Inquiries & Help
Mr. Grossard, could you please introduce yourself? How long have you been working at “PUROXUS AIR & WATER SOLUTIONS” and what is your role?
My name is Hugo Grossard, and I've been working at “PUROXUS AIR & WATER SOLUTIONS” as President since 2022.
What makes our business so interesting is the innovation and efficiency we bring with our dry ice production and dry ice blasting services. We offer environmentally-friendly, high-performance solutions for a wide range of industrial and food processing demands.
Hugo Grossard, president "PUROXUS AIR & WATER SOLUTIONS"
Please give a brief description of your company. What is the main activity?
“Puroxus” is based in Saint-Barthélemy and Saint-Martin in the French Antilles. Our core business is divided into two branches: dry ice blasting and dry ice production. We specialize in using advanced technologies to provide efficient, environmentally-friendly cleaning solutions and food-grade dry ice for a variety of uses. We also provide comprehensive services including active air treatment, post-disaster management in the event of fire, water or other damage and air maintenance in public and private buildings.
Let's go into a little more detail about dry ice production. What is dry ice mainly used for in the Antilles and who are your typical customers?
Dry ice produced by “PUROXUS AIR & WATER SOLUTIONS” is used primarily for food preservation, spectacular culinary presentations and refrigerated transport. Typical customers include restaurants, bars, hotels, caterers, logistics companies and medical laboratories.
What are your experiences with the ASCO Dry Ice Pelletizer P15i so far?
Our experience with the ASCO Pelletizer P15i has been extremely positive, although there were a few minor faults and misunderstandings when the machine was received and commissioned. This equipment enables us to produce high quality dry ice with great efficiency, perfectly meeting the multiple needs of our customers. The pelletizer's reliability and performance have helped us maintain our high production standards.
You also offer dry ice blasting services. How popular is this cleaning method in the French Antilles, and what are the most common areas of application?
Dry ice blasting is becoming increasingly popular in the French Antilles. The most frequent areas of application include the cleaning of wooden structures, the restoration of historic buildings, and the maintenance of industrial equipment and vehicles. This method is appreciated for its efficiency, its respect for the environment, and its ability to clean without damaging surfaces.
What are your daily challenges?
Our day-to-day challenges include raising market awareness of the benefits of dry ice blasting, managing the logistics for multi-island dry ice deliveries, and continually adapting our services to meet the specific needs of our customers. We also have to ensure that our team remains well trained and that our equipment is kept in perfect working order.
What are your goals for the future in order to further develop "PUROXUS AIR & WATER SOLUTIONS"?
Our goals for the future include expanding our dry ice blasting services into new regions of the French Antilles, increasing our dry ice production capacity, and diversifying our products and services to better meet our customers' needs. Additionally, we intend to invest in even more advanced technologies to further improve our efficiency and environmental impact.
