D.W. Davies & Co.

D.W. Davies & Co., Inc. is a specialty chemical manufacturer at 3200 Phillips Avenue in Racine, Wisconsin. David W. Davies founded the business in 1951; it was incorporated in 1956 and grew through purchases of Lightning Products, Armco Chemical, Northwest Sanitary Supply, Northland Chemical, Miro Products, Kleen Key Manufacturing and Edsol. The company lists more than 400 products across aircraft, automotive, industrial, floor care, janitorial, laundry, water treatment, swimming pool, insecticide and other lines, sold through its online store.

Aircraft products

• Davies TKS-FLUID: an in-flight de-icing fluid that meets the DTD 406-B British specification for wing, tail and propeller TKS de-icing systems, supplied in 1 gallon cases, 2 x 2.5 gallon cases and 5 gallon pails; the site lists field test tools (conductivity meter, hydrometer, thermometer) for checking contamination
• KLEAR-TO-LAND: an aerosol cleaner formulated for acrylic aircraft windscreens and windows that is also used on wing leading edges for bug removal and as an ice deterrent, and for interior upholstery, fabric, plastic and leather
• Davies Type I aircraft de-icing fluid, in concentrate and ready-to-use forms, meeting the latest SAE Type I and AMS 1424 specifications for use under an FAA approved de-icing program
• Aero-Prep #500 for removing exhaust stains, grease and soil before shampooing, and a hangar floor compound

Cirrus

The TKS-FLUID product page states that the fluid is used in Raytheon, Hawker Siddeley, de Havilland and Cirrus Design SR22 aircraft fitted with the TKS de-icing system, and names the Cirrus SR22 as a user of Davies TKS Fluid. Pricing for the TKS fluid cases and pails is shown on the store page, and the 5 gallon and 2 x 2.5 gallon packs carry a mandatory US$58 hazardous material shipping charge (rates change; confirm with the company).

Company

The site stresses hands-on technical field service: the company keeps its own aircraft so that technical staff and chemists can reach customers quickly for on-site problems. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Central; the Racine store has the same weekday hours and a direct line at 262-633-5085. Small packages ship to the continental 48 states only.

Contact

Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm CST
Description from the company's website (October 2026). Not a Cirrus Aircraft authorized service center. Is this your company? Claim this page to add photos and keep your details up to date.