Phone: (630) 365-1990 Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm

Midwest Trading’s Quality Commitment

At Midwest, we understand that our customers expect and require consistent, predictable quality of mixes. To that end, we employ a team of experts to oversee processes to deliver the quality our customers can rely on.

Midwest’s Center for Horticultural Soils Testing and Research is led by a passionate Horticultural Soil Scientist with over a decade of experience. Our Quality Control/Quality Assurance Program spans from sourcing and testing raw materials to final mix approval and shipping. Below are some key components of our program:

Source and evaluate high quality raw material inputs in accordance with product specifications
Monitor, test and manage stockpiles of raw material, which can change physically and chemically over time, and adapt in response to those changes
Development and implementation of finished product specification and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency in the product you are delivered
Oversee the production process and final evaluation of finished goods before shipment
Onsite laboratory analysis of raw material and finished mixes for conformance to product specifications
Provide technical support to customers
Work with nationally recognized independent labs, technical experts and academic researchers
Evaluate new products, blends and processes to better serve customers through Research & Development and our Quality Improvement program
Actively participate in the latest industry and research developments to understand the benefits and realities of the developing trends

Precision Mix Plant Facility

We continually focus on improving our mix plant facility to prove quality, consistent, and predictable growing mixes and engineered soils. Understanding the needs of our customers and making adjustments to our processes to create value are driving factors in the improvements in which we invest. Below are a few facts and features of our mix plant.

Precision automated mix line that guarantees consistent production
Ability to mix and full 60-75 cu yd (semi-truck) in 15 minutes (300 cu yds per hour)
Primary and secondary screening process enables precise control of blended particle size
16,000 sq. ft. facility equipped with 7 raw ingredient hoppers, 6 fertilizer hoppers and automated moisture control system
Year-round operation
Mix plant bagging capacity
- Fills a 2 cu yd bags every 45 seconds
- Produces 1.0 bags to 2.8 CF bags at a rate of 10 pallets per hour

Seasonal Display Bed Amendment Trial

To better understand the performance of our Landscaper’s Pro products vs. other common soil amendments and various amendment methods we conducted a Seasonal Display Bed Amendment Trial. Planted in the Spring of 2020, we monitored the overall performance in a functional landscape.

View Research Results

If you have any questions about trial, please feel free to contact Joe Hobson at 630-487-7146

Contact Info

Phone: (630) 365-1990
Fax: (630) 365-3818

Street Address

48W805 IL Rt. 64
Maple Park, Illinois 60151

Current Hours:

Monday - Friday: 7:30am - 4:00pm

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