Aviation/Aircraft De-Icing & Anti-Icing Fluids

Kilfrost, the global leader in de-/anti-icing solutions, has delivered an in-depth product and operations training programme in Shanghai to more than 70 ground handling staff from China Eastern Airlines.  Specifically deve loped for China Eastern Airlines, the successful programme was designed to train attendees in the effective use of de/anti-icing solutions for aircraft on the ground.

The training programme underlines the success of Kilfrost's operations in China, which it established in 2010.  Kilfrost's Beijing office now houses a full service team, including sales and technical support.  In 2011, 76% of Kilfrost's sales were made overseas, with significant growth in demand from the Chinese market.

Gary Lydiate, CEO, Kilfrost said: "The fact that China Eastern Airlines has entrusted this important training programme to our Beijing team is proof that our decision to build a team with local knowledge of the Chinese airline industry was the right one. We are proud and delighted to work with China Eastern on this important training schedule. By working together it enhances all our capabilities."

For over 80 years Kilfrost has led the global de/anti-icing market and is proud to work closely with customers in over 63 countries across five continents. With facilities in the UK, Europe, North America, Japan and China. Kilfrost's Winter Division delivers its safety-critical de/anti-icing products to the Aviation, Rail and Ground De-icing sectors. Kilfrost is also developing its Speciality Fluids Division, which provides a range of dynamic fluids for use in various industrial applications. Its world-renowned R&D facility continues to develop ground breaking new products, and the company is continuing to invest heavily in the innovation of ever-more environmentally-friendly solutions.

For more information about Kilfrost please visit www.kilfrost.com, email info@kilfrost.com, or call +44 (0)1434 320332.