-related slip-and-fall accidents is a serious concern at Lexus of Wayzata, MN. To meet the challenge of outdoor safety, the facilities maintenance team at this suburban Minneapolis a...

ShovelingPreparing your Commercial Property for Snow and Ice: Installing Snow Melting Equipment to Increase Safety

Preparing your Commercial Property for Snow and Ice: Installing Snow Melting Equipment to Increase Safety

Preparedness is key when getting ready for winter conditions. Whether you’re the Director of Maintenance or a Commercial Property Manager, it’s never too early to prepare – especially in the event ...

ShovelingHow to Keep Your Business Open and Safe in Severe Winter Weather

How to Keep Your Business Open and Safe in Severe Winter Weather

When needing to keep the doors open during severe weather, the safety of employees and the public should be primary considerations. With winter weather comes hazards like wet floors and ice buildup...

ShovelingHow to Inspect Your Facility's Roof for Winter-Storm Preparedness

How to Inspect Your Facility's Roof for Winter-Storm Preparedness

A healthy roofing system is vital to the structure of your property but weather and age will eventually take a toll on its condition. You can greatly reduce the potential danger and expenses by imp...

Snow and Ice RemovalHow to Keep Your Business Open and Safe in Severe Winter Weather

How to Keep Your Business Open and Safe in Severe Winter Weather

Depending upon the region, severe winter weather conditions are an inevitability to which some facilities and business entities are able to respond by temporarily shutting down. However, for many b...

Facility ManagementA Winter Storm Preparation Checklist for Your Facility: How to Prepare Your Business for Winter Storm Conditions

A Winter Storm Preparation Checklist for Your Facility: How to Prepare Your Business for Winter Storm Conditions

Severe winter storms not only disrupt business, they also can put your employees and visitors to your building at risk for injury. The best way to limit potential harm caused by blizzard condition...