Built on a rock salt foundation.

Salt Industries was founded with a simple mission: to be the trusted local supplier of bulk and bagged rock salt for snow and ice removal professionals. From our earliest days, we built our reputation on reliability, fast turnaround, and a deep understanding of what contractors, municipalities, and property managers need to keep roads, lots, and walkways safe all winter long.

It All Started on a Tractor

Our story begins in 1982, when Jack Anderson, the founder of Salt Industries, started clearing snow at just 13 years old using his dad’s Ford 8N tractor. He plowed local parking lots and sidewalks for nearby businesses, laying the foundation for a lifetime dedicated to snow removal.

Through the following decades, Jack built a reputation for hard work, dependability, and deep knowledge of what it takes to get through Midwest winters. By the time the 2011 salt shortage hit, he and his team were running a full snow removal operation. When regional supplies ran dry, Jack’s team took matters into their own hands—purchasing rail cars of salt from New Mexico, using what he needed, and selling the rest to fellow contractors in need.

That moment changed everything.

Salt Industries is Born

Out of that critical winter, the idea that would become Salt Industries was formed. In 2016, we officially launched as a bulk and bagged salt distributor, focused on keeping local contractors and municipalities stocked and storm-ready. From the start, we built our business on urgency, reliability, and relationships—with service that matched our grit.

2018: A New Home for Snow Professionals

As demand for more than just materials grew, we expanded in 2018 by opening a parts showroom. This move now allows us to display snow plows, spreaders, truck upfit components, and serve as a one-stop hub for all things snow and ice control and beyond. Our team became known not just for supply, but for hands-on experience, installation support, and product education.

2020: From Materials to Machines

In 2020, we took a major step forward by partnering with Buyers Products Company, becoming an official distributor of SaltDogg Salt Spreaders. This opened the door for us to provide reliable, affordable salt spreaders for UTVs, pickup trucks, dump bodies, and municipal vehicles—backed by our growing in-house service and support capabilities.

Today: Trusted by Contractors, Cities & Crews

Today, Salt Industries is the go-to source for snow and ice control in the Metro East and Greater St. Louis region. We offer a full line-up of equipment, parts, materials, and support from the best brands in the industry:

  • SnowDogg Snow Plows – From UTVs to Class 6 trucks

  • SaltDogg Spreaders – In-bed, tailgate, dump body, and municipal options

  • Fisher Snow Plows & Spreaders – Featuring FleetFlex™ electronics and Auto Speed Control

  • Hilltip Spreaders, Plows & Brooms – Advanced European tech with HTrack™ GPS tracking

  • DECKED Drawer & Cargo Systems – Secure, weatherproof truck and van storage

  • DOT & Warning Lights by Buyers – Stay visible and compliant on the job

  • DumperDogg Inserts – Turn any pickup into a dump truck

  • SwapHogg Cable Hoist Bodies - Reduce fleet costs by outfitting a single truck with a whole fleet worth of beds.

From the kid on the tractor to the region’s top distributor—Salt Industries was built by snow contractors, for snow contractors. When the storm’s coming, you can count on us to have your back.