- Kilfrost Europe Ltd will start manufacturing de- and anti-icing products in Antwerp.
- Production readiness is expected by October 2017.
- The Antwerp plant will produce Type I, II, and IV fluids.
- Kilfrost Europe Ltd was established in November 2016 as a subsidiary of Solventis Ltd.
Investment in Antwerp Facility
Kilfrost has significantly increased winter resilience in the airline industry by investing in a European manufacturing facility. Kilfrost Europe Ltd, a subsidiary of Solventis Ltd, will manufacture aircraft de- and anti-icing products at a new state-of-the-art plant in Antwerp, Belgium. This move aims to enhance the security of supply for their critical frost protection products.
Production and Timelines
The Antwerp facility will produce Type I, Type II, and Type IV Kilfrost fluids, alongside the existing production in Haltwhistle, UK. The company expects production readiness by October 2017, strengthening its position in the European market.
Expansion and Storage
The investment will also extend the bulk storage capacity for aircraft de- and anti-icing fluids and improve IBC filling capabilities. This ensures maximum supply flexibility for the European customer base.
Company Background
Kilfrost Europe Ltd was established in November 2016 as a daughter company of Solventis Ltd, with an exclusive license for all aircraft de-icing fluids from Kilfrost UK Ltd across EEA countries. Solventis is a manufacturer and bulk distributor of petrochemical solvents and aircraft de-icing fluids, operating the largest glycol blending facility in Europe at the ADPO Antwerp Terminal.
