LNT Solutions parts ways with North American runway deicing business

LNT Solutions, which is part of West Yorkshire-based LNT Group, has sold the North American operation of its runway deicing business.

Nachurs Alpine Solutions has acquired the business.

The move is part of LNT’s plan to focus on developing longer term customer collaborations, while continuing to expand in new markets.

LNT is expanding into Russia and Asia, and is continuing to develop long-term relationships on the back of new technologies in its North American and European wing deicing businesses.

Building on relationships in Europe, LNT is also working with partner airports to develop innovative recyclable runway deicing solutions.

Matt Lowe, LNT Chief Executive, said: “We’re delighted to have found the right partner in Nachurs Alpine Solutions to take forward our runway deicing operations in North America.

“Whilst we had grown that part of LNT Solutions to serve the North American market, it had become increasingly divergent from the rest of our business.

“The sale to Nachurs Alpine Solutions allows us to continue to invest in our research and development, keeping LNT at the forefront of the industry.”

“We have seen a lot of success in our North American runway deicing business but our focus has to be on investment in new technologies.

“LNT is known in the industry for our forward looking approach to deicing and for us, wing deicing is the most exciting element of this strategy.”

Jeff Barnes, CEO of Nachurs Alpine Solutions ,added: “Nachurs Alpine Solutions has a long history of offering high quality chemical solutions to a range of industries and customers.

“This acquisition allows us to further build upon over 15 years of experience in airfield and transportation deicer chemicals.

“It represents our ongoing focus and commitment especially to the runway deicer segment, an area of strategic importance. Nachurs Alpine Solutions will continue to invest to offer innovative products and solutions to our customers.”