Blended 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 moreWhat Are Natural Waxes?
Natural waxes are waxes derived from naturally occurring plant, animal, or insect sources. They are used in a wide range of applications, including candles, cosmetics, food coatings, packaging, and industrial products. Different natural waxes have unique properties, such as hardness, flexibility, gloss, and melting point, making each one suitable for specific uses. In this guide, […]
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 moreWhy And How Waxes Are Colored
Some wax types have color added to them for a special purpose. Cheese, bottle sealing and letter sealing wax types are the most common colored waxes. Check Out Our Waxes How Wax Is Colored Wax comes from various sources. During the refining process, crude oil is segregated into various components. The waxy layer gets further […]
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?
Paraffin wax is a petroleum-based wax widely used in candles, packaging, cosmetics, and more. It’s created during the oil refining process and is known for its smooth texture, low cost, and versatility. In this guide, we’ll break down what paraffin wax is, what it’s made of, and how it’s used across different industries. Check Out […]
read moreThe Three C’s Of Valentine’s Day Feature Wax
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Did you know many candy and gift items contain wax? The romantic card you got your sweetie has wax on it, and so does the box holding your chocolates. Learn about the wax used in your Valentine’s Day gifts: Candy Nearly all boxes have some sort of wax […]
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 […]
read moreFestive Cheese Cutouts
By this time, you may have completed your holiday decorations. But how can you add the holiday spirit to this year’s feast? Add cheese cutouts to this year’s holiday meal: Holiday cheese cutouts are a creative way to make your holiday celebrations a complete success. Cheese wax cutouts can be molded into any shape imaginable […]
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