What Is Ambergris?
Image source: CNN.com Ambergris is a waxy substance made in the intestines of sperm whales. The whales produce the substance to help protect their stomach lining from sharp objects. When the substance isn’t needed anymore, the whales eject it. The rock-like wax can be found floating in the ocean or washed up on beaches. The […]
read more3 Benefits Of Toll Manufacturing Wax
Toll manufacturing, also known as contract manufacturing, has become more popular in recent years. Toll manufacturers create specialized products for other businesses. We create wax blends for other companies. Learn about the top three benefits of using a toll manufacturer: 1. No Capital Investment The minimal capital investment is one of the biggest reasons companies […]
read more3 Facts About Wax Emulsions
A wax emulsion is a stable mixture of one or more waxes in water. Learn three facts about wax emulsions: 1. A variety of waxes can be used in wax emulsions Natural or synthetic waxes can be used in wax emulsions. Common natural waxes used include carnauba wax, beeswax and candelilla wax. Paraffin and microcrystalline […]
read moreBlended Waxes Celebrates 40 Years In Business
Dear Blended Waxes Blog Readers, On May 1, 1976, Clarence Gereau installed a few tanks in a former brewery building on the south side of Oshkosh, Wisconsin and blended a wax coating for a cheese manufacturer and proudly announced, “We’re open for business!” Clarence’s passion and guts to strike out on his own gave us […]
read moreAll About Natural Waxes
There are hundreds of types of wax. Each comes from a unique source. The world provides us with many sources of wax. Natural waxes come from natural secretions of plants, animals and insects. Check Out Our Natural Wax Learn more about popular natural waxes: Animal Waxes The most common type of animal wax is beeswax. […]
read moreSpring Cleaning: Wax-Based Cleaning And Polishing Products
Spring is the season to get your home looking fresh. With the warmer weather comes a sense of renewal. As you reach for your cleaning products this spring, you may notice some have wax in them. Paste wax is a popular cleaning product commonly used on furniture and floors to give them a protective, shiny […]
read moreNew Tanks At Blended Waxes
Over the last few months, Blended Waxes installed several new tanks in the emulsions area of our plant. In 2014, we installed four tanks for wax storage and emulsion blending. Recently, we’ve started a new project that requires more tank space. We installed six additional tanks in our emulsion area and repurposed three more tanks […]
read moreWhat Is Paraffin Wax?
You may think all wax is the same but there are many different types. Each comes from a unique source and has specific uses. Check Out Our Paraffin Wax Where Does It Come From? Paraffin wax is classified as a petroleum wax. It comes from petroleum, coal and oil shale. Paraffin wax is separated from […]
read moreBlended Waxes Update: New Year, New Office
Blended Waxes was founded in May 1976 in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. We’ve been at the same location since 1976. Over the past 40 years, our office location has stayed the same, but we have renovated parts of the building. Our latest renovation was completed in December 2015. Take a walk through some of our most notable […]
read moreCase Study: Wax Innovation
Who: A local cheese manufacturer was referred to us by a current customer. This company is well known throughout the United States for their cheddar cheese. What: This local cheese manufacturer desired to keep their cheese fresh during the aging process. In order to keep their cheese fresh, the company asked us to come up […]
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