Top 5 tips to stay safe this winter 18/10/2018 With the cold weather fast approaching, take a look at these 5 tips to see you through safely. Continue reading
Why do we grit roads? 28/09/2018 If you are unfortunate enough to live in a place where temperatures are often below 0° you may have seen lorries spreading rock salt on the ground. Continue reading
Gritting the Roads During a Heatwave? 31/07/2018 Councils consider deploying rock salt across the streets during the heatwave the UK is currently experiencing this summer. Continue reading
How to Drive in Snow Safely 13/07/2018 Here are some of our top tips and advice to drive safely in the snow. Continue reading
Salt Supply Updates 23/07/2018 Check here for all of the latest news and information on our current stock levels and when a new shipment is due. Continue reading
White Salt & Exchange Rates 06/10/2017 Cost of salt across the board is on the climb, the effect of diminishing exchange rates, & what this means for British Rock Salt Continue reading
Snow Forecasted 10/01/2017 News agencies across the country are warning of a band of snow and cold weather that could hit the UK towards the end of the week. Continue reading
Wieliczka Salt Mine 28/11/2016 The Wieliczka Salt Mine is one of the most impressive, tourist friendly Rock Salt Mines in the world. We delve into why and what makes it so good. Continue reading
The Polar Vortex 28/11/2016 Experts are predicting this winter might just be a cold one due to the phenomenon called The Polar Vortex. We discuss in more detail here. Continue reading
Black Friday and White Christmas 15/11/2016 As we approach the festive period of the year, it's best to be cautious and remain safe as winter can statistically be a dangerous time of year. Continue reading
Ship Arrives at Ellesmere Port 20/09/2016 Winter planning is well under way, with 20th September marking the day that a new ship, full to the brim with salt, arrives at Ellesmere Port. Continue reading
After a Full Load of Salt? 15/09/2016 Along with our online shop, Online Rock Salt supply large customers for both resale and own use. If you need of a full load of salt, we can help. Continue reading
Preperation For Winter 2016/17 15/09/2016 As the winter season is upon us, preparations are now underway to ensure that we are fully stocked for the upcoming cold weather. Continue reading
New Website Launch 14/09/2016 Over the summer months, the team at Online Rock Salt have been working hard behind the scenes to improve our website ready for the season ahead. Continue reading
Staying Safe This Winter 27/11/2015 As the winter weather is looming we thought it would be timely to provide a few hints and tips to stay safe this winter in the form of an infographic. Continue reading
Interesting Facts About Salt 16/11/2015 As the winter weather starts to creep in, we produced this eye catching infographic with a few interesting facts thrown in for good measure. Continue reading
Is Your Car Ready for Winter? 07/07/2015 Following a few simple steps will ensure you remain safe this winter whatever the weather. This checklist suggests items to keep in your car. Continue reading
Why Do We Use De-Icing Salt? 17/06/2015 Salt is a truly amazing material used across the globe in a wide variety of industries. We love it for its de-icing properties so it has many uses. Continue reading
National Contract Renewal 15/06/2015 Online Rock Salt has just renewed our contract with a major supermarket chain. We're really pleased to continue this relationship. Continue reading
Salt Ship Arrives at Port 29/10/2013 To keep up with demand we have imported our largest ever ship from Egypt. 'The George' has now arrived at Ellemere Port carrying 12,000 tonnes. Continue reading
The White Salt Story 28/08/2013 Have you ever wondered about the journey your white de-icing salt has to take get to your paths and driveways? We source only the highest quality. Continue reading
Wintery Facts 01/07/2013 Whilst the sun continues to shine across the UK, we thought we’d get you into the mood for the snow and ice with a few wintery facts. Continue reading
Snowed Under 01/02/2013 The recent weather has meant our office has been very busy. Temperatures reached -7 in some areas with people desperate for salt. Continue reading
Winter 2012 - 2013 So Far 08/01/2013 We experienced a busy pre season in the lead up to Christmas. The cold weather recent ensured that people began preparing for the winter ahead. Continue reading
Salt Spreaders Now Available 30/11/2012 Our new range of salt spreaders, produced with high quality materials, have arrive just in time for the expected cold winter weather. Continue reading
New line of Sturdy Grit Bins 19/11/2012 Online Rock Salt have taken delivery of an exciting new line of grit bins for the storage of de-icing salt in all weathers, ready for dispatch now! Continue reading
Salt and Grit Go National 31/10/2012 Salt and Grit Solutions are excited to announce they are entering into a new partnership with Online Rock Salt to take their brand nationwide Continue reading
Two New Ships Have Arrived 24/10/2012 With plunging temperatures right across the UK, two new ships of marine white salt have arrived just in time to guarantee supply. Continue reading
New Website Launched 20/09/2012 We are happy to announce the re-development of our website. The new site offers cutting edge performance just in time for the new season ahead. Continue reading
China Salt Federation Visit 25/08/2012 We recently welcomed a party of representatives from the China Salt Federation to our offices to learn more about the UK salt industry. Continue reading
Our Cameo in Oscar Film 24/01/2012 Downtime on the bagging plant led to a very different sort of contract bagging order, to produce sandbags for Oscar-nominated film War Horse! Continue reading
Online Rock Salt January Sale 28/12/2011 January can often be the coldest month of winter. Which is why we're launching a January sale with our biggest ever price drop for customers. Continue reading
Help Santa With Elf & Safety 23/12/2011 This is the busiest time of the year for many sectors. Retail, food and drink and rock salt providers are some of the busiest traders at Christmas time. Continue reading
Response to Guardian Article 16/12/2011 Online Rock Salt responds to a recent article by Helen Carter in The Guardian, claiming that gritting lorries do not spread salt. Continue reading
White or Rock Salt? 05/12/2011 Choosing the correct salt for your organisation can be difficult with the confusion in types leading to incorrect decisions by purchasing departments. Continue reading
New Ship Docks at Ellesmere 02/12/2011 Our latest shipment of white de-icing salt has arrived at Ellesmere Port. This follows a busy season so far and the need for further stock. Continue reading
Mild Autumn So Far In 2011 10/11/2011 The nights are drawing in with Halloween and Bonfire night behind us. We thought it was time to provide an update on current stock levels. Continue reading
Freezing Winter Predicted 05/09/2011 Early demand for salt is looking very likely to be strong this year with pessimistic long term weather forecast for the winter being issued. Continue reading
Long Term Weather Forecast 02/09/2011 Long term weather forecasting is still something of a dark art; with many variables making it difficult to predict the weather than five days ahead. Continue reading
Council Contract Success 18/08/2011 After much hard work and effort, we are pleased to announce the success in winning two District County Council de-icing salt tenders. Continue reading
10kg Salt Packs Available 12/08/2011 This winter we have introduced a new 10kg pack line. This new pack is aimed at the domestic market, filled with high quality, white marine salt. Continue reading
New Salt Bagging Plant 22/07/2011 With the winter season quickly approaching, we have added a third bagging line to maintain supply even in the coldest winters. Continue reading
Second Packing Plant Added 09/02/2011 After the unprecedented demand for salt this winter, we've added another bagging line to our operation to increase our production capacity. Continue reading
New Year Salt Supplies 22/12/2010 Although the office is currently closed for the Christmas break our buyer has been working hard to secure further supplies of salt. Continue reading
First Shipment Arrives 20/09/2010 After an anxious couple of weeks watching the marine traffic website, our first shipment of white salt has arrived in Ellesmere Port. Continue reading
White Salt Sourced 08/09/2010 To ensure we can cope with demand this winter, regardless of the weather, we have sourced high quality marine white salt from Egypt. Continue reading
Guaranteed Rock Salt Supply 10/10/2009 Most people will have put last year's harsh winter behind them especially with the promise of the good summer that failed to materialise. Continue reading
Weather Update: Will it snow this year? When will it snow in the UK? 13/11/2018 The question on everybody’s lips as summer draws to a close is will it snow this year? Continue reading

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