Yara, Colonial partner to supply and sell DEF

Dec. 7, 2009

Yara North America Inc, producer and distributor of Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF), signed Colonial Chemical Company as the agent of its Air1 brand.

Yara North America Inc, producer and distributor of diesel exhaust fluid (DEF), signed Colonial Chemical Company as the agent of its Air1 brand. Yara and Colonial Chemical will work to sell Air1 DEF and support Mansfield Oil Co and their DeliveryONE network of nationwide distributors to economically and efficiently sell and distribute Air1 to all segments of the North American market.

New truck engine manufactures will comply with the new emission standards imposed by the EPA that will come into effect January 1, 2010. Under the new regulations, most engine manufacturers have chosen the Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) system as the most efficient way to meet these standards. DEF the operating fluid for SCR is a non-toxic solution that transforms harmful nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from heavy-duty diesel-powered vehicles into harmless water vapor and nitrogen. According to engine manufacturers, SCR combined with DEF improves overall fuel economy by approximately 5% and achieves NOx reductions in excess of 90%. Air1 is guaranteed to meet ISO 22241 guidelines and is Certified by the American Petroleum Institute (API).

For more information about Air1, visit www.air1def.com.