12 Facts About Ecolab Inc

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Ecolab Inc is an American corporation that is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.

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In 1984, Ecolab acquired pest elimination leader Lystads, Inc, of Grand Forks, North Dakota.

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3.

In 1987, Ecolab Inc purchased the lawncare servicer provider ChemLawn for US$376 million.

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4.

In 2006, Ecolab Inc won the Black Pearl Award for Corporate Excellence in Food Safety and Quality, presented by the International Association of Food Protection .

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5.

In 2007, Ecolab acquired Microtek Medical Holdings, Inc, expanding its infection prevention expertise and offerings to hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

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6.

In July 2011, Ecolab announced a merger with Nalco Holding Company, Inc, an industrial water technology firm.

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7.

In October 2012, Ecolab Inc entered an agreement to acquire Champion Technologies, a global specialty chemical company.

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8.

In November 2014, Ecolab Inc, working with TruCost, launched the Water Risk Monetizer.

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9.

In June 2016, Ecolab Inc announced plans to acquire Laboratoires Anios, a leading European manufacturer and marketer of hygiene and disinfection products for the healthcare, food service, and food and beverage markets.

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10.

In July 2016, Ecolab Inc made a minority investment in Aquatech International, LLC of an undisclosed amount.

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11.

In October 2016, Ecolab Inc acquired the assets of UltraClenz, a developer of electronic hand hygiene compliance monitoring systems and dispensers.

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12.

Ecolab Inc helps organizations treat their water, not only for drinking directly, but for use in food, healthcare, hospitality and industry.

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