Ground support equipment (GSE) specialist ITW GSE’s framework agreement with Royal Schiphol Group for the supply of fully electric Pre-Conditioned Air (PCA) units and an advanced automatic hose management system signals a wider opportunity for sustainable airside operations for airports globally.
ITW GSE’s contract with Schiphol Airport has a duration of up to 15 years and a total contract value of up to EUR 40 million. It includes the supply ITW GSE’s 3500 PCA, next-generation, fully electric pre-conditioned air unit with smart features such as Automated Aircraft Type Detection and integration with EcoGate, ITW GSE’s system of high-efficiency equipment that works together in a gate infrastructure platform.
The contract also includes the 3500 Air Coil – an advanced automatic hose management system – equipped with AirTight and KinkFree SuperHoses, an exclusive ITW GSE innovation designed to minimise energy loss and maximise ramp ergonomics.
“This agreement goes beyond supplying equipment; it’s about empowering a vision,” said José Manuel de las Heras, Senior Sales & Business Development Manager at ITW GSE.
“Our PCA and Air Coil solutions are designed to future-proof airport operations while dramatically reducing environmental impact.”
According to ITW GSE, the PCA and Air Coil units are highly modular, offering installation flexibility across any airport stand or gate layout. The equipment can also be configured for fixed ground installation, trailer-mounted mobile solutions or Passenger Boarding Bridge (PBB) mounting.
“At ITW GSE, we believe in engineering solutions that not only perform but also make a difference. This agreement with Schiphol is a powerful example of what can be achieved when innovation meets sustainability,” said Poul Elvstrøm, Vice President and General Manager of ITW GSE. “We are proud to support Schiphol in creating a cleaner and more efficient ground operation – and we look forward to a long and fruitful collaboration.”
