by SaltAssociation | July 29, 2021 | Salt Sense
During cold winter weather, salt gritters are a common sight on the roads in the UK. Salt is used widely to keep our roads ice free so that traffic can move freely and safely. In fact, every £1 spent on winter road maintenance is estimated to save the UK economy...
by SaltAssociation | February 26, 2021 | Salt Sense
In the UK, rock salt, which is commonly used in gritting our roads, comes from three mines situated in Teesside, County Antrim and Cheshire. These mines provide up to 2M tons of salt each year and their reserves are sufficient to meet any extra demand, helping us to...