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 …
Five Soil Stabilization Methods that Address Your #1 Concern
Midwest believes in engineering soil stabilization methods that help you achieve safe, effective, and environmentally friendly road stabilization that achieves your operation’s top concerns. Our NaturalPave® Road Stabilization system is designed to increase the performance, strength, and longevity of unpaved roads. Applied to the upper four to six inches of a road’s surface, this solution stabilizes native or in-situ soils by …
Sustainable Road Stabilization: It’s at the Heart of What We Do
In 1970, the Clean Air Act marked a significant shift in the nation’s approach to sustainability. The legislation, which asserted every American’s right to health through better air quality, focused on the root cause behind pollution: reducing particulate matter. That same mindset would ultimately drive Bob Vitale and Midwest Industrial Supply to invent its first eco-friendly dust suppressant, Soil Sement®, …
Despite Absence from FAA Funding, Gravel Runway Infrastructure Finds Its Fix with Midwest’s SECUR® Stabilization System
Did the FAA overlook gravel runway infrastructure in its latest round of grants? The answer is yes, but we have a fix! Whenever you think about a visit to the airport, you may already find yourself filled with dread. Culturally, many people view airports with disdain, already imagining cramped terminals, cancelled flights, and subpar cuisine. In recent years, even beyond …