When ground was broken on a major solar construction project covering more than 1,000 acres in southern New Mexico, the engineering team faced a problem that would stop any project cold: the cement stabilization base failed to consistently meet the specified strength requirement. After testing multiple sections with cement contents ranging from 3 to 8%, the results were maddeningly inconsistent. …
Proving the Power of Midwest’s Polymer Soil Stabilization
2025 is the 50-Year Anniversary of Midwest Industrial Supply solving complex problems. We’ve engineered a lineup of high-performance products that produce unparalleled results in polymer soil stabilization, dust control, mine tailings management, and more. By harnessing the power of polymer chemistry and its nanotechnology for soil stabilization, Midwest’s solutions are helping a multitude of industries and people live and work better. While …
New Samitron Metrics Prove Effectiveness of Midwest’s Soil-Sement for Unpaved Road Maintenance
Another study, another success. Midwest’s Soil-Sement passed with flying colors after extensive testing was completed in Scottsdale, Arizona on five miles of unpaved roads, at five different sites. The test showed that unpaved roads, in fact, can work just as well as paved roads without the high installation cost to communities. And better yet, unpaved road maintenance can cost a …
Check Out Oregon’s Top 5 Gravel Paths for Cycling
Oregon offers some of the country’s most beautiful natural scenery, and its largely temperate climate makes the state a perfect environment for traveling by bike. To help you plan your next trip, we’ve highlighted some of Oregon’s most majestic gravel pathways for cycling.
Toronto’s Northland Power Converts Open Pit Iron Mine into Hydro Plant
Can a stored energy plant under development in Canada serve as a model for keeping the electrical grid charged when renewable power sources falter?