Ecolab Inc is an American corporation that is headquartered in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
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13 Facts About Ecolab
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In 1984, Ecolab acquired pest elimination leader Lystads, Inc, of Grand Forks, North Dakota.
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In 1987, Ecolab purchased the lawncare servicer provider ChemLawn for US$376 million.
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Ecolab continued to acquire companies in the 1990s, including Kay Chemical, Australia-based Gibson Chemical Industries Ltd, and GCS Service Inc .
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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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In July 2011, Ecolab announced a merger with Nalco Holding Company, Inc, an industrial water technology firm.
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In October 2012, Ecolab entered an agreement to acquire Champion Technologies, a global specialty chemical company.
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In November 2014, Ecolab, working with TruCost, launched the Water Risk Monetizer.
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In June 2016, Ecolab 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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In July 2016, Ecolab made a minority investment in Aquatech International, LLC of an undisclosed amount.
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In October 2016, Ecolab acquired the assets of UltraClenz, a developer of electronic hand hygiene compliance monitoring systems and dispensers.
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Ecolab helps organizations treat their water, not only for drinking directly, but for use in food, healthcare, hospitality and industry.
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