Yes… And there’s a big problem with that which I will get to shortly. Since the very beginning people have been using harsh industrial acids to remove concrete from trucks and equipment. These acids are dangerous to the environment and to the health of the workers. While there are many safer alternatives to hydrofluoric and…
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It’s that time of year again..Concreteworks 2019. We are extremely excited about this year as we are not only showcasing our brushes, accessories, our synthetic line of concrete removers and truck washes, but about two other products: Fusion and the first in class management control system to manage your chemical usage saving you up to…
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It’s that time of the year and spring must be in the air because I have been receiving many calls lately from clients who are telling me how all these new sales reps for chemical companies are coming in claiming to have the latest and greatest product for the truck washing and concrete removing needs.…
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It’s no secret that currently finding drivers, especially quality drivers is priceless. I get asked often when I visit client plants, the “drivers wanted” signs are easily seen on mixers on the road. I recently talked with some people at the NRMCA and they provided some recruiting tools that I think, if used correctly could…
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Question? How much of your expensive acid or detergent ends up on the ground instead of the drum? Most wash brushes are not designed to hold liquid in them. After dipping a bucket, most of the acid will end up on the ground before reaching the drum. The Answer: Orange-Crete brushes were developed to hold…
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When talking with clients, one of the biggest problems they face is figuring out a way to control truck wash/chemical usage and be able to TRACK the cost of their truck wash. Everyone knows unless you have a dedicated person at the truck wash station monitoring every driver that comes through, it’s virtually impossible to…
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Have you ever wanted to control the driver usage of your truck wash usage and didn’t know how. Do you wonder about how you can control your chemical costs better? I’m sure you do ~ I hear this question and concern on a daily basis. After doing a lot of research, SYNPRO has found the…
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Acids like sulfuric and hydrochloric are commonly buffered with nitrogen, usually urea. So you get urea HCl or urea sulfuric (also often called by its generic name MCDS). When buffered the hydrogen in the acids is forces into a kind of hibernation. In fact, while in its uninterrupted state, buffered acids are chemically organic salts. …
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Make sure to read the end of this article to receive an additional discount on all Synpro products between now and Memorial Day weekend! I learned this a long time ago and to this day it still holds true, especially in the ready mix/concrete pumping industry ~ The best ability is availability. Our industry…
DetailsI found this to be a great article talking about 5 key components to build with strength. If you aren’t a part of the Build with Strength group, I highly suggest you join their group and their mission. Sustainable – Concrete’s strength, durability and energy efficiency make it an environmentally friendly material- especially when you…
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