CHARLOTTE, N.C., March 21, 2011 – Clariant, a leading supplier of de-icers for aircraft and
runways in Europe, is expanding its capabilities in the North American de-icer market by
acquiring Octagon Process LLC, a privately-held company based in N.Y. As a result of the
acquisition, Clariant will provide customers a broader supply-chain network and enhanced
geographic scope.
Official Press Release
Over the past 60 years, Octagon Process has evolved into a global leader in the development of cutting-edge and environmentally sensitive deicing and anti-icing fluids. Indeed, Octagon was the first to produce Propylene Glycol-based Type II and Type IV fluids in the United States and Octaflo EF was the first new generation, environmentally friendly, Type I fluid to hit the market.
Every product is developed in Octagon’s laboratories by our technical staff, and are specifically structured to meet our customer’s needs. We provide on-time delivery to any location regardless of weather or road conditions and long-term supply contracts with major Propylene Glycol producers ensures a constant supply to meet your every need.
Octagon’s continued leadership through its commitment to excellence, safety and the environment are long-standing hallmarks that have sustained the company for so many years.
