ANA Contract Gives Green Light For Eco-Savings

One of Japan's leading airlines has just reinforced its commitment to the environment by placing a significant order for the world's first de-icing fluid based on glycol from a sustainable source.

ANA has confirmed the order for DFsustain with Kanto Chemical Ind., official licensee for the Kilfrost range of innovative de-icing and anti-icing fluids, after a trial last winter season. "We're delighted that ANA has taken on DFsustain as it has the potential to further reduce the airline's carbon footprint" explained Kilfrost's Chief Executive Gary Lydiate. "It's a world-first fluid and truly leads the way in terms of both green credentials and efficacy."

Developed using a corn sugar-based glycol called Susterra® Propanediol, created by DuPont Tate and Lyle Bio Products, DFsustain has the potential to use up to 40% less energy in manufacturing than more traditional fluids. And in performance tests, the fluid was effective at temperatures as low as -40°C.

"We congratulate Kilfrost on the continued success of DFsustain", stated Steve Mirshak, President, DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products. "ANA's decision continues to demonstrate that products based on rapidly renewable resources can deliver the high performance that meets the needs of the marketplace."

The ANA group set out a Group Ecology Plan which includes a carbon offset programme, reduce-reuse-recycle initiatives, and participation in the research and development of biofuels.

For over 75 years Kilfrost has led the global de/anti-icing sector and is proud to work closely with customers in over 50 countries and five continents. With facilities in the UK, Europe, North America and Japan, Kilfrost is able to deliver its safety critical products to the Aviation, General Aviation, Rail, Heat Transfer, and Ground De-Icing sectors. Its world-renowned R&D facility continues to develop groundbreaking new products, and the company is continuing to invest heavily in the innovation of ever-more environmentally-friendly de/antiicing solutions.

Susterra® propanediol are trademarks of DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products, LLC.

For further information please call:
+44 (0)1434 321500, visit www.kilfrost.com, or email info@kilfrost.com

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