Kaplan Liquid Solutions

10/07/2026

Thank you Tony and the Village of Plainfield Public Works for choosing Kaplan Liquid Solutions and Camion Systems to go to battle with this winter! Congratulations on your new baby!

10/05/2026

Should you use liquid deicers (salt brine) on sidewalks instead of rock salt?
10,000% YES! 💧❄️

Liquid Deicers = Faster, Safer, Smarter
❄️ Work faster than rock salt
❄️ Apply faster (easy, efficient workflow)
❄️ Start working immediately when pretreating
❄️ Help prevent snow from bonding to the surface (easier to scrape)
❄️ Reduce hardpack formation
❄️ Keep sidewalks safer longer
❄️ Less damaging to concrete & nearby structures
❄️ Reduce salt creep
❄️ Less tracking into buildings
❄️ Less impact on landscaping 🌿
💰 More profitable than rock salt (faster results, better efficiency, smarter use)

Want help switching to liquids?
At Kaplan Liquid Solutions, we have 17 years of experience using salt brine, equipment, and additives to make snow/ice operations more efficient and more profitable.

📍 Visit: www.KaplanLiquidSolutions.com
📩 DM us or call with questions—our team is ready to help.

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Kaplan Liquid Solutions is the Certified Distributor for Camion Snow & Ice Control equipment in the State of Illinois. Call (630) 538-9933.

09/24/2026

Thank you to the Kane County Department of Transportation, The Salt Smart Collaborative, and the Conservation Foundation for hosting Kaplan Liquid Solutions at your Winter Best Practices Workshop!

It was fantastic to learn how municipalities are elevating their brine programs—using less salt and more liquid deicers to improve outcomes for winter road safety.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect and share best practices with such a dedicated group.

09/23/2026

❄️ Now is the time to place your liquid deicing orders! ❄️

Kaplan Liquid Solutions (Chicago, IL) has 23.3% salt brine, TurboMelt deicing concentrate, and ready-to-ship liquid blends in bulk + totes, including:

90/10, 80/20, and 70/30
🚚 Delivery options:

2,200 & 4,500-gallon loads across Greater Chicagoland
4,500-gallon loads across the Great Lakes
✅ Why TurboMelt is a superior product:

Treat white salt at ~6 gal/ton (works down to -38°F)
Mix 50/50 with water for great tire ballast
Blend 90/10 with salt brine for direct liquid application down to -48°F
No solids → sprayers never clog
100% biodegradable
100% pet friendly
🏗️ Need storage? We have brine tanks in stock from 1,100 to 21,000 gallons.

📩 Message us what you need to outperform your competition this year!

📞 847-380-8692
✉️ [email protected]

09/21/2026

Lake County has invited Kaplan Liquid Solutions to speak at Lake County’s first-ever:

“Anti-Icing Liquids Panel Discussion”
Date: September 29
Time: 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM
Location: Lake County Division of Transportation (LCDOT)
600 W. Wi******er Road, Libertyville, IL

This event will feature anti-icing professionals who will share their experiences implementing liquid anti-icing methods and provide updates on their current operations. There will also be time to ask questions, plus an opportunity to tour LCDOT’s brine operations.

Join us to learn from experienced professionals, connect with others, and enjoy complimentary light refreshments and snacks!

Click this link to register!

https://links-2.govdelivery.com/CL0/https:%2F%2Fwww.lakecountyil.gov%2FActivities%2FActivity%2FDetail%2FLake-County-AntiIcing-Liquids-Panel-322/1/010101a090fcd9e0-167a3124-82c3-4607-93d8-43adead5e485-000000/wr05j_XKm5weA6uze3_mlT5b4oYAaSjEKNAoYjh6-7U=452

If you have any questions, please call: 219-477-0437.

We look forward to seeing you!

Warm regards,

Michael

Lake County Anti-Icing Liquids Panel

09/17/2026

09/12/2026

Good morning, everyone.

We’d love to see you in Michigan next week for two events with Kaplan Liquid Solutions.

MGIA Show — Novi, MI (Wednesday 9/16)

Please stop by and say hello. We’ll be at Booth 524 at the MGIA Show in Novi.

Free Seminar — Liquid De-Icers (Thursday 9/17)

Join us at Washtenaw Community College in Ann Arbor from 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM for a free seminar on Liquid Deicers.

We will cover:

What liquids are

Why they work

When they work best

The profitability of liquid de-icers

Why liquids increase customer retention

Why liquids are more environmentally friendly

How liquid deicers reduce landscape and building maintenance costs

How to get started using liquid de-icers

How to choose a liquid deicer supplier and more

Seminar Agenda

8:00 AM — Event opens (breakfast provided) and networking

9:00 AM – Noon — Brine 101 and group discussion

12:00 PM — Lunch is served

1:00 PM — Economics of brine and additives, and how they improve profitability and efficiency

2:00 PM — Outdoor equipment demonstration with brine makers and sprayers

3:00 PM — Seminar concludes

Registration Link

https://kaplanliquidsolutions.com/seminars/

Feel free to register as many people from your team as you’d like. If you can’t make it, send me a DM and we can schedule a virtual seminar at your convenience.

We look forward to seeing you next week.

This seminar will provide valuable insights into liquid deicing products, their applications, and safety practices. John Kolkman, from Kaplan Liquid Solutions, will be our keynote speaker and will cover a wide range of topics, including:

09/10/2026

What's the word around the water cooler about SUPER El Nino and this years weather outlook?

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09/10/2026

Let’s do the math…
In the Great Lakes Region, the recommended brine rates for de-icing are:
• 40 gallons per acre for pre-treat
• 80 gallons per acre for post-treat

That’s 120 gallons per acre, per event.
Example: a 4-acre lot:
• 4 acres × 120 gallons/acre = 480 gallons per event

What it costs to make vs. apply:
When you make your own salt brine, it should cost less than $0.20 per gallon (including salt, water, and labor).
That means:
• 480 gallons × $0.20 = about $96 in materials to de-ice that 4-acre site.
But if you were spreading solid salt instead—what would it cost at today’s prices? And what happens when prices increase this season?

This is an INVESTMENT
Adding liquids to your operation isn’t just a “nice idea”—it’s an operational ROI strategy.
• You can often see ROI in your first season
• If you maintain 50 acres or more, you may be able to recapture new equipment costs in Year 1 from material savings alone

Want to learn how to do it?
Join us for our FREE seminar in Ann Arbor, MI at Washtenaw Community College.
Bring as many people from your team as you’d like!
Next Thursday, September 17th
8:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Breakfast + Lunch will be served
Register here:
https://kaplanliquidsolutions.com/seminars/