In 1970 I started Abraxus, providing remodeling services and snow removal. In January, 1978, a giant blizzard called “The Cleveland Superbomb” buried NE Ohio and the “The Financial Crash of 1978” hit, with the stock market losing over 90%. Those two storms, one winter, the other financial, convinced me to dedicate my business 100%…

Brookpark, Ohio—April 24, 2018 – Cleveland residents and businesses now have a convenient Brookpark location for bulk mulch, topsoil, natural stone, organic lawn fertilizer and so much more. Royalton Supply Landscape Center provides customers with quality natural and organic landscaping materials while consistently providing exceptional customer service. “We are the leaders of organic and natural…

Have you ever thought of the local environmental impact when irresponsible, unprofessional snow/ ice management companies misuse available products while servicing commercial properties?   Read the full article here.

When Abraxus Snow & Ice Management purchased Royalton Supply Landscape Center in 2016, it combined two family-owned businesses with a passion for great customer service. The sale also resulted in a year-round landscaping supplier for residential and commercial customers.   Read the full article here.

I used to think I knew a lot about being a snow contractor. I’ve been working Northeast Ohio snow and ice events since the 1970s. I know who the professionals are in my market, who the frauds are, and the manner in which we must con­duct ourselves to be taken seriously. I believe being a…

Frank DeDon, President of Abraxus Snow and Ice Management and Abraxus Salt, LLC, has finished a rigorous, multi-tiered training program earning an ASCA-C designation with the Accredited Snow Contractors Association (ASCA). This means that Frank is “ASCA Certified”, an education-based certification for the snow industry professional looking to help reduce risk in their operations. This…

Frank Dedon looks at the service his snow removal company offers as no different than the police or fire departments’. To him, it’s all about ensuring that people are safe and their daily lives don’t get interrupted.   Read the full article here.

Abraxus Snow and Ice Management President Frank Dedon has been selected as one of five nationally recognized Leaders in the Snow Industry by Snow Magazine. Each year Snow Magazine honors five individuals whose leadership qualities stand out above all others. Frank was presented with his award at the Accredited Snow Contractors Association (ASCA) Executive Summit…

A snow plow plows snow, a useful tool. A snow plower, or contractor, is a Risk Manager, steeped in policies and procedures that have been developed to provide a safe haven for those who work at and visit the properties that receive snow removal and ice control services. This snow business philosophy is part of…

After more than 40 years in the snowfighting industry, Frank Dedon has witnessed his share of winter maintenance products. Experimenting with a variety of deicers over the years, including molasses-treated salt and salt mixed with various liquids, Dedon found many deicing products to be ineffective, labor-intense and costly. Read the full article here.

A snow plow plows snow, a useful tool. A snow plower, or contractor, is a Risk Manager, steeped in policies and procedures that have been developed to provide a safe haven for those who work at and visit the properties that receive snow removal and ice control services. This snow business philosophy is part of…