{"id":1271,"date":"2026-10-02T10:15:57","date_gmt":"2026-10-02T09:15:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.omex.com\/deicers\/?p=1271"},"modified":"2026-10-02T10:15:59","modified_gmt":"2026-10-02T09:15:59","slug":"winter-is-coming-getting-prepared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.omex.com\/deicers\/2026\/10\/02\/winter-is-coming-getting-prepared\/","title":{"rendered":"Winter Is Coming: Getting Prepared Before The First Frost"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Getting Prepared For Winter<\/h1>\n

As the nights draw in and temperatures begin to fall, winter is coming. For those responsible for keeping the UK moving, the time to prepare is now. Frost, ice and snow rarely arrive with much warning, and the organisations that cope best are the ones that planned well before the first frost.<\/p>\n

This update looks at why early preparation matters, how OMEX de-icer supports the UK’s critical infrastructure, and what to consider before winter arrives.<\/p>\nTalk to us<\/i><\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Why Preparation Matters<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Winter disruption is costly. A single icy morning can delay flights, slow road networks, close railway platforms and create slip hazards across busy sites.<\/p>\n

Preparation allows you to act fast when conditions change. Whether you treat surfaces ahead of a forecast frost or respond to ice that has already formed, having the right de-icer on hand means you can act quickly, keeping sites open and people safe.<\/p>\nget a quote today<\/i><\/a>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Protecting Infrastructure Across The UK<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Ice can affect every part of the UK’s infrastructure, and each environment needs a de-icer it can rely on.<\/p>\n

OMEX De-icers support:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Aircraft<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Helping ensure aircraft are clear of ice before departure.<\/p>\nAIRCRAFT DE-ICER<\/i><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Airports and runways<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Keeping airfields operational while safeguarding aircraft and surfaces.<\/p>\nAIRPORT & RUNWAY DE-ICER<\/i><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Roads and bridges<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Supporting safer journeys on the networks we all rely on.<\/p>\nROAD & BRIDGE DE-ICER<\/i><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Racetracks<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Maintaining optimal conditions without damaging the track surface, vehicles or the environment.<\/p>\nRACETRACK DE-ICER<\/i><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Walkways and public spaces<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Providing reliable ice control where footfall is high.<\/p>\nWALKWAY DE-ICER<\/i><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Railway platforms<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Keeping platforms clear and safe for passengers.<\/p>\nRAILWAY PLATFORM DE-ICER<\/i><\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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Quality You Can Rely On<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When winter arrives, reliability is everything. OMEX de-icers are non-corrosive, designed to protect valuable infrastructure whilst delivering dependable performance, even in the harshest weather conditions.<\/p>\n

At OMEX De-icer our liquid de-icing products have achieved the SAE AMS 1435<\/a> standard since inception in April 1995 and our solid de-icing products have met the SAE AMS 1431<\/a> standard since 2001 when OMEX de-icers incorporated solid de-icing products to our portfolio. Compliance with SAE AMS standards affirms our commitment to performance, corrosion protection, and environmental responsibility, making us a trusted choice for sensitive and regulated settings.<\/p>\nview our products<\/i><\/a>\n

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Ready For Whatever Winter Brings<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Winter will always be unpredictable, but disruption doesn’t have to be. A few simple steps now can make all the difference:<\/p>\n

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  • Review your winter maintenance requirements<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Check stock levels and storage arrangements ahead of the colder month<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Speak to the OMEX De-Icers team about your winter requirements<\/strong><\/li>\n
  • Be prepared with OMEX De-Icers this winter<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n
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