InfraStructures - September 2011 - Benefits of De-Icer Recyling On Show at inter airport Europe

Benefits of De-Icer Recyling On Show at inter airport Europe

At inter airport Europe, Clariant will show how the carbon footprint of aircraft de-icing can be cut dramatically by recycling used fluid. The Munich show also will mark the de-icer-maker’s first major public appearance since its Octagon acquisition, which expanded its supply capability in North America.

At the last inter airport Europe, Clariant unveiled its EcoTain recycling system that lessens the environmental impact and the costs of aircraft de-icing. At the upcoming inter airport Europe, to be held October 11-14, the leading supplier will present hard numbers showing how recycling significantly lowers de-icing’s carbon footprint.

“We were confident that EcoTain recycling could cut the amount of greenhouse-gases emitted in de-icing,” says Martin Westermaier, Research & Development manager at Clariant. “So to find out for sure, we commissioned an independent, scientific assessment – which we’ll present at the show.”

Clariant aims to present its carbon-footprint findings at SMART Airports, a technical congress that runs parallel to inter airport Europe.

EcoTain recycling systems are operated onsite at Munich and offsite at Zurich Airport, and one will soon debut in Norway. Commissioning of an offsite-recycling plant for Oslo Airport was planned for September 2011.

The recycling benefits will be welcomed by airport operators everywhere, but especially those in the U.S., who are facing stricter federal guidelines for collection and treatment of used de-icer. And for the upcoming winter season, Clariant is expanding its capabilities in the North American de-icer market following the acquisition of Octagon Process LLC, a privately-held company based in New York. As a result of the acquisition, Clariant will provide customers a broader supply-chain network and enhanced geographic scope.

Source: Clariant International Ltd