Background
Morton Salt is an established leader in the salt industry, known for its extensive range of salt products across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors. Founded in 1848, the company has built a reputation for reliability and consistent quality, supplying salt used in food production, road safety, agriculture, and various industrial applications. With operations across North America, Morton Salt remains an essential provider in industries dependent on salt as a key resource.
Morton Salt was facing challenges in maintaining and operating older mining equipment. The need for rare, hard-to-find replacement parts often led to prolonged downtime and inefficient use of resources, significantly impacting operations.
Challenge
Morton Salt initially sought an alternative to existing suppliers, such as Grainger and Fastenal. The company required a reliable, single-source solution capable of supplying various mining materials, including ventilation equipment and lights, and sourcing hard-to-find parts quickly and effectively. A team spokesperson stated: “We spent a lot of time tracking down materials purchased a long time ago from companies that no longer existed or had changed contact details.”
Solution
Morton Salt partnered with Carroll Technologies Group due to their demonstrated reliability in rapidly sourcing obscure and legacy parts crucial to maintaining operational continuity.
“I can send a picture of the part to Carroll and receive a quote quickly, often the same day,” a spokesperson explains. The smooth integration of Carroll’s services was a key benefit for Morton Salt, providing rapid procurement and expert advice on replacements and repairs, allowing Morton Salt to optimize equipment usage and reduce unnecessary waste.
Results
Since adopting Carroll Technologies’ solutions, Morton Salt has seen tangible improvements in cost-efficiency.
“We’ve seen a significant cost reduction. Previously, certain items were discarded due to the unavailability of parts. Now, Carroll Technologies helps us repair and reuse them, substantially reducing waste and expenses.”
Conclusion
The partnership has proven beneficial enough for Milton to confidently recommend Carroll Technologies Group to other departments within Morton Salt.
Carroll Technologies Group’s proactive approach and expert service have made it a valuable partner for Morton Salt. With improved operational efficiency, significant cost savings, and a trusted partner to source even the most elusive parts, Morton Salt is better positioned to maintain seamless operations and achieve long-term sustainability in its mining activities.
