Ecolab Inc. (NYSE: ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and energy technologies and services that provide and protect clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments.
Founded in 1923, and headquartered in St. Paul, Minn., Ecolab’s global workforce of 47,000 employees deliver comprehensive programs and services to the food, energy, healthcare, industrial and hospitality markets in more than 170 countries. 2015 sales were $13.5 billion.
Institutional is one of 10 Ecolab operating segments. Institutional develops industry-leading product solutions for warewashing, food rotation, food preparation, on-premise laundry, housekeeping, kitchen cleaning and sanitation, employee and guest safety, time and temperature, foodservice (front- and back-of-house), brand standards, risk mitigation, food safety training and audits, health department intelligence information, hand hygiene, floor care, pool and spa, and water solutions.
Key market segments include foodservice, lodging, long-term care and facility care, including government, higher education, commercial and healthcare facilities.
