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Green Light For Eco De-Icer - Kilfrost DFsustain
Archived on: Thursday 31st December 2009
A groundbreaking deal has just been agreed between Kilfrost, the global leaders in de-icing and anti-icing fluids, and Flybe, Europe's largest regional airline, for the first use of its new 'green' product starting this winter season.
Flybe is the first airline in the world to use Kilfrost's innovative new de-icing fluid DFsustain which the company estimates, based on previous year's usage, has the potential to further significantly reduce the airline's carbon footprint by around 125 tonnes.
"We're delighted to be working with Flybe," says Kilfrost Chief Executive Gary Lydiate, "and are proud of our new product. Not only does it have serious green credentials but it out-performs all existing propylene glycol de-icers and can cope with temperature up to -40°C."
Developed using a corn sugar-based glycol called Susterra® Propanediol, created by DuPont Tate and Lyle Bio Products, DFsustain eschews more traditional crude-oil derived glycol for a completely sustainable source and has the potential to use up to 40% less energy in manufacturing than more traditional fluids.
"Airlines are increasingly seeking greener alternatives to current products. By using Kilfrost's new de-icing product, Flybe is once again confirming its commitment to yet another more eco-sensitive operational alternative," comments the airline's Director of Aircraft Operations, John Palmer.
Kilfrost enjoys a diverse customer-base across 50 countries and five continents. With facilities in the UK, Europe, North America, and Japan, the company is able to offer a precise logistics solution 24-hours a day, whatever the conditions. DFsustain is available now from Kilfrost, and those wishing to find out more about the product please contact us by email at usa.sales@kilfrost.com or telephone our Toll-free phone number: 1-877-U-KILFROST (1-877-854-5376).
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Felicity Owen, Zen Communications at +44 (0) 7967 751580
felicity@zen-communications.co.uk.
