In 1992, General Atomics purchased the deicing business of Chevron Chemical Company. Included in the acquisition was the production facility at Ft. Madison, Iowa, plus all patents, processes and rights developed by Chevron. The business was renamed Cryotech Deicing Technology, the root word "Cryo" meaning cold.
A world leader in acetate technology, Cryotech manufactures and markets environmentally compatible acetate-based highway, commercial and airport runway deicers. Acetates are considered safe for the environment because they readily biodegrade and exhibit low toxicity to vegetation and aquatic life.
In 1999, Cryotech entered a license agreement with Kilfrost Ltd., Haltwhistle, UK to manufacture and sell Kilfrost ABC-S® Type IV Aircraft Deicer/Anti-icer in North America. In 2000, the license was extended to include Kilfrost DF Plus® Type I Aircraft Deicer. Kilfrost propylene glycol-based deicers are recognized worldwide for their superior performance and low environmental impact.
