Press Releases
Date: Mar. 22, 2007
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products Partners With Cryotech Deicing Technology to Launch Susterra™ Propanediol for Use in Cryotech BX36® Runway Deicing Fluid
New Bio-Based Deicer Successfully Completed Field Trials
FORT MADISON, Iowa, and LOUDON, Tenn., March 22, 2007 - DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products LLC, a joint venture between DuPont and U.K.-based Tate & Lyle, today announced it is partnering with Cryotech Deicing Technology, a world leader in deicing solutions, to introduce Susterra™ propanediol, a new 100 percent renewably sourced product, in runway deicing formulations marketed to airports and the aviation industry. The agreement takes effect immediately. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Cryotech will market the Susterra™ propanediol runway deicer formulation under the name Cryotech BX36®. BX36®, an AMS 1435 certified fluid, underwent successful field trials at international airports, including Lambert-St. Louis International Airport in Missouri this winter. In addition, Cryotech is finalizing a trial with a courier airline for use of BX36® on their ramps. BX36® will be available for use at airports beginning the winter of 2007-2008.
Susterra™ propanediol, a 100 percent renewably sourced material, eliminates the need for petroleum-based feedstocks while providing low toxicity and biodegradability to applications such as deicing fluids, anti-freeze and heat transfer fluids. In deicing applications, it significantly reduces energy use and emissions over other propylene glycol formulations.
Cryotech's commitment to the environment is demonstrated through its certification to the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System. The addition of Susterra™ in the latest formulation of BX36® allows Cryotech to further that commitment by offering an environmentally preferred product, compatible with aircraft and airfield materials, that also contains a renewable resource. Susterra™ propanediol formulation of BX36® is non-persistent, readily biodegradable, meets FAA-approved specifications as safe for runways, and has lower conductivity than commonly used liquid deicers. BX36® is applied with existing equipment and is active at low temperatures (-20°F/ -29°C and below).
Susterra™ propanediol is part of a family of renewable products based on Bio-PDO™, a novel monomer that was developed jointly by DuPont and Tate & Lyle. The joint venture uses a patented biological process to convert corn into Susterra™ propanediol at its Loudon, Tenn. site. The production of Bio-PDO™ consumes 40 percent less energy and reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 20 percent versus petroleum-based propanediol. In 2003, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency presented DuPont with its annual "Presidential Green Chemistry Award" for the research leading to the development of Bio-PDO™.
"This partnership allows Cryotech to achieve critical goals for environmentally compatible products," said Keith Johnson, president and CEO of Cryotech. "Pairing the high-quality product technology from DuPont and Tate & Lyle with the high performance and aircraft materials compatibility of BX36®, our customers now have an option that not only comes from a renewable resource, but also addresses industry concerns."
"We are excited about our partnership with Cryotech, a company with a similar focus on environmental sustainability and uncompromised performance," said Steve Mirshak, president of DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products. "Susterra™ propanediol is the second product commercialized based on this breakthrough technology. We are gaining momentum with commercial applications of Susterra™ propanediol as well as our other grades of corn-derived propanediol due to its performance, biodegradable nature, and ability to replace petroleum-derived products. Wherever a glycol is being used today, businesses should consider replacing it with our new renewable ingredient."
Cryotech Deicing Technology is a division of General Atomics International Services Corporation, a San Diego based company specializing in energy-related research and product development. Cryotech manufactures and markets environmentally compatible acetate-based highway, commercial, and airport runway deicers, as well as glycol-based aircraft deicers. Each is considered safer for the environment because they readily biodegrade and exhibit low toxicity to vegetation and aquatic life. For more information, visit http://www.cryotech.com.
DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products L.L.C., a joint venture between global science company DuPont and global renewable ingredients manufacturer Tate & Lyle, uses innovative technology to transform sustainable raw materials into valuable ingredients for the consumer and industrial markets. The joint venture manufactures the key ingredient for DuPont™ Sorona® polymer. DuPont Tate & Lyle products include Susterra™ propanediol and Zemea™ propanediol and can be used by customers in many end uses such as cosmetics and personal care formulations, home care products, deicing fluids, anti-freeze, heat transfer fluids, polymers, and coatings.
For more information call:
Dawn Reagan, Cryotech - (515)771-4133
Michelle Reardon, DuPont - (302)774-7447
Susterra™ and Zemea™ are trademarks of DuPont Tate & Lyle.
BX36® is a registered trademark of Cryotech Deicing Technology.
DuPont™, Sorona® and Bio-PDO™ are registered trademarks or trademarks of DuPont or its affiliates.
Date: Jan. 30, 2007
Cargill Grants Cryotech Exclusive Rights to Market SafeLane™ Surface Overlay to Aviation Industry
MINNEAPOLIS - Cargill today announced it has signed an agreement granting Cryotech, a world leader in deicing technology, exclusive rights to market SafeLane™ Surface Overlay to airports and the aviation industry. The agreement takes effect immediately.
Earlier this month, Cargill introduced a new product, SafeLane CA-48 Overlay, for making sidewalks, parking facilities, airport ramps and other outdoor venues safer. SafeLane CA-48 is a companion product to SafeLane™ HDX Surface Overlay, a revolutionary technology for making roads and bridges safer for winter driving that is now reducing accidents and improving mobility in 14 states.
SafeLane CA-48 Overlay has all the benefits of SafeLane HDX, but uses a smaller aggregate material. It has already been installed at parking lots in South Portland, Maine, and Hartford, Conn., as well as a rail load-out facility in Eddyville, Iowa. Businesses that have installed SafeLane CA-48 say they hope to reduce pedestrian injuries from slips and falls on sidewalks, walkways and outdoor work platforms.
"This product takes deicing technology beyond chemical usage alone," said Keith Johnson, president and chief executive officer of Cryotech. "Our intention is to provide our customers with the best available technology to achieve their winter maintenance goals. Partnering with Cargill to present SafeLane to the aviation industry is an example of Cryotech's commitment to that goal."
SafeLane Surface Overlay is a patented combination of epoxy and aggregate rock. When liquid anti-icing chemicals are applied to the overlay before ice or snowstorms hit, the material acts like a rigid sponge, storing the chemicals inside and automatically releasing them as conditions develop for the formation of ice or snow. The result is safer surfaces with better mobility and less maintenance, because the overlay helps prevent ice or frost from forming on treated surfaces.
The installations of SafeLane CA-48 follow AASHTO Task Force 34 protocols, but only a single application of epoxy and aggregate is required. The result is a lower cost installation that still provides all the anti-icing and mobility benefits.
An analysis of SafeLane's performance during the 2005-2006 winter season found no weather-related accidents at any of the nine test sites in place last winter, even though most of the sites had a history of dangerous winter accidents.
"We are thrilled to be teaming up with Cryotech, a name that is synonymous with forward thinking deicing technology in aviation," said Bob Persichetti, general manager for SafeLane™ Surface Overlay. "SafeLane Overlay is already keeping ice away and drivers safer on roads and bridges. Now, CA-48 Overlay promises to improve winter operations at airports and military bases, when applied to baggage handling areas, walkways and parking ramps. As our product continues to undergo research and testing, we look forward to the time when it will obtain approvals for use on taxiways and runways, providing even greater safety assurance for air travelers."
Safelane's patented technology is licensed to Cargill by Michigan Tech University, where it was invented by Russ Alger, director of MTU's Institute for Snow Research.
For more information call:
Abigail Fett, Cryotech - (800)346-7237
Cryotech deicers to be showcased at The Warehouse Gallery's "Embracing Winter" exhibition in Syracuse, NY
1/27/07: For Immediate Release
Contact: Elaine Quick, 315.443.6450, press@thewarehousegallery.org
ICE CAPADES
Detail: Ursa Major Contemplating the Meaning of the Universe 10, R. Shepherd
Playful, interactive exhibition of knitted sculpture, psychedelic video, sly photography, crisp audio works by American, Canadian, Italian artists
Staging the coldest season as a playground for imagination, The Warehouse Gallery presents Embracing Winter, a group exhibition featuring knitted sculpture, psychedelic video, interactive displays, sly photography, and crisp audio and book works by American, Canadian and Italian artists. The show is on view Feb. 13 through March 31 and accompanied by a Hot Cocoa Reception on Feb. 15, Lunchtime Talks by exhibition artists and an earth scientist on Feb. 16, and an Experimental Film Screening on March 8.
Embracing Winter is the third exhibition in a series at The Warehouse Gallery referencing the natural world and encouraging environmental consciousness. The de-icing agents were generously donated by Cryotech. The curator would like to acknowledge the inspirational exhibition at the Canadian Centre for Architecture, Sense of the City, which explored the theme of urban phenomena and perceptions that have traditionally been ignored, repressed or maligned.
Compiled by The Warehouse Gallery, thanks to Frank Olive and Brett Kashmere.
Cryotech Facility Certified to ISO Environmental Standard
Cryotech Deicing Technology’s environmental management system at its Fort Madison, Iowa manufacturing facility has been certified to the ISO 14001:2004 standard by BSI Management Systems, a worldwide ISO registrar.
To achieve ISO 14001:2004 certification, a company must establish and maintain a detailed environmental management system which allows it to identify and take required actions that reduce environmental and health risks, while consistently improving its environmental performance.
“Achieving ISO 14001:2004 certification recognizes our environmental, health, and safety commitment to employees, customers, suppliers, and the community in which we live and work,” said Keith Johnson, the company’s president. “It reaffirms our mission to preserve and safeguard the environment for future generations. We are very proud of each employee’s high level of commitment that resulted in this accomplishment.”
ISO (International Organization for Standardization), a network of the national standards institutes of 151 countries, is the world's largest developer of standards. Its principal activity is the creation of technical standards which make the development, manufacturing, and supply of products and services more efficient, safer, and cleaner. The standards also make trade between countries easier and fairer, and they serve as a quality safeguard for consumers of products and services.
“This certification is beyond the requirements of governmental regulations,” said Michelle Pezley, ISO Manager. “Our intention is to operate a world-class facility. Achieving ISO certification is an example of the company’s commitment to that goal.” Cryotech is the first in its industry to achieve certification to two ISO standards. The company was earlier certified for its quality system.
Cryotech is a division of General Atomics International Services Corporation, a San Diego based company specializing in energy-related research and product development. A world leader in deicer technology, Cryotech manufactures and markets environmentally compatible acetate-based highway, commercial, and airport runway deicers, as well as glycol-based aircraft deicers. Each is considered safer for the environment because they biodegrade and exhibit low toxicity to vegetation and aquatic life.
For more information call:
Michelle Pezley, Cryotech - (800)346-7237
CRYOTECH DEICING TECHNOLOGY EARNS ISO 9001:2000 CERTIFICATION
(Fort Madison, IA) Cryotech Deicing Technology, a division of General Atomics International Services Corporation, a world leader in the manufacturing and marketing of environmentally compatible deicers, today announced that it has achieved conversion to ISO 9001:2000 certification from BSI, Inc., a quality management systems registrar, having previously been registered to ISO 9000:1994 in March, 1998.
The new standard, released in December 2000, is an internationally recognized quality management system standard developed by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). ISO 9000:1994 was a procedure-based Quality Management System (QMS). ISO 9000:2000 is process-based and enables organizations to link business objectives with business effectiveness more directly.
"Cryotech has always been committed to our customers and our quality products", stated Keith Johnson, Cryotech's General Manager. "Achieving certification to the new standard demonstrates that our focus remains on quality, world-class performance, and continuously monitoring our business operations. This ensures that we deliver on the promises we make to our customers, employees, and vendors." Cryotech's Quality Manager, Michelle Pezley, added, "We are very proud to have gained certification. This activity has benefited us greatly in further improving our quality systems, as well as greatly reducing the documentation required."
Cryotech began its registration process in December 2000, shortly after the new standard was released. As part of the registration process, BSI performed on-site assessments, examined Cryotech's documented procedures, and audited its overall operations. To determine continued compliance with ISO 9001:2000, as with ISO 9000:1994, BSI will periodically conduct routine surveillance audits of Cryotech's business operations.
"By earning ISO 9001:2000 certification, Cryotech is further demonstrating its commitment to quality," said Robert Perry, President of BSI, Inc. "To achieve this so soon after the standard was released is a real achievement. By basing their system around processes, reducing their documentation and using ISO 9001:2000 as an extra set of eyes, Cryotech will be able to improve quality and remain at the cutting edge of their industry. The company's employees are committed and use well organized processes - ISO 9001:2000 certification can only serve to improve an already top-of-the-line business."
For More Information call:
Ms. Dawn Powers, Cryotech - (800)346-7237
